• 27 innovative speakers at your disposal to share their strategies and experiences in implementing biometrics, which are already proven to work
• Over 20 hours of intense, interactive learning - we guarantee you will recoup your money spent by implementing just a few of the strategies shared during the conference
• The opportunity to customize your learning by participating in two days of unique and interactive workshop sessions that will enable you to practice and apply your skills in peer groups -- you will walk away with strategies and tactics that you can begin to implement in your own organization
• An abundance of networking opportunities-- you will make many new contacts so be sure to bring plenty of business cards to exchange with your fellow attendees
• A complimentary packet of research materials that will serve as a helpful resource long after you have attended this conference
• A formal Certificate of Completion, which documents your training achievement and commitment to continuing professional development
• Optional networking lunches to give you the opportunity to brainstorm and benchmark with your fellow attendees
• Participating in instructional sessions that will share real-world examples, tactics and lessons learned from leading biometrics initiatives that will ground you in advancing your own strategy
• An exciting venue in Miami, close to attractions, shopping, restaurants and nightlife

In our eleven years of providing biometric policy development, system integration, testing, and equipment design services for the public and private sector, IBG has seen and contributed to major expansions that now infiltrate border management, transportation security, law enforcement, financial services, retail markets, and many other industries. With large-scale government and commercial implementations taking place around the world, and considerable advancements across the industry, it is crucial to understand the various technologies available, where and how they are being implemented, and what one can expect for the future of the biometrics market.

The A.L.I. Winter 2009 Biometrics Summit will examine the key elements of biometrics for end-users, deployers, systems integrators, and developers. The conference will not only provide you and your organization with the most recent advancements in biometrics and identity management technology, but will also give you the basic foundation necessary for understanding and implementing biometric devices and systems. Furthermore, vendors and integrators will get an in-depth look at market trends and will also have the opportunity to network with new clients.

This year's presentations will give you valuable insights from industry experts on various technologies, large-scale systems, government initiatives, commercial deployments, and projections for the future. Furthermore, the presentations will summarize the current state of biometrics, highlighting recent technical breakthroughs and events. They will provide you with expert guidance and a series of practical answers to complex questions.

• Port of Miami implemented Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) readers to meet the requirements of both the U.S. Coast Guard and local security organizations
• AT&T Consumer Product Division equipped their retail locations with fingerprint biometric technology to enable store personnel to perform point of sale (POS) transactions while directly engaged with customers in the store
• Union Pacific Railroad achieved employee acceptance and success tracking time and attendance using an iris recognition system

The Winter 2009 Biometrics Summit offers real-world expertise and numerous networking opportunities in a productive learning environment, thus benefiting anyone interested in understanding biometric initiatives and meeting potential partners. Register yourself and a group of colleagues today by calling, toll-free, 888-362-7400 or register online at www.aliconferences.com. I look forward to meeting you at the 19th Biometrics Summit in Miami.