Borderless Border Management 2026
Borderless border management – empowering progress in border security.
Building on the success of 2025, we return to Narva to open new avenues for the future of border security. Borderless Border Management 2026 brings together officials, academic institutions, industry and policymakers to empower innovation and accelerate collaboration in border security.
The conference focuses on four key themes:
- Smart Borders
The focal theme explores how emerging technologies redefine border control and traveler experience. It addresses the implementation of EES across the EU, the integration of digital documents and biometric solutions, the critical issues related to personal data processing and protection, and the risks associated with bypassing biometric screening, such as morphing techniques. Comparative insights highlight how innovation enhances efficiency and security in modern border management. - AI in border management and surveillance
This thematic area will explore different opportunities regarding the edge computing related to border management and surveillance. Also, it will provide unique insights into the cyber security domain enabling the audience to have discussions with top experts. - People and Education
The focal theme will address the human dimension of border security, emphasizing competencies, training, and continuous learning. It will consider how education and professional development shape resilient systems and ensure adaptability in a rapidly evolving environment. Discussions will focus on the role of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in strengthening the human factor behind technological progress. - Unmanned Systems and Countermeasures
The focal theme will examine the expanding role of unmanned systems in border management and the importance of anti-UAS measures in border surveillance and the protection of critical (border)infrastructure. It will address how automation and advanced technologies enhance efficiency, reduce reliance on manpower, and strengthen situational awareness. It will present practical experiences, emerging counter-UAS strategies, and the technological advancements that enable effective risk mitigation. The dialogue will highlight how innovation in unmanned systems transforms both opportunities and challenges for border protection exploring the persistent challenge of staying ahead of evolving threats, where rapid technological progress often risks leaving security measures one step behind.
The program includes industry demos, interactive discussions, and a pre-conference event for youth (March 2).
Join the conversation shaping the future of border security and innovation!
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Organized in cooperation by Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, Estonian Research Council, TalTech, Estonian Police and Border Guard Board, Ministry of the Interior.
The first “Borderless Border Management 2025” conference took place in Narva on March 4–5, bringing together over 100 participants – officials, practitioners, academia, and business representatives. Discussions covered EU Commission, Frontex, and eu-LISA trends, EPBG priorities, and the role of the education in supporting border management development. The key takeaway: border security needs innovation and investment, and success depends on the “golden triangle” of practitioners, industry, and academia. Narva, with its strategic location on the EU and NATO external border, provided an inspiring environment for new partnerships and ideas.
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