The International Biometrics + Identity Association

Biometrics and Identity Technologies Powering Trust in a Digital World

Advancing secure, privacy-respectful, and responsible identity solutions across government, enterprise, and consumer applications.

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IBIA membership connects your organization with the companies, policymakers, and experts shaping the future of biometrics and identity technologies. Members gain a collective voice in advocacy efforts, access to timely industry insights, and opportunities to engage on the policy, standards, and trust issues that impact real-world deployment. Membership also provides visibility within the broader identity ecosystem and supports responsible innovation across government, enterprise, and consumer use cases.

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The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) represents the leading providers of biometric identification technologies used by government agencies, commercial customers, and consumers. We advocate for and educate on behalf of the innovative companies advancing the adoption and responsible use of technology-based identification solutions to enhance security, protect privacy, and facilitate convenience and productivity in today’s globally connected world.

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Identity and Trust for Enterprise, Government and Partners

September 2-3, 2026 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall D

Identity Week is America’s largest and most important identity event, returning to Washington, D.C. in 2026! Identity Week is a conference and exhibition bringing together the brightest minds in the identity sector to promote innovation, new thinking, and more effective identity solutions.

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The Matching Process:

This process answers the question, “Are you who you claim to be?” The user makes an identity claim (e.g., by providing a username), and the system performs a one-to-one comparison between their live biometric template and the single template stored for that specific identity. This is used for authentication, such as unlocking a device or accessing a secure account. 

This process answers the question, “Who are you?” The system performs a one-to-many comparison, searching an entire database of stored templates to find a match for the user’s live biometric template. This is used in applications like law enforcement to identify a suspect from a crime scene fingerprint, or in national ID programs to prevent duplicate registrations.