Identity underpins critical digital infrastructure. It sits at the heart of a fast moving technology landscape, supporting how organisations manage access, protect services and give users the credentials they need to complete tasks safely.

As that landscape continues to evolve, identity professionals are being asked to think beyond access alone. Identity data can also play a vital role in understanding risk, identifying suspicious activity and strengthening counter fraud approaches.

We’ll be joined by David Norris, who will explain how identity data can be used for counter fraud and risk analysis.

Event agenda

5:30pm – 6:30pm Arrivals and Food
6:30pm – 7pm
David Norris, Director of Operations, Harod Associates Ltd

With a 30-year career in law enforcement including senior leadership roles in the National Crime Agency (NCA) and Head of Digital Forensics for West Yorkshire Police, David holds an LLB(Hons) law degree and MA in criminology, he will discuss his work in creating Investigative Identity solutions. In this context, identity data is used for forensic, counter-fraud and risk analysis purposes, enabling organisations to detect risk earlier, enhance due diligence, address defamation, and resolve intricate cases of fraud and asset tracing.
7pm – 7:10pm Break
7:10pm – 7:40pm Bridging the Trust Gap: Verified Trust for All Identities
Matt Berzinski, EMEA Field CTO, Ping Identity

Insights into the verification of all identities, human and not human, to bridge the trust gap in the future world of AI-driven digital identity management.

As EMEA Field CTO at Ping Identity, Matt works closely with customers, partners, and internal teams to shape identity strategies that align with business outcomes across the region. He plays a key role in translating complex identity, security, and digital trust challenges into practical, scalable architectures, helping organisations modernise their IAM platforms and accelerate digital transformation.

Matt acts as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders, bridging the gap between product innovation and real-world implementation, and providing thought leadership on the future of identity, security, and access management in EMEA. Matt has over 25 years’ experience in the Identity Management and Security space, working with companies such as Oracle, Symantec, Unisys, ForgeRock, and Passlogix.
7:40pm – 8pm Networking and End

Identity Up North is a new event series designed to bring together experts in identity; from software engineers and hands-on technical professionals to delivery managers and senior leaders. We aim to nurture a space in the North of England for sharing best practice and driving the conversation on the future of digital trust.

Key Themes We’ll Explore

Our sessions are built around the most critical challenges facing the industry today:

  • Design for Everyone: Building inclusive, accessible ID services with superior UX.
  • The Risk Factor: Navigating the intersection of Identity and Cybersecurity through Continuous Verification.
  • Next-Gen Tech: From Joint Wallet demos to the impact of Agentic AI on your identity strategy.
  • Global & Local Trends: Lessons from European ID cards and their application to the UK’s National Identity conversation.

Spaces are limited. Secure your spot today to help shape the future of Identity in the North.

Event Details

Event TypeIn person

Event DateTuesday, 7 July

Event Time17:30 - 20:00

Event HostIdentity Up North

LocationHippocampus, Aire Street, Leeds

Register for Identity Up North

Join us for an exciting evening of discussion on identity in the UK.

You’ll hear from experts in the industry and have the opportunity to share your knowledge with them and others. Register now to secure your spot.