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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Aug 26

Our Early Bird registration closes in 1 week!

We have a great line up of keynotes, workshops and social events so you can make the most of your Canberra visit 🐨 🍷 🚲

⭐ Register today and save!
🔗 biometricsociety.org.au/conference20...

#BIBC2025

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Aug 11

🗣️ Statisticians, speak so others get it!
Boost your stakeholder communication skills in this interactive workshop — perfect for consultants, researchers & collaborative teams.

🗓️ Monday 24 Nov
🕙 Half day 1:30pm – 5pm
🔗 Register now: biometricsociety.org.au/conference20...

#BIBC2025

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Aug 11

🧠📸 Deep learning, made approachable for R users!
Build your intuition for neural networks & computer vision in this hands-on workshop, using R + {reticulate}

🗓️ Monday 24 Nov
🕙 9am – 5pm
🔗 Register now: biometricsociety.org.au/conference20...

#BIBC2025

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Aug 11

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Biometrics in the Bush Capital – #BIBC2025

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Aug 8

📝 Make sense of complex survey data with ‪@tslumley.bsky.social‬

Learn how to analyse stratified & clustered survey data in R using modern tools like weighting, calibration, and robust estimation.

🗓️ Monday 24 Nov
🕒 9am–5pm
🔗 Register now: biometricsociety.org.au/conference20...

#BIBC2025

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Aug 6

📊 Go beyond linear!
Learn to model complex relationships with generalized nonlinear models in R using the gnm package with ‪@heathrturnr.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy‬

🗓️ Monday 24 Nov
🕙 9am – 5pm
🔗 Register now: biometricsociety.org.au/conference20...

#BIBC2025

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Jul 31

🚶‍♀️Stretch your legs at the #BIB2025 conference

Join us for a *free* guided walk around beautiful Lake Burley Griffin and take a breather 🌬️🚣

📅 Wed 26 Nov | 🕜 Meet 1:30pm at NFSA
👣~5km loop | Easy pace
🧢 Bring a hat, sunscreen & water!

Let's go!
membership.biometricsociety.org.au/event-6157046

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Jul 31

🍷Wine not take a break during Biometrics in the Bush Capital? Join us at Murrumbateman’s best wineries — Clonakilla for tastings & cheese 🧀 🍇

🗓️ Wed 26 Nov
📍Pickup near NFSA at 1:15pm
💰$140
🕔 Back by 5pm

Sign up to sip, snack & socialise membership.biometricsociety.org.au/event-6157046

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Jul 31

🌿 Coming to Biometrics in the Bush Capital? Keen to spot a platypus? Join us for an arvo at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve — koalas, wallabies, bush walks & nature vibes! 🐨 🦘

🗓️ Wed 26 Nov
📍Pickup from NFSA at 1pm
💰 $35
🕒 Back by 5:30pm

Register now! membership.biometricsociety.org.au/event-6157046

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Jul 16

The abstract submission for Biometrics in the Bush Capital has been extended till 21st July 2025 5PM AEST 📢

We hope to see you there ☺️ #BIBC2025

For more information see: biometricsociety.org.au/conference20...

Thank you to @fontikar.bsky.social for making the banner!

BIBC abstract submission deadline extended!

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Jul 14

Last chance for abstract submission for #BIBC2025!

The abstract submission deadline has been extended to 21st July 2025 5PM AEST. Don't miss out!

biometricsociety.org.au/conference2025

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Jul 6

💻 Pre-conference #rstats workshops open for registration 👩‍💻

- generalised non-linear models by Heather
- analysing complex survey by @tslumley.bsky.social
- stats consulting by Peter & Eve
- deep learning + computer vision by @weihaolipatrick.bsky.social

🔗 biometricsociety.org.au/conference20...

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Jul 6

Meet the keynote speakers for the Biometrics in the Bush Capital, 24-28th November 2025 at Canberra 🇦🇺

Abstract submission closes 14th July 2025
Pre-conference workshop is also open now!

biometricsociety.org.au/conference20...

@ml4x.bsky.social
@HeathrTurnr.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Apr 14

📣 Abstract submission is now open for Biometrics in the Bush Capital, our flagship biannual conference!

📅 Abstract submission is due 14th July 2025!

See more information here: biometricsociety.org.au/conference20...

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Jan 1

Happy New Year everyone 🥳

We're pleased to announce that this year @HeathrTurnr.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy & Mevin Hooten will be joining at the #Biometrics in the Bush Capital as invited speakers!

📅 24-28th Nov 2025
📍 Canberra, Australia
🔗 biometricsociety.org.au/conference20...

#statsky #databs

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Sherri Rose @sherrirose.bsky.social · Dec 18

Join me virtually next month for the International Biometric Society Distinguished Lecture on January 30!

“Ethical AI is More than Loss Functions"
www.biometricsociety.org/education/dls

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Dec 13

The International Biometrics Conference 2024 in Atlanta comes to an end. Thank you for all the work behind the scenes for a wonderful conference! #IBC2024ATL

The next IBC is in Seoul, South Korea in July 2026 🇰🇷

And the 2028 IBC is at Basel, Switzerland in July 🇨🇭

See you next time!

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Dec 9

Congratulations to Distinguished Professor Louise Ryan from Australasian Region named Honorary Life Member at the #IBC2024ATL Awards Ceremony 🎉

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Dec 9

👇 One of the 27 invited sessions out of the 46 proposal (59% success rate)!

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Dec 9

International Biometrics Conference 2024 #IBC2024ATL is on now in Atlanta 🇺🇸

🔈 Check out the talks by #Biometrics members representing 🇦🇺🇳🇿

- Beata Jones @ Mon 9am
- Clayton Forknall @ Mon 4pm
- Garth Tarr @ Tue 9am
- @emitanaka.org @ Tue 9am
- Khageswor Giri @ Thu 9am
- Min Zhang @ Thu 4pm

Slide showing International Biometrics Conference 2024 at Atlanta USA

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Nov 20

Thank you to David Baird and Hans Hockey for years of service as Secretary and Webmaster (and informal photographer), respectively 👏👏

To find out more about the society, checkout:

🌐 biometricsociety.org.au

IBS-AR – The International Biometric Society

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Nov 20

We welcome:
- Alison Kelly as the President
- James Curran as outgoing-President
- Louise McMillan as Secretary
- Ian Renner as Treasurer
- Sam Rogers as Membership Officer
- @emitanaka.org as Social Media Officer
- Charley Budgeon as Newsletter Correspondent
- Peter Green as Webmaster

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International Biometrics Society Australasian Region @biometricsociety.org.au · Nov 20

Hi 👋 The International #Biometrics Society for the Australasian Region is now on bluesky!

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