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KuppingerCole Analysts Announces EIC 2026: Advancing Digital Trust Through Intelligent Identity

21 November 2025

KuppingerCole Analysts has begun preparations for the European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC) 2026, taking place May 19–22, 2026, in Berlin under the theme “Digital Trust Through Intelligent Identity.” As Europe’s leading event on digital identity and trust, EIC 2026 will explore topics such as Identity Fabrics, AI Governance, Zero Trust, Cyber Resilience, and Digital Sovereignty. Journalists are invited to attend and can request press passes via the official EIC website.

KuppingerCole Analysts AG has begun preparations for the European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC) 2026, taking place May 19–22, 2026, in Berlin under the theme “Digital Trust Through Intelligent Identity.” EIC brings together global leaders, enterprise architects, policymakers, and innovators to explore the future of identity, security, and digital trust.

Recognized as Europe’s leading identity and security conference, EIC 2026 will once again deliver a four-day program of keynotes, panels, workshops, and community sessions that connect strategic vision with practical innovation. The agenda will cover critical topics, including Identity Fabrics, Zero Trust, AI Governance, Cyber Resilience, Digital Sovereignty, Decentralized Identity, ITDR, Cloud Security, PAM, IGA, and Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) — reflecting the growing convergence of identity and cybersecurity disciplines. As organizations adopt intelligent and autonomous systems, EIC 2026 will explore how identity, governance, and accountability must evolve to maintain digital trust.

As AI becomes woven into every system, governance and identity are no longer back-office issues; they’re the foundation of digital trust. At EIC 2026, we’ll look at how organizations can stay accountable when identities aren’t only human, and decisions are increasingly automated.

Martin Kuppinger, Cofounder & Principal Analyst, KuppingerCole Analysts

The first wave of sessions and keynotes will be announced in January 2026, with regular updates following throughout spring as new speakers, partners, and community activities are confirmed. Attendees can look forward to a diverse program featuring hands-on tracks, workshops, an award ceremony, networking side events, and signature EIC experiences such as the morning run and Spree River tour.

Journalists are invited to attend EIC 2026 in Berlin. Press passes can be requested via the official EIC website. The complete EIC 2026 Press Kit, containing event details and media assets, is available as an attachment to this release or simply here.

About KuppingerCole Analysts

KuppingerCole Analysts is an independent, global analyst firm specializing in identity and access management (IAM), cybersecurity, and governance. Through vendor-neutral research, expert advisory services, and events such as the European Identity and Cloud Conference and Impact Days, KuppingerCole helps organizations turn complexity into clarity in the digital age.