A Fabric Is Only as Strong as Its Edges

The identity fabric promises everyone seamless, controlled access to every service. Today the spotlight is on agentic AI, with far less discussion of the real-world challenges already in front of us. Many industries need to support operations at the edges: people moving through a warehouse or a hospital, secure access to things, or working mobile on the road. Together, we will explore the strengths that live at the fabric's edges, and show how championing these overlooked problems is what lets the fabric deliver value at the frontier.