Speaker Bio
Jana Krimpe is an accomplished visionary in e-Government as well as in digital identity and e-signature technology. Previously her professional experience included a role as an Advisor in the Office for two consecutive Presidents of the Republic of Estonia. With 15+ years’ experience in implementing innovative ICT solutions, she has earned a strong reputation for success in international circles.
The Financial Times and Google listed Jana Krimpe among the top 100 change-makers. She was named in the U.S. based One World Identity’s top 100 Digital Identity influencers global list. Jana is the winner in ‘The Executive’ category of the the Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards and selected among TOP 100 Women of the Future - the Top 100 women globally who are driving impact in the world through emerging technologies, recognized as one of the 30 most followed global LinkedIn Influencers. In addition to being the founder of B.EST Solutions, an award-winning leader in digital identity recognized by the likes of United Nations, OECD and NIST.
Mrs. Krimpe is the head of the Mobile-ID Consortium and Advisor at the Global Trust Foundation and Co-Chair of Post Quantum Cryptography´ WG. Additionally, the founder of the Supporting Women in TECH - “FEMMES DIGITALES” Public Association, chairwoman of the Estonian-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce. She is passionate about providing expertise based on the hands-on experience she and her colleagues gained successfully implementing and operating e-Governmental solutions. Mrs. Krimpe’s commitment to supporting the continuation of this success is reflected in her endorsement of the country’s achievements through her involvement in various international forums (e.g. World Economic Forum, United Nations ESCAP). This work has expanded and re-defined how identity and signatures are managed digitally, and issued by governments fostering social, business, and political development, has supported the creation of a seamless business environment and a holistically connected society.
Due to this, she is also a welcomed speaker and panellist having presented in major events around the world and has contributed to the several global and national reports as an expert (UN expert for Paperless Trade and Transport in Asia and Pacific).