FastTrack at FINOPOLIS 2019: Forum gears up for biometric access

Biometrics can put you ahead of the pack

Participants will be able to enter the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2019 using biometric technology, with both facial recognition and palm vein scanners available. Accredited Forum participants who have a Unified Biometric System profile or who registered palm vein scans at last year’s FINOPOLIS will be able to collect their badges at self-registration stands using their biometric data. The FastTrack system has been put in place to allow participants to enter the Forum venue.

Turnstiles at the venue will also be equipped with biometric scanners. Participants will be able use their biometric data to attend the welcome reception and gala dinner, access the free coffee machines and much more.

To use FastTrack, participants must register with the Unified Biometric System at one of 172 banks across Russia: cbr.ru/fintech/remote_authentication/map/.

Participants who do not have a UBS profile can collect their badge by presenting a valid passport. FINOPOLIS 2019 will take place in Sochi on 9–11 October. Participants can apply to attend the event on the official Forum website.

FINOPOLIS 2019 is being organized by the Bank of Russia. Operated by the Roscongress Foundation.


The Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of international conventions, exhibitions, and public events.

The Roscongress Foundation was founded in 2007 with the aim of facilitating the development of Russia’s economic potential, promoting its national interests, and strengthening the country’s image. One of the roles of the Foundation is to comprehensively evaluate, analyse, and cover issues on the Russian and global economic agendas. It also offers administrative services, provides promotional support for business projects and attracting investment, and helps foster social entrepreneurship and charitable initiatives.

The Foundation’s events draw more than 80,000 participants each year from 206 countries, with more than 10,000 media representatives working on-site at Roscongress’ various venues. The Foundation benefits from analytical and professional expertise provided by 2,500 people working in Russia and abroad. In addition, it works in close cooperation with economic partners from 93 countries worldwide.