Ready to advance your research in biometrics? Join us at the 10th IAPR/IEEE Winter School on Biometrics (WSB 2026) January 25-29, 2026, in Shenzhen, China.

 

👍 The winter school is designed for PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and young academics eager to deepen their knowledge and research in biometric technologies.

 

Why Attend WSB 2026?

✅ Learn from World-Leading Experts: Gain insights from internationally renowned speakers: Prof. Rama Chellappa (JHU, US), Prof. Anil Jain (MSU, US), Prof. Josef Kittler (Surrey, UK), Prof. Ajay Kumar (PolyU, HK), Prof. Xiaoming Liu (MSU, US), Prof. Chen Change Loy (NTU, Singapore), Prof. Davide Maltoni (Bologna, Italy), Prof. Mark Nixon (Soton, UK), Prof. Vishal Patel (JHU, US), Dr. Norman Poh (Trust Stamp), Prof. Arun Ross (MSU, US), Prof. Zhenan Sun (CASIA, China), Prof. Tieniu Tan (NJU, China), Prof. Massimo Tistarelli (Sassari, Italy), Prof. Dong Xu (HKU, HK), Prof. Pong C Yuen (HKBU, HK), and Prof. Kaiyang Zhou (HKBU, HK).

✅ Explore the latest advancements and future trends in biometrics through comprehensive lectures.

✅Gain personalized guidance through face-to-face interactions with world-leading experts in the mentoring session.

✅ Present & Discuss Your Research: Present your work during the poster session and engage in face-to-face discussions with peers and leading experts.

✅ Hands-On Experience: Participate in practical sessions designed to enhance your technical skills.

✅ Build Your Global Network: Connect with peers and established researchers from around the globe.

 

💰Financial Support Available: A limited number of travel grants (up to USD 1,000) are available for students, provided by IEEE Biometrics Council and IAPR.

 

🏙️ The city, Shenzhen

Shenzhen is a coastal metropolis with a population of 20M in southern China, renowned for transforming from a small fishing village into a global hub of innovation and technology. It offers a clean, safe, and cost-effective environment for visitors

  • 🏨 Hotel: USD 30 – 100 per night
  • 🚉 Metro: USD 0.4 – 1.0 per ride
  • 🚖 Taxi: USD 3 – 10 per ride
  • 🍲 Meals: USD 3 – 6for fast food.

 

👮 China Visa

Travel Made Easier: China has implemented visa-free entry policies for citizens of many countries. We encourage you to check if you are eligible for visa-free entry. If a visa is required, the organizers will provide assistance, including official invitation letters and necessary documentation to support your visa application.

Application Deadline: 31 December 2025 (the 2nd round).
Learn More & Apply at https://www.comp.hkbu.edu.hk/wsb2026/reg.php