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13th FIDO Tokyo Seminar: A Step Towards Passwordless Future

On December 4, 2026, a groundbreaking event will take place at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba. The 13th FIDO Tokyo Seminar will focus on 'Passkeys Today and Beyond – the Present and Future of Passkeys.'

FIDO Alliance, which has been at the forefront of simplifying online authentication, aims to promote advancements in technology specifications and certification programs that will replace traditional password-based systems. The seminar comes at a time when the demand for reliable online security has never been higher. Following multiple incidents of unauthorized access to securities accounts, Japan’s Financial Services Agency revised regulations, urging financial institutions to implement passkeys as a standard authentication method. This shift not only enhances the security for financial services but has also begun to spread across various sectors, making passkeys a preferred method for consumer-facing services.

Key Highlights of the Seminar

The seminar will feature a synopsis of recent advancements by FIDO Alliance in the realm of digital credentials and AI agent authentication. With increasing recognition of the vulnerabilities associated with traditional passwords, FIDO has expanded its efforts beginning last year to cover the entire account lifecycle through digital credentials.

The 12th FIDO Tokyo Seminar provided significant momentum for passkey adoption, highlighting its effectiveness against phishing attacks. The momentum has continued to grow as the industry moves towards a more secure and user-friendly authentication landscape, as evidenced by the updates made to guidelines by the Japan Securities Dealers Association. The latest strategies recommend implementing measures, including passkeys for critical operations like login and withdrawals.

Innovations in Digital Credentials

In December last year, FIDO Alliance established the Digital Credentials Working Group, initiating robust efforts to ensure secure storage and presentation of identity documents on digital wallets. The goal is to create a system that allows for secure online presentation of digital certificates, thereby improving user experience across different services while maintaining high security standards.

The seminar will also delve into FIDO’s newly formed Agentic Authentication Technical Working Group, which investigates the role AI agents play in authentication and digital credential scenarios. Given the growing importance of AI within various operational processes, it is crucial to ensure that these agents can be reliably authenticated to represent individuals effectively.

Join Us at FIDO Tokyo Seminar

Participants will have the opportunity to network and share ideas about the evolution of digital security and benefit from expert insights while planning for future implementations of passkeys. Join us in this essential conversation that will shape the next generation of online authentication.

Event Details:

• - Date: December 4, 2026 (Friday)
• - Venue: Tokyo Port City Takeshiba Port Hall, Minato Ward, Tokyo
• - Capacity: 300 participants (100 for networking after the seminar)
• - Participation Fee: Free (pre-registration required)
• - Networking Fee: ¥2,000 (tax included)
• - Student Discount: ¥1,000 (must show student ID)
• - Organized by: FIDO Alliance

Sponsors

With generous support from various sponsors such as Authent Trend Technology, Keeper Security APAC, and others, the event is set to provide invaluable insights into the future of authentication.

For additional details and to register, please check the links provided. We look forward to your participation!