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Identity Access Management (IAM) – Reducing Risk and Giving Better CX to Users: Chicago (Rosemont/O’Hare), Illinois

Strategies to ensure your IAM program enhances the customer experience.

July 9, 2026

9:00am-5:00pm

7 CPE / 0.7 CEU / CISSP / 7 PDU Credits Awarded

Conference location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont (O’Hare) Illinois

  

 

 

Overview

Identity continues to be foundational to cybersecurity and the running of your business from hybrid work to customer access. Conventional approaches to identity and access management (IAM) are no longer sufficient as organizations operate in an escalating threat environment where zero trust is a must-have.


What You Will Learn

In this one day conference attendees will learn:

  • Redefining Trust: Building a Strategic Identity Framework for the Modern Enterprise
  • Integrating IAM with DevOps: Securing the Software Development Lifecycle
  • IAM in the Era of Remote Work: Strategies for Managing Distributed Identities
  • Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in IAM: Enhancing Threat Detection and Response
  • Regulatory Compliance and IAM: Navigating the Complex Landscape
  • Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM): Balancing Security with Seamless User Experience

 


CONFERENCE AGENDA


8:00am – 9:00am: Registration and Continental Breakfast


9:00am – 10:00am: IAM as a Business Enabler: Balancing Security and Experience

IAM is no longer just a control function — it’s a strategic tool that protects the enterprise while enabling seamless user experience. This opening session explores how organizations can reduce risk without burdening users.

Includes:

  • Aligning IAM with business priorities
  • Balancing security controls with user convenience
  • Avoiding friction while maintaining compliance

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM — Sponsor & Networking Break

 


10:30 AM – 11:30 AM:  Modern Identity Governance: Streamlining Access Across the Enterprise

As organizations grow, managing access for employees, contractors, and systems becomes complex. This session covers modern Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) practices to reduce risk while improving operational efficiency.

Includes:

  • Automated access lifecycle management (joiner, mover, leaver)
  • Role-based and attribute-based access controls
  • Simplifying certifications and compliance reporting

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM:  Adaptive Authentication and Contextual Access: Smarter Security for Users**

This session explores how organizations use risk-based and contextual signals to dynamically adjust authentication requirements. Attendees will learn how adaptive access improves security while reducing unnecessary friction for users.

Includes:

  • Risk-based authentication and policy design
  • Contextual signals such as device, location, and behavior
  • Improving user experience while maintaining strong security

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM — Lunch & Exhibits


1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: IAM for the Modern Workforce: Supporting Hybrid and Cloud Environments

Hybrid work and multi-cloud environments require flexible, secure identity solutions. This session focuses on IAM strategies that reduce risk while ensuring users can work seamlessly from anywhere.

Includes:

  • Cloud IAM vs. on-prem solutions
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) and federation strategies
  • Reducing shadow IT and improving access visibility

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM — Sponsor Break

 


3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Managing Non-Human Identities and Privileged Access

Non-human identities, APIs, and privileged accounts introduce significant risk. This session covers best practices for governing these accounts without slowing innovation.

Includes:

  • Privileged Access Management (PAM) for humans and systems
  • Lifecycle and credential management for non-human identities
  • Reducing risk in automated and service accounts

 


4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Panel: IAM That Works for Both Security and Users

This interactive panel brings together IAM leaders to discuss balancing risk, compliance, and usability. Attendees will hear practical strategies, pitfalls to avoid, and lessons learned from real deployments.

Includes:

  • Strategies for improving user adoption and experience
  • Communicating IAM value to business stakeholders
  • Real-world success stories and lessons learned
  • Audience Q&A

 


Conference Price: $349.00 per person

Each attendee will receive a certificate awarding 7 CPE credits for CISSP continuing education, in addition to 0.7 CEUs and 7 PDUs. CISSP is a registered certification mark of (ISC)², Inc.

 


Exhibits

As is always the case at CAMP IT Conferences events, the talks will not include product presentations. During the continental breakfast, coffee breaks, and the luncheon break you will have the opportunity to informally meet representatives from the following sponsoring companies, who have solutions in the area of the conference.