Morocco is an exciting country to host the 2017 World Border Security Congress as it faces a unique set challenges, yet shares many common challenges with the rest of the world. As conflicts in the Middle East and Africa continue unabated the migration crisis shows no sign of slowing. With the effective closure of migration routes through the Balkans the crisis has shifted once again to the coasts of Morocco and other North African countries, becoming the point of departure for thousands of migrant and refugee boats heading for southern Europe.

With its proximity to territory held by Islamic State, terrorism poses a real threat to Morocco the greater Maghreb region as well as the nearby southern European states. So effective border security and co-operation is key to all international partners in the region and the world.

The World Border Security Congress is a high level 3 day event that will discuss and debate current and future policies, implementation issues and challenges as well as new and developing technologies that contribute towards safe and secure border and migration management.

The World Border Security Congress is the only multi-jurisdictional transnational platform where the border protection, management and security industry policy-makers and practitioners convene annually to discuss the international challenges faced in protecting borders.

The World Border Security Congress will take place in Casablanca, Morocco from the 21st-23rd March 2017.