

GDC CON 2026 Tickets via W3C
Join the Global Digital Collaboration ConferenceFull information on our website.
Note: Tickets are free of charge and grant full access to the entire conference, regardless of the organization used during registration.
Be part of a landmark multistakeholder initiative convened by IGOs, SDOs, OSOs, and NGOs to shape the future of digital credentials, identity, and wallets.
Date: September 1-3, 2026Location: Palexpo, Geneva, SwitzerlandFormat: In-person
This unique gathering brings together global technical communities, governments, and innovators to advance open standards, cross-border interoperability, and secure digital infrastructure for the public good.
Why attend?
Connect with leaders from World Bank, UNDP, W3C, ISO, Linux Foundation, OpenWallet Foundation, and many more.
Shape international digital identity and wallet initiatives
Engage in multi-stakeholder working sessions on global interoperability, open standards, AI, privacy, security and inclusivity
Launch or join Collaboration Groups that will continue beyond the event
Who should register?Shape the outcomes of the discussions and meet the top in wallets, digital credentials, digital identity, payments, authentication, standards, and digital public infrastructure from public, private, and civil society sectors.
Agenda
Day 1: Global Updates
The first day focuses on global updates and real-world use cases, providing an overview of the current state of wallets, credentials, and trusted infrastructure. The agenda will be published on our website.
Day 2 and 3: Collaborative Sessions
The second day features deep dive collaborative sessions on wallets, credential formats, authentication, standards, platform requirements, and interoperability challenges across various domains. The agenda will be published on our website.
Chatham House Rule: Unless otherwise communicated or agreed on with a speaker, the Chatham House Rule applies during all of the conference.
Spaces are limited. Apply now to reserve your spot and help build the future of trusted digital infrastructure.
Where to stay?
For your convenience, we have arranged special rates and hotel recommendations nearby.
Right next to Palexpoibis Styles*** CHF 125, breakfast CHF 19: mailto:[email protected] (Code GDC26)ibis Budget* CHF 115, breakfast CHF 13: mailto:[email protected] (Code GDC26)
A 5' walk from PalexpoHilton Geneva**** CHF 175, breakfast 33: Booking Link
A 10' walk to the Lake, right next to Geneva's Central Station (a 7' train ride to the conference)
Bernina Hotel*** CHF 170, breakfast CHF 18: Booking Link with code GDC26
10' by taxi to the event and the LakeIntercontinental Geneva***** CHF 275, breakfast CHF 30: Booking Link
Sponsors
Initial batch of sponsors will be announced soon. Please find information on sponsoring packages on our website.