INTERNATIONAL BORDER MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGIES ASSOCIATION (IBMATA) IBMATA is a not-for-profit international non-governmental organisation committed to the safe and secure movement of people and goods across international borders. Our mission is to bring together experts, practitioners, academics, policy makers and technology providers to develop and promote best practice in the application of modern border management principles;, and the intelligent use of new and emerging technology. We will do this by: - Building a platform for communication and collaboration between government and border agencies, intergovernmental organisations, non-government organisations, international transportation agencies, ports, airports and technology suppliers; - Developing and managing a series of international events and workshops for members and partners; - Building a library of relevant materials relating to the principles of modern day border management and latest advances in technology; and - Working with our members and partners to identify models of best practice. Membership is open to: - All Government departments and agencies charged responsible for managing the international movement of people, goods and materials across national borders; including pre-entry, on-entry and after entry applications; - Intergovernmental organisations with a vested interest in the management of people and goods across international borders; - Non-governmental organisations with a vested interest in the management of people and goods across international borders; - Transportation companies with a legitimate interest in supporting our aim; - Port, airport, and other management entities with a legitimate interest in supporting our aim; and - Technology suppliers, business integrators and other private sector entities who support the safe and secure movement of people and goods across international borders whilst facilitating flow, in accordance with the aims of the organisation.