#342 - Identity Management Day 2025 with Jeff Reich

Join Jeff and Jim in this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast as they delve into the upcoming Identity Management Day 2025. Featuring guest Jeff Reich, Executive Director at the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), this episode unpacks the significance of non-human identities, AI in identity management, and the existential questions surrounding identity. The discussion covers upcoming events, awards, and what to expect from Identity Management Day, while also exploring the potential impact of Quantum Computing. Don't miss out on this in-depth conversation that combines humor with profound insights into the evolving landscape of identity management.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Identity Concerns01:30 AI and Podcasting01:59 AI Limitations and Future05:41 Conference Announcements07:30 Identity Management Day 202509:35 Global Identity Trends18:39 Existential Identity and AI27:29 The Concept of Identity in Technology28:05 Machine Identity and Its Implications29:30 Human vs. Machine Identity31:07 The Future of Identity with AI and Quantum Computing38:13 Identity Management Day Awards45:17 Fun and Lighthearted Discussion51:35 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Jeff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jreich/Learn more about the IDSA: https://www.idsalliance.org/Register for Identity Management Day 2025: https://www.accelevents.com/e/Identity-Management-Day-2025-Virtual-ConferenceConnect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.comKeywords: Identity Management, AI, Non-Human Identities, Identity Defined Security Alliance, IDSA, Quantum Computing, Identity Management Day 2025, Identity at the Center Podcast.