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e-Estonia podcast: Estonia’s e-ID journey and the rise of the EU Digital Identity Wallet

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This month, we talk about the intriguing world of e-ID, exploring its development and impact from local and global perspectives. Join your hosts, Petra Holm and Johanna-Kadri Kuusk, as they guide you through Estonia’s groundbreaking e-ID initiatives in the 90s to the exciting prospects of the EU digital wallet.

🎧︎ Listen to the episode on Apple Podcast and Spotify and hear:

  • Kalev Pihl, CEO of SK ID Solutions, shares firsthand experiences of Estonia’s e-ID’s inception and its impactful evolution.
  • Riho Kurg, Country Manager at Zetes, who is an expert in digital identity and trust, discusses the EU digital wallet and its integration with Estonia’s digital infrastructure, emphasising enhanced user privacy through selective information disclosure.
  • Aivo Kalu, Lead Security Engineer at Cybernetica, addresses the EU digital identity wallet’s potential to streamline privacy and improve interoperability across member states, highlighting Estonia’s integration efforts with existing digital systems.

For more insights and a deeper dive into Estonia’s digital advancements, make sure to subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Don’t miss our next episode, where we’ll continue to explore how digital innovation is shaping the future of societies worldwide.

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We host impactful events both in our centre and online for government institutions, companies, and media. You’ll get an overview of e-Estonia’s best practices and build links to leading IT-service providers and state experts to support your digitalisation plans.

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The Briefing Centre is conveniently located just a 2-minute drive from the airport and around 10- to 15-minute drive from the city centre.

You will find us on the ground floor of Valukoja 8, at the central entrance behind the statue of Mr Ernst Julius Öpik. We will meet the delegation at the building’s reception. Kindly note that a booking is required to visit us.

Valukoja 8
11415 Tallinn, Estonia