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Authenticate U.S. 2026

October 19 - 21, 2026 Upcoming Event

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About Authenticate U.S. 2026

Now in its 7th year, the FIDO Alliance-hosted Authenticate Conference has become renowned for its high-quality content and vibrant community of professionals committed to advancing passkeys and related technologies to create a more secure web.

The focus of the program for the Authenticate U.S. 2026 conference is “New Frontiers.” Trust and simplicity have become the defining challenges of modern identity systems. Passkeys are now being adopted globally, proving that strong security and great usability do not have to be at odds. The next frontier is accelerating this momentum—eliminating remaining friction and edge cases—so phishing-susceptible passwords can finally be left behind.

Topic areas include:

  • Passkeys in Practice
    Leading practices, lessons learned—what went right, what didn’t!—and tips and tricks that help deliver safe and successful passkey deployments.
  • Commercial and Regulatory Imperatives
    Business rationales and outcomes for passkeys; regulatory considerations including national, regional and sectoral requirements; fraud detection and prevention; testing and assurance programs; higher-assurance and regulated use-cases.
  • Security, Standards, and Architecture in Depth
    Deeper dives into the technical underpinnings that deliver usably secure account lifecycles; threat detection and response; standards development; working group updates.
  • Non-human Authentication
    Approaches for protecting the extended user landscape, including mobile and other connected hardware devices, workloads and robotic processes, API protection, and AI use-cases including agentic AI and MCP.
  • Mobile and Digital Identity
    The role that digital identity wallets and verifiable digital credentials play in securing the account lifecycle; identity proofing and biometrics; and the intersection with payments.
  • New Frontiers in Identity and Authentication
    Perspectives on what’s coming next in the identity and authentication space, and how to prepare.

FIDO ALLIANCE MEMBER PLENARY

Authenticate U.S. 2026 will be held from October 19-21, 2026 and followed by the FIDO Member Plenary from October 22-23, 2026. The plenary is open to members only. Not sure if you’re a FIDO Alliance member? Check here.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

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Sponsorship opportunities are available.

We are offering a wide range of opportunities for companies to reach their target audiences and maximize brand exposure.

The 2026 event will include our a dynamic expo hall where all exhibiting sponsors can showcase their solutions and meet companies looking for partners on their path to passwordless – including a modern expo hall with updated amenities, ample meeting space for customer and/or team meetings, dedicated opportunities for networking, and more.

Interested in becoming a sponsor for the Authenticate U.S. Conference? Fill out the form and become a sponsor today.

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Registration

Super Early Bird Registration is available. Register by April 28 to save.

Last year’s conference welcomed over 875+ total attendees in Carlsbad and remotely, and featured more than 150+ sessions with highly engaging content, plus a sold-out exhibit area with 50+ industry-leading exhibitors and sponsors.

Attendees Love Authenticate

➡️ “I am impressed with the conference’s expansion into credential lifecycle management digital credentials. The content exceeded expectations.”
➡️ “This is the best industry conference of the year. I have amazing, intelligent conversations with the best minds in the industry – many of whom have become friends.”
➡️ “There are so many great learning opportunities at this conference! Not to mention the opportunities to network with people from start-ups and major tech companies alike.”

Join us at Authenticate U.S. 2026 and be part of shaping the future of digital identity and security.

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REFUND POLICY

Refund Policy & Promotional Pricing Schedule

Our Refund Policy is as follows: 

Refunds are available based on when you cancel. Cancellations made at least sixty (60) days prior to the first day of the Conference and Plenary will be refunded 100% of the registration fee. Cancellations made less than sixty (60) but at least 30 days (30) days prior to the first day of the Conference and Plenary will be refunded 50% of the registration fee. No refunds will be available for cancellations less than thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the Conference and Plenary or for no-shows.

Cancellations made on or before August 19th will be refunded 100% of the registration fee.

Cancellations made between August 20th – September 19th will be refunded 50% of the registration fee. 

No refunds will be available for cancellations on or after September 20th.

You may substitute another person from your company if you are unable to attend. 

Requests for refunds or substitutions in accordance with this policy may be submitted by emailing [email protected].

Pricing

Admission ItemMemberNon-Member
Conference Only - Super Early Bird$900$1,100
Conference Only - Early Bird$1,100$1,275
Conference Only - General$1,275$1,675
Conference & Plenary - Super Early Bird$1,100
Conference & Plenary - Early Bird $1,275
Conference & Plenary - General$1,675
Plenary Only - Early Bird$500
Plenary Only - General$750
Conference Only - Remote$250$450
Conference & Plenary - Remote$450
Plenary Only - Remote$200
Day Pass$425$550

VENUE

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Book your hotel room today and save! Discount available until Sept. 25 or sold out.

We have reserved a block of discounted rooms at the Omni La Costa at the rate of $309++ per night.  Reservations can only be made online through our booking link. Please Note: Authenticate is not associated with any third-party reservation agents. To make your reservation, it is strongly recommended that you use the booking link provided below.

Take advantage of your time in Carlsbad!

Authenticate 2026 will be held at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California. All in-person attendees are encouraged to take advantage of the planned on-site networking and entertainment activities and resort amenities, including restaurants, shops, and more. For those looking for additional adventures, be sure to visit other local attractions such as LEGOLAND, the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, and local beaches and restaurants.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Authenticate is a great event for CISOs, business leaders, product leaders, product managers, security strategists, and identity architects to get all of the education, tools and best practices to roll out passkeys, while gaining a deeper understanding of the technologies and approaches to secure the broader identity and access management lifecycle. Whether you are new to FIDO or a seasoned veteran, we have great content and networking opportunities for you.

Authenticate will be a great way for you to further your knowledge and technical skills on authentication, and will provide valuable information for you to take back into your company. You can download a justification letter to help gain approval to attend here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CsRVTi5PwA6rt-vhmnxuJh_Xm6mq9biidvaf8wLj0po/edit?usp=sharing

Authenticate 2026 will be held in-person at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, CA (just North of San Diego). You can book a guest room in our hotel block below. For those unable to make it to Carlsbad, we will have a remote attendance option available.

https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/san-diego-la-costa/2026-fido-authenticate-member-plenary

See below to reserve your discounted room ($309++ per night) at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. Discounted rooms are available until 5:00pm PT on Friday, September 25, 2026 or until sold out.

https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/san-diego-la-costa/2026-fido-authenticate-member-plenary

We want you to plan to attend without worry. If you find you cannot make it and cancel on or before August 19 you will receive a full refund. Those that cancel between August 20 and September 19 will receive a 50% refund. No refunds are available for cancellations made on or after September 20th.

Our Refund Policy is as follows:

Refunds are available based on when you cancel. Cancellations made at least sixty (60) days prior to the first day of the Conference and Plenary will be refunded 100% of the registration fee. Cancellations made less than sixty (60) but at least 30 days (30) days prior to the first day of the Conference and Plenary will be refunded 50% of the registration fee. No refunds will be available for cancellations less than thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the Conference and Plenary or for no-shows.

You may substitute another person from your company if you are unable to attend. Requests for refunds or substitutions in accordance with this policy may be submitted by emailing [email protected].

Refunds are available based on when you cancel. See below for details:

Cancellation Date // Fee Refund

• On or before August 19th // 100% of the registration fee

• Between August 20th and September 19th // 50% of the registration fee

• Made on or after September 20th // No refunds available

• No-Shows // No refunds available

We are happy to provide an invitation letter for attendees. Email [email protected] with your Full Name, Date of Birth, Mailing Address, Nationality, Job Title, and Passport Information (Number, Issue Date, and Expiration).

Yes, you have the option to register to attend remotely. While we would love for all attendees to experience the sessions, networking, and expo hall in person, we understand travel is not always possible. Remote attendees will have full access to a live stream of all sessions and on-demand content, and will have the opportunity to make peer-to-peer and sponsor connections – all within the event platform.

Yes, all sessions will be available on-demand to registered attendees after the event.

If you are interested in changing your registration type, please do so during the free cancellation period by simply cancelling your initial registration and selecting the preferred type. If you need special assistance, please contact us via [email protected].

Please email [email protected] for your session details and further instructions.

The mobile app for in-person attendees and Attendee Hub, the event streaming platform for all attendees, are essential resources to access agenda details, sponsor information, on-demand sessions and session recordings. Information about the mobile app and Attendee Hub platform will be sent to registered attendees via email leading up to the event.

Group discounts are not available.

No, we do not offer multi-day single passes. If you wish to attend more than one day, you must purchase a full conference pass.

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