DATE
1 April 2026

TIME
07:00 EDT (Washington DC)
12:00 BST (London)
13:00 CEST (Brussels)
19:00 SGT (Singapore)
22:00 AEDT (Sydney)

LOCATION
Live and on-demand

DURATION
90 minutes

MEETING OUTLINE
The Biometrics Institute aims to deliver content to its members in a timely and concise format. Our online On the Pulse Conversations allow our members to connect globally and discuss important topics as and when the conversation is most needed. 

This session will provide an overview of testing, certification, and accreditation, and will explain why clarity on these functions is essential for all parties involved when deploying biometrics. Participants will gain an understanding of the value of testing, the standards that govern test methodology and reporting, and what constitutes effective testing.

The conversation will be led by Biometrics Institute Expert Group members and guests including: 

• Chris Allgrove, Director and Co-founder, Ingenium Biometric Laboratories and Member, Technology and Innovation Group, Biometrics Institute
• Ted Dunstone, CEO, Bixelab and Co-Head of Technology and Innovation Group and Founder, Biometrics Institute
• Brett Feldon, Head of Digital Identity Group, Biometrics Institute
• Justin Ikura, Director, Office of Biometrics and Identity Management, Biometrics Transformation Directorate, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Head of Borders User Group, Biometrics Institute
• Arun Ross, Professor, Martin J. Vanderploeg Endowed Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Michigan State University USA
• Neily Sanon, PhD Student in Biometrics, Fime
• Stephanie Schuckers, Director, Center for Identification Technology Research – CITeR and Director, Biometrics Institute
• Yevgeniy Sirotin, Scientist Director, Identity and Data Sciences Laboratory (IDSL), SAIC

REGISTRATION
To register for the live event, please email penny@biometricsinstitute.org. 
The conversation will be available to all members on demand after the live event.

This event is complimentary for members.
Non-members: Fees may apply.

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