ID4Africa has always been a unique fixture on our events calendar — each year in a new African host country, each year a fresh adventure. This time, the journey took us to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 20–22 May 2025. And while the ever-changing local exhibition realities bring a dash of unpredictability (and the occasional touch of chaos), they’re part of what makes this event so dynamic — and so important.
Our presence in Addis was a testament to the deep relationships we’ve built with partners and customers across the African continent. We met with the National Identity Management Commission (Nigeria), Margins ID Group (Ghana), and technology leaders like ST Microelectronics, Infineon, and Neurotechnology. Longstanding partners Veridos, Mühlbauer ID Services, and Toppan Security were also on the agenda, alongside productive discussions with new and existing contacts from across the ID ecosystem.
These exchanges touched on critical topics: upgrading national PKI infrastructures, supporting new eID rollouts, launching advanced chip platforms, and extending our reach into emerging opportunities in countries such as Gambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Many of these programs have the potential to impact millions, underlining the trust our partners place in our expertise.
From bustling exhibition halls to more focused side meetings, the energy was palpable. ID4Africa 2025 reaffirmed why, despite its unpredictability, this is one of our most strategic events of the year: it’s where relationships are deepened, opportunities emerge, and the future of identity in Africa takes shape — one conversation at a time.
Next year’s adventure will take us to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, a fascinating destination that offers a blend of culture, cuisine, music, wildlife, and natural beauty, and no doubt another major milestone for our customers and partners.
