2008 Biometric Consortium Conference and 2008 Biometrics Technology Expo
September 23 - 25, 2008, Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL USA

Interop Las Vegas 2008
Technology is more critical to your business than ever before and Interop is the best place to learn how to spend your IT budget more wisely.
April 27 - May 2, 2008, Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada

11th Information Security COnference (ISC)
ISC is an annual international conference covering research in theory and applications of Information Security
September 15 - 18, 2008, The Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan

18th International Congress of Biometeorology - ICB2008
Organized by International Society of Biometeorology (ISB)
September 22 - 26, 2008, Tower-Hall Funabori, Tokyo, Japan

2008 Biometrics Institute Annual Australia Conference & Exhibition
In its 6th year, this is the leading biometrics event in the region presented by the not-for-profit Biometrics Institute. This 2 day event will provide access to the key players in the biometrics industry in the Asia Pacific and beyond. The event will focus on biometrics including commercial and government applications, technology updates, privacy considerations, standards, interoperability, testing & evaluation.
May 29 - 30, 2008, Amora Hotel Jamison, Sydney, Australia

2008 Biometrics Institute Annual New Zealand Conference & Exhibition
In its 4th year, this is the most relevant biometrics event in New Zealand! The discussion at the event will focus on privacy considerations when implementing biometrics, border management, ID verification, testing & evaluation. There will also be case studies highlighting real life applications of biometrics.
April 3 - 3, 2008, TE PAPA, Wellington, New Zealand

2008 IEEE International Conference on Image Processing
October 12 - 15, 2008, San Diego, California, U.S.A

30th International Data Protection Conference
October 15 - 17, 2008, Strasbourg/ France

5th IAPR Int.l Summer School for Advanced Studies on Biometrics for Secure Authentication: NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR SECURITY AND PRIVACY
This school follows the successful International Summer Schools on Biometrics held since 2003, but with a different target. In this fifth edition, the courses will mainly focus on new and emerging issues in biometrics: * How to enforce security and privacy in the biometric system (from template to recognition); * The design and application of new and emerging biometric technologies; * Standardization issues and techniques for evaluation and assessment of biometric applications. Endorsed by: IAPR TC-4
June 9 - 13, 2008, Alghero, Italy

5th IEEE International Conference On Advanced Video and Signal Based Surveillance
September 1 - 3, 2008, Santa Fe, New Mexico

7th Annual Smart Cards in Government Conference 2008
October 22 - 24, 2008, Ronald Reagan Building; Washington, D.C.

7th International Public Safety/Counterterrorism Conference International Port Security and Critical Infrastructure: Private/Public Partnerships to Detect, Protect and Respond
Known as the conference that “key decision makers attend”, this event annually draws delegates from some of the highest ranking positions in the Public Safety and Counterterrorism Industry. This international conference/exhibition has developed a world class reputation for bringing together the biggest names in the business, and each year, provides delegates the opportunity to hear internationally acclaimed subject matter experts.
April 14 - 15, 2008, Marriott Seattle Waterfront, Seattle, Washington, USA

8th International Conference on Automatic Face and Gesture Recognition - FG2008
The IEEE conference series on Automatic Face and Gesture Recognition is the premier international forum for state of the art image and video-based biometric gesture and body movement recognition.
September 10 - 13, 2008, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

America's Fire & Security Expo 2008
For companies intent on reaching out to Latin American markets and cultivating domestic business in the Southeast US to establish and maintain customer and partner relationships... Americas' Fire & Security Expo is the dependable marketing tool you can rely on to deliver results year after year
July 29 - 31, 2008, Miami Beach Convention Center Hall C 1901 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139

Annual IAI International Educational Conference
At this important annual Conference world-renowned professionals present the most current scientific educational sessions, utilizing the most efficient methodologies and technical products and advances in the identification field. The Conference offers general sessions, poster presentations, hands-on workshops, field trips, and vendor exhibits. Every forensic discipline subcommittee offers some type of training. Levels of the educational sessions range from basic to advanced.
July 11 - 17, 2010, Spokane, WA

Annual IAI International Educational Conference
At this important annual Conference world-renowned professionals present the most current scientific educational sessions, utilizing the most efficient methodologies and technical products and advances in the identification field. The Conference offers general sessions, poster presentations, hands-on workshops, field trips, and vendor exhibits. Every forensic discipline subcommittee offers some type of training. Levels of the educational sessions range from basic to advanced.
August 16 - 22, 2009, Tampa, Florida, USA

ASIS 2008
September 15 - 18, 2008, Atlanta, GA USA

Biometric Identification: Theory, Algorithms, and Applications Course
Coordinator and Lecturer James L. Wayman, PhD, Office of Research and Graduate Studies
July 28 - 30, 2008, San Jose State University, San Jose, California

Biometrics India Expo 2008
August 27 - 29, 2008, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

Biometrics Institute Australia Conference
May 29 - 30, 2008, Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

Biometrics Institute Technology Exhibition & Closed Government Forum 2008
November 29 - 29, 2008, Canberra, Australia

Cardex 2008
Identity technologies have now been proven and they help the world deal with clear and present problems associated with protecting assets, borders and personal privacy. The Middle East is no exception as a booming market for identity solutions.
May 25 - 27, 2008, Mycerinous Hall , Cairo International Convention Center (CICC)- Nasr Road, Nasr City, Egypt

CARTES & IDentification 2008
The world leading event on digital security and smart technologies
November 4 - 6, 2008, Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, France.

CTST 2008 (The Americas)
Produced in association with the Smart Card Alliance. CTST is the premier advanced payments and security event in the Americas, bringing together 3000+ industry professionals to discuss challenges and solutions in smart cards, credit cards, mobile payments, biometrics and ID securities, and more. This year’s 4-day, 6-track event is produced in association with Cards and Payments Magazine, and the Smart Card Alliance.
May 12 - 15, 2008, Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL

EDUCAUSE 2008
October 28 - 31, 2008, Oranga County Conv. Ctr.; Orlando, Fla.

Eighth Smart Card Research and Advanced Application Conference CARDIS 2008
Royal Holloway, University London, Egham,Surrey, UK
September 8 - 12, 2008, Since 1994, CARDIS has been the foremost international conference dedicated to smart card research and applications. Every two years the scientific community congregates to present new ideas and to discuss recent developments.

European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 2008
May 13 - 15, 2008, Swissotel; Dusseldorf, Germany

Fourth Symposium and Exhibition on ICAO MRTDs, Biometrics and Security Standards
October 6 - 8, 2008, ICAO Headquarters, Montreal, Canada

Fourth Symposium and Exhibition on ICAO MRTDs, Biometrics and Security Standards
The Symposium will be complemented by an Exhibition focusing on products and services related to Machine Readable Travel Documents (MRTDs), biometric identification, airport security biometric and border control inspection systems.
October 6 - 8, 2008, ICAO Headquarters, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

IBC Dublin 2008,The International Biometric Society
The International Biometric Society is Devoted to the Development and Application of Statistical and Mathematical Theory and Methods in the Biosciences.
July 13 - 18, 2008, University College - Dublin, Ireland

ID WORLD International Congress 2008
The ID WORLD Conference is the most comprehensive forum for an international audience interested in advanced automatic identification.
November 18 - 20, 2008, Milanofiori Congress Center Strada 1A, Milanofiori 20090 Assago (Milan) ITALY

Identity 2008
hosted by ID Analytics
May 12 - 14, 2008, La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad, CA

Infosecurity Europe 2008
Infosecurity Europe is Europe’s most comprehensive convergence of information security professionals.
April 22 - 24, 2008, Grand Hall, Olympia, London, UK

Interop Moscow 2008
Interop Moscow 2008 will deliver a comprehensive exhibition delivering the spectrum of technologies products and solutions with an in-depth conference program dedicated to showing IT professionals how to bring together the technology solutions to deliver business value.
April 23 - 24, 2008, "T-Modul" exhibition centre - Tishinskaya square, h.1 bldg. 1, Moscow

Interop New York 2008
Meet with more than 200 exhibitors and see the full range of IT solutions—all in the same place. This year, Interop New York brings you four focused zones in addition to the comprehensive IT expo: Security & Compliance Zone. Evaluate IT and physical security solutions to protect your business. Start Up City. See innovations from exciting new technology companies that have been in the market for a year or less. Mobile Business Expo. Discover key mobility solutions that will revolutionize the way your people work. Web 2.0 Expo. See new tools and emerging technologies that promise to break down information boundaries and learn how to integrate into your IT organization.
September 15 - 19, 2008, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, New York

Interop São Paulo
Interop São Paulo provides the best way to meet face-to-face with the growing Latin American market.
August 12 - 14, 2008, Transamerica Expo Center, Sao Paulo, Brasil

Interop Tokyo 2008
June 9 - 13, 2008, Makuhari Messe, Tokyo, Japan

ISC Brasil 2008
June 18 - 20, 2008, Transamerica Expo Center; Sao Paulo, Brasil

ISC East 2008
October 29 - 30, 2008, Jacob Javits Center, New York, NY

Labelexpo Americas 2008
September 8 - 11, 2008, Donald E. Stephens Conv. Ctr.; Chicago, ILL.

NACAS 40th Annual Conference
November 2 - May 5, 2008, Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

NACCU 15th Annual Conference
April 6 - 9, 2008, Riviera Hotel & Casino; Las Vegas, Nev.

NACUBO Annual Conference
July 12 - 15, 2008, Hilton Chicago; Chicago, ILL.

NAT SEC 08
NAT SEC 08 will bring together these agencies and organizations that work on the multiple aspects of National Security including counter-terrorism and will look at how they are transforming in order to cope with changing threat scenarios throughout Europe. The conference will focus upon the following major themes; Inter-agency collaboration, Threat Detection, Threat Prevention, Threat Response
September 30 - October 3, 2008, Call the Bookings Hotline on +44 (0)20 7368 9465

NFC World Europe
April 15 - 17, 2008, Millennium Mayfair; London, England

NXTComm 2008
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada
June 16 - 19, 2008, The leading conference and tradeshow venue for the converged communications industry.

RFID World 2008
September 8 - 10, 2008, MGM Grand; Las Vegas, Nev.

RSA Conference 2008
April 7 - 11, 2008, Moscone Center; San Francisco, Calif.

Securing ID - ACT Canada
This event focuses on the government sector. Join us as we explore: Why Canada is falling behind in the e-government & secure ID realm How & why e-government is flourishing abroad The future of e-government in Canada
September 23 - 23, 2008, Hellenic Centre, Ottawa ON, Canada

Securing Payment - ACT Canada(The Advanced Card Technology Association of Canada)
This event focuses on the financial & retail sectors as EMV rolls out in Canada. Kitchener-Waterloo is the home of the chip trial. Join us as we explore: K-W trial - learning how to tackle a national roll-out Follow the leaders Profiting in the evolving payments landscape
October 8 - 9, 2008, Waterloo Inn, Kitchener-Waterloo, ON, Canada

Security Document World 2008 and Identity Loop 2008
With two conferences and a extensive exhibition, Security Document World 2008 and Identity Loop 2008 comprehensively cover the security document and identity markets. Focusing on cutting edge and practical information for all those involved in the roll-out of ePassports, eVisas, border control solutions, plus an insight into the future of traditional security documents and coverage of registered traveller initiatives, advanced law enforcement techniques and corporate identity solutions – this two-day conference, seminar series and exhibition brings together the whole industry under one roof.
April 22 - 23, 2008, 22-23 April 2008, New Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden, London UK

SiiM 2008 (Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine)
Join the imaging community for the leading educational forum and technical exhibition for imaging informatics practitioners.
May 15 - 18, 2008, Washington State Convention & Trade Center Seattle, Washington

Smart Event’08
Smart Event’08" - The agenda includes: - Parallel meetings & workshops, Sept.16 - e-Smart, World e-ID, Smart Mobility conferences - Sept. 17-19 - Smart University, advanced educational program - Sept. 16-19
September 16 - 19, 2008, Sophia-Antipolis, French Riviera, France

Smart Fabrics 2008
Smart Fabrics is a rapidly growing industry with the potential to set everyday products apart from the rest through modern designs and solutions. This year's conference will help you assess market dynamics, understand the latest technologies and make the connections you need to succeed.
May 5 - 7, 2008, Doubletree Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, US

Smart Ticketing & Transport 2008
The 9th edition of the International Conference ‘Smart Ticketing & Transport’ will examine the most recent developments in this technology which has so deeply penetrated the public-transport market, and which is now spreading to other, more nomadic, equipment : mobile phones, bank cards, Internet, etc
October 6 - 7, 2008, Paris, France

SpeechTEK 2008
At SpeechTEK 2008, you’ll hear from real speech consumers who have deployed speech to provide better service to their customers and to generate revenue to improve their bottom line.
August 18 - 20, 2008, New York Marriott Marquis • New York, NY

The 13th Australasian Conference on Information Security and Privacy (ACISP 2008)
TOPICS: access control, authentication and identification, authorization, biometrics, computer forensics, copyright protection, cryptography, database security, electronic surveillance, evaluation and certification, intrusion detection, key management, key establishment protocols, legal and privacy issues, mobile system security, network and communication security, secure electronic commerce, secure operating systems, secure protocols, smart cards, malware and viruses
July 7 - 9, 2008, Wollongong, Australia

The 6th IEEE Biometrics Symposium 2008 (BSYM 2008)
September 22 - 25, 2008, Tampa Convention Center Tampa, Florida, USA

The Future of Secure Documents
September 8 - 10, 2008, Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare - Chicago, IL USA

The IEEE Second International Conference on Biometrics: Theory, Applications and Systems (BTAS 08)
BTAS 08 is the premier research meeting focused on biometrics. Its broad scope includes advances in fundamental pattern recognition techniques relevant to biometrics, new algorithms and / or technologies for biometrics, analysis of specific applications, and analysis of the social impacts of biometrics technology.
September 29 - October 1, 2008, Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Washington DC

The International Association for Identification-93rd International Educational Conference
An audience of over 1,000 forensic professionals and potential customers. Face-to-face access to senior-level decision makers. A guaranteed way to generate valuable sales leads and increase your organization’s visibility. Professionals who include top-level forensic scientists prepared to make purchasing decisions. This Conference will provide the ultimate opportunity for marketing your products or services
August 17 - 23, 2008, Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, Kentucky

Voice Biometrics Conference New York
Top analysts, industry experts, implementers and vendors join forces in New York City to provide basic facts, rollout techniques and business case studies surrounding voice biometric applications.
May 14 - 15, 2008, The Westin New York at Times Square 43rd Street and 8th Avenue, in the heart of the Broadway District