DATE

27-28 May 2026

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.

As the Biometrics Institute celebrates its 25th anniversary and Silver Jubilee in 2026, 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.

Please also note the following side events to the conference: Masterclass: How to Run FRT in Australia and Comply with Privacy Law (AM) on 26 May,  Mitigating GenAI Vulnerabilities in Biometrics Workshop (PM) on 26 May and Joint Expert Group Briefing (AM) on 29 May. 

The Biometrics Institute provides a platform for rich, balanced and trusted conversations. View our Statement of Trusted Conversations to uhttps://www.biometricsinstitute.org/event/masterclass-how-to-run-frt-in-australia-and-comply-with-privacy-law/nderstand what makes our events unique. For example, our events are held under Chatham House Rule and will be off-the-record (no media) to facilitate open dialogue between our members and stakeholders.

SPEAKERS
Speakers at the Asia-Pacific Conference 2026 include:

Full list of speakers here

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

With thanks to our Diamond sponsor Cognitec, our Platinum sponsor FaceTec, our Gold sponsors LMC Digital & NEC, Silver sponsors Auror & IDEMIA Public Security and Exhibitor Brands Australia.

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 – $1,630 incl. GST
User Non-Member – $2,290 incl. GST

Supplier Member – $1,992 incl. GST
Supplier Non-Member – $2,560 incl. GST

Students – Request a special student rate by contacting Christine.

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 13 May 2026 to:

User Member – $1,730 incl. GST
User Non-Member – $2,390 incl. GST

Supplier Member – $2,092 incl. GST
Supplier Non-Member – $2,660 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 2026.

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

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