Morning, Monday, 17th November 2025
Online
This conference will consider next steps for digital identities and verification services in the UK. There will be a focus on practical challenges of delivering new digital credentials, the initial rollout of the GOV.UK Wallet and the BritCard proposal, as well as the wider direction of national digital identity policy.
It will bring together key stakeholders and policymakers to examine the phased implementation of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and issues around regulatory alignment and enforcement powers. Areas for discussion include market structure, the role of government Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework-certified providers in provision, and public trust in digital verification services - particularly in light of ongoing scrutiny around data protection, security standards, and emerging verification technologies.
Implementation, governance & funding
Delegates will consider the recently launched Home Affairs Committee inquiry into the potential of new digital forms of identification, assessing the benefits for reducing crime and managing migration. We expect further discussion on new rules for transparency and data sharing, as well as the targeting of funding announced in the 2025 Spending Review to support development of the GOV.UK Wallet, coordination of cross-government digital identity systems, and the modernisation of legacy systems.
Tackling fraud
The role of digital identities in reducing the cost of fraud within the financial services sector will be a further area for discussion, with the Government recently announcing new guidance that will recognise digital identities as valid tools for complying with UK Anti-Money Laundering Regulations.
Inclusion, privacy & technology options
Looking at digital inclusion, privacy, and public confidence, delegates will also consider widening access, supporting digitally excluded groups, and safeguarding user data as digital identity becomes more widely used. Sessions will also look at the role of technologies, such as AI and biometrics in identity verification.
Interoperability, standards & sector-specific factors
Further planned sessions will examine practical approaches to enabling interoperability across identity systems, alignment with international standards, and supporting the take-up of digital identity services and credentials by users. Implementation across sectors such as healthcare and property will also be considered, alongside the role of technologies such as AI and biometrics in identity verification.
With the agenda currently in the drafting stage, overall areas for discussion include:
- policy: Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 implementation - rollout of the GOV.UK Wallet and alternative approaches - wider policy aims for the UK’s digital identity infrastructure
- regulation: the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework - statutory role and enforcement powers of the Office for Digital Identity and Attributes - approaches to securing compliance and accountability
- GOV.UK Wallet: market impact of the government wallet and app - addressing monopoly concerns - coordinating launch and access across public and certified private sector wallets
- compliance: certification requirements for digital identity services - operation of the new register of providers - use of the proposed trust mark to support transparency and consumer confidence
- competition and innovation: developing a diverse digital verification ecosystem - implications for private investment of potential credential dominance - supporting trust and commercial viability
- privacy and security: addressing concerns around One Login and GOV.UK Wallet - managing risks from deepfake and AI-enabled fraud - data protection, user control and transparency
- use cases and opportunities: implications for migration and crime - opportunities for supporting financial services sector in reducing fraud - enhancing efficiency in public service delivery
- digital inclusion: priorities from the Government’s Digital Inclusion Action Plan - addressing access barriers for under-served groups - local delivery roles and use of new innovation funding
- AI and verification: scope in identity verification and fraud prevention - managing risks such as bias, error, and reduced transparency - regulation and assurance frameworks
- interoperability and integration: technical and governance pathways - alignment across public and private systems - architecture, standards and futureproofing
- cross-border and international learning: alignment with EU and international standards - opportunities for mutual recognition - learning from international strategies on digital identity adoption
