The ID4Africa 2025 AGM will be held on 20-23 May 2025 at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Digital Identity at Scale: Prioritizing Use, Accelerating Impact More information: https...

Fresh off celebrating Identity Day 2026, ID4Africa has announced its theme for the 2027 Annual General Meeting.

Officials called for more inclusive national ID systems, stronger legal safeguards and deeper integration between CRVS and foundational identity infrastructure.

At the ID4Africa 2026 Annual General Meeting held in Abidjan, digital identity experts gathered to discuss the development of robust digital identity systems across the African continent. Dr. Joseph Atick, a prominent figure in the field, spoke with Biometric Update Managing Editor Chris Burt about Africa's emergence as a global leader in national digital identity programs, digital public infrastructure, and cross-border interoperability. The conversation emphasized shifting focus from initial enrollment phases to creating interconnected, sustainable ecosystems that link individuals with services and institutions. Atick stressed the importance of continuity and long-term investment rather than pursuing new initiatives each year for funding purposes. He described digital identity as an organic ecosystem built on simple principles repeated consistently over time. Drawing from his background in mathematics, Atick noted that richness in these systems comes from iteration rather than unnecessary complexity. The podcast highlights how several African countries are advancing deployment efforts and why sustained ecosystem development is crucial for success. This approach positions Africa at the forefront of digital identity innovation, moving beyond one-off projects toward integrated solutions that support economic and social development. The full discussion is available on the Biometric Update Podcast, providing deeper insights into the continent's strategic priorities in this rapidly evolving sector.

Discover how identity conferences can help practitioners stay current on digital identity, emerging standards, regulation, cybersecurity, and the challenges organizations are preparing to solve. Heather examines why choosing the right event matters when budgets, travel, and time are limited, and why there is no single best conference for everyone. This episode explores how to match conferences to your goals, whether you need enterprise identity insight, European policy perspectives, authentication expertise, or longer-term architectural thinking. Heather also considers what recordings miss: the informal conversations, unexpected connections, and human network that make conference attendance valuable.

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Quatre étudiants sénégalais ont porté haut le drapeau sénégalais en remportant vendredi, pour la 2e année consécutive, le 1eᣴ prix de l'Africa Digital Identity Hackathon 2026 (ID4Africa), organisé à Abidjan du 12 au 15 mai. Il s'agit de Fatou Aminata Sow, Soukeyna Diop, Papa Tahibou Tall et de Mamadou Falilou Diaw.

Pendant quatre jours que durera l’ID4Africa, les échanges porteront sur les enjeux liés à l’identification sécurisée des populations.

La Côte d'Ivoire est le pays choisi cette année pour abriter l'Assemblée générale annuelle (Aga) 2026 de l'Identity for all in Africa (ID4Africa). Cette Assemblée générale annuelle, selon un communiqué officiel, est prévue du 12 au 15 mai 2026, au Parc des expositions, à Abidjan - Port-Bouët.

ID4Africa is a multi-stakeholder Movement that promotes the transparent and responsible adoption of digital identity in the service of development in Africa. As the voice of Africa on Identity matters...

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Addis Ababa, May 25, 2025 (FMC) — Participants of the ID4Africa Annual General Conference have lauded Ethiopia for its rapid infrastructure development and warm hospitality.The conference, held from May 20-23, 2025 in Addis Ababa, the headquarters of

Addis Ababa, May 22, 2025 (FMC) — Participants of the ID4Africa Annual General Meeting said that Ethiopia has set an example for Africa in ensuring inclusive digital identity and accessibility.The conference, which opened in Addis Ababa on Tuesday, s

Addis Ababa, May 19, 2025 (FMC) – Africa’s leading event on digital identity, ID4Africa 2025, is set to kick off in Addis Ababa tomorrow, May 20, bringing together more than 2,000 delegates from over 95 countries for four days of high-level discussio

Addis Ababa, May 20, 2025 (FBC) – The 2025 Annual General Meeting of ID4Africa has officially kicked off today in Addis Ababa in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia.The forum has brought together over 2,000 delegates from more than