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GlobalPlatform’s Automotive Task Force Co-Chair Bill Mazzara is speaking at Automotive USA 2025, highlighting the power of GlobalPlatform technology to enable secure, scalable innovation in software-defined vehicles. https://lnkd.in/eH2zHSF4

🔐 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭: “𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐯1.0 | 𝐆𝐏𝐏_𝐖𝐏𝐑_013” GlobalPlatform CTO, Gil Bernabeu, provides an overview on the importance of this new addition to our technology specification library.

In the final keynote of this year’s Digital Wallet Seminar, Eric Vétillard from the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) explored the challenges of certifying the EUDI Wallet. He explained that certification must navigate a myriad of regulatory frameworks and assurance models governing identity and cybersecurity across Europe. He acknowledged that the process is complex and still maturing, but stressed that “certification is a well-paved road.” Formal structures provide a solid foundation for innovation, he said, but shortcuts will only delay progress. The encouraging news is that member states and the broader ecosystem are collaborating closely to bring EUDI Wallet certifications to life.

Latest keynote from the Digital Wallet Seminar: Lauren Del Giudice of the European Central Bank (ECB) outlined the vision for the Digital Euro as the project moves into a new phase after two years of preparation. She noted that Europe’s payments market remains fragmented and heavily dependent on international card schemes (ICS). To address these issues, the Digital Euro aims to strengthen Europe’s payment sovereignty through two complementary modes—online and offline—designed to ensure resilience, accessibility, and universal usability. Del Giudice emphasized that privacy is a key differentiator, with offline “proximity” payments delivering cash-like privacy through secure hardware. These transactions will occur in devices using Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), but only through the use of secure elements, embedded Secure Elements (eSE), eSIM, smart cards and some secure envlaves when high security has been achieved.

A full house in Brussels for David Zeuthen’s keynote on Google’s digital credentials strategy at the GlobalPlatform Digital Wallet Seminar. He highlighted Google’s long history as an identity provider and credential issuer, noting that digital identity is among the most requested features in Google Wallet. Zeuthen described how Google is advancing open standards and open-source collaboration through initiatives like Multipaz and the new Digital Credentials API for online presentation. He emphasized Google’s three-pillar approach of standardization, open source, and productization to ensure interoperability, privacy, and security, adding that Android and Chrome are now fully ready for digital credentials.

Jean-Daniel Aussel of Thales delivered the second keynote of the day in Brussels, focusing on preparations for Europe’s digital ID revolution. “The EUDI Wallet unlocks limitless possibilities by securely connecting citizens to digital services across Europe with unprecedented privacy, ease, and trust,” he said. “The key success factors for consumers will be convenience, security, and reach.” He outlined the mix of Wallet Secure Cryptographic Devices (WSCDs) being deployed in the EUDI Wallet, including the growing use of eSIMs with GlobalPlatform’s Secure Application for Mobile (SAM).

Paolo De Rosa, CTO of EUDI Wallet at the European Commission, delivered the opening keynote at the GlobalPlatform Digital Wallet Seminar in Brussels this morning. He updated attendees on progress towards introduction of the European Union Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet, including the announcement of €150 million in new funding for wallet developments and certifications. He added that the EUDI Wallet—scheduled to arrive next year—would position Europe as a global leader in digital identity, payments, and data exchange—and would eventually be powered by Secure Elements embedded in devices. “Europe’s next digital decade runs on identity and identity runs on hardware,” he said.   

Great start to the day in Brussels! You can still join remotely! Coming up after Jean-Daniel Aussel will be David Zeuthen with Google’s strategy in the Digital Credential space.

⏰ Kicking off in just a few hours! It’s your final chance to join the Digital Wallet Seminar virtually and hear from leading voices in digital identity, payments, and wallets. Through keynote presentations and expert panels, we’ll explore how to deploy secure EUDI wallets and bring digital ID, payments, and currency together. Don’t miss it – register now for virtual access: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8g384bR #DigitalWallets #EUDIWallet #DigitalIdentity #Payments #Interoperability

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