29th - 30th April 2026| Amsterdam Netherlands
The Global Identity Trust Alliance (GITA) is a new partnership between foster+freeman, DESKO and Keesing Technologies aimed at setting a universal standard for border security that blends physical document integrity with biometric verification. GITA’s inaugural summit will convene senior decision‑makers including border chiefs and document examination professionals, to share strategic insights into how integrated forensic, scanning and reference‑data solutions can enhance global identity confidence and operational efficiency.
About GITA 26
The inaugural GITA Summit convenes senior decision‑makers from border agencies, document examination professionals and international organisations to chart the next generation of travel and identity verification. Scheduled for 29‑30 April 2026 in Amsterdam, the event showcases the alliance’s unified standard that marries physical document security with cutting‑edge biometric and digital solutions. Leading partners foster+freeman, DESKO and Keesing Technologies – will demonstrate their integrated systems, from high‑throughput passport scanners to advanced forensic tools and reference data, underscoring the importance of a single, trusted framework for border control worldwide. GITA 26 is the flagship platform to accelerate global consistency, protect the vast majority of legitimate travellers and enable faster, more confident decisions at ports of entry.
The Royal Tropical Institute
Mauritskade 63, 1092 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Our Members
The Global Identity Trust Alliance (GITA) brings together three world‑leading experts in document verification and identity technology. Together they provide a comprehensive, high‑throughput solution that balances physical document integrity with modern biometric and digital checks. Each partner contributes a unique strength, creating a single, trusted framework for border security worldwide.
A world‑renowned leader in forensic science equipment, foster+freeman specialises in high‑level document examination and its Video Spectral Comparator (VSC) range, ensuring accurate detection of forgery and manipulation.
DESKO offers high‑performance ID and passport scanners that capture biometric data and physical document information, optimised for high‑throughput environments and providing rapid, reliable verification.
Keesing Technologies supplies up‑to‑date identity document reference data, delivering reliable verification information that supports security professionals in making confident, evidence‑based decisions.
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