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Networking Event
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 08:00—09:30
Location: B 04

Identity in an AI-Driven World: Trust, Automation, and Control

As AI becomes deeply embedded in enterprise environments, identity is emerging as both an enabler and a critical risk factor. While executives are eager to leverage AI for speed, efficiency, and insight, practitioners are grappling with questions of trust, governance, and control: Who or what is accessing systems? How are identities verified, monitored, and governed when decisions are automated? And how do we secure AI systems without slowing innovation?

This discussion brings practitioners and executives together to explore how identity strategies must evolve in an AI-driven world. We’ll share real-world experiences, challenges, and early lessons learned around AI governance, identity automation, and emerging threat models — separating hype from practical reality.

This networking event is arranged by The Identity Underground. 20 guests will have the chance to network with peers over a private breakfast and join in for a moderated group discussion.

Guest speakers:

Michiel Stoop: Director – IAM, Philips

Hed Kovetz: CEO, Silverfort

James Naughton: Head of Identity Management Service, DB Schenker

If you are interested in joining, please send an email to: jessica.stone@theidentityunderground.com.

 

Hed Kovetz
CEO & Co-Founder
Silverfort
Hed Kovetz is the CEO & Co-Founder of Silverfort, the provider of the Silverfort Identity Security Platform. Prior to founding Silverfort, Hed served in product management positions at Verint,...
James Naughton
Head of Schenker Identity Management Service (SIMS)
DB Schenker
James leads DB Schenker’s global identity and access management team, delivering solutions to the IAM challenges of the logistics industry. His passion for creating usable software...
Michiel Stoop
Director Identity & Access Management
Philips
Michiel Stoop is since 2015 Director Identity and Access management in Philips Group Security – Information Security and has over 10 years’ experience in the domain Identity and Access...
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