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 Papers – BIOSIG 2026
---------------------------------------------------------------------- BIOSIG 2026 25th International Conference of the Biometrics Special Interest Group November 25 and 26, 2026 Darmstadt, Germany https://biosig.de/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Scope of the Conference: -------------------------- Biometrics provides efficient and reliable solutions to recognize individuals. With increasing number of identity [...]
Call for Site Proposals for FG 2028
The Steering Board of the IEEE International Conference on Automatic Face and Gesture Recognition (FG), the IEEE Biometrics Council, and IEEE Computer Society are seeking meeting site proposals for the 2028 edition of FG. Below are specific details and dates, [...]
Deadline Extended for IJCB 2026 Full Papers!
The submission deadline for full papers to IJCB 2026 has been extended to April 30, 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute your latest research! Call for Papers: https://ijcb2026.ieee-biometrics.org/call-for-papers/
The 57th issue of the the IEEE Biometrics Council Newsletter is out!
The latest edition of the IEEE Biometrics Council Newsletter (March, Volume 057) is now available here.
2026 Award Nominations Open!
IEEE Biometrics Council Meritorious Service Award Deadline: March 1, 2026 Nominations are invited for the "IEEE Biometrics Council Meritorious Service Award" to honor outstanding service in the field of biometrics. The award is administered by the IEEE Biometrics Council Award [...]
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, [...]
