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The 25th International Conference of the Biometrics Special Interest Group (BIOSIG 2026) is part of the Darmstadt Biometrics Research Week 2026, taking place from 24 to 26 November 2026 at Fraunhofer IGD in Darmstadt.
The Research Week brings together events focusing on current research findings, technologies, and future developments in biometrics, artificial intelligence, security, and digital identities:
- BIOSIG 2026 on 25 and 26 November
- the Fraunhofer IGD AI and Biometrics Forum on 24 November
- the European Biometrics Max Snijder, Research, and Industry Awards on 25 November
BIOSIG 2026
BIOSIG brings together international researchers from academia and industry to present and discuss current research results in biometrics. The conference covers topics ranging from fundamental methods of biometric recognition to questions of security and privacy and applications in everyday life and society.
Research topics include multimodal biometrics and fusion techniques, efficient searching and indexing methods, biometric sample quality, and mobile biometrics. Presentation attack detection and template protection address security and privacy challenges, including attacks such as cross-matching and identity theft as well as manipulated and synthetically generated media.
All submissions undergo a scientific peer-review process. Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore, subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements.
More information: BIOSIG 2026
Conference programme: View the BIOSIG 2026 programme
Registration for BIOSIG 2026 is available directly on this page.
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Additional events during the Research Week
24 November 2026 | Fraunhofer IGD AI and Biometrics Forum
The Fraunhofer IGD AI and Biometrics Forum is a workshop focusing on current research findings and developments in biometrics and artificial intelligence and their significance for secure and trustworthy digital identities. Topics range from biometric recognition and digital identities to trustworthy AI and security, including challenges posed by manipulated and synthetically generated media.
The workshop provides insights into current research and technologies at Fraunhofer IGD and ATHENE and offers opportunities for exchange between research and practice. It addresses practitioners, technology providers, industry, law enforcement and security organizations, the financial sector, public authorities, and researchers.
Attendance is free of charge.
Afterwards, Fraunhofer IGD invites everyone to the joint BIOSIG 2026 and Fraunhofer IGD AI and Biometrics Forum reception at 18:00.
More information: Fraunhofer IGD AI and Biometrics Forum
25 November 2026, 4:00–7:00 p.m. | European Biometrics Max Snijder, Research, and Industry Awards
The European Biometrics Max Snijder, Research, and Industry Awards are presented by the European Association for Biometrics (EAB) in recognition of outstanding scientific achievements in biometric research in Europe. The 2026 awards mark the twentieth edition, with each of the three awards endowed with 1,000 euros.
Shortlisted candidates present their research to a jury of internationally recognized biometrics experts, with the best presentation also being honoured. The event takes place as a hybrid event at Fraunhofer IGD. Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required.
More information: European Biometrics Max Snijder, Research, and Industry Awards 2026
Registration for BIOSIG 2026 and the optional events takes place via this eveeno registration.
If you are a BIOSIG participant and would like to attend the Fraunhofer IGD AI and Biometrics Forum, the BIOSIG Reception, or the EAB Awards, please select the corresponding checkbox on the BIOSIG 2026 registration form.
Important: The links above are for informational purposes only—BIOSIG participants do not need to register separately via these event pages. Only those who are not attending BIOSIG 2026 should use the respective separate registration pages for the Fraunhofer IGD AI and Biometrics Forum or the EAB Awards.
On-site check-in is available on 24 November during the Fraunhofer IGD AI and Biometrics Forum and BIOSIG 2026 Reception, or on the morning of 25 November before the start of BIOSIG 2026. At the on-site check-in, you will receive your name badge and sign the attendance list.
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Sponsoring
If your institution recognizes the importance of this topic and wishes to support the conference, we invite you to become a sponsor.
For more details, please contact CAST e.V.
