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International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) Membership

International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) Membership

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.

Why Join IBIA

By joining IBIA, you help us achieve our core mission and organizational efforts. These include:

  • Serving as a strong voice for the biometrics and identity industry by advocating before lawmakers and regulatory bodies to ensure that industry interests are well represented.
  • Educating lawmakers, the media, and the general public about biometrics and identity technologies, their applications, and their widespread benefits.
  • Combating misinformation and false allegations pushed by opponents of biometric technologies.
  • Hosting meetings and events with industry leaders, think tanks, and advocacy groups to share ideas, influence opinions, and shape policy.
  • Promoting the ethical development, deployment, and use of biometrics and identity technologies.

Member Benefits

Member Benefits

In addition to providing IBIA with the resources needed to offensively and defensively advocate for the industry, IBIA membership offers:

Access to decision makers, empowering you to shape priorities in line with your company’s business needs.

A position on the front line of legislation, regulation, and public misperceptions that can threaten business opportunities.

Member-exclusive information on the latest developments in federal, state, local, and international government bodies.

Access to other companies, vendors, and potential customers through IBIA events and other opportunities.

Join IBIA Today!

Join IBIA Today!

Membership is open to all stakeholders and providers of technologies and solutions for identification and identity verification, including technology providers; identity and mobility infrastructure and solution providers; systems integrators; commercial and consumer end users; technology associations; standards associations; policy, academic, and research institutions; and venture capital firms with a focus on or portfolio containing biometrics companies. Please note that membership requires a pledge to honor the International Biometrics + Identity Association Statement of Principles and Code of Ethics.

To receive further information on IBIA membership or to speak with an IBIA representative about membership opportunities, please fill out the form below:

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.