Annual Conference on EU Border Management

This hybrid annual conference will debate the latest developments and challenges in the EU’s internal and external border management. It will analyse the latest proposals and reforms on the functioning and operation of EU border management systems, including the Schengen area, as well as Frontex’s role and responsibilities and various legislation that has come forth from the EU Pact on Asylum and Migration, as well as the new EU Regulation establishing a common system for returns.

A particular focus will be given to the ongoing situation at the EU’s eastern and southern borders, also within the context of migrant smuggling.

Key topics

• Latest developments on legislative files and priorities to strengthen border management  systems and their interoperability, including those stemming from the EU Pact on Asylum and Migration, update on the EU’s visa and returns policies, as well as on Schengen governance
• EU databases for border management and their evolution: EES, ETIAS, ECRIS-TCN, renewed SIS, VIS, Eurodac
• Frontex: latest migratory trends and routes, risk analysis and operational developments, 
  fundamental rights
• Migrant smuggling

Who should attend?

Law enforcement officers, border guards and ministry officials, NGOs active in the field.

The event will be streamed live online. You have the option to follow the conference on Zoom, enabling you to ask questions and take part in the discussion with participants in Trier.