Welcome to HIP Conf 26!

Semperis CEO Mickey Bresman launches the 2026 Hybrid Identity Protection Conference with a revelation: Active Directory is alive and well—and thriving! The longevity of AD stems from the fact that it is deeply embedded into business systems and operations, now extending across multi-IdP hybrid architectures. In 2026, we’re confronted with an unprecedented threat acceleration, driven by the adoption of AI agents—both inside our organizations and by attackers. The power of AI presents daunting challenges—but they aren’t insurmountable. As we’ll learn at this year’s conference, the power of AI makes the expertise of human defenders even more critical.