EIC 2024 Blog

As we gear up for EIC 2024, it is time to reflect on impactful trends from the previous year's European Identity and Cloud Conference and look ahead to foresee the major trends likely to shape this year's event.

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management (IAM) stands as the cornerstone of enterprise security strategies. As security and IT professionals, our focus continually shifts to adapt to the latest innovations designed to fortify our defenses.

The European Identity and Cloud Conference 2024 is approaching. Only three more months until EIC 2024 launches in Berlin, June 4th to June 7th.

The last twenty years have seen a massive explosion in the amount of data that can be collected, stored, and processed. Digital technology and the internet have made this possible and cloud services have made this affordable. Data analytics, Machine Learning and AI, in turn, have made this data extremely valuable. Data is the new capital.

Standfirst: Identity Management plays a crucial role in addressing IoT, IIoT, and IoMT challenges. Avoid the pitfalls by following some key security best practices.

We cannot deny the fact that Generative AI is a game-changer in almost every industry, including cybersecurity. And yet it is critical for everyone to understand that GenAI does not do magic. It is just another tool - an extremely sophisticated, sometimes quite delicate, and very expensive one...

In an era dominated by rapid digital transformation, the significance of decentralized identity cannot be overstated. As we navigate a landscape where privacy, security, and user control take center stage, decentralized identity emerges as a pivotal solution to these evolving challenges.

Yes, I said “Metaverses,” not “Metaverse.” Many already exist — such as in manufacturing — and there will be many more, of many different types. We have a lot to expect here, particularly with the evolution of Augmented Reality (AR). Web3 also is ubiquitous. Its definition remains a bit fuzzy, but it is progressing, nonetheless.

In today's increasingly interconnected world, digital identity has emerged as a critical component of our daily lives. From accessing online services to conducting financial transactions, our digital identities serve as the gatekeepers to our personal information and enablers of our digital interactions. However, the rapid evolution of digital identity technologies and the ever-growing reliance on these systems underscores the importance of sound regulation and policies.

The European landscape is witnessing significant developments in the field of digital identity, especially with the progress of eIDAS 2.0 and the EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet). However, their intricacies are often muddled, resulting in misconceptions and uncertainties surrounding their diverse roles and applications.

Currently, our existence straddles two realms: the physical and the digital. Our daily interactions are a testament to this dual existence—using a physical smart card or facial recognition to access digital workspaces, or presenting a digital bus pass for a physical journey.

At the 2023 European Identity and Cloud Conference, KuppingerCole held a workshop entitled “Building the Roadmap for Your Future IAM”. You can now watch this workshop for free.

The participation of financial services has always been a crucial aspect of the European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC). In its 17-year history, EIC has seen many representatives of large banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions share practical insights. Today we present the first set of speakers for EIC 2024 from organizations such as Visa Europe, the Mitsubishi Bank of Tokyo, and Northwestern Mutual.