All 2026 IAM Conference Sessions

Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit 2026 dives deep into key topics for IT leaders around program management, agentic AI, optimizing resources and more to help you address your organization's mission-critical challenges.

2026 IAM Conference Theme

Identity at the Core

In the face of geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainties, IAM is at the core of business operations and cybersecurity, ensuring resilience through secure interactions among people, machines and organizations. Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit provides guidance on building scalable and efficient IAM infrastructures in today’s complex environment.

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Monday, 09 March, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM GMT

Workshop: How to Build and Execute an Effective RFP for IGA
Brian Guthrie, Director Analyst, Gartner
This workshop will help you by practically taking you through the stages of preparing the RFP for an identity governance and administration product. Attendees will leave with a practical approach to a successful RFP. ... Show More Show Less

12:55 PM - 01:15 PM GMT

SailPoint: Seeing Identities More Clearly for Smarter Identity Security
Hans-Robert Vermeulen, Identity Strategist, SailPoint
Who has access to what and why? Traditional IGA often falls short in addressing today’s complexities: hidden paths, nested entitlements, machine identities, and a partially blind SOC. Learn how SailPoint Observability & Insights leverages an interactive identity graph to uncover risks, spotlight entitlements, and trace exposure. Surface risks, streamline audits, and turn access chaos into clarity—making identity your strongest control. ... Show More Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM GMT

One Identity: Think AI will solve your IAM challenges? Think Again
Rob Byrne, FIELD STRATEGIST, One Identity
Participate in this interactive session, hosted by One Identity, to learn how others are tackling the NHI topic in key areas such as planning, classification, inventory, and lifecycle. Be prepared to share your NHI driven desires, pains, approaches and gain insights from industry peers in a round table format. You will learn you’re not alone and gain valuable insights to forge a clearer path to a secure and unified approach to Non-Human Identity management. ... Show More Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM GMT

Saviynt: The State of Identity Security 2026
Henrique Teixeira, Senior VP of Strategy, Saviynt Inc.
Simon Gooch, Sr. VP, Field CIO, Saviynt Inc.
Identity security continues to expand beyond traditional user access controls and into the broader fabric of how organizations secure people, systems, and AI-driven workloads. In 2026, several new forces are reshaping the landscape: the shift toward platformization 2.0, the rise of model context protocol (MCP) as a foundation for secure interoperability, and the rapid growth of modern machine IAM. At the same time, visibility and intelligence are becoming essential for reducing blind spots, and AI governance is emerging as a core
discipline to ensure trust in autonomous systems. This session will present the top identity security trends for 2026, highlighting the technologies and practices that leaders must understand to prepare their organizations for the next phase of identity-driven security.
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02:30 PM - 03:15 PM GMT

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

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM GMT

Market Insights for Identity Governance and Administration Solutions
Brian Guthrie, Director Analyst, Gartner
Steve Wessels, Director Analyst, Gartner
The identity governance and administration (IGA) market remains dynamic with a range of client business drivers, leading to a variety of offered IAM features. This session will help IAM leaders navigate the IGA market and improve decision making. ... Show More Show Less

03:15 PM - 04:00 PM GMT

Roundtable: NHI Therapy, moderated by One Identity
Alan Radford, Director Product Management, ONE IDENTITY-UK
Participate in this interactive session, hosted by One Identity, to learn how others are tackling the NHI topic in key areas such as planning, classification, Inventory and lifecycle. Be prepared to share your NHI driven desires, pains, approaches and gain insights from industry peers. You will learn you’re not alone, and gain valuable insights to forge a clearer path to a secure and unified approach to Non-Human identity management. ... Show More Show Less

03:15 PM - 03:45 PM GMT

SailPoint: Charting the Course, Adaptive Identity for a Dynamic World
Steve Mowll, AVP, SOLUTION ENGINEERING, Sailpoint
Identity security is a dynamic challenge requiring an adaptive approach. Learn how identity, data and security enable continuous risk assessment, fine-tuned access, and real-time responses. Join SailPoint and a leading customer to explore strategies and real-world stories of adaptive identity in action. Gain insights and tools to strengthen security, streamline practices, and future-proof your organisation. ... Show More Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM GMT

Ask the Expert: Microsoft 365 Copilot — How to Manage Adoption and Governance Challenges
Max Goss, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Microsoft 365 Copilot continues to be one of the most talked about GenAI solutions. But while many are piloting it, less are looking to scale it across their organization. Join this interactive session to understand the current adoption and governance challenges, and learn the best practices to overcome them. ... Show More Show Less

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“The conference wasn’t just about theory — it offered actionable take-aways that we could immediately implement. Whether you’re modernizing your IAM approach, navigating compliance or strengthening cloud security, this conference delivers practical, cutting-edge insights.” 

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Architekt, Munich Re 

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