SIA 2024 Highlights: Interoperability, Security and Global Collaboration - 2025 Outlook
In today's world, identity is more than just a credential—it's a gateway to trust, inclusion, and opportunity. At Secure Identity Alliance (SIA), we believe that secure identity is a fundamental human right and the foundation for a thriving digital society.
Through collaboration, innovation, and leadership, we work to shape the future of identity—one where security and accessibility go hand in hand, and where digital trust enables people to engage fully in the modern world.
Governance
The beginning of 2025 marked a transition from INGROUPE Chairman Didier Trutt to Marc-Julian Siewert, CEO Veridos as Chair of the Board of the Alliance.
We are happy to welcome our new Board Members: Agnès Diallo, CEO, INGroupe and Nathalie Gosset, VP Identity & Biometric solutions, Thales alongside Antoine Grenier, CEO, IDEMIA, Smart Identity, and our Secretary General, Olivier Charlanes, Senior VP at IDEMIA Smart Identity.
We extend our gratitude to our outgoing leaders for their dedication and welcome the new representatives as we embark on this exciting new chapter.
2024 Achievements – A Year of Impact
We want to thank our 60+ Members, Affiliated Members, and Partners who made 2024 an extraordinary year.
Together, we achieved milestones that will unlock and shape the future of secure identity.
SIDI Hub: A Movement Toward Global Interoperability
Over the past year, SIA and SIDI 16 Co-Organizers Non-Profits have engaged with governments, businesses, and industry leaders from Cape Town to Berlin, Washington to Tokyo, strengthening our mission for digital identity global interoperability. With SIDI Hub, we are bringing real-world, scalable identity solutions to life, bridging the gap between policy and implementation.
OSIA Became an International Standard
OSIA is now recognized as ITU-T X.1281, a landmark moment in digital identity interoperability. This achievement means that governments worldwide can implement identity systems that are truly open and interconnected.
Introducing the eSEC web tool
A powerful self-assessment platform designed by the SIA's Document Security Working Group and industry experts to help governments evaluate and enhance the physical security of their eDocuments, assess design changes, and ensure application of ICAO's Doc 9303 guidelines.
Privacy-by-Design in Digital ID
A global study by the Multidisciplinary Research group on Privacy and data protEcTion (MR PET) at Norwegian University of Science and Technology NTNU, in partnership with SIA's Digital ID Working Group, explores how stakeholder Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices impact the integration of Privacy-by-Design (PbD) in national digital ID systems. Through surveys and focus groups with Governments and Industry, the research – published in the Springer Journal - uncovers real-world challenges and enablers, providing valuable insights and recommendations to strengthen the future of secure, inclusive, and privacy-preserving digital identities worldwide.
Giving Voice to Digital ID in Africa: 8 Country Fact Sheets Published
Providing valuable insights into the country's context, key functionalities, real-world use cases, digital maturity levels, challenges, achievements, and unique characteristics. With a forward-looking approach, we also outline the next steps for digital ID development in each country.
Modern Optical Features for ID Document
Overwhelmed by the vast number and types of optical features available to add security to identity documents, you're not alone. This paper clarifies the options—and when and how to apply them.
2025 Outlook: The Future of Digital Trust Begins Now
As we move forward, our focus remains clear:
✅ Shaping a Secure Future – We are committed to building a world where secure identity empowers individuals and protects nations.
✅Driving Trust & Interoperability – Our mission is to ensure identity systems are open, standardized, and seamlessly work across industries and borders.
✅Championing Ethical & Inclusive Identity – We bring together industry leaders to set standards that prioritize security, inclusivity, and user empowerment.
💡 Join us in unlocking the future of identity. Together, we can make secure identity a reality for all.
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Addis Abeba
Ethiopia
20-23 May 2025
Identity Week Europe
Amsterdam
Netherlands
17-18 June 2025
Identity Week Americas
Washington DC
USA
10-11 September 2025
Trustech
Paris
France
1-3 December 2025
