Join international delegates to review and debate topical biometrics issues and to learn of the opportunities offered by the use of biometrics in government and commercial applications.

Conference topics include:

Selling biometrics to the masses
Whether you are in the government or the private sector, selling the concept of biometrics to the “masses” is a critical undertaking when rolling out a biometric-based system. From convincing the public that a national ID card is a good idea, to getting employees to buy into the idea of using biometrics on a daily basis, or indeed to sell a mass-market device, can be difficult given the stigma that is sometimes attached to biometric technology. This stream will explore the barriers to adoption, assess modern marketing techniques to portray technological systems in a positive light and ask how system design could influence success.

Biometrics in motion
Biometrics can be a liberating technology. Identifying oneself whilst on the move, whether in an airport or at a large-scale event, could highlight the true convenience of biometrics. What concepts are being worked on, how will complementary technologies play a role and what business and security benefits might arise?

Biometrics in business
The use of biometric technology in the commercial world can be a great asset. To name just a few applications, the unique properties of biometrics can be applied to enhance physical and IT security, streamline current business practices, or even to secure transactions. This session looks at building a business case for biometrics, how to develop a robust implementation plan and at some of the possible pitfalls to avoid.

Leading biometric initiatives  from around the world
A whistle stop tour around the world’s major regions, looking at particularly exciting developments. From technological prowess to innovative research activities to cutting-edge applications, this stream catalogues the best of biometrics.

Transportation and border security
The use of biometrics at airport and shipping hubs are gaining pace. On a wider scale, domestic and global initiatives are driving forward this sector, particularly amid fears around terrorism, drugs and human trafficking. This stream assesses how biometrics are helping at the front line of some of these issues.

Biometrics Enrolment
Faster matching algorithms with greater accuracy, dealing with tens of millions of users, coping with extreme conditions, handling look-alikes…Just how good are biometrics, where are the boundaries. This stream takes delegates to the biometric frontiers.

Pushing biometrics to the limit
Faster matching algorithms with greater accuracy, dealing with tens of millions of users, coping with extreme conditions, handling look-alikes…Just how good are biometrics, where are the boundaries. This stream takes delegates to the biometric frontiers.

Enhancing privacy and ethics
The balance between handling security concerns, yet maintaining privacy and operating in an ethical manner is a fine line to tread. This stream looks at whether there is an acceptable trade off between these different objectives and assesses best practice.

Standards and security
Two unglamorous, but vital aspects of the biometric industry. This track charts the progress of standards globally and takes a look at different approaches to security vulnerability in the UK and Australia.

Next generation biometrics
It is easy to forget the biometrics industry is still in its development phase from a technical standpoint. Newer biometrics, such as vein recognition, have emerged as strong contenders in recent years. Meanwhile, the performance of existing technologies, such as iris, facial recognition and AFIS, are moving forward rapidly, especially when combined. Where will the technology be in the future, what could next generation biometrics look like?