Summit Sessions

Welcome & Summit Overview

Chris Bramwell opens the summit explaining the purpose and goals of the SEDI consortium.

The Digital Identity Problem

Introduction to digital identity challenges and why America needs to lead in this space.

Current Concerns & Real Harms

Overview of digital identity threats affecting children, elderly, and families.

Vision for the Future

Imagining a future with trusted digital identity protecting citizens and families.

Core SEDI Principle: Identity Belongs to You

Fundamental principle that government endorses but does not create or control identity.

What is Digital Identity?

Ryan Hurst explains digital identity fundamentals and lessons from 30 years of experience.

Personal Story: Jake's Tragedy

Cindy George shares her son's story of online extortion and suicide.

Legislative Champions Panel

Legislators discuss why they support SEDI and how Utah approaches digital identity policy.

Q&A with Legislators

Questions about implementation, town halls, and building support for SEDI across states.

Current Digital Identity Landscape

Daniel Hardman surveys the complex current state of digital identity technologies and standards.

Centralized vs Decentralized Identity

Dr. Phil Windley explores first-person identity and the shift from digital subjects to digital citizens.

Backward Compatibility & Continuous Improvement

Utah CTO Joe Jackson explains how SEDI supports legacy credentials during transition periods.

Live SEDI Demo

Hands-on demonstration of SEDI technology showing real digital identity interactions.

ACLU Perspective on Digital Identity

Jay Stanley discusses ACLU concerns and 12 principles for privacy-protecting digital identity.

Key Privacy Protections

Detailed explanation of "no phone home," verifier unlinkability, and selective disclosure principles.

Government Kill Switch Concerns

Discussion of preventing government revocation power and protecting individual identity rights.

Libertarian Institute Support

Jason Chipman explains why privacy advocates support SEDI with proper safeguards.

Better Identity Coalition Vision

Jeremy Grant discusses the need for strategic thinking about digital identity in America.

Crypto Community Endorsement

Christian Reza shares why crypto enthusiasts surprisingly support the SEDI approach.

Blockchain Pioneer's Endorsement

Scott Stornetta, co-inventor of blockchain, explains why SETI aligns with decentralization principles.

Return to Main Session

Transition back to the main atrium for afternoon technical sessions.

Afternoon Session Introduction

Overview of deep technical topics: security, privacy, open standards, and demonstrations.

SEDI as Critical Infrastructure

Alan Fuller explains why digital identity must be treated as essential public infrastructure.

Open Standards & Protocols

Scott Perry discusses the importance of open standards and 10+ years of foundational work.

Digital Guardianship & Delegation

Timothy Ruff introduces breakthrough concepts for managing family digital identity relationships.

Complex Guardianship Scenarios

Detailed examples of divorced parents, disabled adults, and weighted multi-signature authority.

Cardano Foundation Demo Setup

Introduction to live demonstration of guardian-controlled child protection technology.

Live Guardian Demo: Birth Certificates

Real-time demonstration of state issuing birth certificates and guardianship credentials.

Family Portal & Parental Controls

Demo of parents issuing social media credentials with age restrictions and safe interaction controls.

Gaming Platform Integration

Demonstration of SEDI integration into Roblox-style gaming with parental purchase approvals.

Future of Digital Child Safety

Vision for protecting 20-40 million daily users of gaming platforms through cryptographic parental control.

Zero Surveillance, Zero Tracking

Steve McCown explains architecture approach for surveillance-free identity ecosystem with no hidden monitoring.

Economic Impact: Finnish Case Study

Simon Wood shares how Finland saved 99% of tax processing costs with state-endorsed digital identity.

Getting Started on Your SEDI Journey

Interactive discussion on bringing SEDI to other states, model legislation, and consortium building.