Top Identity Events to Attend in 2025

The landscape of identity and access management is constantly changing, with new technologies and challenges emerging every day. In 2025, keeping up with these developments is crucial for IAM and security leaders. 

This list outlines the must-attend events across 2025, including vendor-neutral industry events and vendor-hosted events, where you can explore the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in identity management. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or stay ahead of industry shifts, these gatherings offer valuable opportunities to connect, learn, and prepare for the future.

Industry Events

These vendor-neutral events provide unbiased insights into the latest trends, technologies, and best practices without being tied to any specific vendor's products. By attending, you gain a broad perspective on the industry, network with a diverse group of professionals, and discover solutions that best fit your organization's unique needs. Attending vendor-neutral events is an asset for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving identity and access management (IAM) field.

1. Identiverse

   • Description: A premier annual conference focused exclusively on the identity industry, covering topics like authentication, authorization, and identity management.

   • Website: identiverse.com

     
     
     

2. FIDO Authenticate

   • Description: Organized by the FIDO Alliance, this conference is dedicated to the advancement of authentication technologies and standards, focusing on reducing the world's reliance on passwords.

   • Website: authenticatecon.com

     
     
     

3. Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit

   • Description: Organized by Gartner, this summit discusses the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in identity and access management (IAM).

   • Website: gartner.com

   
   
   

4. European Identity & Cloud Conference

   • Description: Hosted by KuppingerCole Analysts, this event focuses on digital identity, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.

   • Website: kuppingercole.com

     
     
     

5. RSA Conference

   • Description: A leading cybersecurity event that includes tracks on identity management, authentication, and access control.

   • Website: rsaconference.com

   
   
   

6. Connect

   • Description: Focuses on the fusion of physical and digital identity in the global marketplace, including biometrics and secure credentials.

   • Website: connectidexpo.com

     
     
     

7. ID4Africa

   • Description: A forum promoting the adoption of robust and responsible identity systems in Africa, with global relevance.

   • Website: id4africa.com

     
     
     

8. Internet Identity Workshop (IIW)

   • Description: An unstructured conference where attendees set the agenda to discuss the future of identity on the internet.

   • Website: internetidentityworkshop.com

     
     
     

9. Black Hat Conference

   • Description: A leading information security event that often features identity security topics.

   • Website: blackhat.com

     
     
     

10. KNOW Identity Conference

    • Description: Explores the future of identity, trust, and the data economy.

    • Website: oneworldidentity.com

      
      
      

11. Biometric Summit

    • Description: Focuses on biometric technology innovations and their applications in identity verification and security.

    • Website: biometricsummit.com

Vendor-Specific Identity Events

Vendor-hosted events offer a deep dive into the specific tools and platforms your organization may already be using. These events are invaluable for learning about the latest features, updates, and the future direction of your IAM vendor's offerings. They also provide an opportunity to meet and collaborate with fellow customers who are working with a similar technology stack, allowing you to share specific experiences, challenges, and solutions that can enhance your use of the vendor's products.

1. Oktane (hosted by Okta)

   • Description: Okta's annual conference focusing on identity, security, and digital transformation.

   • Website: okta.com/oktane

   
   
   

2. Microsoft Ignite

   • Description: Microsoft's flagship event, covering topics including identity and access management within Microsoft's ecosystem.

   • Website: microsoft.com/ignite

     
     
     

3. ForgeRock Identity Live

   • Description: ForgeRock's conference showcasing innovations in digital identity and access management.

   • Website: forgerock.com/events

     
     
     

4. SailPoint Navigate

   • Description: SailPoint's annual conference focusing on identity governance and administration.

   • Website: sailpoint.com/navigate

     
     
     

5. CyberArk Impact

   • Description: CyberArk's global conference dedicated to privileged access management and identity security.

   • Website: cyberark.com/impact

     
     
     

6. One Identity UNITE

   • Description: One Identity's user and partner conference covering identity governance, access management, and privileged management solutions.

   • Website: oneidentity.com/unite

     
     
     

7. IBM Think

   • Description: IBM's annual conference that includes sessions on identity management, security, and enterprise technology.

   • Website: ibm.com/think

     
     
     

8. Ping Identity Summit

   • Description: Ping Identity's event focusing on intelligent identity solutions for secure access.

   • Website: pingidentity.com

     
     
     

9. Oracle OpenWorld

   • Description: Oracle's flagship conference covering a wide range of enterprise technologies, including identity management solutions.

   • Website: oracle.com/openworld

     
     
     

10. Micro Focus Universe

    • Description: Micro Focus's annual event covering identity management, security, and IT operations.

    • Website: microfocus.com/universe

      
      
      

11. Entrust Engage

    • Description: Entrust's event focusing on identity verification, secure transactions, and digital security.

    • Website: entrust.com/engage

      
      
      

12. Thales Security Summit

    • Description: Thales's event covering data protection, identity, and access management solutions.

    • Website: thalesgroup.com

      
      
      

13. Cisco Live

    • Description: Cisco's annual conference that includes sessions on network security and identity services.

    • Website: ciscolive.com

      
      
      

14. Dell Technologies World

    • Description: Dell's event covering a range of technologies, including security and identity management.

    • Website: delltechnologiesworld.com

      
      
      

15. VMware Explore

    • Description: VMware's event (formerly VMworld) with sessions on virtualization, cloud, and identity management.

    • Website: vmware.com/explore

      
      
      

16. Amazon AWS re:Invent

    • Description: AWS's annual conference with tracks on cloud security and identity management services.

    • Website: reinvent.awsevents.com

      
      
      

17. Google Cloud Next

    • Description: Google's event covering cloud services, including identity and security solutions.

    • Website: cloud.withgoogle.com/next

      
      
      

18. SecurID RSA Conference

    • Description: Focused on SecurID's identity and access management solutions.

    • Website: securid.com

Additional Identity & Cybersecurity Events

Exploring cybersecurity events beyond the IAM niche can greatly benefit your team's overall effectiveness. While these conferences may not focus solely on identity management, they cover a range of topics that intersect with or complement IAM efforts. Attending such events helps you stay informed about broader security trends, emerging threats, and innovative defense strategies, enabling you to integrate this knowledge into your IAM practices for a more comprehensive security posture.

1. CyberTech Global

   • Description: Covers a wide range of cybersecurity topics, including identity management and protection.

   • Website: cybertechconference.com

     
     
     

2. European Cyber Security Conference

   • Description: Discusses various aspects of cybersecurity, including identity and access management.

   • Website: forum-europe.com

     
     
     

3. Smart Card Alliance Events

   • Description: Focus on smart card technology, identity verification, and secure transactions.

   • Website: securetechalliance.org

     
     
     

4. Mobile World Congress (MWC)

   • Description: While broader in scope, MWC often includes significant content on mobile identity and security.

   • Website: mwcbarcelona.com

     
     
     

5. ISSE (Information Security Solutions Europe)

   • Description: Addresses various information security topics, including identity management.

   • Website: isse.eu.com

     
     
     

6. HID Global Events

   • Description: HID Global hosts events focusing on secure identity solutions, access control, and authentication.

   • Website: hidglobal.com/events

     
     
     

7. NetIQ/OpenText Events

   • Description: Events covering identity and access management solutions provided by NetIQ, now part of OpenText.

   • Website: opentext.com/events