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      Conference Topics at a Glance

      The 2026 agenda delivers the latest technology, strategy and leadership insights across key topic areas, covering the challenges most critical to IT and IAM executives.

      IAM for Agentic AI

      Agentic AI introduces new identity, access and trust challenges. Learn how to define, govern and secure AI agent identities, enforce least privilege and apply behavior‑based policies in autonomous, machine‑speed environments.

      IAM Program and Strategy

      Successful IAM requires more than tools. Explore how to build and sustain an IAM program with clear governance, roadmaps, metrics and executive alignment — while delivering business value under budget and resource constraints.

      Machine IAM/Nonhuman Identities

      Nonhuman identities now outnumber humans. Discover how to manage life cycle, access and governance for machines, workloads, service accounts and APIs — reducing risk from unmanaged and over‑privileged identities.
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      Monday, December 08, 2025

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST

      Guidance for Successful Privileged Access Management Deployment
      In this breakout session, we'll explore the critical importance of privileged access management (PAM), its essential objectives and how to reap out the right benefits from a PAM implementation . We'll discuss how to adapt your internal processes and operating model to effectively support PAM tools and provide strategies to enhance your PAM maturity. ... Show More Show Less

      11:45 AM - 12:15 PM CST

      Okta: Securing Every Identity: The Power of the Identity Security Fabric
      Vijay Pitchumani, DIRECTOR, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, Okta
      Identity is the security control plane; strong authentication isn't enough. This session explores Okta’s Identity Security Fabric, a unified framework using identity and context to create adaptive policy and real-time defense for identities. Learn how it enables continuous trust and threat mitigation. See how Okta unifies threat detection, access management, and governance to interrupt attacks, enforce least privilege, and align access to risk. ... Show More Show Less

      11:45 AM - 12:15 PM CST

      Silverfort: How Ciena Secured Machine Identities—and Applies that Playbook to AI
      Steven Rennick, SR LEADER, IT ARCHITECTURE, Ciena Corporation
      Hed Kovetz, CEO & CO-FOUNDER, Silverfort
      Unmanaged service accounts remain a major challenge, while AI agents amplify risk as teams secure legacy systems and adopt new technologies. Join Steve Rennick from Ciena to learn how he unified identity controls across human, machine, and AI accounts to cut AD debt, streamline operations, and modernize identity security with practical steps and a strong business case. ... Show More Show Less

      12:30 PM - 01:15 PM CST

      Ask the Expert: How to Modernize Machine IAM?
      Steve Wessels, Director Analyst, Gartner
      Current machine identity and access management (IAM) practices are fragmented and insufficient, leading to potential security and compliance risks. To address these challenges, IAM leaders should enhance and unify their existing approaches to better secure machine identities. Additionally, it is essential to modernize machine IAM practices in collaboration with all stakeholders, emphasizing just-in-time credentialing, proactive management of technology debt, and continuous monitoring to safeguard critical assets. ... Show More Show Less

      01:15 PM - 02:00 PM CST

      Sponsor Lunch Address: IDMEXPRESS: AI or No AI - Evolution and Migration Exists!
      Anshita Mittal, VP OF DELIVERY/SENIOR TECHNICAL ARCHITEC, IDMExpress
      Amit Masand, Founder & CEO, IDMEXPRESS
      Join our session, "AI or No AI - Evolution and Migration exists," to explore how evolving your identity platform drives agility beyond AI buzzwords. Migration, like SailPoint Identity IQ to SailPoint Identity Security Cloud, Cyberark on-premise to P-cloud, or Saviynt On-premise to Saas, is not a one-time event but a continuous innovative journey. Discover real stories, practical insights, and fresh perspectives on transformation that go beyond AI ... Show More Show Less

      02:05 PM - 02:25 PM CST

      Oasis Security: From IAM to AAM: Governing Agentic Access at Enterprise Scale
      Danny Brickman, CEO & Co-founder, Oasis Security
      AI Agents are outpacing human employees, and each one multiplies access and risk. Join Oasis CEO Danny Brickman to discover Agentic Access Management (AAM), a new approach to governing non-human identities at scale. Learn how leading enterprises are securing AI innovation in real time while empowering the business to move faster, safer, and smarter. ... Show More Show Less

      02:30 PM - 03:15 PM CST

      Ask the Expert: How to Assess IAM Architecture as a System of Systems
      Homan Farahmand, VP Analyst, Gartner
      To reduce inefficiency and risk, identity architects need a comprehensive strategy that addresses technical debt and integrates point solutions. In this session we answer your questions about assessing your IAM architecture to support zero-trust initiatives and enhance systems interoperability. ... Show More Show Less

      03:15 PM - 03:45 PM CST

      Admin By Request: Stop Overloading Your IT Team: Smarter Privileged Access for Leaner Operations.
      Paul Fisher, HEAD OF GLOBAL STRATEGY, ADMIN BY REQUEST-GB
      Paul Fisher cuts through the PAM vendor hype to show CIOs & IT leaders how modern Enterprise Privilege Management can deliver enterprise-grade security without the traditional pain points. Learn how organizations are implementing Admin By Request’s privilege management systems reducing risk and operational overhead, proving that enterprise security can be both powerful and practical. ... Show More Show Less

      03:15 PM - 03:45 PM CST

      BeyondTrust: Maturing Privileged Access for Modern Threats
      Morey Haber, CHIEF SECURITY ADVISOR, BeyondTrust
      As threats evolve, so does Privileged Access Management (PAM). Modern PAM has evolved into identity security. Identity and user management must mature to meet the demands of cloud, nonhuman identities, and modern attack vectors. It's no longer just about root or admin accounts, but also attacks against identities with a path to privileged access. Join us to explore PAM's evolution and learn the key considerations for securing your organization. ... Show More Show Less

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