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The OpenID Foundation (OIDF) was formed in June 2007 to help promote, protect and enable the OpenID technologies and community. This entails managing intellectual property, brand marks as well as fostering viral growth and global participation in the proliferation of OpenID. The OIDF does not dictate the technical direction of OpenID; instead it will help enable and protect whatever is created by the community.
If you (or your organization) would like to help OpenID make the Internet a better place, become involved and join the Foundation.
Digital identity has reached a critical inflection point. After years of foundational work, global initiatives are moving from pilots and standards development to real-world deployment. The challenge now is no longer proving feasibility, but achieving scale, interoperability, and trust across borders, sectors, and regulatory environments.
Modern identity technologies provide the tools to address this shift. Open standards, conformance frameworks, and ecosystem accreditation enable consistent implementation while supporting innovation. When combined with strong governance models, these technologies can bridge public and private ecosystems and support high-assurance digital interactions.
Alejandro Leal, Senior Analyst at KuppingerCole Analysts will explore the broader digital identity landscape, focusing on market trends, trust frameworks, and the role of standards in enabling scalable identity ecosystems. He will connect technological progress with policy, governance, and enterprise adoption realities.
Representatives of the OpenID Foundation, ecosystem leaders at OpenID Foundation will share practical insights from global deployments. They will discuss recent specification milestones, conformance and accreditation efforts, and special projects addressing real-world gaps such as financial inclusion, identity assurance, and cross-border interoperability.
