Upcoming Biometric Industry and Identity Management Events and Conferences

May-08-12 - May-10-12 SIMposium USA

CTIA is All Things Mobile. Now with new dates in May, International CTIA WIRELESS® is even better positioned to meet the needs of the global wireless marketplace. This bold move is more than a change of dates. It is the best opportunity to create a more personalized, powerful experience at the one place for carrier services, enterprise, communications, apps, content and social networking. New Orleans - USA

May-09-12 - May-11-12 IAPP Canada Privacy Symposium 2012

Each spring, the Symposium offers unmatched education and thought-provoking discussion on the most pivotal topics in Canadian privacy and data protection. This May, the Canadian privacy community will converge in Toronto, ON, for three days of intensive education and networking. Toronto, Canada

May-14-12 - May-17-12 IFSEC International 2012

IFSEC is the largest annual security event in the UK. This year's show saw IFSEC continue to offer unrivalled security solutions to more than 25,000 security professionals. Dedicated to offering all things security, IFSEC offers you the full spectrum of security products and services available both in the UK and worldwide. Housing 650+ leading manufacturers, suppliers and distributors, the 2011 event had a global reach of over 25,000 attendees from 100 countries and was supported by all industry associations and countless media. Birmingham, England

May-14-12 - May-16-12 Identity Protection and Management Exposition 2012

The DoD Public Key Infrastructure Program Management Office (DoD PKI PMO), the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), and the Biometrics Identity Management Agency (BIMA), are pleased to announce the 8th Annual Identity Protection and Management (IPM) Conference to be held May 14 – 16, 2012 at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel in Anaheim, California.

May-15-12 - May-16-12 Identity Protection and Management Exposition

The 2012 Identity Protection and Management Exposition (iPME) will be held May 15-16, 2012 at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel. The iPME will be once again held in conjunction with the Identity Protection and Management (IPM) Conference. Anaheim, CA

May-16-12 - May-19-12 Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2012

International tri-service defense Exhibition and Conference dedicated to Defense, Aerospace, Homeland Security and Safety & Security, being supported by and held at Romaero. Romaero, Bucharest

May-22-12 - May-23-12 Security Document World 2012

The event will provide a global showcase for next-generation human identity solutions, focusing on intrinsic document security and on the new cutting-edge secure infrastructure now required to produce and use these advanced documents in live situations. London, UK

May-22-12 - May-24-12 NFC Solution Summit

The Smart Card Alliance and NFC Forum are pleased to present NFC Solutions Summit—the first comprehensive American showcase for the burgeoning technology of Near Field Communications. The NFC Solutions Summit will cover the state of this promising technology, developments in new NFC devices and add-ons, the status of the growing NFC ecosystem, the promise of NFC-enabled payments and other popular applications, NFC implementation, and American and international market forecasts. San Francisco - USA

May-24-12 - May-25-12 Biometrics Institute Australia Conference and Exhibition 2012

This two-day conference is the Biometrics Institute's key Australia event. Over 140 delegates attend to hear supplier presentations, view the technology exhibition and hear from industry case studies and industry experts. Amora Hotel Jamison, Sydney, Australia.

Jun-05-12 - Jun-07-12 Border Management Conference 2012

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and APSCA will host the 2nd Conference on Technical Cooperation & Capacity Building for Border Management, an international event, on “Facilitating Travel & Reducing Risks through Efficient Pre-Departure Data Management”. Evolving from the highly successful Government Discussion Forum on Electronic Identity Documents, the Border Management Conferences is the largest Asian gathering of National Government Agencies including Immigration, Border Control, Customs and other agencies with responsibilities in the area of Border Management, passports and visas in the Asian region. The conference will be held in Bangkok at the Dusit Thani Hotel on 05 June 2012.

Jun-19-12 - Jun-21-12 IFSEC South Africa 2012

Now in it's 17th Year, IFSEC SOuth Africa is the leading African annual security event from 19-21 June 2012 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg. With dedicated product areas across IFSEC South Africa you will be able to source all of your security solutions with just one visit. Access Control, CCTV, Homeland Security, IP and Network Security, Fire Solutions, Intruder Alarms and Physical Security. Johannesburg, South Africa

Jun-19-12 - Jun-20-12 SIMposium Global

For over a decade the SIMalliance has been supporting the creation, deployment and management of secure mobile services across the globe and it is proud to return again to Berlin to deliver the6th Annual SIMposium Global, with Informa Telecoms & Media. Now fully established across the wide mobile internet ecosystem as the meeting place for the broad ecosystemof application developers, global payment providers, manufacturers, end-user brands and of course, mobile network operators, the event tackles some of the biggest issues that are touching the mobile community in 2012. Berlin - Germany

Jun-27-12 - Jun-27-12 Biometrics Technology Showcase Europe

Jun-28-12 - Jun-28-12 Using Biometrics Standards to Ensure Interoperability & Interchangeability Course

Get up to speed on biometric standards development and adoption and their potential impact to biometric-based system deployment. Certificates of attendance will be offered for this course upon completion.

Jun-28-12 - Jun-28-12 Biometric Authentication: Its Use and Integration to Strengthen Access Control Course

Jul-09-12 - Jul-15-12 Farnborough Airshow

Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is the largest truly global event of its kind. A platform for some 1,400 exhibitors from the aerospace, defence, space and security sectors to showcase and demonstrate aircraft, equipment and technologies, the show is specifically designed to facilitate tailor-made and unrivalled opportunities to meet, negotiate and announce business transactions. Farnborough, United Kingdom

Jul-22-12 - Jul-28-12 International Association for Identification 2012

At this important annual Conference world-renowned professionals present the most current scientific educational sessions, utilizing the most efficient methodologies and technical products and advances in the identification field. The Conference offers general sessions, poster presentations, hands-on workshops, field trips, and vendor exhibits. Every forensic discipline subcommittee offers some type of training. Levels of the educational sessions range from basic to advanced. Phoenix, Arizona

Sep-03-12 - Sep-05-12 Security in Government Conference

The National Security Resilience Policy Division, part of the Australian Attorney-General’s Department, is hosting the 24th Security in Government Conference at the National Convention Centre, Canberra from 3–5 September 2012. The SIG Conference commenced in 1987 as a meeting of agency security advisers focusing on protective security issues. Since its inception, attendance at the conference has enabled delegates to engage with public and private sector security experts from a diverse range of fields. The extensive trade exhibition attached to the conference features over 100 security-related service providers who work closely with both the government and private sector to provide cutting-edge solutions to protective security issues. Canberra, Australia

Sep-17-12 - Sep-19-12 NFC World Congress

The conference will feature more than 65 speakers and keynotes representing the full NFC ecosystem: banks, cards issuers and acquirers, payment platforms, mobile network operators, smart card and chip manufacturers, handset manufacturers, regulators, retailers and merchants, solution providers, governments and public services, regulators, trade associations, etc. - Nice, France

Sep-18-12 - Sep-20-12 2012 Biometric Consortium Conference & Biometric Technology Expo

We are pleased to announce that the 2012 Biometric Consortium Conference and Biometric Technology Expo will be held again in the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL, USA on 18 - 20 September 2012. Supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Security Agency (NSA), the Biometrics Consortium Conference is focused on Biometric Technologies for Defense, Homeland Security, Identity Management, Border Crossing and Electronic Commerce. Tampa, FL

Sep-25-12 - Sep-28-12 Security Essen

Security essen is celebrating its 20th edition. Like no other fair, it embodies security and fire prevention technology at a top international level. This world fair dominates the market as an innovation engine, a meeting place of experts and a hub for excellent business deals all around the world. In times of social and political turbulence, security is a market of the future with tremendous growth potential. Modern technologies, products and services are in demand like never before. Be there in autumn of 2012 to witness all developments close-up and help to shape them! Essen, Germany

Sep-26-12 - Sep-28-12 Inter Airport China 2012

Now in 10th year and 5th show cycle, inter airport China 2012 will provide companies serving the airport sector with an unparalleled opportunity to present their capabilities in this dynamic and flourishing market. Beijing, China

Oct-10-12 - Oct-12-12 MRTD Symposium ICAO

ICAO will hold the Eighth Symposium and Exhibition on MRTDs, Biometrics and Security Standards on 10 to 12 October 2012. A select group of Industry Partners will complement the Symposium, displaying a broad range of products and services related to MRTDs, biometric identification, travel document security applications and border inspection systems. ICAO Headquarters, Montreal, Canada

Nov-06-12 - Nov-08-12 CARTES 2012

The 2012 CARTES Exhibition & Conference (formerly "CARTES et IDentification") will take place at Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition centre between 6 and 8 November 2012. This year, 2 major themes explored at the show will be mobile payment and security in the Cloud, and the special guest country will be India. CARTES is the world's leading Smart Technologies event dedicated to security, payment, identification and mobility. Each year, it brings together 430 exhibitors, 79% of whom come from outside France, 20,000 visitors and 1,300 congress participants to explore the industry's latest trends and innovations. Paris - France

Nov-14-12 - Nov-15-12 Transport Security Expo 2012

Transport Security Expo has been the premier international event bringing focus and clarity to the complex and multifaceted task of ensuring utmost security across public transportation and supply chain networks for the past decade. London, United Kingdom