Past Events

Recent advancements in deep learning algorithms, such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and Diffusion models, have led to a surge in the creation of highly realistic images and videos, which are often indistinguishable from genuine content to the human eye. While these developments have benefited the entertainment industry, they are often used to spread misinformation and manipulate public opinion. Moreover, in the security domain, synthetic and manipulated images and videos are frequently utilized to impersonate individuals, enabling unauthorized parties to bypass systems for biometric authentication gaining illegal access to sensitive information. Accurate detection of fake data is crucial for preventing security breaches and safeguarding the integrity of security measures and public information. This workshop is organised at the 35th British Machine Vision Conference (BMVC 2024) and aims to present the latest developments in the creation, evaluation, impact, and countermeasures against visual attacks on biometric systems. Practitioners, researchers and engineers from biometrics, signal processing, material science, mathematics, computer vision and machine learning are invited to contribute their expertise to underpin the highlighted challenges.

We thank our media partner:

The EAB Council of Wisdom is a new body in the EAB that is set up to answer any questions you may have regarding biometric modalities, technologies, research and more... Send in your questions for a Q&A with the experts. For the pilot, ask your questions to Emilio Mordini, Christoph Busch, Marta Gomez-Barrero, Luuk Spreuuwers and Raymond Veldhuis!

The Norwegian Biometric Forum (NBF) is an open platform dedicated to regular exchange of information and experience related to the field of Biometrics. The target of the group is the interdisciplinary discussion between research, technology developers, data privacy experts, governmental agencies and operators of Biometric Systems. In the regular meetings new applications, latest research results and products are presented.

The iMARS project will host their final conference on November 21st, 2024, in Brussels: Combatting ID Fraud: New Tools for Image Manipulation Detection.

The programme will bring together esteemed experts in the field of image manipulation prevention and detection to talk about the tools and methods developed in the iMARS project: from training and e-learning, to detection algorithms, forensic solutions, image manipulation generation techniques, algorithm testing and validation platforms, and much more.

During the conference, there will be an opportunity to view live demos and discuss one on one with the research and innovation teams of the project. Next steps vis-à-vis integration, further research and future policy and regulation will also be addressed.

We thank our media partner:

All members of EAB are invited to join us for an extra General Assembly to vote on the amendments to the by-laws.

Registration

This Lunch Talk will present a procedure for scanning friction ridge impressions and toolmarks found on the visible surface and inner walls of a terracotta sculpture from the Rijksmuseum collection using 3D micro–computed tomography, as well as methods for quantitatively characterizing these impressions.

Curriculum vitæ

Dzemila Sero is Assistant Professor in Biometrics and Computer Vision at UTwente. Her research interests lie mainly in face and finger-/palmprint recognition. She developed her own research line on the analysis of friction ridge impressions found on the surface of artworks from the Rijksmuseum collection. Previously, she held a Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship in the Conservation & Science Department of the Rijksmuseum and a postdoctoral position at the the national research institute for mathematics and computer science in the Netherlands (CWI). She obtained her PhD in Engineering Science at KU Leuven with a thesis on face recognition from DNA predictable traits.

We thank our media partner:

Register for our Deepfake Detection Workshop and join our speakers to learn about deepfakes from different perspectives, from academia to industry. After the success of our latest Lunch Talk on "Deepfake Detection to Stop Impersonation & Fake News" with Ann-Kathrin Freiberg, we are excited to continue the conversation with more in-depth discussions with subject matter experts.

This workshop will cover the latest advancements in deepfake technology, explore the ethical implications, and provide practical insights into detection techniques for both audio and facial deepfakes. Whether you're a researcher, industry professional, or simply curious about the topic, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with experts, ask your questions, and get a deeper understanding of the challenges posed by deepfakes. Register today! 

Presentations from: Ann-Kathrin Freiberg (BioID), Peter Eisert (Fraunhofer HHI and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) Mateusz Labuz (University of the National Education Commission and Technische Universität Chemnitz) Luke Arrigoni (Loti), Gian Luca Marcialis (University of Cagliari), and Jennifer Williams (University of Southampton)..

We thank our media partner:

Registration

This Lunch Talk with discuss Deepfake Detection and the solutions BioID are developing to counter impersonation and fake news. In the age of generative AI, manipulated photo and video material needs to reliably be detected and stopped from being misused. To guard against political disinformation, identity theft and video call CEO fraud, the German biometrics company BioID provides a software to identify deepfakes and distinguish them from genuine material. The deepfake detector was originally developed as part of a BMBF funded project and is globally available as a SaaS platform today. With exponential deepfake technology advancements, BioID's expert team is continuously engaging in ever-more development and research. This is the only way today to stay ahead of fraud - using advanced artificial intelligence for offering deepfake detection Made in Germany.

Curriculum vitæ

As a VP for Business Development at BioID in Nuremberg, Ann-Kathrin delivers insights from forward-looking biometric research as well as the global identity & fraud prevention market. An expert for biometric authentication, liveness & deepfake detection since 2017, she supports identity verification projects from integration to launch. This makes Ann-Kathrin the ideal point of contact if it comes to any topic related to digital identity and the threats endangering this concept.

We thank our media partner:

The BIOSIG 2024 conference addresses current issues in the area of biometrics and will present innovations and best practices that can be transferred into future applications.

Every year, DG HOME and REA co-organise the Projects to Policy Seminar to which all the newly launched projects are invited.

The aim of this "Follow-Up" is to provide guidance to projects regarding the policy-related outputs the policy DGs are interested in and to answer any questions policy DGs or projects on Border Management might have for one another.

Participation in this session is restricted to 2 people per project.

EAB is launching the eighteenth European Biometric Max Snijder, Research, and Industry Awards. These prestigious awards are granted annually to individuals who have been judged by a panel of internationally respected experts to be making a significant contribution to the field of biometrics research in Europe.

Sponsor of this event:

We thank our media partner:

All members of EAB are invited to join us for our annual General Assembly.

The 11^th edition of the EAB Research Projects Conference is organised by the European Association on Biometrics (EAB)

The conference is currently the largest event on research funded by the European Union in the area of Biometrics and Identity Management. Over the previous successful editions, EAB-RPC has become the main forum in Europe where attendees can simultaneously: promote research carried out in biometrics, forge new links and networks, and identify the appropriate partners for possible future project applications. Last year’s edition welcomed over 70 participants from academia, industry and public institutions.

We thank our media partner:

Workshop of the Biometrics Working Group of TeleTrusT, the IT Security Association in Germany

We thank our media partner:

This Lunch Talk will provide an overview of facial age estimation and verification solutions, a field that has seen significant surge in recent years. During this talk Dr. Thomas Petit and Dr. Ana Stefania Calarasanu will discuss the state-of-the-art techniques, challenges, and limitations of such solutions with a particular focus on the latest NIST FATE report and its implications for the industry.

Curriculum vitæ

Thomas Petit received his PhD from the University of Lyon, France in 2022. His thesis focused on multimodal person identification in TV shows, using both biometrics and contextual informations. He later joined Unissey, a french biometrics company, specialised in face analysis and identity verification. His works focuses on various subjects, spanning from face recognition, facial age estimation, to deepfake detection and injection attack detection.

Ana Stefania Calarasanu holds a PhD in image processing from the Pierre et Marie Curie University and EPITA. Her research focused on text detection in natural scene images to benefit visually impaired individuals. Since then, she has developed AI solutions to mitigate fraudulent activities in facial recognition systems and has contributed to the development of image quality metrics used by leading smartphone manufacturers in camera tuning.

We thank our media partner:

Registration

This Lunch Talk will provide an overview of what a test lab does (and doesn't) do, the standards underpinning the evaluation of biometrics products and why testing is so important. The main threats and vulnerabilities facing biometric systems are described (covering presentation and injection attacks for different modalities), as well as the impact of machine learning and AI techniques; in particular, the growth of deep fake attacks and other emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

Curriculum vitæ

Dr. Chris Allgrove is an experienced SME, with extensive experience in digital identity and biometrics in the public sector, industry and academia. Chris is co-founder of a biometrics services company delivering consultancy, test and research and development and training services to a range of clients. He provides advice and guidance on the use of biometrics with digital identities, and has authored a number of UK Government guidance documents and standards in this area. In addition to working as a biometrics consultant with the World Bank, Chris is actively involved in international standards and a number of international industry bodies. Previously, Chris was the Head of Identity in Government for the National Cyber Security Centre.

We thank our media partner:

The next generation of passports will incorporate cutting-edge security features, adhering to international travel document standards as defined by ICAO Document 9303 and European Regulation No. 2252/2004, amended by European Regulation No. 444/2009.

These new standards include advanced security measures to combat fraud and forgery. Understanding these enhancements is crucial for security professionals, border control agents, and law enforcement officials to stay ahead of potential threats and ensure the authenticity of travel documents. Additionally, the travel and aviation industries need to adapt their systems and procedures to align with the new passport standards, which involves updating check-in systems, security protocols, and customer service practices. By staying informed about the ICAO 2025 passport standards, experts across various fields can ensure a smooth transition, maintain security and efficiency, and support international travel and cooperation effectively.

This two-day workshop will also feature discussions by experts on various topics, including Face Image Quality (29794-5), ISO/IEC 39794-4 (Fingerprint Image Data), and Presentation Attack Detection (30107-1 and 30107-3), among others.

During this presentation, we will talk about a new threat which targets biometric systems: injection attacks. We will present the standard written by the CEN CENELEC TC 224 WG 18 and describe what will be the impacts for the market.

Curriculum vitæ

Kévin Carta is Director of CLR Labs in La Ciotat, a security assessment laboratory specialising in biometrics and digital identity. He is responsible for carrying out security assessments and audits for facial recognition and fingerprint recognition solutions, as well as mobile applications. He is also responsible for the company's standardisation activities in France and internationally on the subjects of biometrics and the European Union's digital identity portfolio. In parallel with these activities, he is working on a PhD on the subject of biometric data injection attacks on facial recognition systems in Android mobile applications.

We thank our media partner:

The European Association for Biometrics is thrilled to launch the EAB Academy, alongside the EAB Biometrics 101 Training. The training is co-located and supported by Identity Week Europe. This enriching opportunity to learn from industry experts is designed to empower beginners and intermediates in the field of biometrics.

The training promises an immersive experience exploring the intricacies of biometrics and its wide-ranging applications. Participants can expect to gain a solid foundation in biometric principles, from unveiling its historical context to its current modalities and practical implications. Modules will delve into the operational aspects of biometric systems, including security considerations and compliance with legal and ethical standards. Through interactive modules and expert-led discussions, attendees will not only grasp the present challenges but also discover future trends in this ever-changing field.

Join us for an enriching experience at the intersection of innovation and security. Register now to elevate your understanding of biometrics and unlock new possibilities with the EAB Academy.

We thank our media partner:

Virtual attendees planning to participate for half a day, kindly specify your preferred session during the registration.

The Norwegian Biometric Forum (NBF) is an open platform dedicated to regular exchange of information and experience related to the field of Biometrics. The target of the group is the interdisciplinary discussion between research, technology developers, data privacy experts, governmental agencies and operators of Biometric Systems. In the regular meetings new applications, latest research results and products are presented.

The forthcoming Forensic Sciences standard ISO/IEC 21043 is a methodological and technical standard currently at the stage of Draft International Standard. When adopted, it will apply to all forensic disciplines, including forensic biometrics. This standard has been designed by forensic, legal, and standardisation professionals to ensure that forthcoming forensic services, products, and systems are safe, reliable, and consistently perform as intended. This contribution aims to present to the forensic biometric community the implications of adopting ISO/IEC 21043 for the forensic biometric discipline. After an introduction (Part I) and a review of the existing international standards applied in forensic science (Part II), the five-part structure of ISO/IEC 21043 is described: 1. Terms and definitions, 2. Recovery, 3. Analysis, 4. Interpretation and 5. Reporting, (Part III). Then a selection of requirements and recommendations of this five-part standard are presented, and their implication for forensic biometric research, development, implementation, and practice is analysed (Part IV). The conclusion is that the adoption and use of ISO/IEC 21043 will help forensic laboratories reach accreditation and enhance their existing quality management systems. It will also make it easier for forensic biometric scientists to develop, deliver, and implement more relevant, more reliable, and safer services, products, and systems to the end users, the forensic biometric examiners performing casework (Part V).

Curriculum vitæ

Didier Meuwly shares his time between the Netherlands Forensic Institute, where he is a principal scientist and the University of Twente, where he holds the chair of Forensic Biometrics. He specialises in the probabilistic evaluation of forensic-biometric evidence. Didier has served as a criminalist in several international terrorist cases on request of the ICTY, STL, UN, UK and CH. He has authored and co-authored more than 60 scientific articles and chapters in the forensic science field. He is an associate and guest editor of Forensic Science International (FSI), a member of the R&D standing committee of the ENFSI and a member of the ISO TC 272.

We thank our media partner:

IWBF is an international forum devoted to facilitating synergies in research and development among the areas of multimedia forensics, forensic biometrics, and forensic science. State-of-the-art research in areas such as biometrics, forensic science, surveillance, and multimedia forensics will be presented. The 9th edition of IWBF will be a meeting place for those concerned with the use of advanced biometric technologies in forensic applications, attracting participants from industry, research, academia, and end-users.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Biometrics
• Attacks to biometric systems
• Multimodal biometrics
• Soft biometrics
• Mobile biometrics
• Biometric analysis of crime scenes
• Multimedia forensics
• Ethical and societal implications of biometrics and forensics
• Forensic Science
• Integrity verification
• Anonymization & Data Privacy
• Data de-identification
• Surveillance
• Mobile biometrics
• Information Theoretic Security
• Adversarial Signal Processing for biometrics and forensics
• Case studies on the aforementioned topics

We thank our media partner:

Workshop of the Biometrics Working Group of TeleTrusT, the IT Security Association in Germany

Back in spring 2011 our Norwegian Biometrics Laboratory (NBL) was established and for the opening we organized a workshop. Since then we have celebrated the NBL Annual Workshops (NBLAW). All the workshops are listed on the NBL homepage.

With recent advancements in deep generative networks, the quality of synthetic face images has now reached a point where they are indistinguishable from real data in terms of human perception. To investigate the technological and societal impact of such technology, we invite speakers in the annual NBL workshop 2024 to discuss the benefits, challenges, and security threats associated with synthetic data in the context of face recognition. Our main goal for this workshop is to shed light on how synthetic data influences the application of face recognition from various perspectives, including governmental, legal, psychological, and academic viewpoints. The workshop will be held as a hybrid event and can be attended remotely as well.

We thank our media partner:

Dr. Locker will give an overview of the Office of Biometric Identity Management and the role it plays in enhancing homeland security. She will discuss the capabilities that FI has advanced in the past year, and current studies, projects, and collaborations she is moving forward with industry and academia in the US and internationally.

Curriculum vitæ

Dr. Alicia Locker is part of the OBIM Futures Identity (FI) Team. She engages in discussions with academia and industry in the field of biometrics and identity. Dr. Locker focuses on advances in biometrics that are coming in the next 5-20 years. Dr. Locker has a PhD in behavioral neuroscience and works to incorporate this topic into the government sector to help solve complex biometric and identity problems and enhance homeland security.

We thank our media partner:

The goal of the Bologna Online Evaluation Platform is to provide a trusted platform that can be used to evaluate the performance of face morphing attack detection (MAD) algorithms.​ The platform can be used by academic groups, industry actors, and independent developers to evaluate the performance of both Single Image and Differential attack detectors on various benchmarks. Tests are carried out on sequestered datasets in a controlled environment​. In this talk, the BOEP platform will be briefly described and the main steps needed to submit an algorithm for evaluation will be shown.

Curriculum vitæ

Lorenzo Pellegrini is a post-doc at the University of Bologna, where he received his Ph.D. with a dissertation on “Continual Learning for Computer Vision Applications”. He is mainly active in the Computer Vision area, with his main fields of interest being Continual Lifelong Learning and Biometric Systems. He has been focusing on privacy-sensitive Continual and Federated Learning, with a focus on biometric data. He collaborated in upgrading the FVC platform to allow modern Face Morphing algorithms to be tested on sequestered datasets in a controlled environment.

We thank our media partner: