!!! Overview
Establishment of the [{$pagename}] ([IDESG]).  The [National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace] ([NSTIC]), which was signed by President Obama in April [2011|Year 2011], called for the establishment of a private sector-led steering group to administer the development and adoption of the [Identity Ecosystem Framework].

The [IDESG]. The [IDESG] receives its authority to operate from the active participation of its membership in accordance with the Rules of Association which follow.   The [IDESG] has been initiated with the support of [NIST].  Following an initial period, the [IDESG] will transition to a self-sustaining organization.

The [Identity Ecosystem] was established during a Kickoff Meeting held in Chicago from August 15-16, 2012. The Kickoff Meeting was a huge success, bringing together 195 Steering Group members who attended in person and 315 members who participated remotely. Over the course of two days, [IDESG] members elected officers, reviewed draft charter and by-laws and established Working Groups and Standing Committees to address specific challenges to the [Identity Ecosystem] that the group is charged with creating. 

The [Identity Ecosystem Management Council] shall provide guidance to the Plenary on the broad objectives envisioned by the [NSTIC|National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace] and other functions as described.

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* [#1] - [About the Identity Ecosystem Steering Group|https://www.idecosystem.org/page/about-identity-ecosystem-steering-group|target='_blank'] - based on data observed: 2015-08-23