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

Important Dates & Deadline: 

• Call for Short Course & Invited Session Proposals - Submit Here

  • Call Opens - 29 May 2025 
    • Invited Session Proposal Letter
    • Short Course Proposal Letter 
  • Call Closes - 01 August 2025

• Call for Contributed Oral/Poster Abstracts 

  • Call Opens - 11 August 2025
  • Call Closes - 03 November 2025

• IBC Early Bird Registration 

  • Opens - 03 September 2025
  • Closes - 14 February 2026

• Call for Corporate Support and Advertising Opportunities - Coming soon!

Professional conduct is expected of attendees at all IBS events. View the Statement on Professional Conduct here. 

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 August 2025)

Regarding Behavior at IBCs

Information on Past IBCs

Citing Abstracts

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.