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2–4 DECEMBER 2024
Bangkok, Thailand
The latest technologies and techniques in the production and issue of banknotes, ePassports, ID cards, visas and other secure documents across Asia. hsp-asia.com
Welcome
What does it take to deliver a new banknote series or a modern ePassport, or other identity document successfully?
As government documents become increasingly sophisticated, we have invited over ?? experts to the capital of Bankok, Thailand. These experts will share their experience of managing these complex projects.
Our programme will explore all aspects of the design, production, authentication and management of secure documents. This includes the integration of printed, applied and electronic features – as well as the importance of organisations collaborating together to achieve excellence in project implementation, issue and use.
The event offers the chance to discuss winning strategies, successful examples and innovative new technologies, with a special emphasis on the Asia Pacific region.
We hope you will be able to join us.
“Brand and professional network, and remarkable innovation in design and technology. Place to come back again and again.”
Toppan Printing
Topics
Regional developments in currency and document security
Currency features and substrates
Travel documentation technologies and features
Printing, production and sustainability
Anti-counterfeiting, document verification and enforcement
New developments in ID cards and breeder documents
Electronic identity and eGovernment
Technology and innovation
260+
Security professionals
Organisations
Ten Reasons to Attend
1 Discover new ways to secure banknotes and government documents
2 Investigate the latest products, innovations and security features
3 Talk with specialist technology suppliers w
4 Join the debate and better understand the challenges faced by issuers
5 Share ideas with informed security professionals from across the industry
6 Ask international speakers about their personal experience
7 Enhance your technical knowledge in our professional development seminars
8 Learn practical lessons through best practice examples
9 Establish new contacts and expand your network
10 Gain an insight into the issues across Asia and beyond
Our Sponsors
De La Rue’s purpose is to enable every citizen to participate securely in the global economy. As a trusted partner of governments, central banks and commercial organisations, De La Rue provides products and services that underpin the integrity of trade, personal identity and the movement of goods. www.delarue.com
IQ Structures is a company creating micro and nano structures that provide products and materials with extraordinary properties to be used mainly in the fields of anti-fraud protection and optics. www.iqstructures.com
HUECK FOLIEN is the respected partner of both central banks and public authorities. As a family-held, independent company HUECK FOLIEN offers tailor-made solutions with the widest range of technologies for high-security features for banknotes and documents. www.hueck-folien.at/en/
Supplier Exhibition
Our dedicated exhibition brings specialist suppliers and delegates together to discuss the latest innovations in security printing, papers and inks, optical and digital security features and authentication.
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Welcome Address
Deputy Governor, Bank of Thailand
Session 1: Currency and Identity Documents in Asia-Pacific
TBC
Bank of Thailand
Asia Currency Trends
Rory Muse, De La Rue (UK)
The Regional Secure Document Landscape
Samantha Burns, Reconnaissance International (UK)
Currency Sessions
Session 2: Currency Developments
Preserving Nature and Heritage: The New Tenge Banknotes in Saka Style
Arman Adibayev, National Bank of Kazakhstan
1 Year Anniversary of the Tonga New Series
TBC, National Reserve Bank of Tonga
Commemorative Banknote for the Year of the Dragon Tong Tao, China Banknote Printing and Minting – CBPM (China)
Clean Note Public Education Case Study
Nuwan Kalpage, Note Printing Australia
Session 3: Security & Sustainability
Security & Sustainability – A Mutual Journey
Thomas Kleindienst, KURZ (Germany)
Green Cash: Exploring the Sustainability of Banknotes
Astrid Drexler, G+D (Germany)
High Precision Security Features
Based on Recycling Materials
Michael Ritschewald, Folien (Austria)
The Transforma Initiative
Alexandre Gilberti , Blendpaper (Brazil)
Session 4: Access to Cash and Security
The Role of Central Banks in Reducing the Number of ATM Attacks to Maintain the Publics Access to Cash
Patrice Rullier, Oberthur Cash Protection (France)
Forensic of Security Features and Characteristics of Currency
Parag D Nathe, Government Institute of Printing Technology (India)
How Commercial Bank Cashiers View Security Features of Modern Banknotes
Aleksey Faleyev, Independent Advisor
Examination of Banknotes with the Portable Spectrometer Microscope
Ivan Parakhonka, Regula (Latvia)
Session 5: Production
AKTINA – Serving Current and Future Needs of Banknote Production
Sylwia Szczukiewicz, Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions (Germany)
Rightsizing Banknote Security with Nanotechnology, Smaller is Better
Thomas Brandstaetter, G+D (Germany)
The Art of Real Life in Banknotes
Jonathan Garside, Oberthur (France)
A Game Changer for Pakistan’s Economy
Aftab Anwer Baloch (Pakistan)
Session 6: Design
Unique in Design
Phil Holland, Komori (Japan)
The Hidden Aspects of Banknote Design
Alan Eckford, De La Rue (UK)
Serialization with Innovative Design Possibilities – MicroEngraving – MicroPerforation
Oliver Kostenbader, Zeiser (Germany)
Commemorative Issues- Blending Art and Security in Banknote Designs
Rukmini Dahanukar, Money Talks (India)
Identity Sessions
Session 2: Developments in National ID and Passports
Free-From DOVIDs for the Protection of Identity Documents
Robert Dvorak, IQ Structures (Czech Republic)
Sophisticated Transparent Elements and Colour Portraits – Trendy Ingredients for Modern ID Documents
Carsten Mueller, Veridos (Germany)
Improving Printability & Emulsification Control for Security Application
Frank Betzinger, Novomatics (Germany)
New Graphic Standards in Identity Documents – e-passport and e-ID
Anna Przybylska, Polish Security Printing Works – PWPW (Poland)
Session 3: Design & Security
Enabling all-in-one Secure Citizen ID Document Concepts via Specialty Films
Henry Leung, Covestro (Germany)
IDQR: Your Next-Generation QR Code for Securing Identity Documents
Serge Wsevolojskoy, IDEMIA Smart Identity (France)
An Ideal Upgrade Path for Data Pages and Secure Documents
Richard Perera, Landqart (Switzerland)
Securing the Portrait and Personal Data in Physical Travel Documents
Andras Horvath, JURA (Hungary)
Session 4: New Generation Technologies in Identity
HID’s ISO-Compliant Mobile Identity Solution: Revolutionizing Government Services in the Philippines
Safia Djoco, HID (Hong Kong)
High Security Printing Documents in Pakistan-Challenges & Innovations
Aftab Anwer Baloch, Pakistan
Digital Banking in Bangladesh
Mohammad Shariar Nafees, NaxRo (Pakistan)
Security Hologram-embedded Adhesive Label (SHEAL) for Certificate Attestation for Overseas Employment and Education in Kerala, India
Sajan Ambadiyil, Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-DIT), Govt. of Kerala (India)
Session 5: Future Insights
Fraud Insights; Identity Fraud Report 2025
Michael van Gestel, Onfido (UK)
A New Association for the Optical Security Industry of the 21st Century
Chander Shekhar Jeena, IHMA (UK)
In the Era of Electronic Reading and Internet, Why Still Have the Need for Visual Optical Anti-Counterfeiting?
Jack Zhang, Suzhou Image Technology (China)
Social Events and Tours
Welcome Reception
Enchanting Welcome Reception by the River of Kings –Kindly Sponsored by Landqart
All delegates are invited to join us from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and enjoy a quintessential Thai experience by the River of Kings. Based in the grounds of the Shangri La Hotel, savour authentic cuisine in Salathip’s Thai-style teak pavilions while admiring the picturesque Chao Phraya River.
Tour to the Bank of Thailand Note Printing Works
We are very privileged to offer government delegates the chance to visit the Bank of Thailand Note Printing Works.
The Banknote Management Group (BMG) is a semiautonomous group of the Bank of Thailand responsible for all banknote operations from production to destruction which consists of 3 departments: Note Printing Works, Banknote Operation Department, and Banknote Strategy and Corporate Affairs Department.
Exhibition Opening, Welcome Cocktail
Monday 2 December we host the welcome cocktail and exhibition opening with our sponsors and exhibitors presenting the latest developments in security printing and technologies in a relaxed atmosphere. This is kindly sponsored by IQ Structures.
The tour is restricted to central banks, government issuing authorities and state print works; numbers are strictly limited, so please register your interest as early as possible by contacting Abigail Courage (abigail@recon-intl.com). Further details provided nearer the time. Expected timings are leaving the hotel around 8am returning around 1pm.
The tour delegates are subject to review by the Bank of Thailand Note Printing Works.
Exhibition Closing and Farewell Cocktail
On Wednesday 4 December we host the exhibition closing and farewell cocktail with the final chance to spend time with our sponsors and exhibitors showcasing the latest developments in security printing and technologies. This is kindly sponsored by Landqart.
On
Gala Dinner
On Tuesday 3 December the gala dinner takes place on the Chao Phraya River. More details to follow in due course.
Pre-Conference
Monday 2 December – Workshops
ID 09:00 – 12:30
The Emerging Behaviour of Fraudsters in the Modern World – The Obstacles in Future-Proofing Document Design
The digital revolution is here to stay. Consumers, and therefore governments and corporations, demand self-service, and with it, remote document authentication at scale. With recent advances in AI, fraudsters have access to better tooling, and limitless source material. In this seminar, we will take a deep dive into the statistics and findings of Onfido’s 2024 Identity Fraud Report; in particular, the emerging behaviour of fraudsters in the modern world. We will look at the current methodology employed by organised fraud rings, the importance of document design in their approaches, and potential solutions.
Michael van Gestel, Onfido
Currency 14:30 – 17:00
The Future of Cash
The seminar will be led by Guillaume Lepecq, founder of the CashEssentials Think Tank, Gerd Rösl, Regensburg Technical University of Applied Sciences and John Winchcombe, Reconnaissance International.
Publications
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Federal Board of Revenue – Pakistan
Useful Information
Registration
To be part of HSP Asia 2024, go to hsp-asia. com to book or contact us directly.
Fees
Standard: £2,750
Discounts and Concessions
Regional Delegates: £1,850
Applies to delegates who permanently live and work across the Asia Pacific.
Government Delegates (Issuing Authorities)
First two delegates: ATTEND FOR FREE Additional delegates: £950
Applies to government issuing authorities such as passport agencies, immigration authorities and central banks responsible for the issue of banknotes, passports, ID cards and documents, revenue stamps, health cards or vehicle registration documents etc, as well as customs, immigration and law enforcement agencies. It does not apply to state-owned production enterprises (who instead qualify for the state enterprise rate).
State Enterprise Delegates: £950
Applies to 100% state-owned enterprises, such as printers and paper mills, based across the Asia Pacific – this excludes commercial state printers
Pre-Conference Seminar Fees
One seminar: £550
Add the second seminar for just £250 Government delegates: FREE
The government rate applies to issuing authorities only, as defined above.
Travel and Accommodation
Delegates are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation. Details of special booking rates and how to make your hotel reservation can be found at hsp-asia.com
Venue
Nestled amidst the ocean front entertainment, shopping and commercial precincts of the city, the Shangri La, Bangkok offers elevated luxury in the heart of the capital, from unparalleled culinary experiences to convenient business facilities.
Here to Help
If you have any questions about the conference, contact the conference team:
Samantha Burns, Conference Director Weronika Komorowska, Conference Manager Tel: +44 (0)1932 785 680
Email: events@recon-intl.com
Other Information
Conference Language: The conference will be conducted in English.
Your Conference Organiser: The event is organised by Reconnaissance, the leading source of business intelligence for currency, identification, authentication, secure documents and holography. Visit www.reconnaissance.net
Release: The organisers accept no liability for personal injury or any loss of or damage to delegates’ personal effects. We reserve the right to cancel, modify or postpone the event without prior notice and to refuse admission to any person (with payments refunded).
Terms and Conditions: Visit www.reconnaissance.net for full terms and conditions.
2.4 The Beacon, Beaufront Park, Anick Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4TU, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1932 785 680
Email: events@recon-intl.com www.reconnaissance.net