About High Security Printing Latin America
The Regional Forum for Secure Document Technologies
The latest technologies and techniques in the production and issue of banknotes, ePassports, ID cards, visas and other secure documents across Latin America.
The High Security Printing™ conferences are annual events with a specficially regional focus. They cover government-specified and issued documents,including currency, fiduciary documents, excise stamps, ID cards, e-passports, visas, vehicle documents and licences, with a particular emphasis on banknotes and emerging technologies for ID and travel documents. Running in tandem with each event is a trade exhibition of 30-40 companies supplying technologies and systems for these sectors.
High Security Printing™ Asia has been held each year since 2002, and the High Security Printing™ EMEA since 2004.
Latin America, however, is growing in importance – not just as a future economic powerhouse but, in the context of government documents, as a market for high security printing. Many of the countries are becoming key innovators in specification, procurement and distribution – serving not only their own growing economies but the wider region too. In recognition of this importance, Reconnaissance held the High Security Printing™ Latin America conference in July 2012 – the first ever event of its kind to address the needs, issues, challenges and opportunities for specifiers and producers of government documents in the region and annually since then.
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Why you Should Attend?
The success of the High Security Printing™ Conferences is based on being:
- Regional: Convenient and accessible, with many of the topics specific to the issues and challenges of the region itself.
- Technical: A particular emphasis is placed on innovative and emerging technologies for document protection, reinforced by the two workshops, which delve much deeper into their specific subjects to give a practical, hands-on and detailed understanding.
- Medium-sized: With around 250-300 delegates and a trade show of 35 or so exhibitors, the conference is sufficiently intimate that you can easily meet the people you plan to while also making new contacts and finding new products and opportunities.
- Value for Money: Financially-attractive, offering value for all categories – sponsors, exhibitors, and delegates – with additionally special rates for government and regional delegates.
Programme
Monday 5 June 2023
09:00 – 12:30- Identity Document Fraud in an Online Environment – The Challenges of Digital ID Verification
Michael van Gestel & Rizlane Chertah, Onfido (UK)
With the digital revolution of the 21st century, millennials, governments, and corporations have increasing requirements for self-service, quick and reliable document authentication remotely and at scale. The revolution is upon us and fraudstershave access to better technology, leaked data and a vast library of faces from social media.
This workshop will focus on the challenges global organisations deal with when trying to stop targeted attacks in a document not-present environment. During this interactive workshop we will share some of the latest fraud rings we have detected and the results of our research that can help you make better informed decisions regarding document authenticity in an online environment.
13:30 – 17:00 – Fighting Counterfeiting and Adulteration of Documents and Banknotes
Juan Manuel Padron Primo & Carla Guardia, Regula
This session will cover and introduction to Forensic Sciences and classification of research items related to documents and bills, along with a study of the specialty of criminalistics in documents and bills.
The seminar will share practical cases of authenticity or originality, to establish the origin of the document, resolved through its protocol and validation with forensic technology. Ink analysis (ink discrimination, blank signature abuse and relative dating), to establish alterations in the document, resolved through its protocol and validation with forensic technology and handwriting analysis, to establish the graphic origin of manuscripts, rubrics or signatures in the document, resolved through its protocol and validation with forensic technology.
18:30 Welcome Reception
Tuesday 6 June 2023
Hover on the presentation title or speaker to see if more information is available.
Session 1 – The Regional Landscape for Secure Documents
09:00
Welcome
Astrid Mitchell
Reconnaissance Intl (UK)
09:10
Welcome Address
Derek Rolle
Deputy Governor, Central Bank of the Bahamas
09:20
Promoting Public Confidence in Bahamas Banknotes
Brett Lashley
Central Bank of the Bahamas (Bahamas)
10:00
The New Brazilian ID Documents
Eduardo Lacerda
Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services (Brazil)
10:20 Session Q&A
10:40 Break – Refreshments
Session 2 – Regional Currency Developments
11:20
Issuance of the New Family of Banknotes and Reduction of Counterfeiting of Banknotes in Bolivia
Claudia Fabiola Soruco Carballo
Banco Central de Bolivia (Bolivia)
11:40
What’s Next – The Work Undertaken After Issuing a New Series
Roberto Gazelem Rosas González
Banco de México (Mexico )
12:20
Central Bank Digital Currency Experience – the challenges, success and the road ahead
Shaqueno Porter
Central Bank of Bahamas (Bahamas)
12:40 Session Q&A
Session 2 – Regional ID Developments
11:20
Resolved Situations, Pending Issues and New Challenges in the Issuance of Documents
Mónica Peralta
Dirección National de Migraciones (Argentina)
11:40
Passport Security, Evolution and Frauds
Narumi Pereira Lima
Brazilian Society of Forensic Sciences (Brazil)
12:00
The New Brazilian Passport
Millie Britto de Oliveira Delorme Azevedo
Casa da Moeda do Brasil (Brazil)
12:40 Session Q&A
13:00 Lunch
Session 3 – Production & Print
14:30
Implementation of Lean Manufacturing Strategies to Increase the Banknotes Printing and Processing Productivity
Alejandro Sanchez Gonzalez
Banco de México
15:10
Overhauling and Modernisation of Printing Presses – the one-stop-shop of Security Printing Experts
Virginie Lang
Seprinto & Partners (Switzerland)
15:50 Session Q&A
Session 3 – Design & Security
14:50
Securing Electronic Identity Documents in the Quantum Era
Jorge Adrián Rosas
Infineon (Germany)
15:10
Construction and use of Digital Tools that RENAPER offers to the Public and Private Sectors to Verify the Authenticity of Physical and Digital Documents using AI
Flavio Brocca
Argentine National Registry (Argentina )
15:50 Session Q&A
16:10 Close of Day One
16:30 Extended Exhibition Viewing
19:00 Gala Dinner
Wednesday 7 June 2023
Session 4 – Substrates and Features
09:00
Pulsar™ threads, a dynamic response to the threat of counterfeiting
Jérémy Boizieau
Oberthur Fiduciaire (France)
09:20
A Journey of Holographic Stripes from the Pyramids into the Reef
Jan Hofmann
Hueck Folien (Austria)
09:40
Artificial Intelligence in Hologram Design and Processing
Robert Dvorak
IQ Structures (Czech Republic)
10:00
Polymer Windows: When Light Meets Technology for Excellence in Security
Camille Cossec
SPS/Surys (France)
10:20
A Visual Journey through the Life of Nicolas Copernicus on Banknotes
Monika Kłysińska
Polish Security Printing Works (Poland)
10:40 Session Q&A
Session 4 – Substrates, Features and Secure Docs
09:20
Pilot Virtual Asylum ID document Netherlands
Alex van Duuren
Ministry of Justice and Safety, Netherlands (Netherlands)
09:40
Austria The Secure Document Biometric Barcode (SDBB)
Jorge Carvalho
Austrian State Printing House (OeSD)
10:00
Onboarding Solutions for ID verification and Authentication
Carla Guardia Malaga
Regula (Latvia)
10:20
Modernisation and Scope of the El Salvador Unique Identity Document
Fernando Velasco
El Salvador Unique Identity Document (El Salvador )
10:40 Session Q&A
11:00 Break – Refreshments
Session 5 – Sustainability and Environment
11:40
The Essential Components of Banknote Solutions: Sustainability, Durability, and Security
Holger Funk
Papierfabrik Louisenthal (Germany)
12:00
Sustainability in the Destruction Process of Banknotes
Pascal Rebeaud
Hunkeler Systeme AG (Switzerland)
12:20
Circular Life Cycle for Cotton From Banknotes Back into Paper
Alexandre Ambrozio Gilberti
Blend Paper Security (Brazil)
13:00 Session Q&A
Session 5 – Verification / Fraud / Examination
12:00
Fraud Trends Observed Along the Southwest Border in El Paso, Texas
Hillary Hoover
HSI Forensic Laboratory (USA)
12:20
How Document Security is Falsified and Violated
Francisco Elias Bartolo Sanchez
Protection of Documents and Forensic Sciences (CSIPD&CF) (Mexico)
12:40
Methods of Adulteration and Counterfeiting of Public Documents
Prof José Manuel A. Duarte Ulloa
LABOCAR Criminalistic Laboratory of Chile
13:00 Session Q&A
13:20 Lunch
Session 6 – Technology & Innovation
15:10
Third Number Plate is Now a Reality in Chile
Ricardo Mendez Barrera
Casa de Moneda de Chile (Chile)
16:10 Session Q&A
16:30 Closing remarks and drinks
18:00 HSP Beach Volleyball
Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum
Sold-Out
Includes a flexible-sized booth (max. 6x2m ) with three delegates
Sponsorship of the conference dinner
Guaranteed presentation (subject to this meeting the criteria of the programme)
Promotional gift to delegates
Diamond
Sold-Out
Includes a flexible-sized booth (max. 6x2m ) with three delegates
Sponsorship of the conference dinner
Guaranteed presentation (subject to this meeting the criteria of the programme)
Promotional gift to delegates
Gold
Sold-Out
Includes one exhibition booth (max. 5x2m) with two delegates
Priority consideration to giving a presentation (subject to this meeting the criteria of the programme)
Plus one of the following options:
The sponsor to meet the cost of equipping these.
If none of the above options are suitable, an option may be chosen from the silver tier.
Silver
Sold-Out
Includes one exhibition booth (max. 4x2m) with one delegate
Priority consideration to giving a presentation (subject to this meeting the criteria of the programme)
Plus one of the following options:
The sponsor will be responsible for providing these items
Added Benefits for Sponsors
- Priority is given to sponsor proposals for presentations, subject to the content and balance of the programme
- 1 month before the event: sponsors are provided with full delegate lists of attendees of the event with full contact details, and weekly thereafter
- Sponsors are allowed to extend invitations to regional government contacts on behalf of Reconnaissance for free entry to the event.
- To be placed in the sponsor area of the exhibition hall that has greater traffic and refreshment points throughout.
- Sponsors and exhibitors are allowed up to 10 guest entries to the exhibition hall during the Extended Exhibition viewing after Day 1 of the conference in the afternoon.
- Logos prominently displayed throughout literature for the event and web in comparison to exhibitor logos, as well as on continuity slides between all presentations and between breaks
- Sponsor logos are prominently placed on multiple pages of the website, including the home page. Logos with links are also included on every email sent to our mailing list of over 15,000 contacts.
Exhibitor Information
There will be approximately 30 exhibition booths located alongside the conference hall and the exhibition is open throughout the event.
Social events such as the Welcome Cocktail Reception and Farewell Drinks and all refreshment breaks are held in the exhibition area to maximise booth visitors.
Ends 05 Mar 2023
After 05 Mar 2023
Mini Booth (2m x 1m)
USD 4,150
USD 4,600
Standard Booth (3m x 2m
USD 6,700
USD 7,450
What’s Included – Mini Booth
A cost-effective option for smaller companies who only want to display literature and have a respresentative on the stand
- 2x1m hard-walled booth
- Includes standard power supply, information counter and chairs
- 1 full conference delegate
- Listing on website and printed programme
What’s Included – Standard Booth
Allows space to display equipment and product examples or to have seated discussions
- 3x2m hard-walled booth
- Includes standard power supply, information counter and chairs
- 1 full conference delegate
- Listing on website and printed programme
Mini Booth (2m x 1m)
Ends 05 Mar 2023
After 05 Mar 2023
USD 4,150
USD 4,600
What’s Included – Mini Booth
A cost-effective option for smaller companies who only want to display literature and have a respresentative on the stand
- 2x1m hard-walled booth
- Includes standard power supply, information counter and chairs
- 1 full conference delegate
- Listing on website and printed programme
Standard Booth (3m x 2m)
Ends 05 Mar 2023
After 05 Mar 2023
USD 6,700
USD 7,450
What’s Included – Standard Booth
Allows space to display equipment and product examples or to have seated discussions
- 3x2m hard-walled booth
- Includes standard power supply, information counter and chairs
- 1 full conference delegate
- Listing on website and printed programme
If you have any questions about exhibiting, click on the button below or email Sam Burns at sam@reconnaissance-intl.com.
Please note that local VAT at the prevailing rate will be added to all invoices where relevant.
Our Venue
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar – Nassau
From pristine waters to authentic Bahamian service, the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar beachfront resort provides stunning golf and tennis facilities, eight pools, water sports like snorkeling and kayaking, a unique wildlife sanctuary and high-end shopping.

Making your hotel reservation
Delegates are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation.
Booking Your Stay
USD 279/night
Excludes local taxes, service charge and hotel fees
During the conference sessions breakfast will be provided in the Exhibition Room


Beware of Unsolicited Offers
Delegates should only book their accommodation using the official reservation page – and not through any other agent.
Disreputable companies (such as Trade Show Housing) have been known to approach delegates with unauthorised offers – and these companies cannot be trusted.
Such companies have not been endorsed by us – and we never share delegate information with any housing company or travel agent. All unsolicited offers should be ignored.
If you have any questions or concerns about the hotel arrangements, contact the conference team:
events@recon-intl.com
+44 (0)1932 785 680
Delegate Fees
Government representatives can attend the conference free of charge – while special rates are available to regional delegates and state enterprise subsidiaries who permanently live and work across Latin America or the Caribbean.
Further discounts apply for early registration – ends on 05 March 2023
Ends 05 Mar 2023
After 05 Mar 2023
Standard Delegate
USD 3,100
USD 3,400
Regional Delegate 1
USD 2,050
USD 2,250
State Enterprise Delegate 2
USD 1,100
USD 1,200
Government First Two Delegates 3
Free of charge
Free of charge
Government Additional Delegate 3
USD 1,100
USD 1,200
1. Regional Delegate – Applies to delegates who permanently live and work across Latin America or the Caribbean.
2. State Enterprise Delegate – Applies to 100% state-owned enterprises, such as printers and paper mills, based across Latin America or the Caribbean – this excludes commercial state printers.
3. Government Delegate – Applies to government issuing authorities such as passport agencies, immigration authorities and central banks responsible for the issue of banknotes, passports, ID cards and documents, revenue stamps, health cards or vehicle registration documents etc, as well as customs, immigration and law enforcement agencies. It does not apply to state-owned production enterprises (who instead qualify for the state enterprise rate).
Pre-Conference Seminars Fees
There is an additional charge to attend our pre-conference seminars. Government delegates can attend for free.
Government
All Other Delegates
One Pre-Conference Seminar
Free of charge
USD 650
Two Pre-Conference Seminars
Free of charge
USD 850
Government delegates can attend these seminars for free. The government rate applies to issuing authorities only, ie. government departments responsible for the issue of banknotes (central banks), or passports, ID cards and documents, revenue stamps, health cards, vehicle registration documents etc only, as well as customs, immigration and law enforcement agencies
Delegate Fees
Government representatives can attend the conference free of charge – while special rates are available to regional delegates and state enterprise subsidiaries who permanently live and work across Latin America or the Caribbean.
Further discounts apply for early registration – ends on 05 March 2023
Standard Delegate
Ends 05 Mar 2023
After 05 Mar 2023
USD 3,100
USD 3,400
Regional Delegate
Ends 05 Mar 2023
After 05 Mar 2023
USD 2,050
USD 2,250
Regional Delegate – Applies to delegates who permanently live and work across Latin America or the Caribbean.
State Enterprise Delegate
Ends 05 Mar 2023
After 05 Mar 2023
USD 1,100
USD 1,200
State Enterprise Delegate – Applies to 100% state-owned enterprises, such as printers and paper mills, based acrossLatin America or the Caribbean – this excludes commercial state printers
Government First Two Delegates
Ends 05 Mar 2023
After 05 Mar 2023
Free of charge
Free of charge
Government Delegate – Applies to government issuing authorities such as passport agencies, immigration authorities and central banks responsible for the issue of banknotes, passports, ID cards and documents, revenue stamps, health cards or vehicle registration documents etc, as well as customs, immigration and law enforcement agencies. It does not apply to state-owned production enterprises (who instead qualify for the state enterprise rate).
Government Additional Delegate
Ends 05 Mar 2023
After 05 Mar 2023
USD 1,100
USD 1,200
Government Delegate – Applies to government issuing authorities such as passport agencies, immigration authorities and central banks responsible for the issue of banknotes, passports, ID cards and documents, revenue stamps, health cards or vehicle registration documents etc, as well as customs, immigration and law enforcement agencies. It does not apply to state-owned production enterprises (who instead qualify for the state enterprise rate).
Pre-Conference Seminar Fees
There is an additional charge to attend our pre-conference seminar. Government delegates can attend for FREE.
All Other Delegates
One Seminar
Two Seminars
USD 650
USD 850
Government delegates can attend these seminars for free. The government rate applies to issuing authorities only, ie. government departments responsible for the issue of banknotes (central banks), or passports, ID cards and documents, revenue stamps, health cards, vehicle registration documents etc only, as well as customs, immigration and law enforcement agencies