EU Digital Identity Wallets Forum
Berlin Spielfeld Digital Hub
22nd October 2025
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The must-attend forum for digital identity
We will be hosting our next ''EU Digital Identity Wallets Forum'' at Spielfeld Digital Hub in 2026 in Berlin. Be part of our physical conference and inspire the industry! Bringing together Europe’s imaginative individuals, who have a unique perspective and are redesigning how we think and manage digital innovation, to facilitate leading-edge discussion for Industry, business, SMEs, governments, and citizens.
What is the EU Digital Identity Wallets Forum?
A flexible digital identity wallet-related physical forum. It was hosted in Berlin, Germany. It's a very open type of event - an unconference. This means every attendee will be able to participate in the agenda creation & debate on it.
Why you should come?
As a non-profit, GTF has the unrivalled ability to bring together technology experts, policymakers, and senior leaders from the public, private and academic sector institutions from across Europe and beyond. This means the forum is an essential hub for collaboration and innovation, facilitating meaningful change, as we look at opportunities for empowering businesses through digital transformation. Featuring the latest insights in this area of Identity and Security– this forum will cover many hot topics and critical areas.
Who attends?
GTF successfully executes its role as a sync tech and brings together the largest concentration of C-level leaders, decision-makers and technologists as well as grass-root activists. By attending this forum you`ll gain real insights into the current state of the identity world and have the ability to network and discuss the latest ideas & innovations. Our expert attendees make the GTF events unrivalled and packed with knowledge. Grab the chance to join the top leaders of Europe!
What is the atmosphere?
One of our best advantages is that we create a neutral field for debates amongst tech professionals. A very fun informal atmosphere to meet the top leaders in the public and private sectors in the EU.
Learn, enjoy and network with the most relevant people!
Partner with us
Are you looking to partner with us for the most anticipated identity wallets forum? Our partnership slots are strictly limited and subject to approval by the Executive Office.
Join us as we navigate the landscape and witness how collaborations can shape the future of identity and trust.
Explore the highlights from last year's EU Digital Identity Wallets Forum by browsing the gallery, which showcases key moments, and reviewing the outcomes paper for an in-depth analysis of the event’s findings.
Don’t miss out on understanding the insights and breakthroughs that shaped the discussions and future developments.
2025 Edition Highlights
Agenda 2025
Making wallets a viable business proposition for QTSPs and operators
08:45 Registration
09:00 Welcome by Global Trust Foundation and Partners
09:15 Keynote Speakers
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Boris Lingl - DATEV
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Ignacio Alamillo Domingo - Advisor, Logalty
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Nena Dokuzov - Head of Project Group for New Economy and Blockchain Technologies
10:20-12:30 Open Agenda Discussion - Kersten Mueller, msg Group Lead and Adrian Doerk, Lissi Co-Lead
An interactive Mentimeter session on:
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Mentimeter Survey
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EU Business Wallet
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Issuance and Verification
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Future Progress
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The important role of QTSPs in the new ecosystem
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Ecosystem Building and Use Cases
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12:30-13:00 Lunch
13:10 -13:45 Afternoon Keynotes
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Esther Makaay - VP of Digital Identity, Signicat
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Thomas Rygaard Christiansen & Michael Nielsen, Netcompany confirmed
14:00-15:00 Panel: Qualified Trust Service Providers: Are We Just Building Infrastructure or a Future Industry?
Moderator: Esther Makaay - VP of Digital Identity, Signicat
1. Viky Manaila - Trust Services Director, Intesi Group
2. Igor Marcolongo - Head of Business Evolution, InfoCert
3. Clemens Schleupner - Manager Ecosystem & Partnership, SPRIND
4. Michal Tabor - Partner and Member of the Management Board, Obserwatorium.biz
5.Dennis Hannemann - Bundesanzeiger
15:05 -15:50 Demo Session 1: LPID & EU Business Wallet B2B (Demos plus Q&A)
Moderator: Steffen Schwalm - Principal Business Consultant, msg Group
1. Carsten Stocker - CEO, Spherity
2. Hartje Bruns - Director Products, Governikus
3. Thomas Rygaard - Partner, Netcompany
4. Miguel Angel Caleros Angel Fernandez - Lead Emerging Technologies, IZERTIS
16:10-16:20 Coffee Break
16:20-17:05 Demo Session 2: From Issuance to Verification B2C (Demos plus Q&A)
Moderator: Jon Shamah - Director, Global Trust Foundation
1. Andreas Freitag co-CEO, Procivis
2. Rafał Sionkowski - Chief Product Officer mObywatel, COI
3. Samuel Gómez Escalante - CTO, Gataca
4. Martin Mičuch - Solution architect, IDunion
17:15-20:00 Closing followed by Networking & Drinks Reception
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Location
The Spielfeld Digital Hub in Berlin is a dynamic innovation and collaboration space designed to foster the growth of digital startups and transform emerging technologies into practical business solutions. It connects entrepreneurs, corporations, and investors to create a thriving ecosystem that accelerates digital transformation and drives forward-thinking initiatives.
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