SSI TORONTO

SSI will change the business model for many traditional industries, but it is definitely not a bad thing. It brings more opportunities. This clip is part of the #SSIToronto Webinar 5 - Embracing Privacy to Fuel Growth.

The explainer is given by Dave McKay, the Identity Architect of Northern Block (www. northern block.ca). It is part of the #SSIToronto Webinar 5 - Embracing Privacy to Fuel Growth.

Many organizations that work with communities of people or large customer bases see data privacy as an impediment that is forced on them. Data privacy strategies often become check-the-box types of solutions to ensure adherence to data privacy laws. Self-sovereign Identity switches the ownership of data on its head but the question still remains, is privacy an impediment to growth or can it fuel growth? Our panelist discussion will evaluate both sides of the argument and look into new business models for privacy-enabled growth.

Where are the Covid-19 verifiable credential projects today, and what challenges are they facing?

What are the potential use cases of verifiable credentials and how is it better than other identity models?

In the first clip, it talks about why the verifiable credentials technology is ready for wider adoptions amid Covid-19.

Everyone is encouraged to join the movement that using SSI to reopen the economy.

SSI can be added in the existing ecosystems to rebuild the trust in the digital world, and reduce the friction in customer experience.

In the second clip, the solutions that SSI can offer in the digital world are discussed.

Mathieu Glaude, CEO of Northern Block, is explaining SSI with a simple story.

This is the Clip 7 of #SSIToronto's first virtual meetup video series. Drummond Reed, Chief Trust Officer at Evernym, is introducing the fifth SSI use case.

This is the Clip 6 of #SSIToronto's first virtual meetup video series. Drummond Reed, Chief Trust Officer at Evernym, is introducing the fourth SSI use case.

This is the Clip 5 of #SSIToronto's first virtual meetup video series. Drummond Reed, Chief Trust Officer at Evernym, is introducing the third SSI use case.

This is the Clip 4 of #SSIToronto's first virtual meetup video series. Drummond Reed, Chief Trust Officer at Evernym, is introducing the second SSI use case.

This is the Clip 3 of #SSIToronto's first virtual meetup video series. Drummond Reed, Chief Trust Officer at Evernym, is introducing the first SSI use case.

Drummond Reed, Chief Trust Officer at Evernym, presents an overview of SSI and the importance of governance frameworks in SSI implementations.

This is the Clip 1 of #SSIToronto's first virtual meetup video series. Tim Bouma, Senior Analyst of Digital Identity at Government of Canada presented an update on the identity initiatives.

You are listening to the Clip 4 of the fourth #SSIToronto virtual event.

You are listening to the Clip 3 of the fourth #SSIToronto Webinar.

You are listening to the clip 2 of the fourth virtual SSIToronto webinar.

You are listening to the Clip 1 of the fourth #SSI Toronto virtual webinar.

You are listening to the fourth #SSIToronto virtual event on how Self-Sovereign Identity can be used to solve the issues in B2B transactions. We're honoured to have Dr. Mary Lacity, Walton Professor of Information Systems and Director of Blockchain CoE at University of Arkansas and Col. James Regenor, President of VeriTX to join with us. Key Discussion Topics: *How to use SSI to Safely Onboard Partners. *How to use SSI for Access and Authorization. *How to use SSI for Provenance and Traceability. *How to use SSI to Increase Agility, and Scale.

You are listening to the third #SSIToronto virtual event on how Verifiable Credentials can be used to solve urgent issues amid the #COVID19 public health crisis and in its aftermath. Key Discussion Topics: * What do we mean by the technology is ready for wider adoption? * What are the unique value propositions of verifiable credentials? * Where are most COVID credential projects in their go-to-market journey? * What are the main challenges those project are facing? * Who are the main stakeholders and what do they care about? * What are the other important issues beyond technology and business (e.g. governance, legal, ethics)?

We're honoured to have Tim Bouma from Treasury Board Secretariat, and Drummond Reed, Chief Trust Officer at Evernym, giving a presentation at our first virtual #SSIToronto webinar.

This is a primer video created by Northern Block for the #SSIToronto webinar on May 13, themed “Using Verifiable Credentials to Reopen Our Society and Economy”. For those of you who are new to self-sovereign identity and verifiable credentials, this would be a great explainer. +++++++++++++++++ #SSIToronto is a community of self-sovereign identity (SSI) enthusiasts originated in Canada and now spreading around the world. Northern Block (https://www.northernblock.ca) founded #SSIToronto to educate the community through in-person events facilitating exchanges on SSI in the greater-Toronto area and online events engaging SSI experts and enthusiasts from across the world. To join #SSIToronto group, please visit: https://www.meetup.com/Self-Sovereign-Identity-Toronto-Meetup-Group/

You are now listening to the second virtual event of #SSIToronto on how self-sovereign identity can create tangible, immediate values for businesses through better customer engagement.

Mathieu Glaude, the CEO of Northern Block (https://www.northernblock.ca) is explaining self-sovereign identity through a simple story.

Mathieu Glaude, the Founder of Northern Block, clearly explains how verifiable credentials to offer quick, flexible access management for the mobile workforce and digital enterprise, with real time adjustments and reduced risk. +++++++++++ Northern Block (https://www.northernblock.ca) founded #SSIToronto to form a community of sharing and learning around Self-Sovereign Identity. To join #SSIToronto group, please visit: https://www.meetup.com/Self-Sovereign-Identity-Toronto-Meetup-Group/ Interested in getting involved as a speaker or partner for #SSIToronto? Please reach out to Mathieu at mathieu@northernblock.ca