International Biometric Conferences

International Biometric Conferences have been sponsored by the International Biometric Society (IBS) since 1947 and represent one of the major activities of the IBS. The Society organizes a major international conference every two years.

XXXIII International Biometric Conference (IBC2026) 12-16 July 2026 COEX Magok Seoul, Republic of Korea

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2026 IBC

12-16 July  2026

(additional programming to be announced soon)

XXXIII International Biometric Conference

Seoul, Republic of Korea

2028 IBC

July 2028

Jointly supported by the IBS Austro-Swiss (ROeS), German (DR), and French (FR) Regions

XXXIV International Biometric Conference

Basel, Switzerland

2030 IBC

Dates TBD

(Call for Expressions of Interest to be announced in May 2025)

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Manual & Annexes

The IBC Conference Manual and associated annexes are provided for reference for Region and IBS volunteers involved in the management of certain aspects of the International Biometric Conference.