Government ID, Smart Cards, Identification and Authentication

Security Document World & Identity Loop 2008 dates set for 22-23 April 2008

Sunday, March 9, 2008

The dates for Security Document World and Identity Loop 2008 will be April 22 and 23, 2008 at the New Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, London. The events are designed for government officials, company executives and technologists in the ePassport, visa, e-ID, driving license, registered traveler, law enforcement, digital identity, employee ID, security printing, biometric and smart card industries.

For more information, go to www.identityloop.com[end] 

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