2026 DIACC Executive Plenary and Industry Workshop – Montreal
October 28 @ 8:00 am - October 29 @ 5:00 pm EDT

This year’s DIACC Executive Plenary and Industry Workshop will take place in Montreal, Quebec, from October 28–29, 2026. DIACC members are invited to attend the Member Executive Plenary, with the Industry Workshop welcoming invited guests from across government, industry, academia, and the digital trust ecosystem.
This year’s event will feature
- Dedicated opportunities to connect with DIACC members, government leaders, industry experts, and decision-makers from across Canada’s digital trust ecosystem.
- A members-only Executive Plenary focused on DIACC’s strategic priorities, PCTF certification progress, and the future direction of the alliance.
- Interactive discussions exploring how portable credentials and trusted verification are advancing across finance, government, travel, and education, with Quebec’s digital identity leadership serving as a national case study.
- Expert presentations, implementation showcases, and facilitated roundtables examining AI-driven fraud, synthetic identity, interoperability, and trusted digital infrastructure.
- Collaborative conversations that identify implementation challenges, share practical lessons learned, and uncover opportunities to accelerate the adoption of portable credentials and trusted verification across sectors and jurisdictions.
- Insights into DIACC’s strategic roadmap, emerging priorities, and opportunities for members and partners to help shape Canada’s digital trust ecosystem.
Join Outlier’s Co-Founder, Chairperson, and Strategic Advisor, Dr. Amber D. Scott, as she discusses the topic: “Evaluating Canada: FATF’s MER & Next Steps.”
Location: Montreal, QC, Canada
Register here.

