Cybersecurity
Authenticate U.S. 2026
The Authenticate Conference, hosted by the FIDO Alliance, is for professionals advancing passkeys and related technologies to create a more secure web. The 2026 program focuses on "New Frontiers" in identity systems, addressing trust and simplicity challenges.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 19 October 2026 to 21 October 2026
- Organiser
- FIDO Alliance
- Expected attendance
- 875
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
Public discussion
What people are saying
Official hashtag #authenticateus2026
- VideoAuthenticate U.S. 2026 - Authenticate
- PressFIDO Alliance Releases Authenticate U.S. 2026 Agenda
Carlsbad, Calif., July 9, 2026 - The FIDO Alliance has announced the agenda for Authenticate U.S. 2026, the only industry conference dedicated to digital identity and authentication. The event will take place October 19-21, 2026 at the Omni
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Passkeys in Practice
- Commercial and Regulatory Imperatives
- Security, Standards, and Architecture in Depth
- Non-human Authentication
- Mobile and Digital Identity
- New Frontiers in Identity and Authentication
On stage
Speakers
- Bojan SimicChief Executive Officer & Chief Technology Officer
- Jeff FrederickManager, Solutions Engineering
- Joel RennichDirector
- Amy Ulrich
- Mark Morowczynski
- Inbar Cizer Kobrinsky
- Nick SteeleIdentity Architect
- James Barclay
- Rob Carter
- Hsin Hau Hanna
- Dr. Rae RiveraCertification Director
- Shane WeedenSenior Technical Staff Member
- Dr. Sridhar Muppidi
- Mike Sager
- David TurnerSenior Technical Director
- Asad Ali
- Michael Hutchinson
- Aakashi Kapoor
- Akshay Kumar
- Yves MassardProduct Director
On the floor
Sponsors and partners
- Passkey Central
- Authenticate Conference
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
3075 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, 92008
SpringHill Suites
3136 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, 92008
Ocean Palms Beach Resort
2950 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, 92008
Ocean Villas
2977 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, 92008
Beachwalk Villas
3100 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, 92008
Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge
3180 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, 92008
Seashore on the Sand
2805 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, 92008
Beach Terrace Inn
2795 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, 92008
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