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Save the Date: LEGIC connect26, 16–17 September 2026!
The next LEGIC connect is just around the corner – Relive connect25 and get ready for 2026!
LEGIC connect25 is a conference organized by LEGIC for experts and interested parties from the fields of Access Control, Smart City, Smart Mobility, Smart Industry and Critical Infrastructure. The focus is on networking and exchange among an expert audience and the discussion of ideas and knowledge to foster innovation. On Sep 17 will be the Partner Day and on Sep 18 you can follow exciting presentations on different topics. You will also find approx. 30 technology and service providers at the exhibition.
Partner event
The exclusive partner event on the day before promises lively networking and engaging conversations.
Are you excited to join our partner network and be present at the upcoming partner event?
Exhibition
Join us at our trade fair where our partner network will exhibit their latest innovations and products. Stay ahead with the latest technological advancements.
Keynotes & Panels
Get ready for an exciting program with insightful industry talks, emerging trends, and future insights. Be sure to join us!
Highlights from LEGIC connect25 Conference:
Agenda LEGIC connect25 Conference:
Miriam Rickli I Moderation
Renowned moderator, entrepreneur, and future trends expert, Miriam Rickli will guide LEGIC connect25 with clarity, energy, and a deep understanding of the topics that matter. With extensive experience on global stages and in front of the camera, she makes innovation accessible and conversations impactful. At connect25, Miriam will create the space where future-driven minds can truly connect.
8:30-9:00 | Check-in
Mehdi Elhaoussine | General Manager, LEGIC Identsystems AG
Since taking the role of General Manager at LEGIC in July 2025, Mehdi Elhaoussine brings a forward-looking perspective to connect25. He will share insights on emerging market trends, technology innovations, and bold new ideas shaping the future of secure identity and access solutions. Attendees will have the chance to engage with network partners and explore exciting opportunities within the LEGIC community.
Florian Kühn I Head of Property Protection, Siemens AG
Bridging Security Domains: The convergence of Physical Access Control Systems with IT Security
As the lines between physical and IT security continue to blur, Florian Kühn will share how Siemens builds resilience by aligning corporate security with cyber defense – and why true access control must be secure by design.
With deep expertise in corporate security governance, identity & access management, and operational resilience, Florian Kühn offers a forward-looking view on protecting connected infrastructures in a fast-changing regulatory landscape.
Sebastien Goulet I Chairman & CEO, CardLogix Corporation
Complete Security Through One Secure Credential: Seamless Physical, Logical, and Biometric Access
Sebastien Goulet will present how CardLogix’ IDBX solution, powered by LEGIC neon-on-card, enables secure credential issuance for logical, physical, and biometric access in minutes. As Chairman & CEO of CardLogix, he drives innovation in credentialing and biometric identity solutions worldwide.
Smart Access Redefined - Insights from NXP and LEGIC on MIFARE DUOX
Discover the next generation of smartcard technology in this exclusive interview with NXP and LEGIC. MIFARE DUOX opens up new possibilities for secure, flexible, and interoperable solutions across access control and beyond. The session will explore the advantages of DUOX and highlight how it is already being applied within the LEGIC product ecosystem.
Johannes Grüll | Business Development Manager Medical EMEA, NXP
With over 10 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, Johannes Grüll brings expertise in HF & UHF technologies and security topics. At NXP, he drives business development for MIFARE in the DACH region, shaping innovative applications in access control, ticketing, and smart mobility.
Lukas Steinemann | Product Manager, LEGIC Identsystems AG
As RFID transponder expert at LEGIC, Lukas Steinemann specializes in the integration of next-generation transponder technology into LEGIC’s product ecosystem. His expertise supports the development of secure, scalable, and future-ready solutions for access and identity management.
Christine Mayr I Senior Product Manager, LEGIC Identsystems AG
Unlocking the Future of Wallets with LEGIC
Christine Mayr will provide an expert look at LEGIC’s wallet offering—its evolution, current capabilities, partner solutions, and what’s ahead. As Senior Product Manager for LEGIC Software Services with nearly a decade of experience in LEGIC Connect, she has also overseen key integrations with Apple and Google. She will show how web-based provisioning accelerates time-to-market while ensuring that partners benefit from secure, future-ready wallet solutions without the burden of managing complex interfaces.
Scott Lindley I President, Farpointe Data, Inc.
Bringing Wallet Credentials to SMEs – How Farpointe Expands Access Beyond the Enterprise
Scott Lindley will present Farpointe’s new mobile credential service powered by LEGIC wallet services, enabling SMEs to adopt wallet-based credentials as easily as physical cards. He will explain why this innovation is a game-changer for the broader access control industry. As co-founder and longtime CEO of Farpointe, Scott Lindley holds multiple patents, grew the company into one of the leading RFID providers worldwide, and today continues to drive innovation as President within the dormakaba Group.
Rob White | Sr. Director Wallet & Identity Services, Samsung
Mobile Driver’s Licenses – Securing Identity and Simplifying Access
Rob White will demonstrate how ISO-compliant mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) reduce fraud and friction, streamline identity processes, and deliver secure access to services directly from the wallet. With over 25 years in business development and a decade leading mobile wallet and digital identity services at Samsung, he is passionate about creating user-friendly, secure applications that realize the full potential of digital wallets.
10:40-11:10 | Coffee break, Networking & Exhibition
Travis Willis I Business Development - US, LEGIC Identsystems AG
Credentialing Landscape - What does it mean for Access System?
Travis Willis leads business development for LEGIC in the US, focusing on smart, interoperable access solutions. At LEGIC connect25, he will provide an overview of the evolving credential ecosystem—from traditional cards and key fobs to mobile credentials and biometrics—and explain how emerging technologies, security standards, and the LEGIC Orbit Configuration Standard (LOCS) help make access systems secure, interoperable, and easy to manage.
Martin Buck I Head of Product Management, LEGIC Identsystems AG
LEGIC Orbit Configuration Standard: Out-of-the-Box Interoperability and Seamless Security
Martin Buck will present the LEGIC Orbit Key and Configuration Management solution, along with the LEGIC standards that enable interoperability across partner products. With over 30 years of experience in security and building technology, Martin and his team drive the development and market introduction of innovative LEGIC solutions.
Goran Stevanovic I Product Manager, LEGIC Identsystems AG
From Standard to Solution: Smart device configuration with LEGIC Orbit and the Utility App
Goran Stevanovic will demonstrate the Utility App, LEGIC’s universal configuration tool for mobile devices leveraging the LEGIC Orbit service. Focusing on customer-centric mobile solutions, he will highlight the simplicity of today’s configuration process for LEGIC-enabled devices supporting LOCS, showing how partners can efficiently set up and manage their devices.
12:00-13:30 | Lunch break, Networking & Exhibition
From solving today’s operational and sustainability challenges to enhancing guest experience and security, our panellists will explore why Wallet Keys are different this time, why adoption is accelerating, and how hotels, apartments, and operators can benefit. Gain first-hand insights into real-world implementations, technical opportunities, and what the future of digital access will look like.
Tim Sheard I Vice President Partnerships, Alliants Ltd
With over 20 years of experience across the US, Canada, and the UK, Tim Sheard has worked in development, software design, architecture, and customer-facing roles, building a deep understanding of the software industry. At Alliants, he drives commercial and technical partnerships and has been instrumental in bringing Wallet Keys to market with Apple, Google, and dormakaba worldwide.
Sebastian Goy I Key Account Manager Hospitality Europe, dormakaba
Sebastian Goy is a forward-thinking sales expert shaping hospitality technology in the German market. He specializes in cloud-based guest access solutions, including Wallet Keys, helping hotels deliver secure and seamless experiences that redefine how guests interact with their rooms.
Alexander Baumann I Executive Director Strategy & Board Member, Baumann International
Alexander Baumann combines deep expertise in hospitality and technology with a strong entrepreneurial background. At Baumann International, he drives global strategy and oversees the Hospitality Business Unit, where he focuses on pioneering digital access solutions and innovations that are reshaping the guest experience
Sy Bohy I Co-Founder & CEO, Seam
Sy Bohy is the co-founder and CEO of Seam, where he has been driving innovation since 2020 with the development of a universal API for IoT devices. With a background as a software engineer at Nest Labs and co-founder of Instamotor—recognized by Bloomberg as one of the top 50 most innovative startups—he brings a strong blend of entrepreneurial vision and technical expertise. At Seam, Sy is shaping how connected devices integrate seamlessly into everyday life.
John Harvey I Head of Business Unit Access Management, LEGIC Identsystems AG
With over 30 years in contactless and mobile technologies, John Harvey helped pioneer NFC mobile payments in Europe before moving into enterprise security. At LEGIC, he now leads the Business Unit Access Management, driving innovation in secure, mobile-first access worldwide.
14:10-14:40 | Coffee break, Networking & Exhibition
Mikhail Strunkin I Global Physical Access Partnerships Lead Google Wallet, Google
Think & Tap: The LEGIC & Google Wallet Pursuit
This interactive highlight of connect25 is an engaging, hands-on experience that reveals how Google Wallet and LEGIC are transforming secure, mobile-first access. Mikhail Strunkin brings over 20 years of experience in technology, payments, and innovation and shares first-hand insights into how global partnerships are shaping seamless, secure access solutions worldwide.
Rangaswamy Narayanan | CEO, Sterna Security Technologies Pvt Ltd.
From Legacy to Innovation: How Sterna Shapes Next-Gen Security with LEGIC
Rangaswamy Narayanan will show how LEGIC-powered wireless and keyless solutions speed innovation, shorten time-to-market, and boost resilience in logistics, telecom, and banking. As a third-generation entrepreneur, he founded Sterna’s security unit in 1996, growing it into a leading high-security provider across India, now expanding globally.
Philipp Erni | Chief Marketing Officer, Juice Technology AG
Secure, Flexible, and Scalable EV Charging with LEGIC Integration
Philipp Erni will show how Juice Technology’s charging stations combine security, scalability, and sustainability. With LEGIC Reader integration, seamless authentication via existing access systems becomes possible—no extra cards needed. As CMO, Philipp has shaped Juice’s global brand and helped position it as a leader in secure e-mobility.
Empowering Next Generation Biometric Identity Verification through the Mosaic Ecosystem
Onur Sirmatel | Co-Founder & General Manager, Ones Technology & BioAffix
Onur Sirmatel will showcase how BioAffix devices—honored as Best in Biometrics and Best in Mobile Solutions—are redefining trust and convenience by enabling Biometric Match on Credential workflows across smartcards and mobile wallets, powered by LEGIC Neon. With over 15 years of experience, Onur has transformed Ones Technology from a local startup into a global biometric leader serving 200+ enterprises in more than 10 countries.
Allan Chester | CEO & Founder, any2any GmbH
Allan Chester will highlight how any2any’s Loop platform ensures privacy by design—keeping biometric data fully under user control, even in trusted environments like Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. With over 30 years of expertise in global telecom and enterprise innovation, Allan is driving any2any’s mission to orchestrate seamless, wallet-based access and identity experiences that combine convenience, interoperability, and security for the next generation of trust ecosystems.
Marcel Plüss I Vice President Innovation & Technology, LEGIC Identsystems AG
From Today to Q-Day: Preparing for the Quantum Era with LEGIC
Marcel Plüss will show how the LEGIC Security Platform prepares systems for “Q-Day,” when quantum computers could challenge current cryptography. With 20+ years in RFID, cloud, and mobile access, he brings deep expertise in security standards, smartcard and digital payment solutions, and telecom software.
Damir Bogdan | Chief Strategy & Alliances, QuantumBasel
How Tomorrow’s Technologies Will Shape Today’s Economy – The Inception of a Global Quantum Hub
Digital transformation expert, Damir Bogdan will explore how tomorrow’s technologies are shaping today’s economy. In his keynote, he will reveal how Switzerland’s first dedicated quantum and AI hub is driving innovation and empowering enterprises to lead in the era of Industry 5.0. With extensive experience as a founder, board member, and advisor in both Silicon Valley and Switzerland, Damir Bogdan brings unmatched insights into digital strategy, quantum computing, and AI.
16:45-18:30 | Apero, Networking & Exhibition
The program may change. We’ll keep adding details about the sessions and speakers as they become available.
"Without our employees, this event wouldn't have achieved its esteemed status in the industry. A huge thank you to everyone involved."
Mehdi Elhaoussine, General Manager, LEGIC Identsystems AG