DATE

23-24 April 2026

LOCATION

Brussels, Belgium

ABOUT THE EVENT

The ID@Borders Conference is the annual gathering for the Biometrics Institute Borders User Group (BUG), European institutions and our biometrics community. As the Biometrics Institute celebrates its 25th anniversary and Silver Jubilee in 2026, this event provides an excellent opportunity for border experts to meet in an independent environment to discuss border developments.

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.

We will be releasing more information shortly.

SPEAKERS 

Speakers at the ID@Borders Conference 2026 include:

Full list of speakers here.

SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS

With thanks to our Platinum sponsors FaceTec and IDEMIA and our gold sponsors SITA and Thales

For speaking and sponsorship enquiries please contact Shelley.

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 – €852 + VAT@21%
Supplier Member – €1,374 +.VAT@21%

User Non-Member – €1,512 + VAT@21%
Supplier Non-Member – €2,355 + VAT@21%

University Subscriber – €326 + VAT@21%
University Non-Subscriber – €600 + VAT@21%
Student: Request a special student rate by contacting Shelley (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 Thursday 9 April 2026 to:

User Member – €952 + VAT@21%
Supplier Member – €1,474 +.VAT@21%

User Non-Member – €1,612 + VAT@21%
Supplier Non-Member – €2,455 + VAT@21%

University Subscriber – €426 + VAT@21%
University Non-Subscriber – €700 + VAT@21%

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 ID@Borders Conference.

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

MEDIA SUPPORTERS