The Convergence of AI and Digital Identity: Securing the Next Generation of Autonomous Services
A Talk by Shelley Langan-Newton (CEO & Co-Founder, SQR)
About this Talk
The rise of "Agentic AI" - autonomous AI agents capable of reasoning and acting on our behalf - is set to transform how digital services are delivered. From instant onboarding and personalised finance to on-demand insurance and seamless government interactions, these agents promise frictionless user experiences at scale. But they also introduce a new reality: identity becomes the frontline of cybersecurity.
This talk explores how the convergence of AI and digital identity is reshaping trust, privacy, and security in the digital economy. Shelley, CEO of intelligent identity infrastructure company, SQR (sqr.id), will unpack both the opportunities- intelligent, adaptive authentication and fraud prevention - and the risks, from rogue AI agents to identity-driven attacks at unprecedented speed. Real-world scenarios will highlight what’s possible today, and what’s at stake tomorrow.
The session will equip digital leaders with a forward-looking perspective on how to build secure, interoperable, and privacy-first identity frameworks that can keep pace with autonomous systems. The message is clear: to unlock the benefits of agentic AI, we must rethink identity as the cornerstone of trust in a digital society.