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Members of the Biometrics Institute can attend at reduced rates. Find out more about membership.
Heavily discounted rates for full-time students are available: $160 for one-day and $230 for two-day attendance.
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About the Conference
This is the 11th 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, human factors issues and testing & evaluation.
This event will include:
- 2 Day Conference: featuring five international speakers, panel discussions, keynote addresses and networking opportunities
- Pre- conference morning Workshop on the 26th May (separate registration required)
- Pre- conference afternoon Seminar on the 26th May (separate registration required)
- Drinks and sit-down dinner at Charr Restaurant, Amora Jotel Jamison, 27th May (separate registration required)
If you would like further information, or would like to be added to our mailing list please e-mail us at admin@biometricsinstitute.org
Speakers Include:
Keynote Address
> Karen Curtis, Australian Privacy Commissioner
International Keynote Speakers
> James A. Loudermilk, Senior Level Technologist, Science and Technology Branch, Federal Bureau of Investigation, USA
> Ralph Breithaupt, Federal Ministry for Information Security (BSI), Germany
> Richard W.Vorder Bruegge, Senior Photographic Technologist, FBI -OTD - DES, USA
> Nigel Gordon, CESG UK, Chairman, UK Biometric Working Group, UK
> Prof David Zhang, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK
Expert Speakers
> Leanne Stevenson, Biometrics Institute
> Karen Shirley, Australian Federal Police
> Dale Andrea, VIC Roads
> David Putt, New South Wales Roads and Traffic Authority
> Veneta Macleod, Defence Science & Technology Organisation (DSTO)
> Robert Prandolini, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet - NSST Branch
> Terry Wall, Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
> Ben Baker, National Australia Bank
> Kent Spry, Victoria Police
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About the Pre- Conference Workshop and Seminar | 26 May 2010 | Boyd Room, Amora Hotel Jamison, Sydney
 WORKSHOP: Biometrics Threat & Risk Assessment
9.15am-12.30pm
Ted Dunstone, Chair, Technical Committee, Biometrics Institute & Managing Director, Biometix
This workshop will provide a practical overview on how to identify your critical business processes and undertake a risk assessment on a proposed or existing biometric system in the context of identity management relating to those business processes. On completion of this workshop participants will have a good understanding of identity management for business processes, be able to determine how biometrics can be used to strengthen identity management, have discussed risks and vulnerabilities associated with the use of biometrics and have an appreciation of security and privacy considerations
Registration Fees:
$490 per person for Members
$700 per person for Non-members
 SEMINAR: Facial Identification and DNA programme at the FBI
1.15pm-5.00pm
Richard W. Vorder Bruegge, Senior Photographic Technologist, FBI - OTD – DES
Thomas Callaghan, Forensic Program Manager, FBI Biometric Center of Excellence
This seminar is an opportunity to receive a more in-depth presentation on Forensic Facial Recognition from Richard Vorder Bruegge who will also be giving a talk at the 11th Biometrics Institute Australia Conference on the 28 May 2010. Plus you will hear from Thomas Callaghan about the FBI DNA Programme and meet James A Loudermilk in this special seminar. James will be a speaker at the Conference on the 28 May 2010 on “Empowering our Partners to Connect, Identify and Know” including the FBI Rapid DNA Initiative
Registration Fees:
$390 per person for Members
$600 per person for Non-members
About the Dinner
One of our popular functions of the event is the Conference Dinner. Strictly limited seating for 50 attendees ensures an exclusive audience with your industry peers.
Registration is separate from regular conference attendance and places may not be available on the night so pre-booking is highly recommended.
Registration for Members is $80 and $100 for Non-members
It includes: Pre-dinner drinks, entree and main course followed by tea and coffee
 Details:
Thursday 27th May
Charr Restaurant, Level 1, Amora Jamison Hotel
6.30pm - 10.00pm
Attire: Smart casual
Click on the link above to register
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 100 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
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 100 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 member@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
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.
Submission deadline for contributions: 3 May 2010.
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.
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Last updated: 11 January 2010
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