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Chander S Jeena

23 Sept. 2025

4 min read

Welcome to the Genius of Secure Documents

The 2025 edition of the Optical & Digital Document Security™ (ODDS) Conference opened with the headline ‘Welcome to the Genius of Secure Documents’. The conference was formally opened by Francis Tuffy, the newly appointed Chairman of ODDS, setting the tone for three days of technical exchange and innovation of experts, innovators and leaders in the optical security landscape.

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Chander S Jeena

18 Aug. 2025

2 min read

Optical Technologies Shine in ODDS 2025 Programme

The programme for the 2025 Optical & Digital Document Security™ (ODDS) conference, which takes place 15-17 September in Warsaw and is supported by the International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA), has now been finalised, reaffirming its position as the technical forum for physical, digital, and virtual document security.

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Chander S Jeena

13 July 2025

3 min read

IOTA’s First Webinar: A Resounding Success

IOTA’s inaugural webinar, titled ‘Seeing is Believing: Optical Features for High-Stakes Security’, held on 25 June 2025, lived up to its name. This was the International Optical Technologies Association’s (IOTA) first public event under its new identity, and focused on the essential role of optical technologies in verifying and safeguarding high-stakes documents, such as banknotes, identity cards, tax stamps, and branded products.

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Chander S Jeena

18 May 2025

2 min read

ODDS 2025 – Programme Highlights

Set against the backdrop of Warsaw’s rich heritage, the Optical & Digital Document Security™ (ODDS) 2025 conference will take place from 15-17 September, bringing together global experts to explore the latest advancements in physical and digital document protection.

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Chander S Jeena

18 May 2025

2 min read

IOTA Expands Global Footprint

With its refreshed identity and broader mission, the International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA) – formerly known as the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) – is deepening its engagement with the global optical security technologies (OST) community.

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Chander S Jeena

21 April 2025

5 min read

TSTF Review – What’s Next for Optical Security for Tax Stamps?

The 12th edition of the Reconnaissance Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum™ (TSTF) took place from 7-9 April in Cape Town, South Africa. More than 165 delegates from 84 organisations representing 44 countries (including tax authorities from Africa and worldwide) participated in the event. They explored strategic and practical solutions to safeguard and enhance government tax revenues while combating the illicit trade in tobacco, alcohol, and other products.

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Chander S Jeena

27 March 2025

2 min read

ASPA Hosts Traceability and Authentication Forum

The Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA) hosted the sixth edition of the Traceability and Authentication Forum in New Delhi on 17-18 March. The event highlighted the need for stronger anticounterfeiting laws and a greater use of authentication and traceability tools.

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Chander S Jeena

27 March 2025

3 min read

Style and Innovation Meet in Milan

The Intergraf Currency+Identity 2025 conference was held with style and innovation from 5-7 March in Milan, Italy. From the start, it promised more than just discussions, offering a creative and insightful take on the world of security printing to the 1,000+ delegates that took part.

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Chander S Jeena

22 Jan. 2025

2 min read

ASPA Announces 6th Traceability and Authentication Forum

The Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA), in collaboration with The Rise (event management firm), has announced the next edition of its flagship event, the Traceability & Authentication Forum™ (TAF).

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Chander S Jeena

23 Dec. 2024

5 min read

A Glimpse from High Security Printing Asia in Thailand

The 20th Reconnaissance High Security Printing™ Asia (HSP-Asia) conference marked two decades of excellence in security printing. Held from 2–4 December 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, the event underscored its role as a premier platform for innovation and collaboration in currency, identity, and anticounterfeiting.

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Chander S Jeena

20 Nov. 2024

3 min read

Final Call for HSP Asia 2024

The countdown has begun for High Security Printing™ (HSP) Asia, which will take place from 2 to 4 December 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. Join industry stakeholders to explore the latest regional and global trends and technologies in banknote and ID security.

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Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

1 min read

HSP Asia Heads to Thailand – Registration Now Open, Submit Your Award Entries

Reconnaissance, publishers of Holography News™ and organisers of the High Security Printing™ (HSP) conferences, has announced that registration is now open for the upcoming HSP Asia event, scheduled for 2-4 December 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand. Reconnaissance will announce the program details soon.

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Chander S Jeena

18 July 2024

2 min read

THCO Call for Papers and IHMA Awards Nominations

Reconnaissance International is already preparing for The Holography Conference™, which will take place this year online from 12 to 13 November. The Call for Papers is now open, and delegates are invited to submit a proposal by 13 September (holographyconference.com/call-for-papers/).

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Chander S Jeena

20 May 2024

4 min read

Optical Innovation Meets Commercial Maturity – ODDS 2024

Nestled among seven hills overlooking the Tagus River, Portugal’s vibrant capital city, Lisbon, hosted the Optical & Digital Document Security™ 2024 conference from 8-10 April.

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Micaal Sidorov

24 April 2024

2 min read

Save the Date for 2024 Holography Conference

Reconnaissance International has announced that the 2024 Holography Conference Online (THCO) will be held on 12-13 November. The call for papers is now open and delegates are invited to submit a proposal to present by 13 September 2024.

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Micaal Sidorov

20 Feb. 2024

2 min read

Unveiling the Future of Optical Document Security: ODDS 2024

The Optical & Digital Document Security™ Conference (ODDS) 2024, set to take place in Lisbon, Portugal 8-10 April, promises an in depth look into the latest advancements in optical and digital document security.

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Micaal Sidorov

20 Feb. 2024

4 min read

Holographic Innovations Shine at CES 2024

Each year, the CES conference in Las Vegas unveils cutting-edge holographic technologies, and CES 2024 was no exception. The exhibition, which is probably the most influential tech event of the year, took place 9-12 January, in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Centre.

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Francis Tuffy

19 Dec. 2023

7 min read

A New Dawn of Sustainability and Innovation

The 30th in the series of The Holography Conference™ (THC), held online on 21-22 November, was opened by Astrid Mitchell, Reconnaissance International, who welcomed the audience and thanked conference partners, the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), as well as sponsors XRD nano and Raith Laser Systems, for their continuing support.

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Francis Tuffy

30 Oct. 2023

3 min read

THCO to Address Security, Standards, Sustainability and Excellence in Holography

The programme has now been published for the Holography Conference 2023, taking place 21-22 November, the only global conference for the commercial holography industry, tracking every new development in holography since 1990.

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Francis Tuffy

17 Sept. 2023

2 min read

Call for Papers and IHMA Awards Nominations

The Holography Conference™ is the only global forum for the commercial holography industry – and has tracked every new development in holography since 1990.

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