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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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      Hundreds of conference sessions were presented each day at Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit 2025. While we work to develop this year’s agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.

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      Monday, December 08, 2025

      09:30 AM - 10:15 AM CST

      Gartner Opening Keynote: Identity at the Core
      Michael Kelley, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Akif Khan, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Identity and access management is at the core of modern business. Shaped by both internal and external forces, IAM is now a key capability that businesses need to compete and thrive - from securing the use of AI agents to safely enabling competitive customer experiences. However, its importance is not always recognised, and IAM leaders must work to address this. Developing and leading a resilient IAM function must now be a central tenet of any IAM team's strategy in order to confidently anchor the business from the core. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST

      How to Become a Top Performing IAM Leader
      Rebecca Archambault, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      What is the formula for success for an IAM leader? How does the IAM leader work with many stakeholders to achieve goals and solve challenges? How do successful leaders align their work to the desired impact and value? This session will leave you with four steps to establish a trust foundation, which will guide IAM leaders and position them for success. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST

      Roundtable: How to Plan Now for the Future of IAM?
      Zachary Smith, Director Analyst, Gartner
      While organizations are reconfiguring trust on the basis of identity, cyber criminals and threat actors are increasingly targeting identities. "Identity is the new perimeter" is a lived reality for security teams rather than a catchphrase. Learn from your peers how CISOs and heads of IAM are using strategic opportunities to embrace identity-first security and prepare IAM for the coming strategic realities. ... Show More Show Less

      12:30 PM - 01:00 PM CST

      Technical Insights: Blueprint for Success: Skills Every IAM Architect Needs
      Nat Krishnan, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Digital business and the cloud are driving IT architecture to become more agile and intelligent. In this session, we will review the essential technical, business and interpersonal skills required for identity architects to be effective in this environment. ... Show More Show Less

      02:30 PM - 03:00 PM CST

      How AI Innovations Are Transforming the IAM Market
      Tarun Rohilla, Director Analyst, Gartner
      As IAM reaches a pivotal moment, this presentation explores how AI is revolutionizing this market. Discover how generative AI is transforming human-IAM interactions and learn strategies for constructing access controls tailored for AI agents. Engage with trends like decentralized identity and verifiable credentials that are shaping the future of IAM. Join us to explore advanced topics that will empower you to solve complex IAM challenges and stay ahead in this rapidly evolving market landscape. ... Show More Show Less

      04:00 PM - 04:30 PM CST

      3 Ways to Realize Value From Your IAM Program
      Zachary Smith, Director Analyst, Gartner
      Only 1 in 5 IAM programs successfully achieves their goal of enabling the business without compromising on security. Learn about three strategic actions IAM leaders should prioritize to increase business agility while minimizing loss and disruption from identity-related cybersecurity incidents. ... Show More Show Less

      06:10 PM - 06:30 PM CST

      IDMWORKS: Building Blocks of a Modern Identity Program
      Hardik Modi, Sr. Director, Idmworks, LLC
      Many organizations struggle to unify fragmented IAM initiatives into a cohesive identity program. This session shows how to move from isolated projects to a strategic approach that aligns governance, technology, and business goals. Attendees will leave with practical guidance for building a clear, scalable roadmap for long-term identity success. ... Show More Show Less

      07:00 PM - 07:20 PM CST

      SpecterOps: How Attackers Bypass Identity Controls – What You Can Do to Fix It
      Jared Atkinson, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, SPECTEROPS
      Justin Kohler, CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER, SpecterOps
      Recent breaches have demonstrated attackers’ ability to rapidly pivot from on-premises to cloud environments, evading traditional identity controls such as PAM, CAP, and ITDR. In this session, discover how attack path mapping can be leveraged within an identity-first security strategy to proactively identify and close gaps in your defenses. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to visualize, prioritize, and remove attack paths to strengthen IAM posture. ... Show More Show Less
      Tuesday, December 09, 2025

      10:00 AM - 10:20 AM CST

      Simeio: Beyond the Alphabet Soup: Achieving Posture-Aware IAM in a Fragmented Ecosystem
      Asif Savvas, CPO, Simeio
      The IAM industry is full of new acronyms—ISPM, IVIP, ITDR, Identity Fabrics—but few know how to turn them into results. In this session, you’ll learn how posture-aware IAM can bring order to fragmented ecosystems. Learn practical use cases and real-world examples that show how to detect security gaps, automate remediation, streamline application onboarding, and enforce policies consistently across your environment, no matter your tech stack. ... Show More Show Less

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      CISO, Rogers Corporation

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