Trust Without Borders 2025 Programme

April, 3 2025 - Cape Town, South Africa

Trust Without Borders 2025

Join us at the 2025 CSC Trust Without Borders Summit in South Africa, where government representatives, regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and business experts will gather for insightful discussions on the future of digital trust and identity in our globally connected society. 


Convened by the Cloud Signature Consortium, this event aims to foster deep conversations about enhancing interoperability across borders. Participants will explore real-world applications that demonstrate the effective and impactful implementation of identity and trust services within diverse national contexts. 


Our 2025 edition offers a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders from Africa and the Global South, providing a platform to discuss regional challenges and opportunities. The event will be held in conjunction with the Africa PKI Forum Meeting.

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Opening Remarks

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Viky Manaila

CSC President

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Carrie Peter

Managing Director of Impression Signatures – Local Host

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Dr Vincent Ngundi

Director, Cyber Security - Communications Authority of Kenya

Summit Sessions

I. Advancing Global Interoperability in PKI: Strategies and Success Stories

Our global panel of experts will explore the critical need for interoperability in the PKI ecosystem, focusing on the role of global standards, challenges to adoption, and the benefits of harmonization for cross-border trust. We will discuss real-world examples of interoperability successes and failures.

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Confirmed Speakers

Session 1

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II. The CSC Standard
Powering Global Digital Trust

This hands-on session offers a deep dive into the CSC API, demonstrating its functionality, ease of integration, and benefits for governments, and service providers. We will showcase practical use cases and address questions concerning scalability, security, and quality assurance.

Confirmed Speakers

Session 2

Carmine Auletta

Managing Director, eMudhra


Thomas Pielczyk

CTO, intarsys GmbH


Margus Pala

Founder, eID Easy


Dr Markus Vesely

CEO, A-Trust GmbH


III. Empowering Change: 
Building Capacity for Policymakers and Businesses in PKI Implementation

Business leaders will team up with representatives from regulatory bodies and legal experts to offer case studies and hands-on guidance on implementing PKI solutions that align local regulations with global standards, and promote a more inclusive digital environment. 

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Confirmed Speakers

Session 3

Arno Werner Fiedler

Managing Director, Nimbus

Matteo Panfilo

Director of Product Strategy, Namirial


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IV. Shaping the Future of Digital Trust:
Innovations, Trends, and Needs

This session will showcase cutting-edge innovations, emerging trends, and critical needs in the evolving landscape of digital trust. Gain insights from industry leaders and thought pioneers on how to build secure, transparent, and inclusive digital ecosystems for the future.

Session 4

Igor Marcolongo

Business Evolution Manager, InfoCert


Agenda Overview

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