Take biometrics from complexity to clarity through this interactive workshop guaranteed to jumpstart your conference experience. This information-packed session is a great opportunity to network with fellow attendees while taking a hands-on, common-sense approach to mastering biometrics that will enhance your understanding of the informative, case study presentations throughout the entire conference.

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP A

Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. Snacks will be served.

Biometrics 101:
Understanding Biometric Technology And Its Implementation

Gain real-world knowledge of biometrics from one of the industry's leaders in consulting and integration, International Biometric Group (IBG). This pre-conference workshop is a comprehensive tutorial that will give you the fundamentals necessary to understand the real issues involved in deploying biometrics. You will also have the opportunity to network with fellow attendees and obtain an insider perspective on the biometric industry.

• Current state of the art and new developments
• Major biometric technologies
• Multimodal biometrics - including the fusion of:
     - Fingerprint
     - Iris recognition
     - Face recognition
• Major horizontal biometric applications
• Large-scale integration and project methodology
• Case studies of major deployments
• Testing and certification of systems
• Biometrics spoofing
• Biometric standards
• Privacy and biometrics

This workshop will be informal and interactive. It is a great opportunity to gain expert inside information on the world of biometrics and to gain a real grasp on the issues involved in deployment.

WORKSHOP LEADER: Joy Kasaaian is a Consultant with International Biometric Group (IBG) supporting the Sensors, Surveillance and Biometric Technologies Center of Excellence. The Center, a program of the Dept. of Justice, serves as a specialized technology resource for the 19,000+ state and local law enforcement and corrections agencies across the U.S. The Center is a component of OJP's National Institute of Justice (NIJ). Prior working at IBG, Ms. Kasaaian was an analyst with GlaxoSmithKline's Scientific Computing and Mathematical Modeling Group. Ms. Kasaaian received a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Testimonials From Past IBG Sessions:

"This was a good overview/introduction to biometrics that
brought me up to date on current trends."

"Exceptional speaker. Clear, comprehensive."

"Lots of information and well presented."