EEMA

What EEMA does

EEMA is a Brussels-headquartered, independent European think tank and non-profit association founded in 1987 (per firmographic data; 1988 per ISSE source), focused on digital identification, authentication, privacy, risk management, cybersecurity, the Internet of Things and mobile applications. It operates a platform-plus-events model comprising the EEMA Annual Conference (35th edition held at Microsoft in London in 2022, focused on Securing Identity and its Business Models), the ISSE Conference (Europe's leading independent conference on information security, privacy and data protection, in its 24th year), high-level fireside briefings in Brussels and London, and EEMA Training, a programme of six custom one-day courses on eIDAS, Self-Sovereign Identity, National Identity Programmes, Blockchain, EU legal frameworks and Cyber Security delivered virtually by named subject matter experts. EEMA also coordinates the European Trust Foundation and hosts information about the EU-supported LIGHTest project, a global lightweight trust infrastructure using DNS and DNSSEC for cross-jurisdiction validation of electronic transaction trust.

EEMA generates revenue through conference sponsorships and delegate participation fees (with Microsoft as a long-standing sponsor/host since 2017 and InfoCert as a two-year sponsor) and through fees for custom-tailored training courses. Customer segments include government policymakers responsible for national eID programmes, senior corporate decision-makers, SMEs seeking accessible cybersecurity training, and trust service providers affected by EU regulation. Its go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, leveraging a curated network of European subject matter experts and high-level EC and government access that functions as its primary differentiation. The organisation operates with a small staff of 1–10 employees across Belgium, the United Kingdom and France, with no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or ownership changes.

Name

EEMA

Legal name

EEMA

Website

https://eema.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EEMA is a Brussels-based independent European non-profit think tank that convenes policymakers and senior executives through annual conferences (Annual Conference, ISSE) and delivers custom virtual training on eIDAS, digital identity, blockchain and cybersecurity.

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Industry Associations & Think Tanks

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Policy, Data Governance & Cybersecurity Standards Cooperation (BPADANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Federation & Identity Standards (SAML/OIDC/OAuth, Federation Hubs) (HDADAAAG), Harassment Prevention, EEO & Workplace Conduct Compliance (EDABADAE)

Keywords

• Digital identity think tank
• EIDAS training courses
• Information security conferences
• Cyber security events
• Trust infrastructure research

Headquarters

HQ city

Ixelles

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference Sponsorships and Participation: EEMA organizes world-class conferences including the Annual Conference and ISSE conference. Revenue is generated through sponsorship deals (e.g., Microsoft sponsoring and hosting events) and delegate participation fees.
2. Training Course Fees: EEMA Training offers six courses covering Decentralized/Self-Sovereign Identity, National Identity Programmes, eIDAS regulation, Blockchain, EU legal framework, and Cyber Security. Courses are custom-made to organizational requirements and taught by subject matter experts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EEMA is an independent European think tank and association of IT professionals that convenes industry, government, and EU officials through annual conferences (Annual Conference and ISSE), fireside briefings in Brussels and London, and custom corporate training programs on eIDAS, Self-Sovereign Identity, National Identity, Blockchain, EU legal frameworks, and Cyber Security. It also coordinates EU projects such as the European Trust Foundation and the LIGHTest trust infrastructure initiative.

Product overview

EEMA is the leading independent European think tank focused on identification, authentication, privacy, risk management, cyber security, the Internet of Things and mobile applications. The organisation operates as a platform-plus-events model comprising: EEMA Training (offering six specialist courses on digital identity topics including eIDAS, Self-Sovereign Identity, Blockchain, and Cyber Security delivered by expert practitioners); LIGHTest (a global trust infrastructure project using DNS for cross-jurisdiction trust validation); ISSE Conference (Europe's premier information security conference now in its 24th year); and the EEMA Annual Conference (sponsored by Microsoft, focused on identity and business models). Additionally, EEMA provides high-level fireside briefings in Brussels and London for industry leaders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EEMA Training: Training courses focused on eIDAS, Self-Sovereign and National Identity, Blockchain, EU Legal Frameworks and Cyber Security
• ISSE Conference
• LIGHTest

Products and services

• EEMA Training A training programme of six one-day courses covering Decentralized/Self-Sovereign Identity, National Identity Programmes, eIDAS regulation, Blockchain, EU legal framework for electronic identity and trust services, and Cyber Security, custom-made to organizational requirements and delivered by industry experts.
• ISSE Conference Europe's leading independent, interdisciplinary conference on information security, privacy, and data protection, in its 24th year, featuring presentation and discussion of technical, commercial, organisational, legal, and political challenges.
• EEMA Annual Conference EEMA's flagship annual conference bringing together digital enterprise experts and high-level EC and government officials; the 35th edition focused on 'Securing Identity and its Business Models' and was sponsored and hosted by Microsoft.
• EEMA Fireside Briefings High-level intimate briefings held in Brussels and London for industry leaders to tackle controversial hot topics in an invitation-only setting.

Quantifiable outcome

• World-class conferences providing networking with digital enterprise experts and high-level government officials
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2022Microsoft has been a long-time supporter of EEMA, having sponsored and hosted its Annual Conference in London since 2017 (including live webinar series during 2020-2021 pandemic). Microsoft is also represented on EEMA's Board of Management. Ronny Bjones, Director of Cloud Identity & Privacy Services at Microsoft, is a recipient of the EEMA Lifetime Achievement Award.
• InfoCertcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022InfoCert is a sponsor of EEMA's Annual Conference for a second consecutive year. As a leading company in qualified trusted solutions, InfoCert participates in debates on eIDAS 2.0, identity schemes, and digital wallets. Head of Business Compliance, Innovation and Strategy Igor Marcolongo chairs international panels on eIDAS regulation.
• European Trust FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEEMA coordinates the European Trust Foundation, which is part of their EU & Global Partners network providing a platform to disseminate information and share expertise regarding significant EU projects.
• LIGHTest ConsortiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationLIGHTest develops a global lightweight trust infrastructure using DNS for trust validation. EEMA hosts information about this EU-supported project that addresses electronic transaction validation through cross-jurisdiction translation of trust information.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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