Darmstadt Biometrics Week 2026 – Biometric Innovation in Europe
About this Event
Join the EAB at the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research from September 14 to September 17 2026 in Darmstadt, Germany, and dive into the latest advancements in biometrics with experts from around the world.
Biometric research has continuously paved the way for enhanced, more secure, and personalised services, from secure authentication for commercial transactions or access to government services to patient monitoring and other forms of identification. In recent years, the use of biometric technologies has increased and permeated multiple spheres of everyday life. Therefore, in line with its mission to promote the responsible use, deployment, and adoption of modern digital identity systems, the European Association for Biometrics (EAB) has strived to create spaces where different actors concerned with biometric innovation can discuss the latest developments in research and engage in cross-sectoral dialogue, sharing insights and best practices across different use cases.
For the past 13 years, the EAB Research Projects Conference (EAB-RPC) has provided a forum for knowledge exchange and networking, and it has become the largest event on research funded by the European Union in the area of Biometrics and Identity Management. This is a yearly event organised with the support of the Joint Research Center, DG HOME, Fraunhofer IGD, and Halmstadt University.
From September 14 to September 17 2026, the EAB-RPC will welcome back several biometrics projects funded under the Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe programmes, as well as national research projects and keynote speakers from EU agencies. In addition, this year we are proud to co-organise a second special edition with the European Commission’s Community for European Research and Innovation (CERIS)
Find all the details below.
EAB x CERIS (15 September)
The Community for European Research and Innovation for Security (CERIS) is an initiative of the European Commission aiming to facilitate interactions within the security research community and its end-users. CERIS seeks to analyse identified capability gaps, translate them into research needs, and identify solutions, while integrating the views of citizens.
Building on the success of the first EABxCERIS event on Biometrics in Action, this second edition expands the scope to bring together stakeholders across the Horizon Europe research programme, including EU-funded projects across three domains: 1) border management; 2) fight against crime and terrorism; and 3) disaster resilient societies.
The event emphasises shared problems and transferable solutions, encouraging participants to move beyond traditional silos and identify opportunities for collaboration.
NOTE: Are you a subscriber of the CERIS Newsletter wishing to attend the EAB-RPC? Check your inbox and purchase your tickets at a discounted price through the latest newsletter.
Working Programme: https://eab.org/events/program/415
EAB RPC - Day 1
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome and opening
Host: EAB
Info: Please note the RPC Agenda is being finalised
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Keynote I: Injection Attack Detection (IAD) & Synthetic Identity
Host: TBD
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Keynote II: Entry Exit System
Host: TBD
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Coffee Break & Networking
🕑: 11:20 AM - 01:00 PM
Projects Session I
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Projects Session II
Host: TBD
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Coffee Break & Networking
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Technical Deepdive– Moderated Group Discussions
Host: TBD
EAB RPC - Day 2
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Day 1- Recap
Host: EAB
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote III: Entry Exit System
Host: TBD
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Keynote IV: Protecting the Digital Minor- Juvenile Biometrics
Host: TBD
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Coffee Break & Networking
🕑: 11:20 AM - 01:00 PM
Projects Session III
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Projects Session IV
Host: TBD
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Coffee Break & Networking
EABxCERIS-2026
🕑: 08:45 AM - 05:30 PM
EABxCERIS– Biometrics Under Pressure: Reliable Identity in Complex Operational
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
EUR 0.00 to EUR 624.11
