A-Trust at Trust Without Borders Summit 2026 in Bogotá

by Markus Vesely, CEO, A-Trust GmbH

For A-Trust, as a qualified trust service provider operating within the eIDAS regulatory framework, participating in CSC Trust Without Borders 2026 was a natural decision. With more than 25 years of experience in digital trust services, participating in the Summit aligned with our long-standing engagement in the field in shaping how digital trust evolves both in Austria and internationally. Events like this bring together the key people shaping the future of digital identity and electronic signatures. The direct exchange with other industry participants, whether during panels, presentations, or informal conversations on the sidelines, is hard to replicate through any other form of communication. What makes CSC Trust Without Borders Summit particularly valuable is the international dimension of that exchange: connecting with experts, innovators, and decision-makers from across the globe gives us perspectives that go far beyond what any regional event could offer. Hearing how different countries and markets approach the challenges of digital trust, what solutions they are developing, what regulatory paths they are taking, and what lessons they have already learned is enormously enriching. It challenges our assumptions, sparks new ideas, and reminds us that the community we are all building together is truly a worldwide one. Networking and knowledge sharing at this international level are a core part of our strategic work, and sponsoring Trust Without Borders 2026 was our way of actively contributing to that conversation and to the broader community driving digital trust forward.

What was the biggest insight you gained from the event? 

A-Trust was represented at CSC Trust Without Borders Summit 2026 by our CEO, Markus Vesely, who also took the stage as a speaker at the event. He shared insights into Austria’s approach to the EUDI Wallet and brought the Austrian perspective on digital identity and interoperability to an international audience. Being present in person and engaging directly with experts and decision-makers from around the world gave us a first-hand sense of how Colombia and other Latin American countries are approaching areas such as digital identity and electronic trust services, and how strong the interest in the European EUDI Wallet already is in this part of the world. This significantly broadened our view of the global dynamics shaping this landscape. One of the most remarkable experiences was a small-group technical visit to Quipu, Colombia’s first quantum computer, at the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá. Quantum computers differ fundamentally from classical machines: instead of relying solely on bits, they use qubits, which can represent multiple states at the same time through a phenomenon called superposition. Together with quantum entanglement, this principle is the foundation for technologies that may, in the future, unlock significant potential in fields such as cryptography, materials science, and chemical simulation – areas of long-term relevance to our work on digital trust services. Seeing this technology was a powerful reminder of how important it is to track emerging developments early and think through their strategic implications. 

What challenge should the digital trust ecosystem address next? 

The many on-site presentations and discussions made it clear where the industry stands today and where it is heading. A central theme running through the event was the question of viable business models for the EUDI Wallet and the Business Wallet. What business models are sustainable in the long run? Who takes on which role within the ecosystem? These questions remain open, and that is precisely the next major challenge for the sector. What is needed is not only technical interoperability, but also economic sustainability and clear governance structures that enable trust across borders. 

What are your organization’s priorities for the next 12 months? 

For A-Trust, the next twelve months will be defined by actively co-shaping the EUDI Wallet ecosystem. The insights from Bogotá, like technological trends, international perspectives, and new ideas for potential business models, feed directly into our strategic planning. We will continue contributing to the development of digital trust solutions while keeping a close eye on the evolving regulatory landscape. At the same time, we aim to strengthen our role as a reliable partner for organizations looking to integrate qualified electronic signatures, qualified seals, and digital identity solutions into their processes. 

How can industry collaboration help advance digital trust globally? 

CSC Trust Without Borders Summit 2026 was an impressive demonstration of what becomes possible when players from different regions and backgrounds come together. Digital trust is not a national issue; it is a global infrastructure challenge. For us, collaboration means developing shared standards, openly exchanging experiences, and learning from one another. Only through this kind of open, cross-border exchange can a digital trust ecosystem emerge that is truly built to last.