School Programme Schedule
The classes will be held in two sessions (morning and afternoon), with a coffee break in the middle of each session and a lunch break. The classes will consist of theoretical and hands-on sessions.
Research topics in any aspect of biometric recognition, including and not limited to:
Contactless palmprint recognition.
Handprint biometric recognition using metric learning.
Gait biometrics and multi-task recognition.
Human activity recognition.
Synthetic data in biometric recognition.
Generation of palm vein images for biometric purposes.
Fake biometric detection.
Off-line writer verification.
Massive biometric identification.
Biometrics on the Edge: deployment on embedded systems.
Identity document fraud detection.
Foundation Models in Biometrics
Ethical, legal and social aspects of Biometrics in LATAM context.
A mentoring session will be held with some distinguished researchers to generate collaboration and guidance about the research under development by the students. This session will allow students to establish connections and collaborations and gain insights into potential career paths in academia and industry.
Additional sessions will be announced once being confirmed.
A Doctoral Symposium (DS) will be organized as part of the school. The DS provides a unique opportunity for PhD students to present their ongoing work and interact with other students and experienced researchers. The DS is open to PhD students at any stage of their doctoral studies; Master students are also welcome to present. All posters will be included in a "Book of Abstracts" to promote knowledge sharing.
The course timings will be arranged to allow the students some leisure and free time to enjoy the beautiful environment.
Other social activities will be announced once being confirmed.
School Directors
Dr. Ruber Hernández García
Laboratory of Technological Research on Pattern RecognitionUniversidad Católica del Maule, Chile
Dra. María E. BUEMI
Instituto de Ciencias de Computación / Departamento de Computación, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y NaturalesUniversidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dr. Gabriel Sánchez Pérez
School of Mechanical and Electrical EngineeringInstituto Politécnico Nacional, México
Dr. Daniel Acevedo
Instituto de Ciencias de Computación / Departamento de Computación, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales - UBA, Argentina
Dr. Pablo Negri
Instituto de Ciencias de Computación / Departamento de Computación, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales - UBA, Argentina
Dr. Claudio Delrieux
Universidad Nacional del Sur, Argentina
Dra. Juliana Gambini
Universidad Nacional de Hurlingham, Argentina
Dr. Enzo Ferrante
Universidad Nacional del Litoral & Instituto de Ciencias de Computación - UBA , Argentina
Dra. Karina Vilches Ponce
Laboratory of Technological Research on Pattern Recognition Universidad Católica del Maule, Chile
Prof. Ajay Kumar
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Prof. Sergio A.Velastin
Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
Prof. Shiqi Yu
Southern University of Science and Technology, China
Registration Fees
The school's registration fees will be relatively low to encourage participation without
being an obstacle. The fees are mainly intended to cover the cost of coffee breaks and
materials for the participants. Accordingly, the registration fee will be €180 for students and post-doctoral participants,
including all teaching material, coffee break, and social reception for physical
participants. As hybrid event, the registration fee will be €100 for online participants.
The IAPR, IEEE, and BRECS.NET will provide a number of scholarships grants to research student participants of the SSABT2026.
Registration Form
| Registration Type | Early Fee (By Sept 16th) |
Standard Fee (By Oct 16th) |
Late Fee (After Oct 16th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student or Post-Doctoral | € 150.00 | € 180.00 | € 230.00 |
| IAPR/IEEE Member | € 250.00 | € 300.00 | € 350.00 |
| Professional or Researcher | € 300.00 | € 350.00 | € 400.00 |
| Online Participant | N/A | € 100.00 | € 150.00 |
Cancellation policy: All cancellation requests must be made via email to secretariat@brecs.net by October 16th, 2026. Cancellation rates are applicable: 20% GST of the paid registration amount + applicable bank charges. NO CANCELLATION will be allowed after October 16th, 2026.
Registration and Payment/Invoice information: After registration, you will receive a payment link by email. The only acceptable payment mode is through the payment link. We will not accept wire payment, Cheque or PO. A receipt will be issued upon the validation of your payment. Your receipt will be sent to the email-id given during registration. If you need an invoice or an invitation letter, please contact us secretariat@brecs.net.
IAPR/IEEE Scholarships
The IAPR and IEEE funds graduate/postgraduate students scholarships to significantly defray their
costs for attending the school to cover their travel and accommodation costs.
The School Committee will award as many scholarships as possible in order to ensure
the greatest number of participants and a significant reduction in participation costs.
Partial scholarship is allowed with 50% coverage of the grant for those students
who do not meet the total requirements or opt for it.
The student scholarships will be evaluated and awarded to the best
applicants based on their academic and scientific merits, financial need,
and international diversity, according to the following criteria with a total of 7 points.
To apply for the IAPR/IEEE scholarship, students must email their CVs and Motivation Letter to secretariat@brecs.net.
Academic and Scientific Merit: CV, GPA, academic achievements, IAPR/IEEE membership, or letters of recommendation
Financial Need: Income level, scholarships received, or cost of attendance depending on country of origin.
Statement of Purpose: Applicant's goals, connection to the grant's mission, and how the grant will contribute to their education.
Diversity: Country of origin, gender, underrepresented backgrounds in the field, or unique perspectives.
The school directors will review all applicants and select the recipients based on the defined criteria.
Based on the score obtained, a shortlist of all applicants will be established, and the
best applicants will be selected based on a minimum score or ranking according to the available budget.
The final selection must ensure a geographically diverse pool of awardees.
Scholarship recipients are required to present their posters in the poster session.
The venue for the event will be Edificio Cero + Infinito at the Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales (FCEN) of the Universidad de Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires City, Argentina. The FCEN is located in the Belgrano neighborhood, between Club Atlético River Plate and the Río de la Plata, near Jorge Newbery Airport and Avenida Lugones/Int. Cantilo and Costanera Rafael Obligado.
School attendees can reach the Campus via several bus routes (28, 33, 34, 37, 42, 45, 107, 160, 166), or by taking the train from Retiro to Ciudad Universitaria Station on the Belgrano Norte line. Public transportation operates using the Single Electronic Ticket System, better known as SUBE or the SUBE Card, a system that allows you to pay for trips using your smart card. The cost of the public transport in Buenos Aires ranging from approximately $593 to $825+ ARS depending on distance (approx. $0.40 to $1.20 USD). A typical 3-5 km taxi/Uber ride can cost roughly $3,000 to $5,000+ ARS (roughly $3–$5+ USD).
There are several restaurants and hotels around the CVDR. Below is a list of hotels that are conveniently located close to the event venue: Buenos Aires offers a wide variety of hotels and short-term apartment rentals throughout the city. We recommend checking the most popular apps. Recommended areas for finding accommodations include Belgrano (near the campus), the Historic Downtown, and Palermo (a favorite among young people).
Buenos Aires is a captivating city where European elegance meets Latin passion. You can explore the colorful streets of La Boca, enjoy a world-class opera at the Teatro Colón, or indulge in an authentic steak at Don Julio, one of the world's best parrillas. The city's rich heritage is best experienced at Plaza de Mayo, home to the political heart of the country and the iconic Casa Rosada, as well as the towering Obelisco landmark. From the historic charm of San Telmo's antique markets to the modern skyline of Puerto Madero, the "Paris of the South" offers a vibrant mix of culture, history, and unmatched gastronomy.
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