The technology developed by Serpro, the Federal Government's Information Technology (IT) corporation, provides the accreditation infrastructure and connectivity necessary for the G20 meetings hosted in Brasil. Facial recognition technology, intended for both national and international delegates of the Forum, is introduced during a ministerial meeting held in Rio de Janeiro.
Serpro, the Federal Government's Information Technology (IT) corporation, provided facial biometric recognition equipment at the first ministerial meeting of the G20 under the Brazilian presidency, held in Rio de Janeiro on February 21 and 22.
Biometric recognition follows the same standard already implemented in electronic boarding procedures at various airports across the country, enabling passengers to board aircraft without presenting any documentation. Additionally, the federal IT corporation is responsible for providing all technological infrastructure for the event, ranging from delegate accreditation systems to connectivity.
Alexandre Ávila, Superintendent of Government Digital Customer Relations, highlighted the benefits of facial recognition technology for enhancing security and efficiency in accreditation processes. "This technology streamlines procedures by expediting personal validation, thus ensuring security through efficient monitoring," he explained.
At the G20 event held at Marina da Glória, both national and international delegates had the opportunity to visit Serpro's stand device and undergo the biometric validation process. Following a simple facial scan, access to restricted areas where the event took place was granted. This technology was also available to journalists from both Brazilian and foreign press outlets who had been previously accredited for the event. Once a person's identity is confirmed, validation occurs in real-time.
Serpro is entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining the technological infrastructure of G20 Brasil, offering IT solutions to facilitate the execution of approximately 130 scheduled meetings across various cities. As a government corporation, Serpro is mandated to oversee all aspects of event connectivity, including the development of delegate and journalist accreditation systems, as well as ensuring the security of data for over 25,000 individuals representing 30 countries. Furthermore, the corporation has developed institutional portals and e-mail services for the team.
