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Emerging Tech & Identity Fabrics III

Emerging Tech & Identity Fabrics III

Track
Thursday, May 21, 2026 11:00—13:05
Location: A 05-06

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in identity systems, the challenge is no longer just how to authenticate or authorize access. It is how to manage trust in systems that learn, adapt, and act over time. This track explores how identity architectures are evolving to support AI-driven environments while maintaining control, accountability, and resilience.

Sessions will examine practical implementation patterns for applying AI within IAM, including areas such as threat detection, automation of identity processes, and improving operational efficiency. Attendees will gain insight into how identity systems must adapt to support AI-driven actors, where behavior and decision-making can shift over time.

A key focus is the growing gap between verification and trust. While current identity frameworks can confirm who or what an entity is, they often cannot assess whether behavior remains aligned with its intended purpose over time. The track will explore emerging approaches to address this challenge, including new models for monitoring behavior, evaluating intent, and ensuring that automated systems act within defined boundaries.

The rise of agent-based systems introduces additional complexity. Managing large numbers of autonomous actors requires new approaches to lifecycle management, access control, and governance at scale. Sessions will highlight architectural patterns and controls needed to securely integrate these systems into enterprise environments without introducing unmanaged risk.

Finally, the track will address the importance of anticipating failure. As AI systems become more powerful, organizations must design identity and security controls that account for misuse, unintended behavior, and emerging threats from the outset. Attendees will gain practical guidance on building safeguards, governance mechanisms, and identity-centric controls that support innovation while protecting critical systems.

Across these topics, the emphasis is on moving from static identity models to continuous trust frameworks that can operate in environments defined by autonomy, scale, and constant change.


Moderation

Lead Analyst & CTO
KuppingerCole Analysts
Director Cybersecurity Research
KuppingerCole Analysts

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