Munich Security Conference relies on Veridos access control system
Berlin, February 4, 2026 – Veridos will once again provide the secure participant identification technology for the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in 2026. This marks the seventh consecutive year that the company’s electronic access control system is being used at the world’s leading forum for international security policy. The long-standing partnership highlights the reliability, security and operational stability of the Veridos solution.
The 62nd Munich Security Conference, taking place from February 13 to 15, 2026, will bring together more than 1,000 participants from around 120 countries. Attendees include heads of state and government, ministers, and senior representatives of international organizations. Against this backdrop, the requirements for access control are exceptionally high, demanding a solution that is both highly secure and capable of handling large volumes of participants efficiently.
Veridos’ access control system will be deployed at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof, the main venue of the MSC, as well as at the Rosewood Munich, which hosts accompanying events. The system has been specifically tailored to meet the conference’s stringent security requirements. The access portals themselves have undergone a comprehensive visual upgrade, combining a modern, functional design with biometric verification based on automated facial recognition.
Conference participants receive personalised access badges produced by Giesecke+Devrient. These credentials incorporate optical security features and high-security RFID chips supplied by technology partner NXP Semiconductors. As attendees pass through the walk-through access portals, the cards are read contactlessly while cameras simultaneously capture the individual. The system verifies both access authorisation and identity using facial recognition technology. This “non-stop” process enables fast, seamless and highly secure access without disrupting the flow of participants.
“The Munich Security Conference places exceptional demands on flexibility, speed, stability, and security every year,” said Bernd Kümmerle, CEO of Veridos. “Our goal is to meet these requirements with a technologically advanced and modern access solution that integrates smoothly into the conference’s operations.”
Veridos GmbH
Veridos, joint venture by Giesecke+Devrient and Bundesdruckerei, is a leading global provider of integrated identity solutions. Governments and public authorities in more than 100 countries rely on the company's unique, comprehensive product portfolio. Veridos offers complete solutions and comprehensive services that are perfectly tailored to each customer's identification requirements. The portfolio ranges from paper, security printing and electrochip components, data capture, identity management systems, personalization and issuance of ID documents to mobile ID and border control solutions, including eGates. The company offers the highest quality identity documents, including passports, ID cards and driver's licenses, and even the production facilities that enable governments to produce them themselves. For more information about Veridos, please visit www.veridos.com.
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