Ping YOUniverse Recap:
Sydney, Australia | 18 October

Thanks to all who joined us for Ping YOUniverse in beautiful Sydney! What a joy to see customers, partners, and Ping Identians all gathered under one roof to celebrate the future of identity.

Keep reading to take in highlights from Ping YOUniverse in Sydney. Be sure to visit the Ping YOUniverse Knowledge Center and learn more about the hottest topics!

Architecting Simplicity
Andre Durand, Chief Executive Officer, Ping Identity

The opening keynote left everyone energised and excited for the rest of the day. Andre talked about where Ping has been, and he touched on Ping’s future with DaVinci and the PingOne Cloud Platform. Andre illustrated the smooth process of designing identity experiences in DaVinci and quoted Leonardo DaVinci himself: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” What an important reminder in today’s growingly complex world!

The Journey of an Identity Champion
Adam Goodes, iDiC Chief Executive Officer & GO Foundation Co-founder
Ashley Diffey, Head of APAC and Japan, Ping Identity

I hosted Adam Goodes for a fireside chat on the powerful force that is identity. We talked about Adam’s journey as an AFL legend and advocate for indigenous Australians and discussed how we can positively impact identity equality in the digital world. Attendees were blown away by this session on the powerful force that is identity, and I was honored to sit down with Mr. Goodes.

Noteworthy Sessions: Better Experience and Privacy for Your Users

Using Zero Trust to Tackle MFA Fatigue

Steve Dillon, Head of APAC Architecture, Ping Identity

How PingOne DaVinci Can Accelerate Your Passwordless Journey

Jason Wolf, Chief Revenue Officer, Ping Identity

Increase Account Protection During Employee Onboarding

Tam Tran, Principle Solutions Architect, Ping Identity

How the Consumer Data Right Will Change the Business Landscape

Jaspreet Randhawa, Solutions Architect, Ping Identity

Every presentation at Ping YOUniverse shined a unique spotlight on Ping Identity’s product capabilities. A few sessions really caught our eye, as they perfectly encapsulated the promise of a better experience for your users. User experience is at the heart of what we do, and it is also key to driving more revenue and securing your organization. These presenters showed that the modern enterprise does not have to compromise on security or experience—music to our ears!

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank - Identity at the Heart of Transformation

Featured Speaker:
Len Nally, Service Owner, Identity and Access Management, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank

I had the pleasure of hosting another fireside chat—this session featured Len Nally of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. The conversation honed in on the importance of digital transformation, and Len spoke about how the bank prides itself on being digital by design and human when it matters. Thanks to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank for taking the time to share!

The Future of Identity Panel

Featured Speakers:
Natalie Reed, Director of Digital Trust & Cyber Risk Advisory, Deloitte
Eddie Smith, Chief Security Officer, Versent

This all-star panel was moderated by Jason Oeltjen, Ping Identity VP of Product Management, and included Andre Durand. I was honored to participate as well. Speakers addressed the current state of identity and what’s beyond the horizon. Natalie Reed and Eddie Smith reviewed what’s happening in the market today, what customers are saying, and the trends they see in the market. Thanks to all panelists for a great conversation!

Ping Identity Product Roadmap
Jason Oeltjen, VP of Product Management, Ping Identity

Jason shared Ping’s vision for the future in this product overview. This exclusive Ping YOUniverse session explored upcoming product releases and how to streamline access to cloud, mobile, SaaS, and on-premises applications across the hybrid enterprise. The future is looking bright!

$270 Donated for Flood Victims on Behalf of PingYOU Attendees

Attendees were challenged to stamp passport cards at each sponsor booth, and Ping4Good pledged to donate $10 for each card that attendees returned completed. Thanks to the participation of Ping YOUniverse attendees, we donated $270 to those in need. A huge thank you to all who participated in the Passport Chase!

Cheers with Peers to End an Amazing Day!

We wrapped up another successful Ping YOUniverse with a fun closing reception. Sharing drinks and great conversations with customers, partners, and new friends was an excellent way to end the day.

Thanks to all who made Ping YOUniverse possible in Sydney—we’re already counting down the days until we meet again in 2023. Until then, take note of your favourite topics from the conference in the Ping YOUniverse Knowledge Center, and keep in touch with us on PingInsider.