Unlocking the Future of Digital Identity: A Cape Town Meetup with Drummond Reed
Fri Jun 27, 09:00 - Fri Jun 27, 11:00
Blowfish Restaurant
ABOUT
Join us for an exciting in-person meetup featuring Drummond Reed, internationally recognized digital identity expert, co-author of Self-Sovereign Identity, and co-founder of the First Person Project—a pioneering initiative developing privacy-preserving, verifiable personhood credentials to combat AI deepfakes and identity fraud.
Drummond has over three decades of experience in Internet identity, security, and trust infrastructure. He previously served as Director of Trust Services at Gen Digital and Chief Trust Officer at Evernym. He is also a governance lead at Ayra, collaborating with Customer Commons, Trust Over IP, and DIF on cutting-edge decentralized identity solutions.
This exclusive event is your chance to:
- Learn how SSI, DIDs, and verifiable credentials are transforming digital trust.
- Explore real-world use cases and innovations from Africa and globally.
- Connect with innovators, developers, and decision-makers in the identity space.
- Participate in a Q&A session to discuss how SSI can improve existing business processes and potentially spin up new businesses and business models.
Who Should Attend: Tech innovators, developers, policy leaders, blockchain enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about digital identity, privacy, and trust. Local start-ups and individuals interested in Self-Sovereign Identity are especially encouraged to join the conversation.
For those unable to attend in person: We are exploring the possibility of inviting Drummond to speak at the next DIF Africa meeting for wider online participation.
Date: Friday, 27 June 2025
Time: 9:00 AM for 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM SAST (please arrive on time)
Venue Name: Dolphin Beach Hotel, Blowfish Restaurant (Buffet breakfast included)
Address: 1 Marine Dr, Bloubergstrand, Cape Town, 7441
R350 per person
Important Notes/Instructions for Attendees:
Registration Process: Upon purchasing your ticket, if you have any burning questions that you wanted answered, please email them before the day to [email protected]
On Arrival: Please bring a copy of your Quicket ticket (digital or printed). Name tags will be provided, and your name will be ticked off a list upon entry.
Seats are limited – reserve yours today!
Presented by: Lily Consulting in collaboration with DIDx, TeenzCreative Media and Ayra.
In association with: Blowfish restaurant & Collective Consciousness.