These broader discussions often surface at forums such as the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Digital Transformation Summit. In a commentary published Friday on SC Media, Burris discussed six trends he said will define the U.S. digital identity landscape in 2026. What Additional Trends Does Burris Say Will Shape the Digital Identity Landscape? He also pointed to increasing competition among governments, financial institutions and tech companies to control digital identity wallets. According to Burris, digital identity is emerging as a “geopolitical fault line.” He noted that he expects more countries to reject foreign digital identities, increasing the risk of foreign interference through identity manipulation.