In this episode, Matthias Reinwarth welcomes KuppingerCole Membership Product Owner Christie Pugh to share her unique perspective on the European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC) 2025.

🎯 As a first-time attendee coming from an operational background, Christie highlights how EIC goes beyond the event itself—and how the KuppingerCole Membership can provide continuous value all year long.

🚀 Key Topics Covered:

✅ Making IAM research actionable through KuppingerCole’s AI-powered chatbot
✅ The value of year-round access to analyst insights via membership
✅ Highlights from the sovereign cloud & geopolitical risk roundtable with Mike Small
✅ Why identity needs to serve the underserved—reflections on inclusion, ethics & equality
✅ Behind-the-scenes moments from Berlin, awards night, and networking

Tune in for a different angle on what makes EIC such a powerful experience—and how to keep that momentum going.