Biometrics Institute

Independent, impartial, global membership organisation promoting the responsible use of biometrics. Retweets are not an endorsement. Use #BIDebates for events.

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Twenty-five years ago, we held our first member gathering to shape the future of the Biometrics Institute. Today, our mature global community is ready to recognise the extraordinary pioneers who have dedicated their careers to our field.

To mark this quarter-century milestone, we are officially launching the Biometrics Institute Lifetime Achievement Award.

We are looking for an exceptional individual whose career has delivered a sustained, positive impact on the responsible, ethical, and effective use of biometrics. Someone who embodies our values: Trusted, Impactful, Collaborative and Accountable.

“For a quarter of a century, our members have worked tirelessly to ensure that biometric technology serves society safely and ethically. We want to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary individuals who have gone beyond their formal roles to shape and advance the global biometrics community over time,” says our CEO, Isabelle Moeller.

📅 Key dates and deadlines:
• 4 September 2026: Nomination deadline
• 20–21 October 2026: Winner announced at the Biometrics Institute Congress in London

📝 How to nominate:
Nominations are open to all Biometrics Institute members, and self-nominations are welcome. All submissions will be assessed by an independent panel drawn from our Advisory Council.

👉 Click here: https://t.co/bZjLdAYLSK to find out who our expert judges are, review the criteria, and nominate today.

#Biometrics #BiometricsInstitute #LifetimeAchievement #ResponsibleBiometrics #BiometricTechnology #LeadershipInTech #GlobalCommunity

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As techniques like deepfakes and injection attacks evolve, liveness is no longer an optional add-on in biometrics – it is essential to trust, security, and system performance. Being able to understand and explain these threats clearly to every stakeholder is vital.

Our latest explanatory graphic, Biometric Liveness: Protection from Presentation and Injection Attacks is designed to help you do just that.

This resource simplifies a complex topic, showing the journey from biometric acquisition to liveness checks, and where vulnerabilities like physical artefacts or digital spoofs can occur.

You can find out more about the graphic and how to access it here: https://t.co/cQRMCLWKtC

Strategic applications:
✅ For Executives: Brief boards on biometric risk using plain, non-technical language
✅ For Technical Teams: Align cross-functional departments on mitigation strategies
✅ For Policy & Governance: Support discussions on PAD (Presentation Attack Detection) and the Third Law of Biometrics – Know your algorithm

As part of our mission to promote the responsible and ethical use of biometrics, this resource is available in our member library.

#Biometrics #LivenessDetection #Deepfakes #DigitalIdentity #IdentitySecurity #ResponsibleBiometrics

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⏳ Just ONE week to go. The Asia-Pacific Conference kicks off in Sydney on 27–28 May. Join leading experts from government, industry, technology, and academia to explore the many opportunities and implementation challenges in biometrics today.

👉 Register now to secure your spot: https://t.co/LRq03TdUjV

🎙️ Expert speakers from across the biometrics community include:
• Kylie De Courteney, Managing Director, NSW Telco Authority
• The Hon. Jihad Dib MP, Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, NSW Government
• Carly Kind, Privacy Commissioner, @OAICgov
• Jeremy Johnson, Executive Director, Policing Information and Checking, Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)
• Sumnesh Joshi, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Communications (India)
• Sonia Minutillo, NSW Privacy Commissioner, Information and Privacy Commission NSW
• Ian Opperman, Commissioner, @acccgovau
• Arun Ross, Martin J. Vanderploeg Endowed Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, @michiganstateu
• John Shepherd, First Assistant Secretary, Digital ID and Data Policy Division, Department of Finance
• Jacqui Vincent, Director, National Identity and Biometrics Policy, Attorney-General's Department
• Carolyn Young, Chief Executive, @RetailNZ

Network with representatives from leading global organisations, including:
Attorney-General’s Department * Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)* Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) * Australian Defence Science & Technology Group (DSTG) * Australian Federal Police * Australian Taxation Office * Austroads * Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) * Department of Internal Affairs New Zealand (DIA) * Government of India * Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Singapore * Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship, Canada (IRCC) * Meta Platforms Inc * National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) * NSW Department of Customer Service * NSW Telco Authority * Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) * Optus Group Risk Australia * Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) * Retail NZ * University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Now’s the time to engage with our community and find out how you can contribute to the conversation on the responsible use of biometrics. Reach out to learn how to get involved in our upcoming Asia-Pacific initiatives.

Thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors:
Diamond: https://t.co/EVbwRljWom
Platinum: @FaceTecInc
Gold: https://t.co/Yf05H38l7O and @NEC_Australia
Silver: https://t.co/zORfFWadlb and @IDEMIA_PS
Exhibitors: https://t.co/ELIWAqTzrB and @DaonInc

If you’re arriving early or staying on, don’t miss these extra sessions:
🗓️ 26 May (PM): Mitigating GenAI Vulnerabilities in Biometrics Workshop
🗓️ 29 May (AM): Joint Expert Group Briefing

#Biometrics #GenAI #DigitalIdentity #FaceRecognition #Privacy #Innovation #ResponsibleBiometrics

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This year’s Biometrics Institute Congress, 20-21 October 2026, plus side events 19-22 October, marks a defining milestone for the Biometrics Institute community as we celebrate 25 years of championing the responsible use of biometrics together.

🎟️ Register to join us at https://t.co/yMKzVzgFZa

This journey has unfolded alongside some of the most pivotal moments in modern history – from the profound impact of 9/11, to the arrival of TouchID bringing biometrics to the consumer market, and the rapid digital transformation accelerated by the COVID 19 pandemic. As biometrics has enabled greater security and convenience, it has also faced challenges around privacy and vulnerabilities.

At our 2026 Congress in London, “The History of the Future of Biometrics” invites you to:

🔹 Reflect on how far we’ve come and celebrate our shared achievement
🔹 Shape the next era of digital identity in a trusted, off-the-record environment
🔹 Network with global leaders, policymakers, and innovators in conversations you won’t hear anywhere else

An outstanding line-up of speakers is already confirmed, including:

• David Lehr – Privacy Policy Manager, @Meta
• William Webster – Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner for England and Wales, @IndepOBSCC

We’ve been at the heart of the industry's most pivotal moments. Now, it’s time to look ahead at https://t.co/yMKzVzgFZa

📢 Call for speakers
Opportunities to take to the stage are now open. If you are interested in sharing your expertise, message us, or connect via our website.

#Biometrics #DigitalIdentity #Privacy #Innovation #ResponsibleTech #ResponsibleBiometrics #BICongress

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Marking our Silver Jubilee, the Biometrics Institute is proud to welcome new organisations to our ever-growing international community. We are delighted to introduce our new supplier members @AwareBiometrics, @Facewatch, https://t.co/0mevWkBdZs, and https://t.co/dGN1OqXKmJ, alongside our new Observer members, @Frontex and the @WFP.

By joining our network of over 200 members across 43 countries, these organisations strengthen a community dedicated to fostering innovation and upholding the highest standards in biometrics. This diverse membership provides a unique, impartial platform to champion the ethical, responsible, and effective use of biometric technology, with membership providing:

🔹 Strategic networking opportunities and access to expert dialogue
🔹 Exclusive resources, including best practice guides and training materials
🔹 A platform to influence the ethical and responsible development of biometrics
🔹 Enhanced credibility through demonstrated commitment to best practices
🔹 Preferential rates for industry events and training

Explore our community

📂 Supplier Directory: Discover the services offered by our network here https://t.co/i78niR6DB2
📋 Member Register: View our full list of global members here https://t.co/EInrpJsYle
🤝 Join Us: Learn how your organisation can contribute to the advancement of responsible biometrics here https://t.co/v2LmqsVy66

Keep an eye out for more member announcements coming soon.

#Biometrics #ResponsibleBiometrics #Collaboration #DigitalIdentity #SilverJubilee

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As the Biometrics Institute Congress returns this October, we invite you to join us for a historic milestone. This year, we celebrate 25 years of the responsible use of biometrics under the theme: “A History of the Future of Biometrics.”

📅20–21 October 2026 (Congress) | Side events from 19–22 October 📍 London, UK 🔗 Register here: https://t.co/dUAQFmZfnd

In this definitive year, we move beyond the headlines to the industry’s premier independent platform. This is where 250+ global stakeholders and influencers navigate the intersection of innovation, ethics, and security.

From the post-9/11 landscape and the debut of TouchID to the rapid digital shifts of the pandemic, the Institute’s members have has navigated every major milestone. Today, as we face new frontiers like deepfakes and evolving privacy challenges, the Congress remains the essential forum for shaping what comes next.

WHY YOU SHOULD BE AT CONGRESS

🔹A history of the future: Shape the agenda for decision-makers by leveraging 25 years of institutional insight to tackle modern vulnerabilities, and secure identity against the rapid rise of AI-generated threats and deepfakes
🔹A trusted independent global forum: Engage in candid, Chatham House Rule discussions with stakeholders from government, aviation, banking, and academia from around the world
🔹Diverse insights and learnings: Access unparalleled expert-led sessions covering the latest technological advances and the ethical frameworks required to deploy them responsibly
🔹Strategic foresight: Join conversations that move beyond trends to establish long-term standards and governance for biometric excellence and guidance on how we use biometrics responsibly now, and in the future

Join us as we celebrate our Silver Jubilee and shape the next 25 years of responsible biometrics.

#BICongress #Biometrics #DigitalIdentity #AI #FutureOfIdentity #SilverJubilee

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This year’s Asia-Pacific Conference is extra special as we celebrate our Silver Jubilee. For a quarter-century, we’ve been the independent voice promoting the responsible, ethical and effective use of biometrics.

Join us in Sydney this month at https://t.co/LRq03TdUjV for a milestone event that brings together government, industry, and technology providers to discuss the next 25 years of innovation.

💡 Get the latest insights from our 2026 sponsors:

Our supplier members have been vital to our 25-year journey. We are proud to feature:

Diamond Sponsor: https://t.co/EVbwRljWom | A fitting partnership as Cognitec also celebrates 25 years of face recognition solutions. Join Terry Hartmann, Vice President Asia Pacific, as he reflects on this journey, and Michael Matheson, Project Director and Biometrics SME who will contribute to a panel discussing watchlists.

Platinum Sponsor: @FaceTecInc | Jay Meier, FaceTec Chief Identity Technology Strategist, will present Proactive or reactive defences: Why architecture matters; a discussion of how system architectures enable or impair identity security.

Gold Sponsor: https://t.co/Yf05H38l7O | Integrating and orchestrating identity and biometric solutions, LMC Digital aligns standards, legislation, and multi-vendor platforms to deliver trusted, interoperable identity capabilities across government and industry.

Gold Sponsor: @NEC_Australia | Dale Wilson, Head of DGDF Industry Solutions, explores how mobile, real-time facial recognition is reimagining law enforcement, delivering faster insights and solving critical challenges in real-world environments.

Silver Sponsor: @AurorHQ | Auror works with the world’s largest retailers to keep communities safe. Co-Founder & CEO Phil Thomson will discuss their responsible and transparent approach to building and using FRT in retail environments.

Silver Sponsor: @IDEMIA_PS | Robert Avell joins our panel on digital identity interoperability, exploring how biometrics and digital identity solutions enable secure, seamless user journeys while strengthening trust across interconnected ecosystems.

Exhibitor: https://t.co/ELIWAqTzrB | IDStation delivers secure, encrypted and ICAO-compliant MRTD image capture, with online application capability across government and retail channels, supported by Brands Australia through deployment, in-field training and ongoing service.

Exhibitor: @DaonInc | Visit the Daon exhibition stand to find out how they deliver fraud-resistant biometric identity verification and multi-factor authentication solutions, helping leading global clients balance security and convenience through millions of daily transactions.

📅Join our Silver Jubilee celebration in Sydney
Asia-Pacific Conference: 27-28 May 2026
Side events: 26 & 29 May

🔗Register now: https://t.co/LRq03TdUjV

#DigitalIdentity #FaceRecognition #Biometrics #Privacy #Innovation #BiometricsInstitute

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Last week’s Silver Jubilee ID@Borders and Future of Travel Conference 2026 was a resounding success. Thank you to our members, and all speakers and delegates for the insightful and trusted conversations on the future of border management.

Key highlights from this year’s conference included:
• Digital identity frontiers: Deep dives into the European Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout and operational milestones, alongside international perspectives from the World Bank and UIDAI
• Seamless travel in practice: Exploring the shift toward frictionless journeys through case studies like Japan’s Face Express and the practical implementation of Digital Travel Credentials (DTC) in Finland and the Netherlands
• Future security: Navigating the ‘brave new world’ of AI-assisted biometric checks, morph detection with NIST, and the upcoming go-live of Eurodac

The work we do is driven by the unique atmosphere of these events. As our CEO, Isabelle Moeller, observed, this is where barriers between the stage and audience break down and interaction flows freely. With no selling or advertising, these thought-provoking conversations allow us to collectively define what we need, where we will innovate, and how policy is working – or not working – in practice.

📺See who attended: Watch the day 1 and day 2 recaps
💬If you were there: Tell us what you thought in the comments
🤝If you missed it: Join in the trusted conversations at our upcoming events at https://t.co/UniwOp4lCv

A special thanks to our sponsors for their invaluable support:
Platinum: @FaceTecInc and @IDEMIA_PS
Gold: @Entrust_Corp, @SITAonline, @thalesgroup, and https://t.co/1eUtoMkMkv
Silver: @Fujitsu_Global

🗓️Save the date: We will be returning to Brussels next year on 22-23 April 2027.

#BorderManagement #DigitalIdentity #SeamlessTravel #IDBorders #EES #ETIAS #Biometrics #FacialRecognition #Innovation

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Day two of the ID@Borders and Future of Travel Conference 2026 continued the momentum with insights into the practical implementation of Digital Travel Credentials (DTC) and the evolving security landscape. The day opened with policy and regulatory updates from Mikko Hakkarainen of the @EU_Commission and Mika Hansson from the @icao DTC Working Group, setting the stage for how digital identity and border security must evolve in tandem to meet modern threats.

The second day highlighted real-world progress through DTC case studies from Finland and the Netherlands, alongside a look at the Travel to Europe (T2E) app as a precursor to the Digital Travel Authorisation. Discussions also tackled security frontiers, including crime prevention and morph detection with @NIST, and the upcoming go-live of Eurodac. The afternoon culminated in a forward-looking exploration of AI-assisted biometric checks and a high-level closing panel on navigating the brave new world of border management.

“As we conclude this Silver Jubilee event, I am incredibly grateful for the depth of our discussions,” said Isabelle Moeller, Chief Executive of the Biometrics Institute. “From the interoperability of digital credentials to the vital work in combating injection attacks and hybrid threats, the insights shared here ensure we continue to move toward a future of border management that balances the needs of citizens with robust security.”

We are immensely grateful to our distinguished speakers for sharing their expertise and to all our delegates for their active participation in making this Silver Jubilee ID@Borders event such a resounding success.

Our appreciation goes to our Platinum sponsors, @FaceTecInc and @IDEMIA_PS, our Gold sponsors @Entrust_Corp, @SITAonline, @thalesgroup, and https://t.co/1eUtoMkMkv, and our Silver sponsor @Fujitsu_Global for their continued support.

See the full list of speakers and session details at https://t.co/8Ii8T0DTbX and thank you for being part of the trusted conversation on borders and biometrics.

#BorderManagement #DigitalIdentity #SeamlessTravel #IDBorders #EES #ETIAS #Biometrics #IdentitySecurity #FacialRecognition #Innovation

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Day one of the ID@Borders and Future of Travel Conference 2026 started off with a deep dive into the evolving landscape of global border management and the digital frontiers of identity. The opening international keynote by Vedran Lalic of the @WorldBankGroup set the stage with a global perspective on the evolution of biometrics in border control.

The first day featured essential sessions on the European Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout, including milestones, operational challenges, and its role in combatting identity fraud. Discussions also explored digital frontiers and India’s perspective on identity via the @UIDAI and @Frontex’s experience with Member State onboarding, and the practical shift toward seamless travel through international case studies like Face Express at https://t.co/SWLV4EACtJ, which uses facial recognition in airport operations.

We extend our thanks to our distinguished speakers, and our sponsor members for their invaluable insights and all the delegates for making the first day of this Silver Jubilee ID@Borders event a resounding success.

Our gratitude goes to our Platinum sponsors, @FaceTecInc and @IDEMIA_PS, our Gold sponsors @Entrust_Corp, @SITAonline, @thalesgroup, and https://t.co/1eUtoMkMkv and our Silver sponsor @Fujitsu_Global for their support.

See the full list of speakers at https://t.co/8Ii8T0DTbX and stay tuned for updates from day two as we continue the trusted conversation on borders and biometrics.

#BorderManagement #DigitalIdentity #SeamlessTravel #IDBorders #EES #ETIAS #Biometrics #IdentitySecurity #FacialRecognition #Innovation

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Not. All. Facial. Recognition. Is. Surveillance. 🚫👁️

While clickbait headlines fuel a lot of fear, the reality of biometrics is much more nuanced. From speeding up border control to securing your phone, we separate biometric fact from fiction.

Get the insights on data privacy and responsible use here: https://t.co/nReJdTtEmV

#FacialRecognition #Privacy #Biometrics #ResponsibleBiometrics #TechExplainer

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We are pleased to announce two senior public sector speakers joining us for the Asia-Pacific Conference in Sydney on 27-28 May.

As Australia’s digital identity policy and practice continue to evolve, these leaders will provide vital perspectives on the intersection of government services and biometrics, exploring the transition to digital credentials and the growing use of Digital ID in everyday life.

Featured speakers:
The Hon Jihad Dib MP – Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, NSW Government
John Shepherd – First Assistant Secretary, Digital ID and Data Policy Division, Department of Finance

Respectively, they will be addressing:
• NSW Digital ID and government-verifiable photo credentials, and
• Biometrics and adoption of digital ID in the broader economy

This conference is a unique opportunity to connect with a global community of biometrics users from key government agencies to technology providers in a trusted environment.

📅 When: 27-28 May 2026
📍 Where: Sydney, Australia
🔗 Secure your spot here: https://t.co/LRq03TdUjV

Thank you to our sponsors:
Diamond: https://t.co/EVbwRljWom
Platinum: @FaceTecInc
Gold: https://t.co/Yf05H38l7O and @NEC_Australia
Silver: @AurorHQ and @IDEMIA_PS
Exhibitor: https://t.co/ELIWAqTzrB

#Biometrics #DigitalIdentity #ResponsibleAI #CyberSecurity #Innovation #DigitalWallets #PublicSector #Privacy #BiometricsInstitute

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Are you interested in using FRT but questioning if it’s the right choice or truly proportionate? Have you considered the risks the use will pose – including those you may not have thought of yet – and how to mitigate against them?

Facial recognition in public places continues to make news. While the use cases are vast, ranging from law enforcement applications to private sector security such as in retail, the decision to implement must be guided by more than just “can we?”. We must ask “should we?”

Our latest good practice resource – Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) in Public Places: Key Questions Before You Start – helps you do just that. The paper provides a structured framework to evaluate the feasibility and ethics of biometric projects before you commit significant resources.

While drafted in the context of FRT, the guidance is relevant for any biometric captured in public without the intent of the subject and helps you make a vital go/no-go decision at the start of your project.

Don’t navigate the complexities of biometrics in isolation. We recommend pairing the key questions with our Facial Recognition Use Case Matrix to ensure implementation is both effective and ethical.

Face the facts before you start, find out more at
https://t.co/iPclsGNBAR

#Biometrics #FRT #FacialRecognition #DigitalIdentity #Policy #GoodPractice

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As we celebrate our Silver Jubilee and 25 years of supporting the global biometrics community, we invite you to join our upcoming events for collaboration and knowledge sharing at https://t.co/UniwOp4lCv.

Don’t miss our international conferences, educational workshops and member meetings designed to help you explore the latest advancements, discuss ethical considerations, and learn how to implement biometrics securely and responsibly.

Starting next Wednesday in Brussels:

➡️ Face Recognition Performance Workshop
An in-person, half-day workshop led by international subject matter expert Patrick Grother from NIST.

Date: 22 April 2026 | Brussels
Register now: https://t.co/LsG7K2DcJx

➡️ ID@Borders and Future of Travel Conference 2026
Join European institutions and the international biometrics community to discuss the latest borders developments. Key areas include:
• EES implementation and Digital Travel Credentials (DTC)
• Digital wallets and the reality of seamless travel
• Crime prevention focusing on migration, identity tethering, and injection attacks

Date: 23-24 April 2026 | Brussels
Register now: https://t.co/8Ii8T0DTbX

Looking further ahead:

➡️ Asia-Pacific Conference
A premier two-day event exploring the latest biometric trends and advancements alongside leading government, regulator, and industry professionals from the APAC region.

Date: 27-28 May 2026 | Sydney
Register at: https://t.co/LRq03Tes9t

➡️ Biometrics Institute Congress
Our flagship event celebrates 25 years of progress within the biometrics community. Join experts and stakeholders to share best practices, celebrate past achievements, and help shape what comes next. Together, we will explore the future of responsible and trusted biometrics – balancing privacy, safety, and security against evolving global challenges.

Date: 20-21 October 2026 | London
Register at: https://t.co/yMKzVzgFZa

➡️ Showcase Australia
Showcase Australia provides a platform to explore the latest biometric trends and connect with industry professionals in Canberra.

Date: 25 November 2026 in Canberra
Further details to be released soon

Engage in open, trusted, and thought-provoking debates with global experts. Join us as we celebrate 25 years of putting the community first.

#biometrics #responsiblebiometrics #events

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It’s Identity Management Day and a reminder to be smart about your digital life.

The 2026 theme, “Finding Identity: The search for you, me, and the machines,” highlights a reality we cannot ignore. Deepfakes are challenging digital interactions.

As we navigate this shift, understanding the intersection of biometrics and identity is essential for maintaining privacy and security. The Institute offers resources to help you make informed decisions at https://t.co/yQsjvDoJ3c, where you can also find out more about mitigating biometric vulnerabilities in digital identity.

Beyond these good practice tools, we invite you to join the conversation in person. Connect with us at our upcoming events to discuss the future of biometrics and digital identity: https://t.co/UniwOp3NMX

#BeIdentitySmart #IdentityManagementDay #digitalidentity #biometrics

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We are delighted to bring you our Silver Jubilee Asia-Pacific Conference, taking place in Sydney on 27–28 May 2026. The schedule promises deep insights into the most pressing challenges, with an agenda filled with unmissable sessions across both days.

🔗Register for the Asia-Pacific Conference: https://t.co/D5w0fdxUdd

This event connects you with our global community of biometrics users – from key government agencies and commercial organisations to technology providers – to share ideas in a trusted environment. Discussions are held under the Biometrics Institute’s Statement of Trusted Conversations, ensuring open and meaningful debate.

We are pleased to welcome the following experts to our line-up:
• Brendan Dowling, Deputy Secretary Critical Infrastructure and Protective Security, Department of Home Affairs
• Jeremy Johnson, Executive Director, Policing Information and Checking, Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)
• Sumnesh Joshi, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Communications (India)
• Nicola Potter, Product Lead, Engagement, Data and Innovation, Department of Internal Affairs New Zealand
• Sascha Thiel, General Manager Customer Identity & Digital Security, Commonwealth Bank of Australia

These leaders will join our international panel to share expertise on digital identity, verifiable credentials, interoperability, facial recognition technology (FRT), policy governance and more.

Extend your trip to Sydney by joining our new workshops including a Masterclass on ‘How to Run FRT in Australia and Comply with Privacy’ and a ‘Mitigating GenAI Vulnerabilities in Biometrics’ workshop.

🔗Register for workshops: https://t.co/46WGyhYzjN

🙌With thanks to our sponsors
Diamond: https://t.co/EVbwRljWom
Platinum: @FaceTecInc
Gold: https://t.co/Yf05H38l7O and @NEC_Australia
Silver: @AurorHQ and @IDEMIA_PS
Exhibitor: https://t.co/ELIWAqTzrB

#Biometrics #ResponsibleAI #DigitalIdentity #Deepfakes #Privacy #FacialRecognition #DigitalWallets #CyberSecurity #Innovation #BiometricsInstitute

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Keeping it real in 2026 requires more than just a visual check. As generative AI becomes more sophisticated, one of the five themes in our latest Concepts and Solutions Report – Biometrics: Keeping it Real explores the shift from simple inspection to advanced liveness detection.

How do we prove a real human is on a real device? Member submissions address the question, “Is AI outsmarting us?” by providing expert perspectives on:

• Detection strategies: Examining robust methods to identify AI-generated fraud
• Proof of personhood: Moving beyond visual inspection to verify authentic human presence
• Liveness detection: The critical role of technical checks in preventing sophisticated deception

🛡️ Explore the insights in this Silver Jubilee edition: https://t.co/pFhFObGXWr

#Deepfakes #AI #DigitalIdentity #Biometrics #CyberSecurity #ResponsibleBiometrics

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With just three weeks to go, the ID@Borders and Future of Travel Conference in Brussels is fast approaching. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading international experts and help shape the future of border management.

Join leading experts from across the international borders community for two days of insightful discussion and collaboration. As part of our Silver Jubilee year, we are proud to convene this multi-stakeholder community, with attendees joining from over 20 countries, including representatives from international government organisations.

👉 Register now to secure your place: https://t.co/R0FOv8ua5I (Note: Delegate fees increase from Thursday, 9 April 2026)

This special event is made possible by the support of our supplier member sponsors, who will share invaluable insights into the latest biometric technology solutions, emerging innovations, and future developments. Their expertise is vital to our community, and we thank them for their continued collaboration.

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
@FaceTecInc: Jay Meier, Chief Identity Technology Strategist at FaceTec, addresses why a proactive system architecture, the proper binding between a verified identity, the human that identity describes, and the privileges that person is entitled to, is the key to preventing the next cyber-identity attack.

@IDEMIA_PS: Sandrine Trochu will share insights on land and sea borders, highlighting how adopting new perspectives – moving beyond traditional identity verification – helps address operational realities, streamline clearance processes, and strengthen security.

GOLD SPONSORS:
@Entrust_Corp: Steven Grant will explore the current landscape of Digital Travel Credentials, focusing on the opportunities and practical considerations for achieving global interoperability. He will outline evidence-based best practices to guide countries as they launch pilot programs and work toward a unified, scalable approach to digital travel.

@SITAonline: Andy Smith presents how digital identity follows the traveller from home to arrival. He explains how early checks create smoother flows and more reliable decision making for governments and industry.

@thalesgroup: Emmanuel Wang, Head of Border & Travel Business at Thales, joins the expert panel discussion on the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), which will look at the current status and examine next steps.

https://t.co/1eUtoMkeuX: Mattias Vermeulen, product manager border control at Zetes, will present the dual world of DTCs and digital identity wallets, and what to expect at border control in the coming years.

SILVER SPONSOR:
@Fujitsu_Global: Peter Sutcliffe, Borders Technology Lead at Fujitsu will share insights, along with other key stakeholder panellists, on the current challenges and mitigation strategies for effective immigration and border security.

Among those already confirmed to attend are representatives from: Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs • Danish National ID Centre • Deutsche Lufthansa AG • eu-LISA • European Commission • Federal Office of Administration (BVA Bundesverwaltungsamt) • Frontex • International Air Transport Association (IATA) • International Organization for Migration (IOM) • National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) • National Police of the Netherlands • OSCE Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe • UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) • US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) • World Bank

BEYOND THE MAIN STAGE: Make the most of your trip to Brussels by joining our satellite workshop📍 22 April (PM) | Face Recognition Performance Workshop

Find out more: https://t.co/RH4xUWS4vG

We look forward to welcoming you in Brussels.

#BiometricsInstitute #IDBorders #DigitalIdentity #BorderSecurity #Biometrics #EES #DigitalWallets #ETIAS #BorderManagement #DigitalID #FaceRecognition #SeamlessTravel

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The Asia-Pacific Conference 2026 is no longer just a two-day event – it is almost a full week of stimulating and memorable events bringing together government, industry, and tech leaders for four days of debate and shared learning within our biometrics community.

🇦🇺 THE MAIN EVENT: Asia-Pacific Conference 2026
• 27–28 May 2026 | Dockside, Sydney

👉 Secure your conference spot here: https://t.co/D5w0fdys2L

The conference presents an outstanding line-up of international and local speakers, sharing their expertise on topics including digital identity and verifiable credentials, interoperability, facial recognition technology, policy and governance.

We are pleased to announce the following addition to our speaker line-up:
• Geoff Allan – CEO, @Austroads
• Sumnesh Joshi – Deputy Director General, Ministry of Communications @DoT_India
• John Shepherd – First Assistant Secretary, Digital ID and Data Policy Division, Department of Finance
• Rania Wannous – NSW Privacy Executive Director, Customer and Emergency Management, NSW Telco Authority
• Carolyn Young – Chief Executive, @RetailNZ

📍BEYOND THE MAIN STAGE: Satellite Events

Make the most of your trip to Sydney by joining our deep-dive sessions. Please note: Separate registration is required for each event.

• 26 May (AM) NEW Masterclass: How to Run FRT in Australia and Comply with Privacy Law
Scheduled in response to significant decisions regarding biometrics in Australian retail. This masterclass addresses how organisations can assess whether their use of facial recognition is proportionate and compliant with the Australian Privacy Act.
👉Find out more and register: https://t.co/w0ri3n46zX

• 26 May (PM) | Mitigating GenAI Vulnerabilities in Biometrics Workshop
A deep dive into deepfakes and biometric security led by Professor Arun Ross, Michigan State University. Essential for navigating the evolving AI landscape.
👉Find out more and register: https://t.co/RH4xUWSCle

• 29 May (AM) | Joint Expert Group Briefing
Meet our Expert and Sector Groups and help develop de-facto governance standards. This event is complimentary for conference delegates.
👉Find out more and register: https://t.co/ucjhEny5iC

With special thanks to our Asia-Pacific Conference sponsors:
Diamond: https://t.co/EVbwRlkudU
Platinum: @FaceTecInc
Gold: https://t.co/Yf05H38SXm and @NEC_Australia
Silver: @AurorHQ and @IDEMIA_PS

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[Biometrics Institute @BiometricsInst]

Biometrics: Keeping it Real – our 2026 Concepts and Solutions Report is here.

In an era of generative AI and synthetic media, how do we maintain trust in digital identity? This 25th anniversary Silver Jubilee report features 31 global perspectives on the essential role of biometrics in verifying authenticity.

Explore expert insights on:
🛡️ Deepfakes & Synthetic Media: Strategies to detect AI-generated fraud
✈️ Border Management: The evolution of seamless and secure travel
🆔 Remote onboarding: Best practices for secure, reusable digital identities
⚖️ Ethics and governance: Ensuring systems work equitably for everyone
🔗Next-generation security: Exploring multimodal trends

Get your complimentary report: https://t.co/pFhFObGXWr

A big thank you to our contributors @AmadeusITGroup • @attain_insight • @aurayasystems • @AwareBiometrics • @Biometix • https://t.co/TzxDiNoksM • https://t.co/ELIWAqU7h9 • https://t.co/EVbwRlkudU • @Entrust_Corp • @Facephi • @FaceTecInc • https://t.co/L0oSN7AP0d, @FIMEnews • @Fujitsu_Global • @HIDGlobal • @IDEMIA_PS • @innovatrics • @iProov • @jumio • https://t.co/TPB9aScdk2 • @RegulaForensics • @SAICinc • https://t.co/wmmsZleDUZ • @SITAonline • https://t.co/o9fO2aCmZ8 • @thalesgroup • @travizory • @truststamp • https://t.co/gBIwu8f0La and @ZwillGen for making this edition such a comprehensive and invaluable resource.

#Biometrics #DigitalIdentity #Deepfakes #AI #Multimodal #SeamlessTravel #Ethics #Policy #CyberSecurity #ResponsibleBiometrics