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    FIDO Alliance Melbourne Seminar 2025

    February 7 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Melbourne, Australia

    “Navigating Passkeys: A Deep Dive into FIDO Authentication in Australia“

    Location

    Park Hyatt Melbourne
    1 Parliament Square, off Parliament Place, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3002

    Overview

    Join the FIDO Alliance for a pivotal one-day seminar exploring the transformative power of passkey authentication in Australia and beyond.

    This dynamic event will attract 150-200 influential leaders and decision-makers from government, consumer, and enterprise sectors to explore the future of secure online identity in Australia, New Zealand, and overseas. The agenda will cover use cases, case studies, and the latest data and collaboration happening to implement passkeys for consumers, workers, and governments regionally and around the world.

    What You’ll Discover:

    • The Current State of Authentication: Understand the challenges of traditional passwords and the urgent need for stronger, more secure alternatives
    • Passkeys Deep Dive: Learn the mechanics of passkeys, their benefits, and how they are revolutionizing online security
    • Implementation Strategies: Gain practical guidance on integrating passkeys into your systems and workflows
    • Regulatory Updates: Navigate the legal and compliance landscape surrounding passkey adoption in Australia
    • Real-World Case Studies: Hear from industry pioneers who have successfully implemented passkeys and gained the benefits of phishing-resistant FIDO authentication
    • Networking & Expert Insights: Engage with leading experts, network with peers, and participate in interactive Q&A sessions

    Registration Fee

    The cost to attend the seminar is $100.00 AUD.

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    Agenda

    *Agenda subject to change

    TimeSessionSpeaker
    8:00-9:00 AMRegistration / Breakfast Expo
    9:00-9:05 AMWelcome AddressAndrew Shikiar, Executive Director and CEO, FIDO Alliance
    9:05-9:25 AMKeynote: FIDO and the Future of Australian Digital IDSteve Wilson, VP and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research
    9:25-9:45 AMIntroduction to FIDOAndrew Shikiar, Executive Director and CEO, FIDO Alliance
    9:45-10:00 AMThe Regulatory Landscape for PasskeysJeremy Grant, Managing Director, Technology Business Strategy, Venable LLP
    10:00-10:25 AMDiscussion: The State of Digital Identity and Remote Identity VerificationJeremy Grant, Managing Director, Technology Business Strategy, Venable LLP

    Teresa Wu, Vice President, Smart Credentials, Idemia North America

    Christopher J. Goh​​​​, National Harmonisation Lead ‑ Digital Identity, Austroads
    10:25-10:30 AMPasskeys: Why Starting Now Makes SenseJustin Soong, CEO, Authsignal
    10:30-11:00 AMBREAK
    11:00-11:10 AMNAB’s Passwordless JourneyOlaf Grewe, Product Lead Digital Identity & Access, National Australia Bank
    11:10-11:25 AMHow to Simplify and Accelerate Passkey AdoptionAlex Wilson, CISSP CCSP, Director Solutions Engineering APAC, Yubico
    11:25-11:45 AMBuilding the Next Generation of Simple and Secure AuthenticationJoshua Cunninghame, Security Architect, Ubank
    11:45 AM-12:05 PMPasskey Authentication for IBM EmployeesShane Weeden, Senior Technical Staff Member, IBM
    12:05-12:25 PMExploring Passkeys for MyGov Sign-insJordan Sullivan, Director – Digital Delivery Branch, Services Australia
    12:25-12:45 PMPasskeys on Google platforms: Updates on Latest Features and Real-World SuccessesDiego Zavala, Sr. Product Manager – Android, Google
    12:45-1:00 PMIDV & PasskeysMichael Watson, Director of Pre-Sales SEA and A/NZ, Daon
    1:00-2:00 PMLUNCH
    2:00-2:25 PMPasskeys for Consumer Sign-ins: Perspectives and LearningsModerator: Megan Shamas, CMO, FIDO Alliance

    Diego Zavala, Sr. Product Manager – Android, Google

    Koichi Moriyama, Chief Security Architect, Corporate Evangelist, and Head of Security Innovations Management, Corporate Strategy & Planning Department, NTT DOCOMO, INC.

    Rakan Khalid, Head of Product – PayPal Identity
    2:25-2:30 PMFrom Authentication to Assurance: Managing Risk in Passkeys and BeyondDr. Ted Dunstone, CEO and Founder, BixeLab
    2:30-2:45 PMIntroduction to Cathay Financial Holdings and FIDOMax Wang, President and Director, Cathay Financial Holdings
    2:45-2:50 PMPasskey Implementation and Adoption: Insights from Large-Scale B2C Passkey DeploymentsVincent Delitz, Managing Director, Corbado
    2:50-3:05 PMFrom Requirements to Rollout: VicRoads’ Experience with PasskeysIgor Gjorgjioski, Head of Digital Channels and Platform Enablement, VicRoads
    3:05-3:10 PMSafer and Smarter Payments: The Case for Passkeys at checkoutJonathan Grossar, VP Product Management, Mastercard
    3:10-3:50 PMPanel Discussion: Passkeys & PaymentsModerator: Dima Postnikov, Head of Identity Strategy and Architecture, ConnectID

    Jonathan Grossar, VP Product Management, Mastercard

    Henna Kapur, Director, Authentication Products Development, Visa
    3:50-4:00 PMWrap UpAndrew Shikiar, Executive Director and CEO, FIDO Alliance
    4:00-5:00 PMReception / Expo

    More Speakers will be Announced Soon!

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    Sponsorship Opportunities

    Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are now available for the FIDO Alliance Seminar in Melbourne, Australia, on February 7, 2025. This one-day event will explore the current state of user authentication in Australia and globally, with deep dives into how passkeys work, their benefits, implementation strategies, regulatory considerations, and case studies. As a sponsor, you’ll benefit from a branded exhibition space, speaking opportunities, 1:1 networking, and lead generation, including registrant list and complimentary passes.

    How to Apply for Sponsorship

    To request sponsorship, please fill out this form. View the Prospectus.

    Contact us at marketing@fidoalliance.org with any questions.

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