WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:11.300 Digital systems shape the world we live in, powering economies, enabling governments and 00:00:11.300 --> 00:00:15.800 running the infrastructure we depend on every day. 00:00:15.800 --> 00:00:21.700 At the center of this digital fabric lies identity for people, for organizations, for 00:00:21.700 --> 00:00:26.400 applications, services and machines. 00:00:26.400 --> 00:00:29.155 Systems are evolving, automation is 00:00:29.155 --> 00:00:33.800 accelerating, AI systems are expanding into decision-making 00:00:33.800 --> 00:00:38.100 roles once reserved for humans. 00:00:38.100 --> 00:00:42.222 In a digital environment this dynamic, trust 00:00:42.222 --> 00:00:47.000 cannot be assumed, it must be designed, implemented 00:00:47.000 --> 00:00:49.400 and continuously verified. 00:00:49.400 --> 00:00:52.755 For nearly two decades, experts from around 00:00:52.755 --> 00:00:56.500 the world have gathered at the European Identity 00:00:56.500 --> 00:01:05.800 and Cloud Conference, EIC, a leading forum to explore identity, governance, security 00:01:05.800 --> 00:01:10.200 and the challenges shaping our digital future. 00:01:10.200 --> 00:01:14.600 This is where we prepare for what comes next. 00:01:14.700 --> 00:01:22.200 Welcome to EIC 2026, let's advance digital trust together. 00:01:28.200 --> 00:01:33.800 Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats for the 19th Annual European Identity and 00:01:33.800 --> 00:01:40.200 Cloud Conference and give a warm welcome to KuppingerCole Head of Marketing and Events, 00:01:40.200 --> 00:01:42.200 Jennifer Stähler. 00:01:44.600 --> 00:01:58.400 Hello and welcome to the 19th European Identity and Cloud Conference. 00:01:58.400 --> 00:02:05.400 Before we kick off this day with fantastic keynotes, I have some quick updates for you 00:02:05.400 --> 00:02:08.700 and I give you some more information, general 00:02:08.700 --> 00:02:12.000 information, how to make the best out of this 00:02:12.000 --> 00:02:14.300 conference space. 00:02:15.100 --> 00:02:18.124 First off, I think most of you already have 00:02:18.124 --> 00:02:21.500 the app, but if not, now is the time to download 00:02:21.500 --> 00:02:28.600 it because it's your pathway, your best friend during this conference. 00:02:28.600 --> 00:02:32.249 You can do everything with it, review the 00:02:32.249 --> 00:02:36.700 agenda, navigate, meet people, chat, ask questions 00:02:36.700 --> 00:02:43.900 and as well, of course, watch recordings if needed. 00:02:43.900 --> 00:02:46.100 Always important, ask your questions. 00:02:46.100 --> 00:02:50.200 In every room after every session, you will see this QR code. 00:02:50.200 --> 00:02:55.800 You can use the app for it as well, but you can even scan this QR code, choose the right 00:02:55.800 --> 00:03:01.400 room, it's set up there, keynotes for this room, for example, choose the right room and 00:03:01.400 --> 00:03:02.800 ask your question. 00:03:02.800 --> 00:03:06.954 It will be directly up to the stage, up to 00:03:06.954 --> 00:03:11.800 front, to the moderator and yeah, to the speaker. 00:03:11.800 --> 00:03:16.600 If you have not yet found most important Wi-Fi, you can take a picture here, you can look 00:03:16.600 --> 00:03:20.458 in the app and just a hint, it's on the 00:03:20.458 --> 00:03:25.800 backside of your cards as well if you might lose that. 00:03:25.800 --> 00:03:29.100 If you want to take part in our gamification, 00:03:29.100 --> 00:03:32.400 you need the app as well because we will have 00:03:32.400 --> 00:03:35.689 some gamification going on for those who 00:03:35.689 --> 00:03:39.800 schedule the most meetings during that conference. 00:03:39.800 --> 00:03:43.671 The only thing you need to be aware, at least 00:03:43.671 --> 00:03:47.800 10 meetings with our sponsors need to be inside. 00:03:47.800 --> 00:03:53.800 So grab your app, make meetings, schedule things throughout the week, there's plenty 00:03:53.800 --> 00:03:56.816 of time during the sessions so that you don't 00:03:56.816 --> 00:03:59.900 miss that much of the agenda and take a chance 00:03:59.900 --> 00:04:01.900 to win. 00:04:01.900 --> 00:04:07.800 First place will be a ticket for next year's EIC, the Berlin welcome card, so maybe plan 00:04:07.800 --> 00:04:11.600 some time in to travel around as well. 00:04:11.600 --> 00:04:17.900 We cover your stay with three nights and you will receive six months of our KC membership 00:04:17.900 --> 00:04:19.400 for free. 00:04:19.400 --> 00:04:21.734 Second one is similar just without a 00:04:21.734 --> 00:04:25.300 commendation and even the third one receives at least a 00:04:25.300 --> 00:04:30.200 ticket and the KC membership. 00:04:30.200 --> 00:04:36.500 What's going up this evening, EIC awards, don't miss it, you can just take a seat, stay 00:04:36.600 --> 00:04:40.100 in here and stay until the end so you don't miss that. 00:04:40.100 --> 00:04:44.597 It's just at the end of this keynote session and 00:04:44.597 --> 00:04:49.000 we will honour this year the best in categories 00:04:49.000 --> 00:04:55.100 like digital ID and enterprise IAM and stay tuned, we have one special award. 00:04:55.100 --> 00:04:58.300 So be there. 00:04:58.300 --> 00:05:04.600 Happy hour, right after our ceremony, there will be outside happy hour with DJ, food, 00:05:04.600 --> 00:05:08.441 drinks and downstairs in the expo area, this is 00:05:08.441 --> 00:05:12.200 sponsored by our partner AWS and then tomorrow 00:05:12.200 --> 00:05:18.500 there will be a networking night which Copenhagen is welcome to bring to you. 00:05:18.500 --> 00:05:23.900 We have some additional exclusive stuff as well, we have again our Spree river cruises 00:05:23.900 --> 00:05:25.600 tomorrow. 00:05:25.600 --> 00:05:29.179 Our sponsors still have some last minute 00:05:29.179 --> 00:05:34.100 tickets, so if you are interested in joining this happy 00:05:34.200 --> 00:05:42.600 hour, just walk by, they are at level B close to the session rooms and maybe you are one 00:05:42.600 --> 00:05:45.800 of the lucky ones to receive one of the rare places. 00:05:45.800 --> 00:05:49.027 On Thursday we have the TV tower happy hour, 00:05:49.027 --> 00:05:52.400 I'm afraid this is already sold out, but maybe 00:05:52.400 --> 00:06:00.000 if you ask at the end they might find another place, but yeah, good luck. 00:06:00.000 --> 00:06:02.380 For all of you who can't get enough of 00:06:02.380 --> 00:06:05.700 networking, I still want to be a bit sporty, there is 00:06:05.700 --> 00:06:14.400 the morning run coming on Thursday morning at 7, it's a five kilometre round, I think 00:06:14.400 --> 00:06:20.400 you can do it, it's for everybody's pace, so just be there, it's going to be fun. 00:06:20.400 --> 00:06:26.700 Last but not least, if you need help, the Copenhagen team is here to assist you, most 00:06:26.700 --> 00:06:34.100 of us have this kind of badge in here, but as soon as you see Copenhagen, we are connected 00:06:34.100 --> 00:06:38.500 to each other, you will find us. 00:06:38.500 --> 00:06:43.700 The only thing, if you would like to share your stay here, please do so, this is our 00:06:43.700 --> 00:06:46.779 hashtag, and if you would maybe use the 00:06:46.779 --> 00:06:51.200 Copenhagen account as well, we would be very happy about 00:06:51.200 --> 00:06:52.300 that. 00:06:52.300 --> 00:06:57.800 With no further ado, I would like to introduce you to today's host, which is my beloved 00:06:57.800 --> 00:07:02.400 colleague, Warwick Ashford, Senior Analyst at Copenhagen, please clap your hands together 00:07:02.400 --> 00:07:02.900 to welcome her.