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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

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST

      Guidance for Workforce Identity Verification
      James Hoover, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
      Where and how should IDV be incorporated into workforce IAM? What technical and cultural considerations must be taken into account that are unique from regulatory or compliance IDV scenarios. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST

      High-Value AI Use Cases for IAM
      Nathan Harris, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      While AI holds the promise for automation and efficiency, not all IAM use cases are equally suited for AI enablement. This session will walk through Gartner research related to AI for IAM use cases, including agentic AI, and help IAM leaders focus AI adoption plans on the most beneficial use cases. ... 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 - 11:30 AM CST

      Technical Insights: Workload Access Management and API Access Control Architectures
      Erik Wahlstrom, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Platform engineering teams need your guidance on how to add managed workload identities to all new workloads and architect modern API access control standards that provide strong identity issuance, authentication, authorization, and federation. In this session, we will chart the path for modern workload IAM with capabilities that do not rely on legacy practices and help developers get to a security-by-designed, "hello, world" as quickly as possible. ... Show More Show Less

      12:30 PM - 01:00 PM CST

      Amplify Your Security With Authorization Management Platforms
      Paul Mezzera, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Authorization is crucial in applications, yet the adoption of solutions is limited, increasing the risks of unauthorized access. This session introduces authorization management platforms (AMP), expanding beyond externalized authorization. This broader approach includes orchestrated policy models essential for commercial applications, helping IAM leaders better assess and prioritize authorization needs. ... Show More Show Less

      12:30 PM - 01:00 PM CST

      Outlook for Data Security 2026
      Andrew Bales, Director Analyst, Gartner
      In 2025, data security is crucial as organizations encounter complex data exposure risks. With AI's rise, securing sensitive data remains a top priority for security leaders. They must strengthen security measures and implement real-time data exfiltration prevention with automated incident response to protect against breaches, maintain trust and comply with evolving regulations. ... 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

      12:30 PM - 01:00 PM CST

      Technical Insights: How to Keep Your Access Management Implementation Up to Date
      Paul Rabinovich, VP Analyst, Gartner
      New requirements such as zero-trust mandates, IAM modernization, deeper support for legacy applications and improving resilience demand continuous change in organizations' AM implementations. In this session we will discuss how to adapt AM to new identity trends and threats. ... Show More Show Less

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