ETSI ESI Certification Authority (CA) Open Session

ETSI’s Technical Committee on Electronic Signatures and Trust Infrastructures (TC ESI) is organising an open session dedicated to Certification Authorities (CA). 

The open session will take place on 14 September 2026 in Tallinn, Estonia (13.00-18.00 GMT+3). Venue: Kultuurikatel, Kursi tn 3, 10415 Tallinn, Estonia

About the open session:

• The ETSI ESI Certification Authority Open Session is a half-day interactive event bringing together experts and practitioners from the digital identity and trust services community.
• Structured in an engaging Fishbowl format, the session enables direct dialogue between speakers and participants. 

4 focused discussions will explore key topics:

• • Trust Services
  • Privacy
  • Security
  • Future perspectives, including the Business Wallet and Post Quantum Cryptography

This open session aims to encourage practical, hands-on exchange on ETSI standards and specifications for Certification Authorities. Discussions will address technical questions, real-world implementation challenges, and practical use cases within the evolving EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI) ecosystem.

Why attend?

• • Engage directly with ETSI specification editors
  • Gain insight into the rationale behind key technical decisions
  • Discuss concrete challenges and implementation approaches
  • Benefit from an open, interactive and collaborative format

The Fishbowl format ensures active participation, offering a unique opportunity to exchange views and explore solutions with peers and experts.

Who should attend?

This event is particularly relevant for:

• • Technical experts and standardisation professionals
  • Certification Authorities (CAs) and Qualified Trust Service Providers
  • Wallet solution providers and relying parties
  • Policy makers and stakeholders involved in digital identity and trust infrastructures

Register now:

• Secure your place and join the discussion with leading experts shaping the future of trust services and digital identity.