As African countries accelerate digital transformation, one critical question is how citizens prove who they are in an increasingly online world. From accessing government services to opening bank accounts or receiving social support, secure and inclusive digital identity systems are becoming essential to economic participation. This week, innovators, policymakers and technology leaders from across the continent and beyond have gathered in South Africa for DID:UNCONF Africa - a forum focused on shaping the future of digital identity in Africa, and ensuring systems can work across borders and institutions. Thuto Ngobeni reports.