In this episode, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman are live from Identiverse 2024, where they catch up with old friends and meet new faces. They dive into the highlights of the conference, including the overwhelming support from listeners and the buzz around Jim's infamous jacket.

Joining them are Ian Glazer, Arynn Crow, and Allan Foster from the Digital Identity Advancement Foundation (DIAF), along with Kim Cameron Award winners Sophie Bennani-Taylor and Matthew Spence. The discussion covers the mission of DIAF, the impact of the Kim Cameron Award, and the personal journeys of Sophie and Matthew in the digital identity space.

Listeners get a glimpse into the experiences of the award winners at Identiverse, their thoughts on digital identity, and their favorite moments from the conference. The episode wraps up with fun anecdotes about their time in Las Vegas, including an escape room adventure and culinary highlights.

Learn more about the Digital Identity Advancement Foundation (DIAF) and how you can contribute - https://diaf.link/donate

Ian Glazer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglazer/

Arynn Crow - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arynn-crow-821761103/

Allan Foster - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanfoster/

Kim Cameron award recipients:

Sophie Bennani-Taylor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/0sophie-taylor/

Matthew Spence - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spence-m/

TechCongress - https://www.techcongress.io/congressional-innovation-fellowship

Jim’s Jacket - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZD8NGWZ

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

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🔑 Episode Keywords

Digital Identity, Iam, Cybersecurity, Diaf, Kim Cameron Award, Digital Identity Advancement Foundation, Identiverse, Rsm Cyber Risk Alliance, Identity Conference, Technology Policy, Cybersecurity Education, Digital Sociology, Tech Congress, Digital Ethics, Identity Enablement, Professional Networking, Digital Identity Standards, Identity Innovation, Digital Id World Conference, Identity Community