The IEEE Conference on Automatic Face and Gesture Recognition is the premier international forum for research in image and video-based face, gesture, and body movement recognition. It has been held every two years since 1995. Its broad scope includes: advances in fundamental computer vision, pattern recognition, computer graphics; machine learning techniques relevant to face, gesture and body motion; new algorithms and applications. This year抯 program will consist of invited presentations, single-track oral presentations, poster sessions, demonstrations, and exhibitions. The conference program will also feature a Doctoral Consortium consisting of presentations from graduate students from all over the world. Besides the main program, the conference will also feature workshops and tutorials.