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If you want to learn about the latest digital identity trends and developments, attend one of the many identity conferences happening around the world in 2023.
These events bring together experts from a variety of fields to share their insights and knowledge on everything from biometrics, and digital privacy to financial inclusion and identity verification. As the digital world continues to evolve, so does the need for digital identity protection. That's why digital identity conferences and events are so important.
According to "Infinium Global Research Report", the global digital identity solutions market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.6% over the forecast period of 2021-2027, growing from nearly USD 16 billion in 2020 to about USD 46.3 billion in 2027.
Digital identity events are spread across the year and feature exhibitors from a variety of industries, including tech, biometrics, security, blockchain, and more. To help you find the perfect event for your needs, we've put together this guide to the best digital identity conferences and events happening in 2023. Use the list below to help you plan your year.
Date: January 11, 2023
Location: Must Platform - 2 Route de la Noue, Gif sur Yvette, France
The Smart Payment and Identification Day celebrates the most recent advancements in payment and identification systems. Over the last decade, various trends have influenced how you fund. Suspected COVID-19 outbreaks, government initiatives, and recent technology and advancements in biometrics, blockchain, AI, machine learning, 5G, and IoT devices have increased commerce security while facilitating significant customer experiences. The Livestream day will focus on cutting-edge developments and updates in the smart payment market, with a focus on the transformation of bank cards, contactless payments, biometric payments, and NFC and mobile payments. The event is a free-to-attend international forum that brings together industry leaders and decision-makers to discuss new issues and opportunities in the financial and identity sectors.
Date: January 17-19, 2023
Location: The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) - Shaikh Zayed Road, Dubai World Trade Center 9292 Dubai UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
If you work in the security, safety, or fire protection sectors, you owe it to yourself to attend Intersec Dubai. Over 30,000 people attend each year, making it the ideal venue for showcasing cutting-edge products and services. Visitors to Intersec Dubai can take advantage of a variety of product and service options. To better manage and mitigate global security threats, increase consensus and cross-border cooperation, and support economic trade and innovation in foreign markets, the upcoming edition will bring together international security leaders to identify technologies and standards.
Date: May 23-25, 2023
Location: Edge Convention, College of Insurance, Red Cross Road, South C, Nairobi, Kenya
ID4Africa is one of the most important events for digital identity and digital trust in Africa. The event brings together thought leaders, innovators, and experts from across the globe to discuss the latest trends and developments in digital identity technology and how it can be leveraged to create value for governments, businesses, and citizens. With over 100 exhibitors and more than 600 attendees, it is one of the best places to meet and connect with industry professionals from all over Africa. ID4Africa will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, and workshop sessions on a range of topics related to digital identity. Participants will be able to learn more about the evolving regulatory environment, the impact of digital identity on government services, digital transformation, and more.
In 2022, ID4Africa revolutionized the game with their Augmented General Meeting (AGM), a unique combination of physical and digital elements. Their 6th AGM was unprecedented in its scope and achievements. And they plan to reignite this revolutionary experience at our 2023 AGM. This 5-day extravaganza will start with an exhilarating 3-day meeting from May 23rd to 25th in Nairobi, Kenya, and end on June 7 & 21st with two LiveCasts that surely won't be forgotten anytime soon!
At the AGM, African governments come together to recognize how digital identity and associated services can benefit their countries economically. This prestigious event not only provides a platform for conversations around identity issues but also encourages networking and collaboration between members of the global community. The AGM is an invaluable resource that gives Africa an enduring voice in terms of identity matters while ensuring information dissemination across all levels.
Date: March 20 – 22, 2023
Location: Grapevine, TX, United States
Creating a security architecture centered around identity-based risk management and response entails building identity-based defenses throughout your organization's security ecosystem and expanding capabilities around threat detection and response. The Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit 2023 brings together risk management and threat detection leaders to deepen their understanding of identity-first risk management strategies. The Summit will provide best practices for building a holistic risk management program, leveraging multi-factor authentication, managing privileged access and identities, deploying cloud access security brokers, and more.
Date: June 28 – 30, 2023
Location: Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), Shanghai, China
The Mobile World Congress (MWC), which will be held in Shanghai in 2023, is an amazing event that brings together the most innovative products from the mobile industry. At this important event, companies that make these tools, as well as integrated providers, service providers, network infrastructure providers, software developers, and app makers whose products use the latest mobile technology, will be there. This event is for operators and digital service providers who want to offer their customers secure identity services. It will show how Mobile Connect is growing in Asia and around the world and will show use cases and best practices from those who are already using the service. During this session, we'll talk about how important it is for the mobile industry to have a universal digital identity solution and how Mobile Connect helps reach that goal.
Date: April 4-5, 2023
Location: Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C., United States
The International Association of Privacy Professionals is the largest and most comprehensive international resource for data privacy, data governance, and digital identity services. The IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2023 is a must-attend event for privacy pros. Participants will learn about regulatory updates, practice guidelines, privacy program integration, and digital identity technology. This summit will help organizations understand the implications of data collection and processing so they can maximize compliance with privacy regulations without sacrificing ethics.
Date: June 13-14, 2023
Location: RAI Exhibition Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Identity Week Europe is the world's largest privacy and security event. This event gathers industry professionals and thought leaders to discuss identity, digital privacy, and security. At this event, industry experts will explore emerging technologies and their use cases, discuss identity-driven business models in various markets, and more. For the past 14 years, Identity Week Europe has become an essential event for identity experts from finance, government, retail, eCommerce, and more. And now they're taking it to Amsterdam in 2023! This event will feature world-class speakers, innovative case studies, and cutting-edge networking opportunities. With more than 5000 attendees and 250+ exhibitors from over 60 countries expected to attend this event, Identity Week Europe 2023 is a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve in biometrics and digital identity solutions.
PS. Identity Week expands its reach in 2023 with two phenomenal events - Identity Week America on October 3-4 and Identity Week Asia on November 7-8. With these events, you can get a comprehensive overview of digital identity trends from all over the globe! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to stay ahead of the game.
Date: October 3-4, 2023
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC, United States
What was once known as Connect ID has now become the essential Identity conference of the year, uniting thousands of Identity experts from multiple industries including finance, government, retail, eCommerce, healthcare, travel, and social media.
Date: November 7-8, 2023
Location: Suntec Convention Centre, Singapore
Identity Week Asia is bringing together thousands of identity professionals from across the APAC region this year, including those from finance, government, retail, eCommerce, healthcare, travel, and social media sectors. With Asia being one of the world's fastest-growing regions for Identity advancement and innovation - it's sure to be an event like no other!
Date: May 30 - June 2, 2023
Location: Aria Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States
The Identiverse conference is considered to be the foremost conference for identity safety. The year 2023 will be their thirteenth quadrennial year gathering the best across industries and firms to deliberate, synthesize, and advance the state and management of digital identity and security. If you're interested in identity security, Identiverse is the place to be. Through these years, Identiverse has been a premier event for the security industry, attracting over 2,000 attendees from around the globe for four days of unparalleled networking, education, and fun.
Date: November 28-30, 2023
Location: Paris expo Porte de Versailles, Pavilion 5.2., Paris, France
Trustech is the world's largest and most comprehensive event devoted to innovative payments and identification solutions. This 3-day summit attracts over 10,000 attendees from over 85 countries who are looking for the latest and greatest in digital identity, payment, access control, and authentication solutions. TRUSTECH is an optimal event to explore the international market, with a variety of exhibitors, sponsors, and startups exhibiting their recent creations, product releases, and solutions in both booths showcasing or onstage. This productive yet pleasurable atmosphere runs for three days so that you can make the most out of your experience.
Date: April 18-20, 2023
Location: Centro Citibanamex, CDMX Mexico
Expo Seguridad is the leading security, surveillance, and identity event in Latin America. At Expo Seguridad, professionals from all over the world come together to learn about the latest trends in identity management, biometric security, digital identity, and physical security. Expo Seguridad Mexico is the premier event that allows you to interact with major producers and suppliers of security products, distributors, integrators, and end-users. Moreover, it provides a platform for viewing groundbreaking advancements as well as learning through exclusive educational programs and conferences conducted by experts in law enforcement & safety. Don't miss this chance to discover what's next in technology related to protecting lives and assets!
Date: March 28-31, 2023
Location: Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, USA
Attend the International Security Conference & Exposition, ISC West, and discover a world of state-of-the-art security technologies. From digital identity management to access control systems, alarms & monitoring equipment, video surveillance solutions, and more - you will find it all at this one event! Additionally, explore emerging trends in drones & robotics technology for IT & IoT security applications as well as smart home solutions. Rub shoulders with thousands of industry specialists from biometrics to public safety fields while networking during ISC West. With ISC West, you have the unique opportunity to flex your innovative muscles while staying abreast of industry trends and networking with professionals. It's no surprise why it is THE event for security experts around the globe!
Experience the Future of Identity Security at these World-Class Events!
Meetings, conferences, and expos on digital identity are held all over the world throughout the year. Whether you're a business executive looking for innovative solutions, a security professional looking for the latest trends in identity technology, or an industry expert wanting to network with other professionals - these events offer the perfect platform to do so. ID4Africa, Identiverse, Trustech, Expo Seguridad, and ISC West are just some of the renowned events where you can find a host of information and insights on identity security. So don't miss out! Start planning your trip to one of these events today to experience the future of digital identity and security.
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