President | Cloud Signature Consortium

Viky Manaila is the President of the Cloud Signature Consortium and an internationally recognised expert in eIDAS, digital identity, electronic signatures and digital transformation. She has been instrumental in advancing secure electronic business and trusted services across Europe and globally. As former Chair of DTCE – Digital Trust and Compliance Europe and long-standing adviser to the European Commission, she contributed to the regulatory design and assessment of the eIDAS framework and its evolution toward eIDAS 2.0, shaping a secure and interoperable digital identity ecosystem for the Single Digital Market.

In parallel with her CSC presidency, Viky serves as Trust Services Director at Intesi Group, driving collaboration between industry, regulators and trust service providers to strengthen global digital trust.

CEO | GSE

Alejandro Munévar is the CEO of GSE and an authority in digital transformation, with over 20 years of expertise at the nexus of finance and technology. He has spearheaded the conception and deployment of smart cities solutions in Latin America. Today, he champions solutions in critical sectors that strengthen digital citizenship, enabling secure transactions through digital identity and trusted platforms. His method unites strategic foresight and technological execution to develop digital ecosystems that are robust, streamlined, and user-focused.

Manager, 4.0 Industries Exports | ProColombia

Verónica Echeverri Villa leads 4.0 Industries Exports Strategy at ProColombia, where she strengthens the international growth of the country’s technology and digital ecosystem. With more than 17 years of experience in government, international cooperation and economic promotion, she has managed strategic projects for the Presidency of ProColombia and driven national initiatives in internationalization of Colombia’s export portfolio. Her work bridges public institutions and the tech industry to position Colombian innovation globally and foster high-value business opportunities across international markets.

Aruba | Corporate Strategy and Regulatory Affairs

Andras A. Barsi is a senior executive specialised in C-level strategy, business development and legal tech. With over twenty years of international leadership experience, he has led companies in Europe, North America and the Middle East across sectors including financial services, utilities, e-commerce and government. He has held roles such as Acting Group CEO, Head of Strategy and Chief Strategy Officer, with a strong focus on digital identity, e-signatures, trust services and regulatory compliance.

Andras is recognised for building growth strategies, leading investor relations and advising organisations on secure digital transformation.

President | AssoCertificatori

Andrea Sassetti is the Chief Executive Officer of Aruba PEC S.p.A., Director of Trust Services and Head of Public Affairs at the Aruba Group. He has worked in the sector of qualified trust services, digital identity, and dematerialisation processes for over 24 years, contributing to the development of reliable digital solutions that comply with the main national and European regulatory frameworks. 

In his role as Head of Public Affairs, he oversees and coordinates the Aruba Group's institutional relations activities, particularly those related to Trust Services, Cloud, and Data Centres. He engages in dialogue with authorities, industry associations, and stakeholders on matters concerning regulation, digital trust, and the evolution of infrastructure and cloud services. 

He is President of AssoCertificatori and a supporting member of ANORC, ETSI, ESD and the Cloud Signature Consortium. He actively participates in working groups on regulatory compliance, standardisation and interoperability of solutions at Italian and European levels.

Principal Product Manager | Adobe

Andrea Valle is a Principal Product Manager for Adobe Sign within Adobe Document Cloud, where he leads cross-functional teams across Engineering, Design, Product Marketing, and Legal to deliver digital signature and identity solutions aligned with customer needs and regulatory frameworks. He directs the Adobe Approved Trust List (AATL) Program and plays a key role in shaping strategic partnerships through the Cloud Signature Consortium. 

As Past President of the Cloud Signature Consortium, Andrea has actively contributed to advancing interoperability, standards adoption, and collaboration across the global digital trust ecosystem. He is a long-standing contributor to ETSI ESI standardization activities and has been directly involved in the development and review of key standards, including ETSI EN 319 142 (PAdES) and ETSI TS 119 432 (Remote Electronic Signature Protocols). He is also recognized as an expert in EU Regulation 910/2014 (eIDAS) and global electronic signature compliance

ETSI Working Group Electronic Signatures and Infrastructures Vice Chair

Arno Arno Fiedler joins the CSC Trust Without Borders Summit in his capacity as ETSI ESI expert, bringing more than 20 years of leadership in identity and trust service infrastructures. Founder of Nimbus Technologieberatung, he has advised numerous European institutions and trust service providers on the implementation of legal and technical frameworks including eIDAS, PSD2, DSGVO, VDG and CA/B Forum requirements.

Previously with Bundesdruckerei, Arno played a key role in shaping Germany’s trusted digitisation ecosystem. He publishes extensively on trust infrastructures and actively contributes to ETSI, CA/B Forum, Bitkom, TeleTrusT, ENISA and the board of the Secure Digital Identity Association. 

EVP of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development | SSL.com

Board Member | Cloud Signature Consortium

Daniel Rendon is Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at SSL.com, a globally trusted provider of digital certificates and identity solutions. In this role, he leads strategic growth initiatives, partnerships, and market expansion across digital identity, PKI, and trust services. With over 18 years of experience across digital media, technology, and enterprise solutions, Daniel brings a strong business-driven perspective to digital trust and secure online interactions. He joined SSL.com in 2020 as Product Manager before progressing into senior commercial leadership roles, including Head of Sales, where he oversaw sales, marketing, and complex enterprise implementations. Daniel is also a Board Member of the Cloud Signature Consortium, where he contributes to advancing interoperability, standards adoption, and collaboration across the global digital trust ecosystem. Prior to SSL.com, Daniel founded and led SUJO / Odeon Media Inc., and held senior leadership positions at CBS Local, AEG Live, and Live Nation.

Director of Digital Ecosystem Strategy | Decipher Identity

David Kelts is Director of Digital Ecosystem Strategy at Decipher Identity, LLC, with over 20 years of experience in digital identity, biometrics, and trust frameworks. He has played a key role in advancing mobile driver’s licenses (mDL) and identity ecosystems, including leading initiatives within ISO, the Secure Technology Alliance, and the FIDO Alliance. 

David has contributed to the development and deployment of interoperable identity solutions across public and private sectors, with a strong focus on privacy, standards, and user-centric design. A Certified Information Privacy Technologist, he is a recognized expert in digital trust, identity verification, and ecosystem strategy.

Academic Director | IDForo

Head of Business Development | Namirial

International consultant and project director with over 20 years of experience advising governments and companies on digital certification and secure digital transformation. 

He has led projects for the World Bank, the European Union, SICA, and U.S. cooperation agencies, supporting regulatory development and trust frameworks across more than 20 countries in Europe and Latin America. 

A lawyer with advanced degrees in international operations, project management, compliance, and an MBA from IESE Business School, he is also Professor at the University of Barcelona and Co-Founder & Director of IDForo, the leading Ibero-American platform on digital trust.

Executive Director | Organismo Nacional de Acreditación de Colombia (ONAC)

Edwin Cristancho-Pinilla is Executive Director of the Organismo Nacional de Acreditación de Colombia (ONAC), where he leads Colombia’s national accreditation framework and oversees the institutional architecture that underpins quality, conformity assessment, and international recognition.   

With a background in economics and science and technology policy, he has held senior leadership roles across Colombia’s public innovation ecosystem, including Director of the National Institute of Metrology (INM) and Coordinator for Science, Technology and Innovation at the National Planning Department.   

Holding a PhD in Science and Technology Policy from the University of Sussex, United Kingdom, he brings a policy-driven perspective to standards, metrology, innovation governance, and the strategic alignment between accreditation, digital transformation, and international cooperation

Qualified Lawyer and Digital Trust Professional | Ascertia

Fábio Rego is a Qualified Lawyer and digital trust professional at Ascertia, specializing in electronic signatures, PKI, and trust services. With a strong focus on regulatory compliance, including eIDAS, he supports organizations in implementing secure, standards-based digital signature solutions that enable trusted digital transformation. Fábio combines legal expertise with technical and business insight, helping bridge the gap between law, technology, and innovation. He previously lectured in Digital Law at a Portuguese public university, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in this evolving field. Passionate about secure digital ecosystems, he actively contributes to building trust in global electronic transactions.

Executive Director & Co-Founder | ID Foro

Gertrudis Martínez is Executive Director, Board Member, and Co-Founder of ID Foro, a leading Ibero-American platform dedicated to advancing knowledge and collaboration around digital identity, electronic signatures, and digital trust services. In this role, she leads strategy and ecosystem development, coordinating ID Foro’s annual international summit and ID Day events, which bring together public authorities, industry leaders, and experts to foster dialogue on secure, inclusive, and interoperable digital transformation. 

Alongside her work at ID Foro, Gertrudis serves as Head of Marketing & Communication for Iberia and LATAM at Namirial, where she supports market positioning and stakeholder engagement across the digital trust ecosystem. She previously held senior roles in corporate affairs, institutional relations, and strategic partnerships at Uanataca and Bit4id, working closely with regulators, international organizations, and technology partners across Europe and Latin America.

Cryptomathic | Executive VP

Guillaume Forget is Executive Vice President at Cryptomathic, leading global product and innovation strategy across key domains including digital identities and signatures, key management, mobile security and payment. With more than 20 years in the security and trust ecosystem, he has held senior leadership roles in Europe managing product portfolios, strategy execution, partner management and go-to-market development.

Guillaume is also a Board Member of the Cloud Signature Consortium, where he contributes to advancing interoperability and trust in digital ecosystems. He is recognised for his expertise in eSignature, eIDAS, cryptography and secure digital transformation.

Head of Business Evolution | Tinexta InfoCert 

Board Member | CSC 

Igor Marcolongo is a leading expert in digital identity, trust services and secure electronic transactions. As Head of Business Evolution at Tinexta InfoCert, he drives innovation by connecting products, markets, regulation and technology to shape scalable business models and strengthen Europe’s digital-trust ecosystem. With nearly two decades in trust services, he has helped advance eIDAS adoption, digital signatures and identity-driven services across major sectors. Igor also serves on the Boards of the Cloud Signature Consortium and AssoCertificatori, fostering collaboration between industry and regulators.

Associate Professor of Computer Science | Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil

Jean Everson Martina is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil. His work focuses on digital identity, electronic documents, interoperability, and trust services, combining applied cryptography, PKI, and large-scale public-sector infrastructures. Jean has extensive hands-on experience working with governments, regulators, and industry across Brazil and Latin America on qualified trust services, digital signatures, and cross-border interoperability initiatives aligned with frameworks such as eIDAS. He regularly advises public institutions and private providers on building scalable, interoperable, and future-ready digital trust ecosystems.

Provider Relationship lead | eID Easy

John has more than two decades experience in roles spanning Regulatory Affairs, Strategic Partnerships and Product Management, working with companies across the digital identity and trust services arena. As Provider Relationship lead for eID Easy he oversees the development and expansion of the eID Easy marketplace, which brings together global eID, wallet and digital signature solutions for international customers.

CEO | Tinexta Camerfirma LATAM

José Fernando Medina T., Industrial Engineer, Master in Finance and MBA, with over 30 years of experience in the technology sector leading sales, operations, and technology teams in Colombia, and experience opening markets in other Latin American countries. He has in-depth knowledge of the Latin American market for Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, including products such as document management, omnichannel communication, digital marketing, data processing, electronic invoicing, biometrics, and trust services, among others. He is currently CEO of Tinexta Camerfirma LATAM.

Digital Identity Manager | AGESIC

Juan Pablo García Cairello is a computer engineer specialising in information security, with more than 20 years of experience delivering ICT projects across Latin America. He is Digital Identity Manager at AGESIC (Uruguay’s Electronic Government Agency), where he leads the national PKI, the ID Uruguay digital identification platform, and firma.gub.uy. He works closely with multilateral organisations and regional digital government networks, including on the Latin American and Caribbean Digital Identification Model (IdLAC) and the “broker” model to standardise and integrate digital IDs across the region.

Senior Vice President Innovation | Bundesdruckerei GmbH

Kim Nguyen is Senior Vice President Innovation at Bundesdruckerei GmbH, where he leads initiatives at the intersection of trusted AI, digital identity, quantum technologies, and digital sovereignty. With more than two decades of experience in cryptography and secure digital infrastructures, he has held senior leadership roles spanning security research, trusted services, and innovation strategy. Kim holds a PhD in Pure Mathematics with a focus on number theory and cryptography and has worked across academia, industry, and public-sector ecosystems. A frequent speaker and advisor, he focuses on translating European regulation and innovation into practical, secure solutions that strengthen digital trust and resilience across Europe

Tech Partnership Director | GSE (Gestión de Seguridad Electrónica)

Leonardo Maldonado is Tech Partnership Director at GSE (Gestión de Seguridad Electrónica), Colombia's leading digital identity and trust services provider. 

With over 20 years of experience in digital identity since 2004, Leonardo has pioneered critical projects, including biometric fingerprint authentication using Colombia's national database for banks and notaries. 

He has championed cryptographic evolution, leading GSE's implementation of the CSC API for cloud signatures and integration with Adobe Acrobat Sign. As local host for Trust Without Borders 2026, Leonardo brings deep expertise in digital transformation, PKI, and biometric authentication to advance interoperability and trusted digital services across borders.

CEO | A-Trust GmbH

Markus Vesely is CEO of A-Trust GmbH, Austria’s leading trust service provider, where he oversees the development of secure digital identity, authentication, and signature solutions used across the public and private sectors. With a background spanning technology, strategy, and business leadership, Markus brings extensive experience in regulated environments and large-scale digital transformation. Prior to A-Trust, he held senior roles at Rohde & Schwarz and Frequentis AG, working at the intersection of critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and innovation. His work focuses on building trustworthy, interoperable digital services that bridge regulatory requirements and real-world implementation.

Product Strategy Director | Namirial Group

With over 15 years of experience in B2B software, digital identity, and trust service providers (TSPs), Matteo Panfilo serves as Director of Product Strategy at Namirial, a global QTSP. 

In his current role, Matteo drives the strategic direction for innovative solutions in digital identity, e-signatures, and trust services with responsibility on group product marketing and strategic analysis. He oversees product roadmaps, fosters interoperability with eID and CAs, and ensures alignment with evolving regulations like eIDAS and ETSI ESI/CEN/ISO standards.

Previously, Matteo led product development strategies, guided technology investments, and managed service P&L, collaborating closely with sales and delivery teams to provide SaaS solutions for enterprises. He also built and managed a digital sales team delivering ERP and accounting SaaS solutions. Before transitioning to product strategy, Matteo spent six years in venture capital, investing in 20 European tech companies, with a focus on SaaS, Fintech, and B2B sectors. This blend of expertise shapes his forward-looking approach to the digital identity and TSP ecosystem.

CEO | A-Trust GmbH

Markus Vesely is CEO of A-Trust GmbH, Austria’s leading trust service provider, where he oversees the development of secure digital identity, authentication, and signature solutions used across the public and private sectors. With a background spanning technology, strategy, and business leadership, Markus brings extensive experience in regulated environments and large-scale digital transformation. Prior to A-Trust, he held senior roles at Rohde & Schwarz and Frequentis AG, working at the intersection of critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and innovation. His work focuses on building trustworthy, interoperable digital services that bridge regulatory requirements and real-world implementation.

Director of Business Services & Deputy General Counsel | Kentucky Secretary of State

Michael is an attorney with over 20 years of experience in commercial law and public-sector administration. He oversees business filings, record authentications, and leads digital modernization initiatives, including e-Apostille technology for cross-border authentication of public documents. He brings a policy-driven perspective to digital identity systems, emphasizing legal recognition, fraud prevention, and the durable architecture of public trust. His work bridges law and technology, turning innovation into solutions that are legally recognized and widely adopted.

Board Member | Obserwatorium.biz

Michał Tabor is a Board Member at Obserwatorium.biz with hands-on experience delivering and scaling electronic signature solutions for public and private-sector use cases, supporting Trust Service Providers in the development and compliance of their services. He contributes to ETSI standardisation work focused on trust services and interoperability, and he has co-authored and contributed to ENISA publications on digital identity and trust services. His work bridges implementation reality with regulatory and standards requirements across the European eIDAS ecosystem.

Cryptographer, Entrepreneur and Inventor

Milton Quiroga is a cryptographer, entrepreneur, and inventor with more than 20 years of experience driving early adoption of emerging technologies to optimize business processes. He has advised leading organizations across Latin America, supporting digital transformation from the early days of TCP/IP and the internet to blockchain, cryptography, and, more recently, quantum computing. Milton is the General Manager of Cyte and a Professor at Universidad de los Andes. He holds an MSc in Security from Carnegie Mellon University and specializes in information security, post-quantum cryptography, and secure cryptographic systems

Senior Architect | CSO | IDnow Trust Services AB / ETSI / CEN / ENISA

Sebastian Elfors is Senior Architect and Chief Security Officer at IDnow, and a recognised expert in digital identity, electronic signatures, trust services, and cybersecurity standards. He brings more than two decades of experience working at the intersection of standardisation, architecture, and secure digital service deployment.

In his current role, Sebastian focuses on eIDAS2, Qualified Trust Service Providers (QTSPs), and the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet). He is an active contributor to leading international and European standards bodies, including ETSI ESI, CEN TC224, W3C, the FIDO Alliance, and the Cloud Signature Consortium, where he contributes to the CSC API specifications. He also serves as an external expert to ENISA, supporting work on digital identity, remote identity proofing, and EUDI Wallet certification.

Previously, Sebastian held senior technical and leadership roles at organisations such as Yubico and TrustWeaver, building deep expertise across PKI, authentication, identity wallets, and future-ready trust architectures. He is widely recognised for bridging regulation, technology, and implementation to deliver interoperable and secure digital trust solutions.

CTO (Signing and PKI) at Tinexta InfoCert | CSC Technical Committee Chair 

Sven Prinsloo serves as Technical Committee Chair at the Cloud Signature Consortium, where he plays a key role in shaping global standards for interoperability and trust in digital signatures and identity services.

In parallel, he is Chief Technology Officer at Ascertia, leading the development of secure digital platforms supporting enterprise-scale identity, signing and trust services. With more than a decade of experience in PKI, remote signing, cybersecurity and digital identity, Sven has held senior positions across product operations, engineering and technical architecture. He is recognised for aligning technology innovation with strategic business needs to enable resilient and secure digital ecosystems.

Deputy PKI Officer | Keyfactor

I’m an award-winning cybersecurity expert with over 19 years of experience in PKI, automation of PKI and signing solutions, and containerized deployments. My career spans both the private sector and federal government, where I’ve helped organizations design, modernize, and secure their digital trust infrastructure.

Recognized for my subject matter expertise in PKI and DevSecOps, I’m often invited to lead client discussions, presentations, and technical seminars on EJBCA, PKI architectures, and automation best practices.  

I also host The Key Master series by Keyfactor, featured on the Keyfactor Developers YouTube channel, where I share insights and demonstrations to help the PKI community deepen its technical knowledge.

Secretary General | Asia PKI Consortium

Vijayakumar Manjunatha is a globally recognised expert in digital trust, public key infrastructure (PKI), and digital identity, with over two decades of experience in building and scaling secure digital ecosystems. As Secretary General of the Asia PKI Consortium, he brings together government authorities, regulators and industry leaders across regions to advance interoperability, mutual recognition and cross-border digital trust frameworks. 

Vijay has played a pivotal role in shaping foundational digital trust initiatives, including contributing to India’s Aadhaar-based eSign ecosystem and leading the development of a globally trusted Certifying Authority, enabling secure digital transactions at scale for web security. He has actively contributed to international standardisation and policy forums, including the CA/Browser Forum, FIDO Alliance, Cloud Signature Consortium and United Nations initiatives on cross-border trade and digital cooperation. He is also a member of India’s national standards body, where he chairs the panel on Digital Signatures, and collaborates with ETSI on the adoption of global standards across regions. 

In addition to his global engagements, Vijay advises governments and enterprises on digital identity, trust services, compliance frameworks and emerging areas such as post-quantum cryptography and digital public infrastructure. His work focuses on bridging policy, technology and real-world implementation to enable trusted and scalable digital economies worldwide.