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DATE

15-16 October 2025 (with side events across 14-17 October 2025)

LOCATION

London

ABOUT THE EVENT

The Biometrics Institute, respected for its balanced discussions among diverse stakeholders, works to create a better and safer world through the responsible, ethical, and effective use of biometrics.

The Congress attracts over 250 delegates including representatives from government, the user community such as retail, banking and aviation as well as biometric suppliers and academics. It’s the opportunity to come together, share knowledge, discuss emerging trends, and shape the industry’s future responsibly, in a trusted environment.

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. For example, the event will be held under Chatham House Rule and will be off-the-record (no media) to facilitate open dialogue between our members and stakeholders.

SPEAKERS

Congress 2025 speakers include:

• Isabelle Moeller, Chief Executive, Biometrics Institute
• Irina Orssich, Head of Sector, Artificial Intelligence, DG CNECT, European Commission
• Brian Plastow, Scottish Biometrics Commissioner
• Richard Rinkens, Coordinator for Biometrics, Interoperability and Information Technology, DG HOME, European Commission

If you have any questions about speaking opportunities for Congress 2025 please email Isabelle.

SPONSORS AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

The Congress offers an excellent platform to engage with our government and user community, and your organisation can be part of these high level discussions by speaking or joining a panel. 

Sponsors at the Biometrics Institute Congress 2024 included British Standards Institution – BSI,  FaceTec, Auraya, Cognitec, Thales, Entrust and IDEMIA .

For information on sponsoring and exhibiting at Congress 2025 please email Shelley.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Government in service delivery and border management
• Police and law enforcement
• Healthcare
• Large corporates
• Retail and commerce
• Aviation and travel 
• 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 – GBP 810 + VAT@20%
Supplier Member – GBP 1,260 +.VAT@20%

User Non-Member – GBP 1540 + VAT@20%
Supplier Non-Member – GBP 2,200 + VAT@20%

Academic Subscriber – GBP 275 + VAT@20%
Academic Non-Subscriber – GBP 435 + VAT@20%
Please note that the academic rate is for professionals – lecturers, full-time researchers, academics – for subscribers and non-subscribers.

Students – GBP 235 + VAT@20%
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 Tuesday 30 September 2025 to:

User Member – GBP 910 + VAT@20%
Supplier Member – GBP 1,360 +.VAT@20%

User Non-Member – GBP 1,640 + VAT@20%
Supplier Non-Member – GBP 2,300 + VAT@20%

Academic Subscriber – GBP 375 + VAT@20%
Academic Non-Subscriber – GBP 535 + VAT@20%

Students – GBP 335 + VAT@20%

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 Biometrics Institute Congress.

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