Identity Week America
- Next edition
- Sep 1 to 2, 2027
- Where
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
- Usually
- Early September
- Format
- In-Person
- Organizer
- Terrapinn
- Attendance
- 3,000+ (organizer)
- Cost
- Free passes for qualifying attendees
Editions
- Sep 1 to 2, 2027 · Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
- Sep 2 to 3, 2026 · Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA · concluded
What this conference is for
Identity Week America is the North American sibling of Identity Week Europe, a two-day exhibition with a co-located conference run by Terrapinn at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Terrapinn cites more than 3,000 attendees, 250 speakers, 200 exhibitors, and 50 start-ups. The program covers secure physical credentials, digital identity, and advanced authentication such as biometrics, drawing identity professionals from finance, government, retail, e-commerce, healthcare, travel, and social media.
Who should attend
Public-sector identity teams, mobile driver's license and credential programs, and anyone working on identity verification and fraud in regulated industries. The Washington location makes it a practical venue for meeting federal agencies and their suppliers.
What to expect
An exhibition-led event with conference sessions and start-up showcases. Free all-access passes are offered to qualifying attendees, as with the European edition.
Coverage
We cover Identity Week America selectively, focusing on government credential and verification news. The 2026 edition ran September 2 to 3; the next runs September 1 to 2, 2027.
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