The European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC) 2025, taking place from May 6–9, at the Berlin Congress Center (bcc), has finalized its agenda. The program will bring together global thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss the latest advancements in digital identity, privacy, governance, and the evolving role of AI in shaping our digital future.
With a focus on identity-first security, AI-driven trust frameworks, regulatory developments, and decentralized identity, EIC 2025 will feature a diverse range of keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions designed to provide strategic insights and practical solutions.
EIC is where thought leadership and best practices meet – on Digital ID, IAM, and AIdentity, the intersection of identity and AI.
Martin Kuppinger, Principal Analyst & Co-Founder, KuppingerCole Analysts
Main Agenda Tracks
The EIC 2025 agenda is structured around key sessions that will cover themes shaping the future of digital identity and governance, including:
- "AI Risk and Opportunity ": This stream explores the impact of AI on identity, trust, and security. It focuses on risks and benefits, covering biometric authentication, ethical AI, and trust frameworks. Join to learn practical solutions for securing AI systems and managing identity challenges.
- "Security": This stream focuses on strategies for securing identity, data, and systems in digital environments. It covers topics like Zero Trust, identity threat detection and response, and cloud resilience, providing guidance for identity professionals to enhance security and manage risks.
- "Trends and Innovation": This stream explores the future of digital identity, focusing on new ideas and challenges like non-human identity management and digital inclusion. It highlights real-world innovations that drive secure and equitable identity systems, helping practitioners design adaptable programs for a rapidly changing landscape.
- "Inside the Enterprise": This stream focuses on evolving identity and access management (IAM) strategies for modern organizations. It covers IGA modernization, CIAM evolution, and B2B onboarding, offering insights on integrating legacy and modern systems while managing risk and ensuring compliance. The goal is to help identity teams create effective solutions that provide value across the enterprise.
- "Beyond the Enterprise": This stream examines the evolution of identity management globally, focusing on decentralized solutions, cross-border collaboration, and key topics like eIDAS 2 and digital travel credentials. It provides insights for identity professionals on compliance and inclusive identity experiences across sectors.
Key Topics and Sessions
Keynote Presentations
Renowned experts will explore the challenges and opportunities in digital identity, AI regulation, and trust frameworks, providing forward-looking perspectives on the industry’s future. Some highlights include:
- Volker Schimmel, UNHCR - The United Nations Refugee Agency – Identity And Access Management, Keystones To UNHCR’s Next Generation Systems
- Daniel Miessler, Unsupervised Learning – AI State Management: One of AIs Ultimate Use Cases That Will Replace Software
- Paul Twomey, Global Initiative for Digital Empowerment (GIDE) – Empowering Digital Consumers: A Proposal for the next stage of the European Digital Ecosystem
Panel Discussions
Engaging discussions with industry leaders, analysts, and policymakers will examine the most pressing identity and governance challenges in an increasingly AI-driven world. Some highlights include:
- Identity-Centric Security: Cutting Through the Buzz and Driving Business Value – This session will clarify Identity-Centric Security as experts outline a framework for identifying the most effective strategies, technologies, and products. This guidance will help organizations better navigate a landscape filled with buzzwords, making it easier for businesses to recognize the true value of various approaches.
- How Can I Become Part of the EUDIW Ecosystem? – The session will feature a presentation by Mirko Mollik and Konrad Degen on the German approach, followed by a discussion with European representatives on ecosystem onboarding and challenges related to the EUDI Wallet.
- The Post-Password Revolution: Securing the Digital World – This session brings together experts to discuss the benefits, risks, and practical considerations of adopting passwordless technologies in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Workshop Sessions
Interactive sessions will provide practical strategies for implementing next-generation identity solutions, navigating privacy regulations, and governing AI-driven ecosystems. Some highlights include:
- Privacy-First Digital Identities: Uniting Europe and Japan with Blockchain, MPC, and Secure Access Solutions – An exploration of how TOPPAN Edge and Partisia are partnering to deliver privacy-first digital identities, leveraging blockchain and multi-party computation.
- Establishing a New Level of Trust: Real Use Cases in Workforce, CIAM and a Decentralized Network – This workshop explores real-world use cases in workforce identity, Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), and decentralized networks, showcasing how organizations are redefining trust in authentication and access control.
- Building a Secure AI-Stack for Business: Protecting Data and Intellectual Property – This workshop is designed to introduce the fundamentals of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and guide participants through the crucial steps of creating a secure, internal AI-Stack that prioritizes data privacy, security, and intellectual property protection.
Networking and Industry Collaboration
EIC 2025 will offer structured and informal opportunities to engage with peers, build strategic partnerships, and exchange ideas on the future of digital identity. Some highlights include:
- Happy Hour – Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 19:00 - 21:00
- Afternoon Drinks and Snacks – Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 18:30 - 20:00
- Spree River Tour – Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 19:30 - 22:00
The complete EIC 2025 agenda is now available, offering a comprehensive overview of key sessions, speakers, and topics. View the full agenda here.
KuppingerCole Members can attend EIC 2025 as part of their membership benefits. More details can be found in the membership portal.
About KuppingerCole Analysts
KuppingerCole Analysts, a global analyst firm, specializes in digital identity, privacy, AI governance, and risk management. The firm offers vendor-neutral research and strategic advisory services.
