The Hungarian Electronic Signature Association (MELASZ), INTEGRITY Kft., the Research Institute for Computer Science and Control (SZTAKI), and the Council of Internet Service Providers (ISZT) launched the ‘Electronic Signature Day’ event with the aim of establishing a new tradition. The idea came from the fact that Bill Clinton signed the U.S. Electronic Signature Act on June 30, 2000, so that day has been known as “ESIGN Day” in the United States.
The organizers goals are the following:

• to promote electronic signatures as widely as possible in Hungary also,
• to be available current, professional knowledge of electronic signatures and seals in a user-friendly manner, and
• to create a forum where important information can be disseminated for all interested parties from firsthand.

The presentations cover a historical overview of the electronic signature field as well as the legal and technological changes that have taken place in recent years. Current curiosities of electronic signatures are presented on this event every year, and an insight into the future solutions can also be gained.

One of the cornerstones of a trusted economy is the field of electronic authentication, electronic signing and sealing technologies. In these areas, we have numerous research and development, which ensure that electronic authentication procedures will be used continuously in everyday life in the future.