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Second Registered Traveler Forum to be held in Amsterdam on May 22-23 2008

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

The second Registered Traveler Forum, the global summit on the opportunities and challenges related to the introduction of Registered Traveler programs worldwide, is endorsed by the European Commission. The Registered Traveler Forum will go live with a two-day conference and exhibition in Amsterdam at the Radisson SAS Airport Hotel on May 22.

The Registered Traveler Forum is the first global initiative designed to showcase the technologies and solutions available to provide expedited security screening to passengers at airports. It will be attended by government representatives, border security and immigration officials, law enforcement and asylum authorities, airport authorities, frequent flyer program operators, embassy and consulate personnel, supporting organizations, as well as technology vendors and experts.

Topics will include the possibility to grant Registered Traveler status to third country nationals satisfying certain vetting criteria. For further information, visit www.registered-traveler-forum.com. [end] 

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