4th Annual Biometrics for National Security and Defense

Biometrics is the science and technology of identifying unique human biological characteristics. An individual’s unique fingerprint, facial structure, voice, iris, and even vascular structure are keys to keeping an identification database. The collection of biometric data is an essential process for homeland security, as well as peace-keeping and stability operations across the globe. However, because of the sensitive nature of individuals’ biometric information, data management and data security are also key items to consider when obtaining biometric data. Thus, there is a constant demand for new and improved biometric technologies that can cater to the requirements of government and defense programs.

IDGA’s 4th Annual Biometrics for National Security and Defense is your opportunity to meet with key decision-makers and technology experts on what the government’s next steps are in securing our homeland for the years to come.

This year’s community event will focus on the latest innovations, program updates, requirements and solutions. Attend sessions on:

Current and future biometrics initiatives, capabilities and technologies
Interoperability requirements and technologies
Biometric applications in theater
Enhancing effectiveness and security
Sharing biometric data across services and agencies

IDGA’s 4th Annual Biometrics for National Security and Defense will:

Identify opportunities for multi-modal biometric technologies
Examine newly-developed biometrics systems
Look at aspects of database management and fusion
Discuss the future of programs such as NGI and US-VISIT and so much more!

Who will you meet

IDGA’s 4th Annual Biometrics for National Security and Defense is a forum on the many changes the biometrics community is currently facing. You will have the unique opportunity to interact and network with an audience of military, government, academic, and private sector leaders with titles such as:

Chief Information Officer
Program Manager
Research & Development Practitioner
Requirements Director
Intelligence Director
Systems Engineer
Technology Director
Security and Privacy Officer
Research Scientist
Business Development Manager

Speaker and Presenter Information

Mr. Tom Dee, Director, Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell Director, Defense Biometrics, OUSD AT&L / DDR&E Christopher Miles, Biometrics Program Manager, Department of Homeland Security David Temoshok, Director, Federal Identity Management, GSA Office of Governmentwide Policy John Traxler, SES, Program Management Executive, Next Generation Identification (NGI) Program, Federal Bureau of Investigation Mr. John M. Boyd, Navy Expeditionary Programs, Office of the Deputy Asst, Secretary of the Navy (Expeditionary Warfare) Dr. Bozhao Tan, Li Creative Technologies Dr. Qi (Peter) Li, Li Creative Technologies Rama Chellappa, Minta Martin Professor of Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Dr. Vladimir Brajovic, President and CTO,Intrigue Technologies. Inc. Dr. Ralph Gross, Chief Scientist,Disruptive Robotics. LLC. Mr. Fernando Podio, Computer Security Division of the Information Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology Professor Harry Wechsler, Department of Computer Science, George Mason University Dr. Sharla Rausch, Chief, Human Factors Division, Science & Technology Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security James Loudermilk, Senior Level Technologist, Science and Technology Branch, Federal Bureau of Investigation Hugo Teufel III, Judge Advocate at Army National Guard Monte Hawkins, Director, Identity Management and Biometrics Policy, White House National Security Staff Martin Kruger, ISR Thrust Area Manager, Expeditionary Warfare and Combating Terrorism S&T Department, Office of Naval Research LTC Daniel McNamara, Technology Branch Chief, CENTCOM Commander David Murk, USCG, Chief, Cargo and Facilities Division, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters Dr. Stephen Elliott, Associate Professor, Purdue University Dr. Marios Savvides, Director, Biometrics Lab, CyLab, Carnegie Mellon University