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Mar 24, 2025

Paola Markart

Paola Markart

Content Manager

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Hopae logo alongside the Internet Identity Workshop (IIW) logo on a dark background. The image represents Hopae’s participation in IIW Spring Edition 2025 to discuss digital identity and identity verification.
Hopae logo alongside the Internet Identity Workshop (IIW) logo on a dark background. The image represents Hopae’s participation in IIW Spring Edition 2025 to discuss digital identity and identity verification.

We are excited to announce Hopae’s participation in the 40th Internet Identity Workshop (IIW). This global unconference is a gathering point for industry leaders and an important pillar event in the ongoing effort to explore, develop and advance digital identity solutions.

Hopae at IIW Spring Edition 2025

Join us at the upcoming Internet Identity Workshop:

  • Date: April 8-10, 2025

  • Location: Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California

  • Why meet us? Join the conversation on digital identity and explore how Hopae’s work on OpenSource and eID integration fit into the evolving landscape of identity verification

Hopae x IIW: Conversations on digital identity

As we gear up for IIW, we’re excited to connect with industry leaders, key figures and developers who share our vision of building a more secure and global digital identity ecosystem. Our team will be actively participating in discussions and leading insightful sessions about eIDAS 2.0, EUDI Wallet, eID interoperability and how to build a digital identity infrastructure easily.

Hopae’s experts leading the conversations:

  • Bart van Der Geest – Head of Compliance

    Expertise: eIDAS 2.0, EUDI wallet, LSPs, compliance, trust, eID…

  • Jungmin Moon – Senior Software Engineer

    Expertise: eID interoperability, ID systems, eID integration, mDL integration…

  • Seohee Park – Senior Software Engineer

    Expertise: wallet infrastructure, mDL integration, eID integration…

  • Lukas Han – Senior Software Engineer

    Expertise: SD-JWT, wallet infrastructure, opensource, mDL integration, eID integration…

Why digital identity solutions are more relevant than ever?

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape the demand for secure, interoperable and user-centric identity solutions has never been greater. As businesses and individuals navigate an increasingly digital world, the challenges of identity verification are becoming complex and widespread.

Key challenges driving this urgency include:

  • Interoperability gaps: Fragmented networks hinder seamless verification

  • Cybersecurity threats: Fraud, identity theft and data breaches are escalating

  • Deepfake concerns: AI-driven fraud is challenging identity verification

  • Data privacy demands: Users want greater control over their personal data

  • Regulatory pressure: Stricter compliance requirements such as eIDAS 2.0 and eKYC demands secure solutions

Hopae’s path towards a decentralized identity network

At Hopae, we are committed to drive secure, seamless and privacy-focused identity verification that benefits both businesses and individuals. Our vision is a future where users are in control of their data, businesses can securely verify their customers identities and trust is built through decentralized identity solutions (DID).

That’s why we are committed to:

  • Advance interoperability across identity networks and ecosystems

  • Enhance secure ID verification while minimizing fraud risks

  • Ensure regulatory compliance for businesses worldwide

Connect with Hopae at IIW

Come meet us at the Internet Identity Workshop! Join our sessions and take part in meaningful conversations about the future of digital identity.

Not attending this year? No problem!

Explore how Hopae can support your business - book a demo with us before, during or after the event to learn more about our cutting-edge identity solutions.

Book a meeting with us today!

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