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Members of the Biometrics Institute can attend at reduced rates. Find out more about membership.
Heavily discounted rates for students are available: $150 for one-day and $220 for two-day attendance.
If you are concerned about international travel, please note the Australian Government's Updates on Swine Flu.
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About the Annual Conference & Exhibition
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 This is the 10th Biometrics Institute Australia Conference which is the leading biometrics event in the region presented by the not-for-profit Biometrics Institute Ltd. This event will give you access to the key players in the Biometrics Industry and you can share your experiences with other biometrics users.
The event will focus on biometrics including commercial and government applications, technology updates, privacy considerations, standards, interoperability, testing & evaluation.
There will be a dinner on 28 May 2009 and workshops on the 27 May 2009.
If you would like further information, or would like to be added to our mailing list please e-mail us at admin@biometricsinstitute.org
Biometrics Institute Press Release, 6 April 2009 'Biometrics to battle security danger say experts. Efficiencies also. '
International Speakers
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Christopher James White, Biometrics Research, Communications Electronic Securities Group (CESG) UK
Charis Yan, IT Consultant (Technology Branch), Immigration & Checkpoints Authority Singapore
Mark Branchflower, Head of OIPC INTERPOL Fingerprint Unit
Patricia Cogswell, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) & Michael Hardin, US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Dr Terry Hartmann, Vice-President, Identity & Credentialing Global Practice Lead, Unisys
Other Expert Presenters
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- Conference Chair: Dr Paul Kirkbride, Chairman & Director, Biometrics Institute
- Jonathan Curtis, Principal Legal Officer, Identity Security Branch, Attorney-General’s Department
- David Nelson, National Coordinator - Identity Security Strike Teams, Australian Federal Police
- The Hon Terry Aulich, Chair, Biometrics Institute Privacy Committee
- Dr Geoff Poulton and Dr Ted Dunstone, Members, Biometrics Institute Technical Committee
- David Nelson, National Coordinator - Identity Security Strike Teams, Australian Federal Police
- Ted Dunstone, CEO, Biometix
- Ross Summerfield, Project Manager, Employment & Online Systems Branch, Centrelink
- Ian Graves, Land Operations Division, Defence Science & Technology Organisation
- Colin Minihan, Senior Adviser, Privacy & FOI Policy Branch, Government Division, Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet
- David Wann, Fieldware
- Dr. Masahiro Mimura, Manager, Security and Smart ID Solutions Division, Hitachi, Ltd. - Japan
- Peter Hay, Director Asset Management, NSW Department of Corrective Services (DCS)
- Assistant Commissioner Carlene York APM, NSW Police Force - Forensic Services Group
- David Putt, General Manager, Strategy & Systems, NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
- Mark Tesoriero, Manager Applications Development, New Zealand Customs
- Terry Hartmann, Vice-President, Identity & Credentialing Global Practice Lead, Unisys
- Dr Richard Kemp, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of New South Wales (UNSW) - School of Psychology
Topics to be covered
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- The Review of the Privacy Act and its Impact on Business and Government
- Update on the Rollout of Biometrics across NSW Correctional Centres
- Identifying Persons of Interest in Live Environments: Future Directions for Face Recognition
- Recent Developments in Biometric Vulnerability Assessment by the Biometrics Institute
- Limitations of Human Face Processing and the Design of Border Control Systems
- Centrelink's Dance with Speaker Verification
- Application of Biometrics to Drivers
- Facial Recognition in Identity Management
Organisations that attended the conference in the past included amongst others:
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- Australian Customs Service
- Department of Immigration and Citizenship
- New Zealand Customs
- NSW Council of Civil Liberties
- Westpac Banking Corporation
- Standards Australia
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
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The Biometrics Institute offers excellent networking opportunties at its events. As a user group with over 90 membership organisations, you are able to meet key decision makers at this event.
The Annual Australia Conference attracts over 100 representatives with more than 50% of attendees representing government, financial services, health services and transport.
This is the only event in the region (apart from the Biometrics Institute Annual New Zealand Conference) focusing on biometrics including identity management and government applications).
If you are interested to become a sponsor or exhibitor at this event, simply email manager@biometricsinstitute.org
Benefits of sponsorship:
- Network with key decision makers interested in biometrics
- Create lasting relationship and alliances with industry peers and Biometrics Institute members
- Raise your company's profile and brand recognition
- Take advantage of cost-effective sponsorship & exhibtion opportunties
- Demonstrate your experience, products and services to a variety of conference delegates and Biometrics Institute members
- Promote the responsible use of biometrics in line with the Biometrics Institute's mission
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Supporting Publication
Research Poster Exhibition
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This event is a unique opportunity for you and your research organisation/ university to present your most recent scientific advances in biometric research and development to representatives from government, industry and the biometric user sector in a Poster Exhibition and Short Presentation.
4 Poster presentations have been confirmed including DSTO, RMIT and QUT.
Submission deadline for contributions: 1 May 2009.
Your participation as a poster presenter includes:
- A poster to be displayed within the Biometrics Institute Conference Exhibition PLUS
- A 10 -15 mins presentation on your research within the conference.
- The exhibition of posters is limited to 8 (eight) exhibitors.
Download the information flyer.
Why attend the Biometrics Institute Conference & Exhibition?
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The Biometrics Institute is the place where you find all the information on biometrics. Through our extensive membership base made up of over 110 organsations, we offer unique access to the key players in the region. The event is in its 6th year and has always attracted over 100 delegates. By attending this event, you can:
- Share the latest experiences with biometrics by networking with your peers
- Find up-to-date information on biometrics in a forum that focuses on the use of biometrics
- Receive value for money - benefit from low conference fees and reduced rates for members
- Hear from international experts - the Biometrics Institute attracts overseas speakers as well as overseas delegates (incl. USA, UK, Europe)
- Meet the users and suppliers in one place
- Benefit from thought-provoking discussions as well as high-level presentations
Last updated: 6 May 2009
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