ID:SMART 2026 Workshop

About ID:SMART

ID:SMART is an annual in-person event that fosters networking and technical updates within the European community of electronic identities, wallets, smart cards and hardware security modules (HSMs). Previously known as Smartcard-Workshop, it has been the reference event for hands-on researchers, standardization group members, decision-makers and experts from companies and government administration since 1991.

The event provides a focused setting for in-depth technical exchange and discussion — bringing together perspectives from research, standardization and real-world deployment.

ID:SMART is a focused, on-site event designed for high-quality exchange and technical dialogue — enabling meaningful interaction and networking that is sometimes difficult to achieve in large-scale conference settings.

A select program committee organizes the event in terms of speakers and contributions, selecting them based on their degree of innovation, practical relevance, technical depth, and implementation results.

The event language is English.

Program Concept

ID:SMART features both expert talks and presentations based on accepted submissions/papers. This combination allows for an ambitious and well-rounded program, fostering exchange between technical depth, practical implementation and current developments.

Topics of Interest

Contributions address innovations, regulations, standards, certifications or implementations regarding electronic identities for connected devices and individuals, focusing on application-related or foundational topics and research, such as:

• All aspects of digital identity lifecycles
• Technologies and industry best practices covering cryptography (e.g. PQC), hybridization, AI, compliance and interoperability testing, evaluation and certification
• Identity technologies such as travel and ID documents, wallets, qualified electronic attestation of attributes, identity proof, biometrics, etc.
• Use cases covering consumers and industries such as automation, secure IoT, healthcare, mobility/automotive, government services, and others

CPE/Recertification

Participation in ID:SMART 2026 is recognized as part of T.I.S.P. recertification.
In addition, CAST events can be recognized by (ISC)² and ISACA as professional development activities.
Upon request, a CPE confirmation stating the number of CPE credits can be issued after the event.

Event materials

Participants will receive workshop materials to download, including the slides for all presentations and accepted papers (where available).

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