Our meeting theme, “The Future of Biometrics Revealed,” catapulted the agenda and energy of this year’s IBA User Conference. Now in its 37th year, NEC partners with the International Biometrics Association (IBA) to host this annual event featuring the latest advancements in facial recognition and multimodal biometrics, inspiring speakers, professional certification and training, and networking with colleagues.
Speakers Spotlight AI & Innovations
Futurist and AI expert, Paul Gibbons, kicked off the event by presenting, “The Future of AI and Impact on Biometrics and Law Enforcement.” Paul gave an insider’s view of AI’s impact on new jobs that will be created, implications for privacy and property, and whether Terminator scenarios are still science fiction.
My presentation, “The Future of Biometrics Revealed,” showcased our next-generation multimodal biometrics solutions. In addition, Gary Lac, our VP of Solutions Development, presented the NEC Technology Update. We introduced NEC’s EverBlu, our future-forward lifetime algorithm updates. Clients using our newly upgraded Reveal facial recognition and Integrated Biometric Workspace (IBW), powered by Integra-ID, will get free algorithm upgrades for life! NEC will proactively convert your biometric data so you can benefit from the latest algorithms without the need for a lengthy and expensive data conversion project.
We heard from Lt. Derek Sabatini from Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department about “Public Safety and Biometrics.”
Nanditha Rao, NEC’s Director of Information Security, presented with Mike Lesko from MCL Consulting, to shed light on the newest CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Policy.
Krista Koch, Program Manager from the FBI’s Biometric Identification and Analysis Unit gave us a peek into the FBI’s Biometric Service Section.
“Dead Man Riding” was the title of an intriguing presentation from Rebecca Jackson, Atlanta PD Crime Lab Supervisor.
We also got a behind-the-scenes view of a Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) cold case presented by GBI special agents in charge, Brian Whidby, Christina Kenner, Justin McAllister, and Managing Attorney Philip Curtis.
Other speakers were from Arizona Department of Transportation, Microsoft, Ideal Innovation, Inc., Security Industry Association (SIA), and more.
NEC team members presented hands-on technology workshops, certification training and professional development, as well as leading legislation and panel discussions, including:
- Rapid DNA
- Fingerprint and facial examination solutions
- Advanced Tenprint comparisons
- Next Gen Insights Archive UI/UE
- NEC Video & Analytical Technology
Hit of the Year Award
The awards banquet recognizes agencies that used NEC’s multimodal solutions to solve their cases. Congratulations to this year’s winners Elizabeth Soto and Laura Long from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department! The detectives used NEC’s Integrated Biometric Workspace (IBW) powered by Integra-ID® for advanced identity verification to solve a long-standing murder case. Using DNA and latent print evidence, they provided justice for the victim.
Thanks to all who joined us! I know you’ll agree the IBA User Conference is one of the best educational experiences for law enforcement agencies, criminal investigators, IT staff and administrators.
Take a moment to watch the video recap and check out the picture gallery from the conference.
See you at next year’s conference for more inspiration from industry innovators and dedicated public servants.
