GDC 2026 Tickets via mDL Group: AAMVA, Austroads, EReg
Join the Global Digital Collaboration Conference
Be part of a landmark multistakeholder initiative convened by IGOs, SDOs, OSOs, and NGOs to shape the future of digital credentials, identity, and wallets. 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.
Within the GDC, the mDL Group is focusing on all things mDL related, including digital identity, mdoc credentials, and credential use across jurisdictional boundaries. Besides the co-organizers of this group (AAMVA, Austroads, and EReg), collaborators in this group are anticipated to cover many other ecosystem stakeholders. Confirmed collaborators include Scytales, Valid8, A4 Advisory, and the Secure Technology Alliance.
Full information about the GDC Conference can be found on the Conference website.
Tickets are free of charge and grant full access to the entire conference, regardless of the organization used during registration.
Date: September 1-3, 2026Location: Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland
Format: In-person
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
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 the GDC 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 the GDC 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, the conference organizers are recommending the following hotels, and have arranged special rates.
Right next to Palexpo: Ibis 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 Palexpo: Hilton 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 Lake: Intercontinental Geneva***** CHF 275, breakfast CHF 30: Booking Link
Sponsors
Initial batch of sponsors will be announced soon. Please find information on sponsoring packages on the GDC website.