Omer Shafiq is the Founder & CEO of Hovi, a company dedicated to simplifying self-sovereign identity (SSI) and verifiable credentials for businesses. With a deep understanding of digital identity, eIDAS 2.0 regulation, and the EUDI Wallet, Omer is driving innovation in the European digital identity landscape.
Hovi has already issued over half a million credentials across multiple industries, working with businesses and institutions to drive secure, privacy-first digital interactions. Omer’s deep expertise lies in bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and regulatory frameworks, ensuring that businesses can adopt trustworthy, scalable, and compliant identity solutions.
A passionate advocate for digital sovereignty and user-centric identity, Omer actively collaborates with industry leaders and policymakers to shape the future of decentralised identity. Through Hovi’s strategic partnerships, including with Indicio, he is playing a key role in building interoperable and enterprise-ready SSI solutions that are redefining trust in digital ecosystems.
