Identity at the Center Identity At The Center #24 - Gartner IAM Summit Preview
Dec 6, 2019
Jim and Jeff gear up for the Gartner IAM Summit in Las Vegas, sharing tips for navigating the venue and conference logistics. They delve into session selection strategies, emphasizing a mix of familiar and new topics. Core IAM discussions include authentication trends and the IGA Magic Quadrant. The duo also explores decentralized identity and practical enterprise use cases. Networking takes precedence over strict schedules, and they recommend essential vendor sessions for insights and learning. Finally, they offer dining and hotel tips to enhance the conference experience.
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Arrive Early And Scout The Venue
- Get to large conferences early and do a dry run to learn the venue layout and registration flow.
- Use venue maps and register early to avoid getting disoriented inside sprawling hotels like Caesars.
New MacBook Keyboard Win
- Jeff bought a new MacBook Pro and praised the return to the older, reliable keyboard.
- He also noted the new 16" size may break compatibility with existing cases.
Split Your Conference Time Strategically
- Balance session choices between your core expertise and topics that expand your skills.
- Jim aims for roughly 50% in-lane sessions (authentication, CIAM) and 50% learning new areas like CARTA and adaptive auth.