Internet Identity Workshop

The Internet Identity Workshop has been finding, probing and solving identity issues twice every year since 2005. We meet at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA. Every IIW moves topics, code and projects downfield.

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About the workshop

Everything you need to know about IIW

IIW is an unconference. We have no speakers, no keynotes, no panels. All sessions are breakouts, and the topics are chosen and led by participants. Identity is just the starting point — many other topics come up and move forward as well.

Open Space unconference

All sessions are participant-driven. You propose, convene, and lead the topics that matter most to you and your work. No keynotes, no panels — just conversation.

Identity & beyond

From OAuth and OpenID Connect to self-sovereign identity, verifiable credentials, and decentralized identifiers — IIW covers the full spectrum of Internet identity.

Three days of collaboration

Each day begins with an opening circle where attendees create the agenda. Five working sessions follow, plus meals and networking provided by our sponsors.

Real-world impact

Name an identity topic and it's likely that more substantial discussion and work has been done at IIW than at any other conference.

Community & connection

IIW brings together the largest concentration of talent dedicated to designing and building identity systems that empower individuals.

Testimonials

What people are saying about IIW

“IIW is the 'Woodstock' of the identity ecosystem. IIW is unique. It's a 'warts and all' panoply of Internet Identity and for that we are all grateful.”

Don Thibeau
Chairman, The Open Identity Exchange (OIX)

“I've been attending IIW for many years, and it provides immense value every time...”

Eve Maler
VP Innovation & Emerging Technology, ForgeRock

“IIW is a melting pot out of which emerge ideas to change the world.”

William Heath
Chairman, Mydex CIC

“IIW is the mecca for identity and privacy innovation...”

Mike Schwartz
CEO, Gluu

“IIW is a unique conference where people who are engaged in hard problems come together and make solutions...”

Justin Richer
Principal Research Scientist, The MITRE Corporation

“IIW is a very efficient use of time for anyone involved in identity issues on the Internet...”

Jim Fenton
Independent Internet Technologist

“IIW is the place we go to be challenged, to think and set the direction of our business...”

Heather C. Dahl & Chase Cunningham
Co-Founders, The Cynja

“IIW has played a vital role for the development of today's open identity standards...”

Stina Ehrensvard
CEO & Founder, Yubico

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