SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
The Venetian Resort | LAS VEGAS, NV
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Get insight into how Okta secures AI, including a first-look into upcoming innovations and market trends.
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The future of AI security happens here
September 22 | The Venetian Resort | Las Vegas, NV
Come for the fresh insights on AI security, leave with the knowledge needed to lead what's next. At Partner Summit, you’ll learn what others in the industry are working on, hear from leaders, and gain new strategies to better meet your customers’ evolving needs.
The agenda
Agenda subject to change.
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Kick off the day with a light breakfast and networking as you check in for the summit.
Join Okta’s CEO and the SVP of Global Partners and Alliances for an inspiring opening keynote on driving joint innovation, scaling trusted AI environments, and expanding partner opportunities. You’ll discover how Okta is empowering partners to drive customer success with product innovation and new go-to-market strategies.
Speakers:
Laura Padilla, SVP, Global Partners and Alliances, Okta
Todd McKinnon, CEO & Co-Founder
The shift to the agentic web introduces a required new category: security for autonomous AI agents. As organizations race to deploy agents, their attack surfaces are simultaneously expanding. In this keynote, cybersecurity futurist Heather Vescent maps emerging agentic vulnerabilities and demonstrates why security requires cross-partner collaboration. Using her practical "Future Proofing" foresight methodology, Heather will show you how to uncover hidden security risks and equip you with advice in securing your customers’ AI ecosystems.
Speakers:
Heather Vescent, Cyber Security Futurist
While numerous organizations are actively deploying AI agents, very few possess the governance frameworks needed to manage them effectively. To address the growing concerns of corporate boards regarding AI agent governance, Okta is launching a new industry framework this year. Join Field CTO Sandeep Kumbhat for an exclusive preview of Okta’s mainstage keynote announcements. In this session, you’ll learn how partners can collaborate to implement this security framework for AI agents, covering implementation, networks, endpoints, models, and agent platforms.
Speakers:
Sandeep Kumbhat, VP, Global Field CTO, Okta
Take a short break to recharge and connect with peers.
Discover how Okta's Professional Services are empowering partners to thrive in the AI era.
Speakers:
Joe Castro, SVP, Global Professional Services, Okta
Learn about the strategy and benefits of Okta's Partner First Program.
Speakers:
Bonni-Jo Salazar, Senior Director, Global Partner Program & Strategy, Okta
In this panel session, learn how the AI partner ecosystem is rapidly converging across foundational domains including identity security, cloud infrastructure, and Zero Trust architecture. Featuring key highlights and announcements from Okta’s mainstage keynote, industry leaders from Deloitte, AWS, and Zscaler will share strategic advice on how Okta’s partner community can adapt, innovate, and maximize joint opportunities as enterprise AI adoption accelerates.
Speakers:
Laura Padilla, SVP, Global Partners and Alliances, Okta & Guests
Vivek Lodhi, Managing Director, Deloitte
Raveesh Chugh, VP, BD - Global Cloud Alliance, Zscaler
Celebrate excellence in our partner community with the 'What Great Looks Like' Partner Awards.
Speakers:
Laura Padilla, SVP, Global Partners and Alliances, Okta
A brief transition period as we head to our final networking event.
Conclude the summit with a relaxing and collaborative partner lunch at Smith & Wollensky's.