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The Biometrics Institute holds its first conference in Australia which has become the leading event in the Asia-Pacific region for biometrics.

The Biometrics Institute holds its first conference in New Zealand expanding its engagement to a new region.

The Biometrics Institute Privacy Code – a first of its kind in the world – was registered with the Australian Privacy Commission and becomes part of Australian Privacy Legislation. The Code was converted into a universal Privacy Guideline in 2011 and is available to members.

The Biometrics Institute opens its office in London, UK to create closer engagement with the northern hemisphere region.

Establishment of an Expert Group focusing on vulnerability testing and research to raise awareness about the need to develop standards and mitigation.

The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate and the Office of Counter-Terrorism launch a Compendium for recommended practices for the use of biometrics in counter-terrorism in partnership with the Biometrics Institute at the UN HQ in New York City.

The Biometrics Institute is officially founded in Australia.

The Biometrics Institute welcomes its 200th membership organisation.

The Institute welcomes its 100th membership organisation.

The Institute takes centre stage by co-organising the Biometrics Show in London with Elsevier, the publishing firm, attracting 200 high-level delegates from around the world.

The Biometrics Institute launches the UK Showcase event which in 2014 merged with Biometrics Show to become the Biometrics Congress held annually in October in London. The Biometrics Congress has become the must-attend event for anyone with an interest in biometrics.