The Symposium will be an opportunity to enhance international cooperation on the successful implementation of practical measures in several areas. It will notably enable sharing best practices in providing assistance to accident victims and families and in management of defining the way forward for short and long‑term strategies.

The overall picture of the regulatory framework related to the Symposium topic, is provided by Annex 9 — Facilitation and Annex 13 — Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation. In 2022, the Council adopted Amendment 29 to Annex 9 which includes a new Standard 8.47 requiring States to establish legislation, regulations and/or policies in support of such assistance. Furthermore, as adopted by the 41st Session of the Assembly (A41), Resolution A41-14, Assistance to victims of aviation accidents and their families encourages States that have legislation, regulations and/or policies to support civil aviation accident victims and their families to review these documents, as necessary, in consideration of the ICAO Policy in Doc 9998 and of the guidance material in Doc 9973.

Please confirm your participation by registering on the Symposium website before 1 November 2024. Additional information such as programme, and other related matters, will be made available on the Symposium website. As this Symposium would be of benefit to States and their relevant national authorities, aircraft and airport operators, insurance companies, communication media and other relevant stakeholders, I would request that you disseminate this information accordingly to encourage a high level of participation. For any additional information, you are invited to send your questions to AAAVF2024@icao.int. 

Harmonizing Processes for Free-flowing Travel
 

The Symposium and Exhibition on the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) will take place from 13-15 November 2024 at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal.

The TRIP Symposium is a world-class event enabling the exchange of information on all aspects of traveller identification management. Its various sessions will highlight the need to enhance international cooperation and collaboration to facilitate the traveller's journey while addressing the multiple threats faced by international civil aviation. The improvement of the passenger experience will be achieved by promoting the global regulatory framework established by the provisions of Annex 9 – Facilitation to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, and linking it to the new technology tools available on the market.

Recent global circumstances have driven advancements in technologies and the digitization of various processes, fostering improved interactions between passengers and border authorities. The deployment of these cutting-edge technologies has played a crucial role in empowering authorities to enhance their border control measures. This event will serve as a platform for States and organizations to share insights into best practices, specifications, and technical mechanisms for the successful application and utilization of biometrics.

An exhibition will complement the Symposium, displaying a broad range of products and services related notably to travel document security applications, health proofs emission and authentication, border inspection and automated border control systems, and identification management.

The Symposium programme outline along with the detailed programme is currently under development and will be available shortly. Please continue to check back for the latest updates on the Symposium.

 Who should attend?

·Passport issuing offices, civil registries offices, border control and law enforcement agencies, immigration and customs agencies, aircraft operators, airport authorities, health authorities, ministries of interior, foreign affairs, justice, as well as embassy consular staff.

·International Organizations, Donor Agencies, Private Companies offering technologies and products for effective international identification and border management.

·Airlines and airport authorities, aviation security and travel facilitation consultants, academia and think tanks.

·Please refer to Registration Fee Schedule for the focal Contact emails for States or for additional Categories: Industry, Organization, general public, academia, sponsors, exhibitors, media.