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90% of floorplan sold out – Plus 10 new sponsors joining Identity Week Europe 2026!
Identity Week Europe 2026 is nearly sold out! 90% of the floorplan is already taken, and these 10 sponsors have just secured their spot: 🌟Ping Identity 🌟Kocho 🌟Ground-Controls 🌟Fourthline 🌟Adfinis 🌟HID 🌟itsme 🌟Advanced Card Systems 🌟Österreichische Staatsdruckerei...
SevisWallet Wallet built on global API model available on Google Play
The SevisWallet App, which is built using the same DPI model as implemented in leading digital infrastructures such as Singpass and DigiLocker, is available to download on Google Play. Steven Matainaho, Chairman of the ICT Steering Committee, tasked with overseeing...
The face of the future: Why facial recognition demands a rethink of privacy and power
In December 2025, a new reality took effect at U.S. borders: every non-citizen entering or leaving the country may have their face photographed and processed through biometric systems. No age exemptions. No opt-outs for frequent travellers. The Department of Homeland...
Identity 2030: Building trust across borders, platforms, and people – Join the conversation at Identity Week Europe 2026
We are excited to unveil one of the most anticipated sessions of Identity Week Europe 2026: our headline keynote panel, “Identity 2030: Building trust across borders, platforms, and people.” This dynamic conversation will tackle some of the most urgent questions...
Regula expands digital ID verification with mobile driver’s license support
As digital credentials increasingly replace physical IDs, verification, not issuance, is becoming the critical trust bottleneck. Organisations face a new challenge: how to verify digital IDs securely, consistently, and at scale. Regula, a global developer of identity...
Datai selects Hopae to enhance KYC for financial institutions with digital identity
Datai, a Luxembourg-based consultancy firm, has selected Hopae, the digital identity infrastructure company, to modernize KYC processes for its financial institution clients in Europe and make them fully compliant with eIDAS 2.0. As Europe undergoes a fundamental...
New 100% ID Law begins Jan. 1, 2026
Utah has deemed ID checks 100% necessary for alcohol purchases, either digitally or manually. In addition, blatant warnings not to sell alcohol to DUI offenders are written on licences, encouraging manual ID inspections in any case to ensure the shopper is above the...
Ubiqu and Thales collaborate to strengthen Europe’s digital identity infrastructure
Ubiqu launches a solution combining Ubiqu Remote Secure Element (RSE) with Thales Luna HSM to eliminate the complexity of building secure, certified wallet infrastructure. This collaboration accelerates EU-wide adoption of secure and trusted digital identity with...
Aruba enhance pre-clearance passenger processing for departing travellers
A biometric passenger processing system for outbound U.S. travel has been activated at Aruba’s U.S. Pre-Clearance facility, to begin the pre-clearance process for U.S. citizens returning home. The significant upgrade was announced at Aruba's facility, and this...
Celebrating 20 years of identity innovation 🎉
🎊 CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF IDENTITY WEEK EUROPE IN 2026! 🎊 2026 marks 20 incredible editions of Identity Week Europe, the world’s leading identity event. Join us in Amsterdam, 9-10 June 2026, as we celebrate two decades of innovation. Don’t miss the biggest edition yet,...
Dutch municipalities test synergy between the Once-Only Technical System and EUDI Wallet
The municipality of Rijswijk has successfully piloted a proof of birth credential in the EUDI Wallet, testing the connection between the wallet and the Once-Only Technical System. In collaboration, Dutch municipalities and stakeholders made a breakthrough during a...
FaceTec hires digital identity veteran to drive partnerships with private sector and public legal identity issuers
The executive team at FaceTec is expanding onboarding an industry veteran to help drive global strategic partnerships. Cameron D'Ambrosi has joined the team as Head of Strategic Partnerships for North America and the European Union confirming their aggressive global...
Meta removes discoverable scam ads from regulators’ view, according to Reuters
Japanese regulators want to see real efforts to take down scam ads on Meta platforms but with mounting pressure, 2024 company documents, obtained by Reuters, reveal Meta’s attempt to temporarily disguise the problem. Often powered by AI, the ads can be fraudulent...
Maldives to launch smart ID cards, pillar of digital economy in 2026
The new year is set to turn around smart ID cards embedding a digital identity that citizens can use in the Maldives. Around 80% of citizens aged 10 and above have enrolled in the digital ID system connecting to the OneGov platform, as reported by...
Join these biometrics leaders on stage in June!
Secure the right commercial partnerships at Identity Week Europe 2026, the world's leading identity event taking place 9-10th June 2026 in Amsterdam! We have a fantastic sponsor-exclusive speaking opportunity that sits alongside our expert line-up covering the latest...
Dutch identification service iDIN acquired by itsme
The Dutch digital identification service iDIN, operated by Currence, has been acquired by the Belgian identity app itsme. From mid-2026, consumers will be able to identify themselves using the itsme app alongside their bank app through iDIN. The iDIN service will...
Keynote announcement!
Identity Week Europe 2026 has announced Michael Schweiger as a keynote speaker, joining an exceptional line-up from the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, FRONTEX, E.ON, FaceTec Inc., Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband, iProov, and Muehlbauer....
Why AISPM Isn’t Enough: Introducing Agentic SPM
Author: Alon Askal Right now, across your organisation, an AI agent is making decisions, accessing systems, and taking actions on behalf of your business. It has no persistent identity. No guardrails. And no one is watching. According to PwC’s 2025 AI Agent Survey,...
Join a non human identities panel at Identity Week Europe 2026
The world's leading identity event is taking place on 9-10th June 2026 in Amsterdam. We would like to highlight a fantastic sponsor-exclusive speaking opportunity available on our ‘NHI’ session. This opportunity is designed to align you with industry innovators and...
Mastercard partners with TerraPay to expand global digital wallet acceptance
Mastercard has announced a strategic collaboration with TerraPay, a global money movement company, to expand digital payment acceptance for wallet users worldwide. The partnership will enable Mastercard’s wallet partners, including mobile money providers, fintech...
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