# gartner-iam-summit

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Last updated: 2026-06-16
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## What this conference is for

The Gartner IAM Summit is the analyst-led identity event, held in the US (Grapevine, TX) and the UK each year. Its center of gravity is strategy and the buying conversation: Magic Quadrants and Market Guides, maturity models, and where Gartner sees [IAM](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/iam/), [IGA](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/iga/), and [PAM](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/pam/) heading. It is aimed at leaders setting direction and budget more than engineers writing code.

## Who should attend

Identity and security leaders, program managers, and anyone building a multi-year roadmap or a vendor shortlist. The analyst one-on-ones and market framing are the draw.

## What to expect

Analyst keynotes, market direction, and a large vendor expo. Strong for understanding the commercial landscape; lighter on deep protocol content than Identiverse or IIW. Use it alongside our [vendor selector](https://startwithidentity.com/tools/vendor-selector/) and [methodology](https://startwithidentity.com/methodology/).

## Coverage

We cover the highlights, focusing on market direction relevant to buyers.