Last week in San Francisco, our community came together for a day that reminded us why collaborative learning and shared experimentation are so vital in the confidential computing ecosystem.
Attendees represented a wide range of perspectives, from hyperscale cloud service providers, startups, think tanks, and industry ranging from pharmaceuticals to finance, to discuss Confidential Computing. The day was filled with lively technical exchanges and even laughter over afternoon bacon (yes, bacon is a snack), it was the kind of workshop that makes innovation feel personal.
A Lineup That Inspired Collaboration
We were honored to hear from a remarkable roster of speakers representing organizations at the heart of secure and privacy-preserving computing, including:
- Britt Law
- Duality
- Meta / WhatsApp
- NVIDIA
- Oblivious
- ServiceNow with Opaque
- TikTok
- Tinfoil
Each talk brought a unique perspective, from real-world deployments delivering measurable business value to bold experiments shaping the future of data protection. The diversity of voices reflected the Consortium’s strength: bringing together researchers, builders, and adopters to turn ideas into impact. The versatility of Confidential Computing was evident from the wide range of solutions and use cases presented.
From Inspiration to Imagination
The day wrapped up with our “Shark Tank”-style challenge, where four teams competed to design new use cases for Confidential Computing. The creativity on display was impressive, but one concept stood out – a secure, verifiable proof of humanity – a vision that perfectly captured the balance of trust, technology, and imagination our community strives for.
Community at the Core
Behind every successful event is a network of people who make it happen. This workshop was no exception. We’re deeply grateful to Laura Martinez (NVIDIA), Mateus Guzzo (TikTok) and Mike Ferron-Jones (Intel) for their incredible leadership in bringing everything together. Their effort ensured that even the smallest logistical details (and photo moments) went smoothly.
Looking Ahead
As we look to future workshops, we’ll keep building spaces like this one: open, hands-on, and human-centered. Because progress happens when we learn together, challenge ideas together, and celebrate the journey as much as the technology itself.
(Photos courtesy of Mateus Guzzo)
