Hilton Cologne
September 9, 2026

Identity Fabric Impact Day 2026

Identity Fabric is the de facto standard for modern IAM, named by Martin Kuppinger and the KuppingerCole team. It shapes how enterprises, vendors, and analysts build identity today: integrated, cloud-ready, AI-powered, and future-proof.

Identity Fabric Impact Day is where you get it first-hand, from the analysts who defined the concept and the practitioners who run it in production. We pick up where EIC 2026 left off and turn the debate into practical guidance: real tips, real case studies, and the trends reshaping identity now, from AI and non-human identity to signals and decentralised identity.

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Driving the Future of Identity, Together

Where Learning, Strategy, and Innovation Converge
100+
Attendees
100%
IAM-focused
Hands-On
Expertise
1-Day
Event

Place for Actionable Strategies That Drive Real Impact

Unlock the full potential of Identity Fabric with hands-on learning and expert insights.
Gain Hands-On Expertise
Learn from expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and best practices on Identity Fabrics.
Connect with Industry Leaders
Engage with top IAM practitioners, analysts, and solution providers to discuss the latest trends and innovations.
Strengthen Your IAM Strategy
Discover how Identity Fabrics drive digital transformation, enhance security, and optimize business processes.
Stay Ahead of the Curve
Keep up with emerging IAM innovations, compliance updates, and security strategies to future-proof your organization.
How Identity Fabric Transforms Identity

Your Identity Fabric – The Driver for Digital Innovation

Accelerate digital business models and services
Identity Fabric provides a flexible and scalable foundation for managing all types of identities—from customers to employees and IoT devices.
Design efficient and optimized processes
By integrating identity management into enterprise processes, workflows are improved, resources are utilized optimally, and process costs are reduced.
Create secure, seamless user experiences
Unified identity solutions ensure user-friendly yet secure interactions with customers, partners, and employees.

Practical Insights — Read or Watch Before You Arrive

Explore the Key Topics of Identity Fabric Impact Day 2026
Blueprints for Identity Success
Lay the Foundation for IAM Excellence
Build it right from the start. This track is all about proven methods and best practices to implement a modern identity strategy. Learn from IAM leaders and architects as they share success stories and hands-on frameworks to guide your deployment journey — securely, efficiently, and at scale.
Futureproofing IAM
Threads of Change: Evolving the Identity Fabric
Innovating Identity: Next-Gen Trends

Agenda Highlights

Check out our highlights
Martin Kuppinger
KuppingerCole Analysts
Michael Synowczik
LANXESS
Matthew Berzinski
Ping Identity
Anmol Singh
Olympus Corporation
James Naughton
And others...
Martin Sckopke
Lufthansa Group
Jonathan Neal
Saviynt
Klaus Hild
SailPoint Technologies
Jonathan Neal
Saviynt
Peter van Zeist
LastPass
And others...

Line-Up 2026

Meet the industry's movers and shakers
Peter van Zeist
Senior Manager, International Solutions Consulting
LastPass
Anmol Singh
Director, Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Olympus Corporation
Abhinav Bajaj
IAM Lead
Delivery Hero SE
Isaac Henderson Johnson
Senior Researcher / Solution Architect
Fraunhofer IAO
Martin Kuppinger
Distinguished Analyst
KuppingerCole Analysts
Dr. Lisa Zimmermann
Senior Consultant IAM
Fressnapf Maxizoo Pet Retail
Prof. Wolfgang Prinz
Deputy Director
Fraunhofer FIT
John Erik Setsaas
Principal Advisor and Founder
Setsaas Trust Advisory
Dr. Phillip Messerschmidt
Lead Advisor
KuppingerCole Analysts
Matthias Reinwarth
IAM Practice Director
KuppingerCole Analysts
James Naughton
Independent Identity Professional
Martin Sckopke
Director IT-Security-Architecture
Lufthansa Group
Blog Posts
Blog Post
Your Identity Fabric Wasn't Built for AI Agents
In breach cases involving AI models and apps, 97% of organizations lacked proper AI access controls. AI agents are rapidly becoming the majority of machine identities, and they act more like...
Blog Post
Why the Identity Fabric Is the Key to Future-Proofing IAM
Gain a practical blueprint for modernizing IAM without a rip-and-replace: how to map capabilities into an Identity Fabric, explain it to executives, and prioritize roadmaps. Learn how to govern...

Select Your Ticket

Conference Ticket for End Users
€210
Features
Your Conference Ticket for End Users includes
  • On-site access to all sessions at the conference in Cologne
  • Access to the expo area
  • Access to networking events and interactive sessions
Conference Ticket for Vendors or Consultants
€850
Features
Your Conference Ticket for Vendors or Consultants includes
  • On-site access to all sessions at the conference in Cologne
  • Access to the expo area
  • Access to networking events and interactive sessions
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