The IEEE Biometrics Council is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the science and technology of biometrics. Biometrics refers to the automated recognition of individuals based on their physiological or behavioral characteristics, such as fingerprints, facial features, iris patterns, voice, and gait. The IEEE Biometrics Council aims to promote research, development, and education in biometrics, as well as to provide a forum for the exchange of information among professionals from academia, industry, and government agencies. The council is a part of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s largest technical professional organization for the advancement of technology. With its focus on biometrics, the IEEE Biometrics Council plays a critical role in driving innovation and enabling the widespread adoption of biometric technologies in various applications, including law enforcement, border control, banking, healthcare, and access control.
IEEE Biometrics Council News
Call for Nominations: Webinar Chair
DEADLINE: 30 January 2026 The IEEE Biometrics Council invites nominations for a Webinar Chair. The Council is dedicated to advancing the science and technology of biometrics, including automated recognition based on physiological and behavioral characteristics such as fingerprints, facial features, [...]
The 56th issue of the the IEEE Biometrics Council Newsletter is out!
The latest edition of the IEEE Biometrics Council Newsletter (December, Volume 056) is now available here.
IJCB 2026 Call for Sponsorships
The IEEE International Joint Conference on Biometrics (IJCB) 2026 will be held in Rome, Italy, from 1–4 September 2026. As the premier international forum in biometrics, IJCB brings together leading researchers, practitioners, and industry under the IEEE Biometrics Council. A [...]
IJCB 2026 Call for Papers
The IEEE International Joint Conference on Biometrics (IJCB) is the premier international forum for research in biometrics and related technologies. It combines two major biometrics conferences, the IEEE Biometrics Theory, Applications, and Systems (BTAS) conference and the International Conference on [...]
IJCB 2026 Call for Special Session Proposals
Special Session proposals are invited for the 2026 International Joint Conference on Biometrics (IJCB), to be held in Rome, Italy, from 1–4 September 2026. The Special Sessions at IJCB 2026 are designed to complement and enrich the main technical program [...]
IJCB 2026 Call for Tutorial Proposals
Tutorial proposals are invited for the 2026 International Joint Conference on Biometrics (IJCB), to be held in Rome, Italy, from 1–4 September 2026. Tutorials should provide a comprehensive and in-depth overview of topics relevant to biometrics. They are expected to [...]
