Unfamiliar Face Identification Group (UFIG)
Connecting researchers and practitioners to improve face identification in real-world settings.
UFIG brings together researchers, policing agencies, industry, and government organisations to address key challenges in unfamiliar face identification.
What is UFIG?
The Unfamiliar Face Identification Group (UFIG) is a diverse network of researchers and practitioners working on face identification systems and their real-world applications.
The group brings together experts from government, policing, industry, and academia to discuss key issues in unfamiliar face identification in an informal, collaborative setting.
Why it matters
Research impact
Advancing scientific understanding of how people recognise and identify unfamiliar faces.
Real-world application
Improving identity verification in policing, border control, and security systems.
Technology integration
Understanding how human and AI systems work together in face identification.
UFIG Meeting 2026
The Unfamiliar Facial Identification Group Meeting (UFIG2026) took place at:
Monday 2nd February – Tuesday 3rd February 2026
University of New South Wales, Sydney
The two-day event included presentations from practitioners and academics, in-depth discussions, and networking opportunities.
The next meeting is scheduled for early 2027 at the University of Queensland.
Get involved
To learn more about UFIG or join the mailing list, please contact: