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.
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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
WIIAM 2025 MC, Ex-BBC Tech & Science Presenter

Thuy Cory
Head of Account Management & Marketing, IAM Experts

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

Danu Sivapalan
IAM Senior Product Manager, Head of Partnerships, Women in CyberSecurity - UKI
Keynote Speakers

Sue Walker
Head of IGA, RWE

Julia Legge
IAM Product Lead, Hargreaves Lansdown

Dhipa Lee
IAM Transformation Lead, NatWest Group

Ellice Birch
Cyber Security Technical Manager, Motability Operations

Cristina Apostol
IAM Director

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 #IAMEmpowering. Let’s amplify the voices shaping identity security!