In this episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives, we explore how European innovation in digital identity and secure credentials is shaping the future of trusted digital travel and public–private collaboration.

This discussion features Franziska Muschik, Senior Product Manager Innovations + Business Development at Veridos, and Andrew Johnston, Business Development Executive at Giesecke+Devrient (G+D). Drawing on the deep expertise of Veridos and G+D in secure government identity, digital travel credentials, authentication technologies, and wallet ecosystems, this conversation examines how physical and digital credentials are converging to enable secure, seamless, and trusted cross-border experiences.

Together, we unpack key developments in the European Digital Identity (EUDI) framework, insights from large-scale pilots such as Aptitude and WeBuild, and what these advancements mean for Canada. We discuss interoperability opportunities between Europe and Canada, the evolution of digital travel credentials, and how secure identity solutions are strengthening trust across government and private sector ecosystems.
 
Guests:

  • Franziska Muschik, Senior Product Manager Innovations + Business Development at Veridos
  • Andrew Johnston, Business Development Executive at Giesecke+Devrient

Moderator: Joni Brennan, President at DIACC

Key Discussion Topics & Questions

  1. What key developments in European digital trust and identity should Canadians understand?
    • EUDI and Aptitude and WeBuild Pilots
    • Your areas of focus
  2. Where do you see the most critical opportunities for interoperability with Canada?
  3. How are Veridos and G+D advancing secure, trusted identity across private sector and government ecosystems?
  4. What lessons from European pilots would benefit Canadian policymakers and implementers?

Additional Questions

  1. How are digital travel credentials evolving, and what relevance do they have for Canada?
  2. What insights have emerged from G+D and Veridos’ participation in EU digital identity pilots?
  3. How do secure credentials (physical + digital) intersect with emerging wallet ecosystems?
  4. What opportunities exist for cooperation between Canada and Europe on border modernization?

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