M110: Digital Identity with Blockchain
- Room: Platinum 3-4
- Session Number:M110
Monday, July 18, 2022: 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Description
Digital identity creation and usage is an evolving space with numerous applications. Security and privacy remain areas of concern for widespread adoption. As a decentralized distributed ledger, blockchain presents unique advantages in both security and privacy. Join us to explore ways blockchain is being used for digital identities.
Key Take-aways
• Altough digital currency gains the most attention, the real upside to blockchain is its usefulness in distributed networks for data storage and transmission, which the public sector recognizes and embraces.
• Digital identity initiatives could use blockchain in many ways, including the elimination of duplicative efforts among agencies.
Learning Objectives
Understand important considerations in digital identity creation, storage and use for verification. Explore specific areas and use cases of the digital identity space, including blockchain’s evolution from fringe technology to mainstream tech tool with established protocols. Examine the use of innovation frameworks for conceptualizations beyond existing norms and structures.