The IJCB 2023 technical program will highlight a limited number of
Special Sessions in order to complement the regular program with new or
emerging topics of particular interest to the Biometrics community.
Prospective organizers of Special Sessions should submit proposals with
the following information:

+ Special session title
+ A clear description/list of the addressed topic and the topics that
fall within its scope
+ A description of the significance and novelty of the topic and the
rationale for the proposed session including any possible
interdisciplinary aspects. This should also include an answer to the
question: why the topic of the special session should be considered in a
separate combined session rather than the main track of the conference?
+ Names, affiliations, and a short biography of the organizers
highlighting their expertise in the topic of the Special Session
(relative publications list is encouraged)
+ A list of research groups currently active in that area and potential
contributors
+ List of up to six (6) potential contributed papers (including titles,
authors, the contact information of the corresponding author, and a
short abstract) (if available)

Upon acceptance of the special session proposal, the call for papers for
the special sessions will be publicized via the IJCB 2023 website and
mailing lists. The contributed papers will be submitted in the same
format as regular papers. Organizers should not contribute more than one
paper. Proposals will be evaluated based on the timeliness of the topic
and on the qualifications of the organizers. The papers in each accepted
Special Session will undergo a review process, similar to the process
for regular papers.

*** Deadlines ***
Special Session Proposals due: May 27, 2023
Notification of acceptance of the Special Sessions: June 10, 2023
Special session paper submission deadline: July 17, 2023 (recommended)

*** Contact ***
Proposals and inquiries should be sent via e-mail as a PDF attachment to
the Special Sessions chair:
Naser Damer, Fraunhofer IGD (Darmstadt, Germany)
(naser.damer@igd.fraunhofer.de)