Analyst Chat #255: Looking back at EIC 2025 with Christie Pugh

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.