# Ep. 48: ID4Africa Part 2 - Snapshots from Cognitec, Thales, Iris ID, Regula

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Podcast: [The Biometric Update Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-biometric-update-podcast-7302272)
Published: 2026-06-05T18:36:12+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1830

## Resource

Part 2 of the Biometric Update Podcast's coverage of the 2026 ID4Africa AGM features BU managing editor reporting from the conference floor, in conversation with representatives from Cognitec, Thales, Iris ID and Regula. Their combined observations and insights are essential listening for anyone interested in Africa's ongoing journey toward a world-leading digital identity ecosystem.

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