IGEL Now & Next 2026 Conference Returns to Miami Beach for EUC Innovation
The quintessential EUC conference, IGEL Now & Next, is making a highly anticipated return to the iconic Fontainebleau Hotel & Resort in Miami Beach. Scheduled from March 30 to April 2, 2026, this flagship event promises to advance critical conversations on cyber resilience, secure endpoint platformization, and the future of modern digital workspaces.
Industry's Largest Gathering for Cybersecurity and Digital Workspace Innovation
IGEL, a global leader in adaptive secure desktop solutions and the IGEL Secure Endpoint OS Platform, organizes Now & Next as the industry's largest annual gathering of its kind. The conference convenes market-leading organizations and influential voices across cybersecurity, with a particular focus on endpoint security, IT, OT & IoT convergence, and digital workspace innovation in a single, defining forum.
Under the leadership of CEO Klaus Oestermann, IGEL has experienced tremendous growth in recent years while expanding its global footprint. Now & Next 2026 will showcase this momentum through a comprehensive program featuring main-stage and breakout sessions with the most influential leaders across the ecosystem.
Distinguished Speakers and Keynote Presentations
The conference highlights include a keynote address from General Paul M. Nakasone, former Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and former Director of the National Security Agency. Additional guest sessions feature Shankar Iyer, CEO of Omnissa, and Mark Templeton, former CEO of Citrix and prominent technology industry board member.
Other notable participants include Phil Gerity, Partner Group Product Manager for Windows Cloud and AI at Microsoft; Scott Manchester, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Nerdio; and various leading technology partners. The program will also feature a keynote session from Forrester's Senior Analyst and endpoint security expert, Paddy Harrington.
Focus on Endpoint Resilience and Modernization
"Endpoint resilience is the new front line in cybersecurity," emphasized Klaus Oestermann, CEO of IGEL. "As secure endpoint platformization accelerates, organizations are being asked to modernize endpoints while reducing cost and risk—all without compromising the user experience. At Now & Next, we're focusing on what matters most to customers: how IGEL helps simplify endpoint modernization as a platform, strengthen security and resilience, and deliver a better experience for the people who rely on these systems every day."
Mark Templeton, former CEO of Citrix, added: "Over the past couple of years, I've really enjoyed watching this event grow not just in size but in the quality of the conversation and the people that it brings together. If you're responsible for securing the modern digital workspace, this is a place to get past the hype and hear what's actually working for customers, partners, and experts who are doing it every single day."
Comprehensive Agenda and Practical Demonstrations
Over the four-day conference, Now & Next will bring together IGEL leadership and partners for in-depth discussions on endpoint modernization strategies and Zero Trust architectures. The program will feature scenario-based demonstrations aligned with real-world operational environments, including contact centers, OT/IoT, and other critical industries.
A healthcare-focused session will address business continuity and disaster recovery, while a main-stage panel will feature senior government and security leaders alongside Forrester's Zero Trust expert and Senior Analyst, Carlos Rivera. Breakout sessions will explore key topics shaping endpoint security and modernization, including:
- CMMC readiness and compliance requirements
- Supply chain security challenges and solutions
- Partner ecosystem development and collaboration
- Resilience strategies for financial services and other critical sectors
- OT architecture transformation and modernization
The conference promises to deliver practical insights and actionable strategies for organizations navigating the complex landscape of endpoint security and digital workspace innovation in an increasingly connected world.
