The 2027 edition of WIDe Summit marks Italy’s first international event dedicated to digital identity. Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and government representatives, the event will explore how the market is responding to the eIDAS2 deadline for the provision of EUDI Wallets.
Grounded in the latest research results from the Digital Identity & Wallet Observatory of Politecnico di Milano, the discussion will combine data-driven insights with institutional and market perspectives to offer a comprehensive understanding of how the digital identity landscape is evolving across Europe.
Through keynotes, roundtables, and presentations, participants will analyze the progress and challenges in implementing the eIDAS2 framework, examining how users and key market players are responding to this new identity model.
As digital wallets mark a new phase in the identity ecosystem, WIDe Summit 2027 will serve as the leading forum for shaping the conversation on secure, inclusive, and innovative digital identity in Europe.
The whole ecosystem.
What is the 2027 WIDe Summit about?
Regulatory Momentum: The eIDAS2 Deadline
Exploring how Member States are progressing toward eIDAS2 implementation, revealing successes, delays, and what they mean for the future of digital identity in Europe.
Building the European Digital Wallet Ecosystem
Unpacking the European digitial identity wallet landscape, exploring governance models, market actors, and implementation strategies, from pilot projects to real-world use cases.
Adoption and Impact: Market Actors and Final Users
Analysing how industry players and end users perceive, prepare for, and experience the shift toward wallet-based digital identity solutions.
Agenda
The Agenda
Research presentations, international keynotes and round tables.
02:00 PM
Welcome coffee
3 Sessions of presentations of Research Results by the Digital Identity & Wallet Obs. Keynote Speakers Roundtables with market players & institutional actors
05:30 PM
Final remarks and conclusions
06:00 PM
Aperitif
Speakers
2027 Speakers
Researchers, European institutions and industry leaders shaping the future of digital identity.
Giorgia Dragoni
Head of Digital Identity & Wallet Obs.
Valeria Portale
Head of Digital Identity & Wallet Obs.
Luca Gastaldi
Head of Digital Identity & Wallet Obs.
Clarissa Falcone
Senior Researcher, Digital Identity & Wallet Obs.
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Supported by the ecosystem
The institutions and companies making the conference possible.
About Us
Digital Identity & Wallet Observatory
The Digital Identity & Wallet Observatory, established in 2020 as a Working Group, aims to understand the potential of digital identity and wallet solutions and contribute to the development of the market in Europe. Through empirical analysis and research exploring the characteristics and opportunities of digital identity solutions, the Observatory aims to create a qualified and independent forum to foster cross-industry dialogue among market players.
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Digital Innovation Observatories
The Digital Innovation Observatories of the School of Management of the Politecnico di Milano were founded in 1999 and are the leading reference point for Digital Innovation in Italy. The goal is to contribute to the growth and development of a more competitive and sustainable digital ecosystem, guided by a clear vision: digital technologies are not neutral; they have an ethical impact and must be directed towards the sustainable benefit of society and all its key stakeholders.The center is characterized by a rigorous and scientific approach, integrating theoretical and practical research with a strong commitment to supporting continuous professional development and organizing events that foster networking and discussion among experts, academics, and managers.
Politecnico di Milano
Politecnico di Milano is a public scientific-technological university that trains engineers, architects, and designers. It has always focused on quality and innovation inteaching and research, developing a fruitful relationship with the economic and manufacturing community through experimental research and technology transfer. According to the prestigious QS 2026 ranking (June 2025), the Polytechnic University of Milan is the first university in Italy and the 98th in the world.
Venue & Contacts
Practical Info & Contacts
Event Venue
Politecnico di Milano - Campus Bovisa
Aula Carassa e Dadda, Building BL28 Via Lambruschini 4 - 20156 Milan (MI)
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Train lines: Milano Bovisa - Politecnico and Milano Villapizzone.
Claim your conference pass
Participation to the 2027 edition of the WIDE Summit, organized by the Digital Identity & Wallet Observatory is free upon registration – you will receive an email confirmation.
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