Women in IAM

   14 October 2025     London

Women in IAM 2025

Empowering IAM Excellence

Join IAM Experts on 14 October at the Victoria Plaza Hotel, London, for Women in IAM 2025 a premier event celebrating women driving innovation in Identity and Access Management. Under the theme “Empowering IAM Excellence”, expect visionary keynotes, expert panels, and hands-on workshops, all capped off with a cocktail reception.

Let’s shape the future of digital identity together!

Event Programme

Morning Sessions

   

08:00 AM 08:50 AM: Registration & Coffee

Badge collection and refreshments in the event area.

09:00 AM: Event Kick Off

Welcome address with Angela Lamont & Thuy Cory

09:10 AM 09:20 AM: Marian Keane, Head of Employer and Strategic Partnerships – London Group (DWP)

09:20 AM 09:30 AM: Danu Sivapalan, Head of Partnerships, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) UKI

09:30 AM 01:00 PM: Keynote Panels (with scheduled coffee breaks)

  • IGA From Compliance Burden to Business Value: How Identity Governance drives business value.
  • PAM Shaping Modern Organisations: Understanding the impact of Privileged Access in modern organisations.
  • AM & CIAM How Women Advance Today’s IAM: Exploring the impact, leadership, and innovation they bring.

01:00 PM 02:00 PM: Lunch

  Afternoon Sessions

Please register your interest for workshops and confirm cocktail attendance below

 

02:00 PM 05:00 PM: Vendor Workshops

  • SailPoint – Beyond Compliance: Women turning Identity Security into strategy.
  • OneSpan – Real World Exploration of Today’s Ransomware and How to Protect Against Them.
  • Arcon – Modern PAM Solution and GRC Assurance Solution.
  • Pathlock – Identity Elevated: Advancing risk-aware IAM for the leaders of tomorrow.
  • StrongDM – From Strategy to Impact: Leading through the balance of vision and execution.
  • Ping Identity – Enabling Continuous Trust Through Verifiable Credentials, Low-Friction Authentication, and Identity Verification.

05:00 PM 07:00 PM: Cocktail Party & Networking

 

Welcome & Opening Addresses

Angela Lamont

Angela Lamont

WIIAM 2025 MC, Ex-BBC Tech & Science Presenter

Thuy Cory

Thuy Cory

Head of Account Management & Marketing, IAM Experts

Marian Keane

Marian Keane

Head of Employer and Strategic Partnerships, Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)

Danu Sivapalan

Danu Sivapalan

IAM Senior Product Manager, Head of Partnerships, Women in CyberSecurity - UKI

Keynote Speakers

Sue Walker

Sue Walker

Head of IGA, RWE

Julia Legge

Julia Legge

IAM Product Lead, Hargreaves Lansdown

Dhipa Lee

Dhipa Lee

IAM Transformation Lead, NatWest Group

Ellice Birch

Ellice Birch

Cyber Security Technical Manager, Motability Operations

Cristina Apostol

Cristina Apostol

IAM Director

Punita Arora

Punita Arora

Head of Identity and Access Management, DGIS

 Why Attend Women in IAM 2025?

Celebrate Women in IAM on 14 October in London for a one-of-a-kind event spotlighting women shaping the future of Identity and Access Management.

Be Recognised

Step into a space where your expertise is celebrated & your voice matters.

Level Up Your Career

Gain actionable insights, strategies & tools to lead in IAM and cybersecurity.

Build Meaningful Connections

Network with top professionals, mentors & peers who share your drive.

Shape the Future of IAM

Join the movement to increase representation & redefine leadership in digital identity.

Learn, Share & Celebrate

Connect, share & celebrate
with a cocktail to wrap up the day.

Women currently make up just 17% * of IAM professionals in the UK, yet their contributions are vital to innovation, ethics, and the advancement of digital identity across the sector. Empowered women empower others. Meet the changemakers, unlock new opportunities, and help build a thriving community of Women in IAM.

Share the movement on LinkedIn or X using #WomeninIAM and #IAMEmpoweringLet’s amplify the voices shaping identity security!

*Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2024/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2024

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We are delighted to benefit from the support of our partners at Women in IAM 2025.

They offer interactive workshops, giving you the chance to gain invaluable knowledge and get your questions answered.

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