*Important notice – Registration for the ID@Borders Conference closes at 16:00 on Wednesday 16 April 2025*

DATE

24-25 April 2025

LOCATION

Marine Establishment Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands

ABOUT THE EVENT

The ID@Borders Conference is the annual gathering for the Biometrics Institute Borders User Group (BUG), European institutions and our biometrics community. It is an excellent opportunity for border experts to meet in an independent environment to discuss border developments. This year the event is kindly hosted by Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar).

The Biometrics Institute provides a platform for rich, balanced and trusted conversations. View our Statement of Trusted Conversations to understand what makes our events unique. For example, the event will be held under Chatham House Rule and will be off-the-record (no media) to facilitate open dialogue between our members and stakeholders.

Key themes will include:

• EES, eIDAS, ETIAS, EU AI Act and other impactful regulations
• Digital Travel Credentials (DTC) for seamless travel – pilots, implementations and future direction
• Interoperability at the border – needs and solutions
• Privacy and data sharing – opportunities and challenges
• Deepfakes: Securing biometrics from attacks – testing, standards and solutions
• Migration and movement of people – how can biometrics help protect people and borders
  
  

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

See full list of speakers here.

SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS

With thanks to our platinum sponsors FaceTec and IDEMIA,  our gold sponsors Entrust and SITA, and our silver sponsors Amadeus and  Inverid.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Government in service delivery and border management
• Police and law enforcement
• Healthcare
• Large corporates
• Retail and commerce
• Aviation and travel 
• Transport

Job titles:
• Decision-makers
• Policy and governance
• Business development
• Digital transformation
• Identity management
• Technology solutions, product development
• Security, cyber, risk

The event will be held in English.

REGISTRATION FEES

*As the venue for this Institute event is a government building, registrations close at 16:00 on Wednesday 16 April 2025 so that all delegate names can be submitted for security clearance. 
If you cannot finalise your registration by this date, please contact us immediately (we don’t want to turn anyone away).

User Member – GBP 686
User Non-Member – GBP 1,220

Supplier Member – GBP 1,110
Supplier Non-Member – GBP 1,900

Academic Subscriber – GBP 265
Academic Non-Subscriber – GBP 425
Please note that the academic rate is for professionals – lecturers, full-time researchers, academics – for subscribers and non-subscribers.

Students – GBP 224
Proof of current full time student status must be provided before being eligible for the student rate.  Student rate registrations will be processed at the discretion of the Biometrics Institute 

The Institute has experienced a rise in late registrations and this has a significant impact on administrative cost and time, the management of event logistics, and catering arrangements.
As such, delegate fees for late registrations will increase effective from Monday 7 April 2025 to:

User Member – GBP 786
User Non-Member – GBP 1,320

Supplier Member – GBP 1,210
Supplier Non-Member – GBP 2,000

Academic Subscriber – GBP 365
Academic Non-Subscriber – GBP 525
Students – GBP 324

The Institute seeks to provide a positive, safe and productive environment at our events in order to foster and encourage the exchange of ideas and provide equal opportunities and treatment for all participants. Participants are expected to treat others with respect and consideration. Free and open discussion and debate are important and valued benefits of the Institute’s community. 

We ask that all attendees registered for our events note and abide by the Institute’s Code of Conduct so as to ensure a positive, respectful and rewarding experience for all.

For our full range of events, please see our events calendar.

We look forward to welcoming you to the ID@Borders Conference.

MEDIA SUPPORTERS

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20 May 2025

TIME

13:30 – 17:00

DURATION

Three and a half hours including a short break

LOCATION

Sydney

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

This half-day satellite workshop will take place alongside the Biometrics Institute’s Asia-Pacific Conference. It will dive deeper into the principles of digital identities, the use of biometrics in this context and  potential attack modes that organisations should prepare for. 

For over 20 years, the Biometrics Institute has provided guidance and education on biometrics helping its members to deliver on our mission of promoting the responsible, ethical and effective use of biometrics. The Biometrics Institute Three Laws of Biometrics stresses that policy must come first, followed by process and then technology – which should be guided by policy and process. 

Our workshops provide a trusted platform to learn about new developments in biometrics and outline how we can advance security and good practice to identify and verify people.  

In May 2024 the Institute released a members-only paper on Mitigating Biometric Vulnerabilities in Digital Identity which is an executive briefing on critical things to consider when using biometrics in digital identity.  

This workshop will be an essential tool to understanding the latest developments, the content of the paper and how to be better prepared. 

The session will provide deeper insights into three important guiding documents:  

• Mitigating Biometric Vulnerabilities in Digital Identity – Executive Briefing 
  
• Digital Onboarding and Biometrics paper 
  
• Digital Identity and Biometric Authentication paper 

It will address issues such as: 

• Security before convenience: While powerful, biometrics systems can nonetheless be attacked. The types of attack and their mitigation must be considered. 
  
• Balance risks and outcomes: Protections may add cost and friction to customer experiences which need to be carefully balanced. 
  
• Manage risks in context: If vulnerabilities are managed, today’s biometric systems can make it much cheaper, easier and safer to implement robust digital identity systems. 
  
• Different attack points: These vary in accessibility to bad actors, the resources needed for the attack, scalability of attack volume, and the types of mitigations required. 
  
• Use available tools: The Biometrics Institute offers a range of material on vulnerabilities in biometric technologies. 
  
• Allocate resources to manage risk: Proactive monitoring is essential to stay ahead of evolving security challenges. 

WORKSHOP PRESENTER

Brett Feldon is a Biometrics Institute Advisory Council member and is Head of the Biometrics Institute’s Digital Identity Expert Group (DIG). He was previously on the board of the Institute from November 2011 until March 2019 and is based in Sydney, Australia. Brett’s professional experience includes management and oversight of deployments of voice biometrics solutions in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and the US, across a range of industries and government departments. The DIG has worked on a range of topics with regards to biometrics and digital identity and helped release the Digital Onboarding and Biometrics guiding paper in 2021, the Digital Identity and Biometric Authentication paper in 2023, and the Mitigating Biometric Vulnerabilities in Digital Identity – Executive Briefing in 2024.

REGISTRATION FEES

Member – A$620 (incl. GST)
Non-Member – A$865 (incl. GST)

Academic Subscriber Member – A$300 (incl. GST)
Academic Non-Subscriber – A$400 (incl. GST)
Please note that the academic rate is for professionals – lecturers, full-time researchers, academics – for subscribers and non-subscribers.

Students – A$250 (incl. GST)
Proof of current full time student status must be provided before being eligible for the student rate.  Student rate registrations will be processed at the discretion of the Biometrics Institute.

The Institute has experienced a rise in late registrations and this has a significant impact on administrative cost and time, the management of event logistics, and catering arrangements. As such, delegate fees for late registrations will increase effective from Wednesday 7 May 2025 to:

Member – A$720 (incl. GST)
Non-Member – A$965 (incl. GST)

Academic Subscriber Member – A$400 (incl. GST)
Academic Non-Subscriber – A$500 (incl. GST)
Students – A$350 (incl. GST)

The Institute seeks to provide a positive, safe and productive environment at our events in order to foster and encourage the exchange of ideas and provide equal opportunities and treatment for all participants. Participants are expected to treat others with respect and consideration. Free and open discussion and debate are important and valued benefits of the Institute’s community. 

We ask that all attendees registered for our events note and abide by the Institute’s Code of Conduct so as to ensure a positive, respectful and rewarding experience for all.

We look forward to welcoming you to this workshop.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTIFICATION

The Biometrics Institute provides training and course material as a tool to help you conduct due diligence. While the Institute has used reasonable care to ensure the accuracy of the material and course, due to the content and variable inputs during and after the process of implementing biometrics, the Institute cannot be held accountable for outcomes or compliance. The material and course have been prepared for informational purposes only and are not intended to provide legal or compliance advice. You should consult your legal advisor should you require advice on the legal or compliance aspects of the material or course.  

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DATE

21-22 May 2025

LOCATION

Dockside, Sydney

ABOUT THE EVENT

Our Asia-Pacific Conference brings together biometric users from key government agencies, commercial organisations and technology providers to share ideas and discuss the opportunities biometrics offer and its implementational challenges.

This two-day event provides an amazing networking opportunity, and you can expect a compelling conference agenda featuring high-profile international and local speakers covering the most topical issues.

The Biometrics Institute provides a platform for rich, balanced and trusted conversations. View our Statement of Trusted Conversations to understand what makes our events unique. For example, the event will be held under Chatham House Rule and will be off-the-record (no media) to facilitate open dialogue between our members and stakeholders.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

  
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

With thanks to our diamond sponsor FaceTec, platinum sponsors Cognitec and Daon, gold sponsors Entrust and IDEMIA, silver sponsors LMC Digital and NEC, brand sponsor Auror and exhibitors Brands Australia and iProov.

For speaking and sponsorship enquiries please contact Simon.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Government in service delivery and border management
• Police and law enforcement
• Healthcare
• Large corporates
• Retail and commerce
• Financial services 
• Transport

Job titles
• Decision-makers
• Policy and governance
• Business development
• Digital transformation
• Identity management
• Technology solutions, product development
• Security, cyber, risk

For our full range of events, please see our events calendar.

REGISTRATION FEES

User Member – A$1,575 (incl. GST)
User Non-Member – A$2,214 (incl. GST)

Supplier Member – A$1,925 (incl. GST)
Supplier Non-Member – A$2,476 (incl. GST)

Academic Subscriber Member – A$362 (incl. GST)
Academic Non-Subscriber – A$480 (incl. GST)
Please note that the academic rate is for professionals – lecturers, full-time researchers, academics – for subscribers and non-subscribers.

Students – A$300 (incl. GST)
Proof of current full time student status must be provided before being eligible for the student rate.  Student rate registrations will be processed at the discretion of the Biometrics Institute.

The Institute has experienced a rise in late registrations and this has a significant impact on administrative cost and time, the management of event logistics, and catering arrangements. As such, delegate fees for late registrations will increase effective from Wednesday 7 May 2025 to:

User Member – A$1,675 (incl. GST)
User Non-Member – A$2,314 (incl. GST)

Supplier Member – A$2,025 (incl. GST)
Supplier Non-Member – A$2,576 (incl. GST)

Academic Subscriber Member – A$462 (incl. GST)
Academic Non-Subscriber – A$580 (incl. GST)
Students – A$400 (incl. GST)

The Institute seeks to provide a positive, safe and productive environment at our events in order to foster and encourage the exchange of ideas and provide equal opportunities and treatment for all participants. Participants are expected to treat others with respect and consideration. Free and open discussion and debate are important and valued benefits of the Institute’s community. 

We ask that all attendees registered for our events note and abide by the Institute’s Code of Conduct so as to ensure a positive, respectful and rewarding experience for all.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Asia-Pacific Conference.

MEDIA SUPPORTERS

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Please note that the US Strategy Forum 2025 has been moved to an online event following feedback from our members. This online event combines content from that forum and the Impact of AI on Biometric Vulnerabilities Workshop. This seminar has two sessions, the first one providing important updates on US developments and the second session looking into the impact of AI on biometric vulnerabilities e.g. deepfakes. Please note the event requires prior registration.

DATE

26 June 2025

TIMING

8:00 EDT (New York) | 13:00 BST (London) | 20:00 SGT (Singapore) | 22:00 AEST (Sydney)

DURATION

3 hours 15 mins

LOCATION

Online and on-demand

ABOUT THE EVENT

The Biometrics Institute provides a platform for rich, balanced and trusted conversations. View our Statement of Trusted Conversations to understand what makes our events unique. For example, the event will be held under Chatham House Rule and will be off-the-record (no media) to facilitate open dialogue between our members and stakeholders.

This event combines updates on biometric updates from the US, focusing on biometric strategy, privacy and policy, with a deep dive into the considerations required to navigate the evolving landscape of AI, deepfakes and biometric security. It will provide an opportunity to help build and amplify a voice for our community that provides a balanced view on biometrics, sharing global good practices, and lessons learnt from international case studies. Educating key decision-makers and regulators is critical to building public trust. Helping organisations understand the tools available and the considerations needed to implement biometrics responsibly is the focus of this event.

SPEAKERS

Confirmed speakers to date include:

• Christina Baptista, Senior Counsel, Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties, US Department of Justice
• Antitza Dantcheva, Directrice de Recherche, Inria Sophia Antipolis, France 
• Caprice Edwards, Systems Director, NAPHSIS
• Stephanie Schuckers, Director, Biometrics Institute

SPONSORS 

With thanks to our platinum sponsor FaceTec.

To find out more about sponsorship opportunities at the Biometrics Seminar: US Developments and Impact of AI on Biometric Vulnerabilities, please email Shelley.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Government in service delivery and border management
• Police and law enforcement
• Healthcare
• Large corporates
• Retail and commerce
• Aviation and travel 
• Transport

Job titles:
• Decision-makers
• Policy and governance
• Business development
• Digital transformation
• Identity management
• Technology solutions, product development
• Security, cyber, risk

REGISTRATION FEES

Member – GBP 350
Non-Member – GBP 650

Note: Attendance at the event for the registered delegate and on-demand recording.

The Institute seeks to provide a positive, safe and productive environment at our events in order to foster and encourage the exchange of ideas and provide equal opportunities and treatment for all participants. Participants are expected to treat others with respect and consideration. Free and open discussion and debate are important and valued benefits of the Institute’s community. 

We ask that all attendees registered for our events note and abide by the Institute’s Code of Conduct so as to ensure a positive, respectful and rewarding experience for all.

For our full range of events, please see our events calendar.

We look forward to welcoming you to the US Strategy Forum.

MEDIA SUPPORTERS

The Biometrics Institute provides training and course material as a tool to help you conduct due diligence. While the Institute has used reasonable care to ensure the accuracy of the material and course, due to the content and variable inputs during and after the process of implementing biometrics, the Institute cannot be held accountable for outcomes or compliance. The material and course have been prepared for informational purposes only and are not intended to provide legal or compliance advice. You should consult your legal advisor should you require advice on the legal or compliance aspects of the material or course.  

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27 June 2025

TIMING

09:30 – 13:00

LOCATION

New York City

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

This morning workshop follows the day after our US Strategy Forum and will dive into the considerations required to navigate the evolving landscape of AI, deepfakes and biometric security. 

More details about the workshop content will be available soon.

WORKSHOP PRESENTER

Arun Ross, Martin J. Vanderploeg Endowed Professor, Michigan State University, USA

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTIFICATION

The Biometrics Institute provides training and course material as a tool to help you conduct due diligence. While the Institute has used reasonable care to ensure the accuracy of the material and course, due to the content and variable inputs during and after the process of implementing biometrics, the Institute cannot be held accountable for outcomes or compliance. The material and course have been prepared for informational purposes only and are not intended to provide legal or compliance advice. You should consult your legal advisor should you require advice on the legal or compliance aspects of the material or course.  

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DATE

15-16 October 2025 (with side events across 14-17 October 2025)

LOCATION

London

ABOUT THE EVENT

The Biometrics Institute, respected for its balanced discussions among diverse stakeholders, works to create a better and safer world through the responsible, ethical, and effective use of biometrics.

The Congress attracts over 250 delegates including representatives from government, the user community such as retail, banking and aviation as well as biometric suppliers and academics. It’s the opportunity to come together, share knowledge, discuss emerging trends, and shape the industry’s future responsibly, in a trusted environment.

The Biometrics Institute provides a platform for rich, balanced and trusted conversations. View our Statement of Trusted Conversations to understand what makes our events unique. For example, the event will be held under Chatham House Rule and will be off-the-record (no media) to facilitate open dialogue between our members and stakeholders.

SPEAKERS

Congress 2024 speakers included:

• Lindsey Chiswick, Director of Intelligence, Metropolitan Police
• John Edwards, Information Commissioner, Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) 
• Patrick Grother, Biometric Standards and Testing Lead, National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
• Fred Langford, Director Trust & Safety Technology, Ofcom
• Irina Orssich, Team Leader Artificial Intelligence, DG CNECT, European Commission
• Brian Plastow, Scottish Biometrics Commissioner
• Ray Provencio – Acting Executive Director – Admissibility and Passenger Programs (APP) – Office of Field Operations (OFO) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
• Luca Tagliaretti, Executive Director, European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) 

If you have any questions about speaking opportunities for Congress 2025 please email Isabelle.

SPONSORS AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsors at the Biometrics Institute Congress 2024 included platinum sponsors, British Standards Institution – BSI,  FaceTec, gold sponsors Auraya, Cognitec and Thales, and silver sponsors Entrust and IDEMIA .

For information on sponsoring and exhibiting at Congress 2025 please email Shelley.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Government in service delivery and border management
• Police and law enforcement
• Healthcare
• Large corporates
• Retail and commerce
• Aviation and travel 
• Transport

Job titles:
• Decision-makers
• Policy and governance
• Business development
• Digital transformation
• Identity management
• Technology solutions, product development
• Security, cyber, risk

We look forward to welcoming you to the Biometrics Institute Congress.

For our full range of events, please see our events calendar.

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DATE

26 November 2025

LOCATION

Canberra, Australia

ABOUT THE EVENT

The Biometrics Institute provides a platform for rich, balanced and trusted conversations. View our Statement of Trusted Conversations to understand what makes our events unique. For example, the event will be held under Chatham House Rule and will be off-the-record (no media) to facilitate open dialogue between our members and stakeholders.

We will be releasing more information shortly.

SPEAKERS 

Speakers at Showcase Australia 2024 included:

• Lorraine Finlay, Human Rights Commissioner, Australia Human Rights Commission
• Naomi Gilbert, Assistant Secretary, Data Standards Body, Digital, Competition and Payments Division, Commonwealth Treasury
• Richard Home, Executive General Manager and Chief Risk Officer, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
• Adam Nott, Assistant Secretary, Attorney-General’s Department
• Aniela Pieterse, Assistant Director – Forensic Examination Unit, Australian Passport Office
• John Shepherd, First Assistant Secretary, Digital ID and Data Policy, Department of Finance

SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS

Sponsors at Showcase Australia 2024 included FaceTec,  Cognitec, NEC, Biode and exhibitor iProov.

For speaking and sponsorship enquiries please contact Simon.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Government in service delivery and border management
• Police and law enforcement
• Healthcare
• Large corporates
• Retail and commerce
• Financial services 
• Transport

Job titles
• Decision-makers
• Policy and governance
• Business development
• Digital transformation
• Identity management
• Technology solutions, product development
• Security, cyber, risk

REGISTRATION FEES

User Member – $630 incl. GST
User Non-Member – $850 incl. GST

Supplier Member – $1,020 incl. GST
Supplier Non-Member – $1,220 incl. GST

Academic Subscriber – $290 incl. GST
Academic Non-Subscriber – $355 incl. GST
Please note that the academic rate is for professionals – lecturers, full-time researchers, academics – for subscribers and non-subscribers.

Students – $235 incl. GST
Proof of current full time student status must be provided before being eligible for the student rate.  Student rate registrations will be processed at the discretion of the Biometrics Institute 

The Institute has experienced a rise in late registrations and this has a significant impact on administrative cost and time, the management of event logistics, and catering arrangements.
As such, delegate fees for late registrations will increase effective from Wednesday 7 May 2025 to:

User Member – $730 incl. GST
User Non-Member – $950 incl. GST

Supplier Member – $1,120 incl. GST
Supplier Non-Member – $1,320 incl. GST

Academic Subscriber – $390 incl. GST
Academic Non-Subscriber – $455 incl. GST
Students – $335 incl. GST

The Institute seeks to provide a positive, safe and productive environment at our events in order to foster and encourage the exchange of ideas and provide equal opportunities and treatment for all participants. Participants are expected to treat others with respect and consideration. Free and open discussion and debate are important and valued benefits of the Institute’s community. 

We ask that all attendees registered for our events note and abide by the Institute’s Code of Conduct so as to ensure a positive, respectful and rewarding experience for all.

We look forward to welcoming you to Showcase Australia.

For our full range of events, please see our events calendar.

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