Albert van Veen | VP Innovation & Chief Innovation Officer
Vancouver Airport Authority
Albert van Veen joined YVR as Vice President, Innovation and Chief Information Officer in September 2024. Albert is responsible for YVR’s IT and digital platform for a seamless travel experience. Recognized globally for his work in digital transformation and digital identity, prior to joining YVR, Albert served, among other roles, as CEO at FastID and Chief Digital Officer at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, as well as at several large European retail banks.
Appearances:
WAF Day 2 @ 12:35
Fireside Chat: From concept to implementation: what does it really take to deploy biometric travel?
WAF Day 2 @ 13:15
Panel: Digital identity in aviation – who builds the trust layer for seamless travel?
- What has changed recently that could finally enable broader biometric travel deployment?
- Global interoperability: what role should standards like IATA One ID, ICAO Digital Travel Credentials and digital identity wallets play?
- What data exchange and connectivity infrastructure is needed to link airlines, airports and border agencies?
- Who ultimately owns and operates digital identity infrastructure across the ecosystem - airlines, airports, governments or global bodies?
- Looking ahead to 2030, will passengers realistically be able to travel end-to-end without presenting a traditional passport?
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