Haraldur Bjarnason | Chief Executive Officer
Auðkenni

Haraldur Bjarnason, Chief Executive Officer, Auðkenni

Haraldur has been involved in electronic identity (eID) matters for nearly two decades and has served as CEO of Auðkenni since 2011. Auðkenni is Iceland’s national trust service provider, operating the country’s official eID scheme. Prior to this, Haraldur worked at Iceland’s Ministry of Finance, where he was responsible for developing policies related to the government’s use of ICT and online services, with a particular emphasis on eID and electronic signatures. He has contributed to several expert groups on eID and eSignatures and participated in European Commission co-funded projects, including NOBID and STORK.

Appearances:



Identity Week Europe 2026 Day 1 @ 11:40

Panel: Digital ID in the real world: Inclusion and trust from the frontlines

  • Overcoming operational hurdles for public issuers and relying parties.
  • Inclusive Design: Maximizing enrolment and service access
  • Trust and Certification: Using harmonised standards to combat fraud
  • Discuss the benefits of digital identity for inclusion, service access, and interoperability.
Session led by: IN Groupe
last published: 08/Jun/26 12:55 GMT

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