The mission of the IEEE Biometrics Council is to advance and coordinate throughout IEEE, the work in the field of biometrics technologies and applications and to expand  IEEE's role in this interdisciplinary area.

The fields of interest of the Council include the theory, design, and application of biometric characterization of human beings, based on physical and/or behavioral features and traits, in particular for identification, identity verification, and encryption.

The Council promotes technical activities, sponsors technical meetings and sessions, publishes periodicals, promotes educational activities, develops standards, and engages in any other activity defined within its fields of interest.