DATE

26 November 2025

LOCATION

Canberra, Australia

ABOUT THE EVENT

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 Showcase Australia 2024 included:

• Lorraine Finlay, Human Rights Commissioner, Australia Human Rights Commission
• Naomi Gilbert, Assistant Secretary, Data Standards Body, Digital, Competition and Payments Division, Commonwealth Treasury
• Richard Home, Executive General Manager and Chief Risk Officer, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
• Adam Nott, Assistant Secretary, Attorney-General’s Department
• Aniela Pieterse, Assistant Director – Forensic Examination Unit, Australian Passport Office
• John Shepherd, First Assistant Secretary, Digital ID and Data Policy, Department of Finance

SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS

Sponsors at Showcase Australia 2024 included FaceTec,  Cognitec, NEC, Biode and exhibitor iProov.

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 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 – $630 incl. GST
User Non-Member – $850 incl. GST

Supplier Member – $1,020 incl. GST
Supplier Non-Member – $1,220 incl. GST

Academic Subscriber – $290 incl. GST
Academic Non-Subscriber – $355 incl. GST
Please note that the academic rate is for professionals – lecturers, full-time researchers, academics – for subscribers and non-subscribers.

Students – $235 incl. GST
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 Wednesday 7 May 2025 to:

User Member – $730 incl. GST
User Non-Member – $950 incl. GST

Supplier Member – $1,120 incl. GST
Supplier Non-Member – $1,320 incl. GST

Academic Subscriber – $390 incl. GST
Academic Non-Subscriber – $455 incl. GST
Students – $335 incl. GST

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 Showcase Australia.

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