Identity Leaders of Tomorrow

Combined Session
Friday, May 22, 2026 10:30—11:30
Location: A 05-06
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Digital Identity Advancement Foundation (DIAF) [Introductory]

10:30—10:50

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Established in 2023, the Digital Identity Advancement Foundation (DIAF) is aimed at fostering global opportunities for people to study and explore digital identity.

In this session, two members of the board of directors, Allan Foster and Ian Glazer, will give an update on the Foundation’s activities and introduce the recipients of DIAF’s awards and grants who will share their perspectives on this vital industry.

Allan Foster

Chief Evangelist

Identity Evangelist

Allan Foster helped build ForgeRock into a multinational identity software vendor culminating with its listing on the NYSE in Sept 2021. Allan’s deep technical knowledge was well used in all...

Elizabeth Garber

Founder

Humanitech Consulting

Elizabeth Garber is an entrepreneur and thought leader working towards human-centric, rights-enhancing identity ecosystems. She has led three collaborations focused on high-trust, globally...

Trust Framework Interoperability: Lessons from EU Projects - and What We Do with Them Now

10:50—11:10

Trust frameworks are a core building block for digital identity and data ecosystems, yet interoperability between frameworks remains a persistent challenge. In this talk, I share practical lessons from EU‑funded projects such as LIGHTest and TRAIN, which explored technical trust infrastructures and cross‑framework validation. Building on this experience, I introduce current work on a Trust Framework Compatibility Tool being led by SIDI Hub that helps stakeholders systematically compare frameworks, identify gaps, and improve interoperability - turning years of research into practical decision support.

Rachelle Sellung

Senior Scientist

Fraunhofer IAO

Rachelle Sellung is a Senior Scientist in the Identity Management Competence Team at the Department of Human-Technology Interaction, Fraunhofer IAO in Stuttgart, Germany. She specializes in...

DIAF Panel Session

11:10—11:30

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Elizabeth Garber

Founder

Humanitech Consulting

Elizabeth Garber is an entrepreneur and thought leader working towards human-centric, rights-enhancing identity ecosystems. She has led three collaborations focused on high-trust, globally...

Sachin Mamoru

DIAF Awardee

Sachin Mamoru is a Kim Cameron Award 2025 recipient, recognized for his contributions to the digital identity community. He is an Associate Technical Lead at Gapstars and a Software Engineer at...

Ferdinand Yves Mbarga

DIAF Awardee

Ferdinand is an IAM professional responsible for the epimexam.cm system, he ensures the secure management of digital identities and access for official examination systems. Vice-President of...

Rachelle Sellung

Senior Scientist

Fraunhofer IAO

Rachelle Sellung is a Senior Scientist in the Identity Management Competence Team at the Department of Human-Technology Interaction, Fraunhofer IAO in Stuttgart, Germany. She specializes in...

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