FAQs
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What is the FID IAM event?
FID IAM, taking place on 9th – 10th November 2026 at The Brewery, London, is where identity and access management takes the spotlight.
Bringing together 2,500+ senior executives and identity leaders from across financial services, government, healthcare, and beyond, the event focuses on the technologies, policies, and innovations shaping secure access in a fast-changing world. Expect expert speakers, big conversations, and practical insights you can take back to your organisation.
When and where is the event?
FID IAM will take place on the 9th – 10th November 2026 at The Brewery, 52 Chiswell St, London, EC1Y 4SA.
Who attends?
FID IAM brings together identity leaders across financial services, government, healthcare, retail, and more. You’ll meet CISOs, Heads of IAM, Identity Architects, Cybersecurity Directors, Cloud Security Engineers, CTOs, and digital risk professionals – all tackling the challenge of securing access at scale.
Join the conversation on the future of IAM, from architecture and strategy to implementation and innovation.
What topics are covered?
Over 80 speakers at FID IAM will dive into the future of identity and access management. Expect real-world use cases and strategic conversations across dedicated stages, tackling identity security, access control, privileged access, and the growing impact of AI and zero trust frameworks.
Your pass also gives you access to our co-located events – that’s nine content stages across financial services and beyond. Check out the agenda here.
What's included in my pass?
Passes to FID IAM include full access to the Festival floor, nine content stages with over 400 senior speakers, complimentary lunch, a craft beer bar, barista coffee stations, networking drinks, live DJ sets, and more. VIP Hosted Meetings Programme pass holders can also enjoy a range of exclusive, additional benefits.
What is the VIP Hosted Meetings Programme?
The VIP Hosted Meetings Programme at FID IAM is a vendor accelerator programme that streamlines connections between buyers and top-tier solution providers through curated, double opt-in 1:1 meetings tailored to mutual interests.
How do I get to the event?
FID IAM is easily accessible by public transport. The nearest tube stations are Barbican and Moorgate – just a 5-minute walk away. Farringdon (Underground) and Liverpool Street (Underground and National Rail) are also within a 10–15 minute walk. If you are driving, nearby car parks are available, and we have secured a range of discounted hotel options for attendees. Start planning your visit here.
Who are the event organisers?
FID IAM is brought to you by VC Innovations. VC Innovations is a full-stack marketing services agency transforming innovative business through accelerated marketing. As the architects of Future Identity, VC Innovations convene a community of over 200,000 digital transformation leaders from across the fintech and financial services ecosystem. VC Innovations believe that by bringing together communities from across the globe to explore the power of innovation, better outcomes for businesses and consumers will follow. 85 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T4TQ. Visit the VC Innovations website.
VIP Hosted Meetings Programme FAQs:
What is the VIP Hosted Meetings Programme?
The VIP Hosted Meetings Programme is designed to connect those looking for new technology or partners to meet the businesses providing those services. Our hosted meetings team will generate meetings based on your preferences and pre-schedule only the most relevant meetings for you.
How does it work?
Apply & align:
Submit your application and meet with our hosted meetings team to kick off onboarding. We’ll deep-dive into your priorities, current initiatives, and the types of partners you want to meet, ensuring we fully understand where you’re looking to create value.
Set your preferences:
Browse the pre-qualified technology partners and select who you’re most interested in meeting. At the same time, partners review your profile. All Meetings are confirmed through a double-opt-in process. If both sides agree, the meeting goes ahead.
Get your schedule:
Once preferences are locked, we build your personalised meeting schedule. You’ll receive a fully confirmed agenda ahead of the event with dedicated meeting slots and no clashes.
Meet at the event:
Join us in London for a series of focused, high-value meetings. Your day is structured with dedicated meeting sessions, alongside time for networking and VIP experiences. No cold outreach. No irrelevant conversations.
Follow up & claim expenses:
After the event, continue conversations with your new partners and track outcomes. Submit your travel reimbursement documents post-event to claim your expenses.
Can I be a hosted meetings participant?
VIP Hosted Meetings Passes are available for senior decision makers responsible for buying or evaluating technology and other solutions for their company. Eligible company types include: banks, financial institutions; retailers, e-commerce firms, brands and platform marketplaces; esports, gaming and gambling businesses; entertainment and broadcasting businesses; travel, transportation, and delivery services; social media platforms; e-health and healthcare providers.
Excludes individuals from sales, relationship or commercial teams and organisations with a BaaS, payments or funding advisory value proposition. View the T&Cs here.
How will I know if my registration is approved?
We’ll check your registration and let you know via email if you have been approved as a hosted meetings participant. If you don’t meet our qualifying criteria, you can register for one of our Rockstar passes instead.
How are appointments made?
We’ll check your registration and let you know via email if you have been approved as a hosted meetings participant. If you don’t meet our qualifying criteria, you can register for one of our Rockstar passes instead.Ahead of the event, all participants will be invited to select companies they would like to meet with. Your meetings are generated based on the preferences you make, to ensure only the highest quality and most relevant meetings are scheduled.
Where and when are the meetings?
The meetings will be 15 minutes long and held between 10:30am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm on both event days (9th – 10th November 2026) in the hosted meetings lounge.
What does double opt-in mean?
Double opt-in means that both parties agree to the meeting, so we will only schedule meetings where both you and the event partner have agreed to meet.
What is my commitment?
VIP Hosted Rockstars must commit to making appointments with our event partners via the VIP Hosted Meetings Programme. We ask that you come to the event ready to meet with new potential partners. You must attend onsite meetings with participating sponsors, determined by a double opt-in process and complete the post-event survey.
What is the deadline to apply for the VIP Hosted Meetings Programme?
The deadline to apply is Thursday, 1st October 2026.
How can I spend my time?
Participants are free to attend content sessions and network on the exhibition floor around their schedule of meetings.
How do I get reimbursed?
You will be reimbursed following attendance at all hosted meetings, completing the feedback form providing an evaluation of each meeting, completion of the reimbursement form and submission of receipts. The deadline for the form and receipt submissions is Wednesday, 18th November 2026.
What happens if I don’t attend my meetings?
If you attend the event but do not complete your scheduled meetings, you will not receive any reimbursement, we reserve the right to invoice your company for £2,399 + VAT for the event ticket as per the authorisation you agree to, and you may also be excluded from qualifying for the event in future years.
What happens if I can no longer attend the Festival?
If you are approved for the VIP Hosted Meetings Programme but are unable to participate even though you are still with your organisation, you must agree to suggest one or more substitutes from your organisation as your replacement for the programme. Acceptance of any substitute is subject to prior approval via email.





