Asia-Pacific Conference 2027
19 May 2027-20 May 2027
Dockside
DATE
19-20 May 2027
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.
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.
The Biometrics Institute provides a platform for rich, balanced and trusted conversations. View our Statement of Trusted Conversations to understand what makes our events unique. 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 included:
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Kylie De Courteney,
Managing Director,
NSW Telco Authority
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Jihad Dib,
Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government,
NSW Government 
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Sonia Minutillo,
NSW Privacy Commissioner,
Information and Privacy Commission NSW
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Arun Ross,
Site Director,
NSF Center for Identification Technology Research
(CITeR), USA
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John Shepherd,
First Assistant Secretary, Digital ID and Data Policy Division,
Department of Finance
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Carolyn Young,
Chief Executive,
Retail NZ
Full list of speakers here
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
Our 2026 sponsors included Diamond sponsor Cognitec, our Platinum sponsor FaceTec, our Gold sponsors LMC Digital & NEC, Silver sponsors Auror & IDEMIA Public Security and Exhibitors Brands Australia & Daon.
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 servicesÂ
• 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 – AU$1,687 incl. GST
Supplier Member – AU$2,062 incl. GST
User Non-Member – AU$2,370 incl. GST
Supplier Non-Member – AU$2,650 incl. GST
University Subscriber – AU$388 incl. GST
University Non-Subscriber – AU$512 incl. GST
Student: Request a special student rate by contacting Christine (proof of current full time student status required)
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 Monday 5 May 2027 to:
User Member – AU$1,787 incl. GST
Supplier Member – AU$2,162 incl. GST
User Non-Member – AU$2,470 incl. GST
Supplier Non-Member – AU$2,750 incl. GST
University Subscriber – AU$488 incl. GST
University Non-Subscriber – AU$612 incl. GST
For more information please contact Christine christine@biometricsinstitute.org
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.Â
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 2027.
For our full range of events, please see our events calendar.
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