How to Maximize Your Oktane 2025 Experience

Oktane is Okta’s annual flagship conference, where identity, IT, and security leaders gather to learn, network, and explore the future of identity-first security. In 2025, Oktane will take place September 24–26 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.

Each year, Oktane features:

Keynote sessions from Okta executives and industry experts.
Breakout tracks on identity, SaaS security, automation, and governance.
Hands-on labs where practitioners get real-world demos.
Expo hall showcasing leading vendors (like Stitchflow).
After-hours events are where the most candid networking happens.

If you work in IT, security, SaaS management, or compliance, Oktane is one of the most important conferences on the calendar.

Why Oktane 2025 Matters

Oktane 2025 comes at a pivotal time. SaaS sprawl, shadow IT, and disconnected apps are growing faster than most identity teams can govern. At the same time, AI adoption is introducing new risks and new opportunities.

Expect Oktane 2025 to spotlight:

How enterprises are scaling identity-first security.
Governance challenges outside of IdPs like Okta.
Automation and AI’s role in IT operations.
Real-world stories of SaaS cleanup and compliance.

For IT and Security leaders, Oktane is not just a chance to learn — it’s where you find out how peers are really handling the mess.

Travel & Logistics: Making the Most of Las Vegas

If this is your first Oktane in Vegas, here are some practical tips:

Venue: Caesars Forum, Las Vegas — close to the Strip, with easy access to hotels and dining.

Hotels: Book early if you haven’t already. Caesars Palace, Venetian, and Harrah’s are all walkable options. Many vendors (including us!) are hosting dinners and mixers in nearby venues.

Packing tips:

Comfortable shoes (the expo floor is huge).
Business-casual attire for the conference; casual for mixers.
Bring extra business cards or have your LinkedIn QR code ready.

Transportation: Most after-hours events are within walking distance of Caesars Forum, including our Stitchflow x Cerby mixer (just a 5-minute walk). Rideshare services/Uber, are also plentiful for late evenings.

Prepping for Oktane 2025

You’ll get more out of the Okta conference if you do some groundwork before you land in Vegas.

Audit your SaaS environment: Which apps are covered by your IdP (Okta) and which are outside it?
Review access & usage gaps: How many ex-employees still have logins? How much is spent on unused licenses?
Line up your renewals: If you have major contracts coming up this quarter, flag them. Vendors (and peers) will be sharing best practices for renewals.
Set learning goals: Decide whether your focus is automation, security, compliance, or SaaS cost optimization — so you know which tracks and sessions to prioritize.

Must-Attend Sessions and Tracks

The official Oktane 2025 agenda is now live, and it’s packed. Across three days at Caesars Forum, you’ll find:

Opening & Guest Keynotes setting the tone for identity, AI, and SaaS security.
Breakout Sessions deep dives into identity-first security, governance, automation, and AI.
Platform Keynotes: Okta’s product roadmap and innovations.
Hands-on Labs: practical, new-and-improved workshops to build skills.
Okta Hub & Expo Hall is the heart of networking and vendor exploration.
The Customer Celebration Party is one of the best community events of the week.

👉 Be sure to also stop by Booth #EX21, where Stitchflow will show you how to fix SaaS sprawl and disconnected apps beyond your IdP.

Networking at Oktane 2025: Mixers and Happy Hours

Some of the most valuable conversations at Oktane happen outside the expo hall. Here are the after-hours events worth your time:

⭐ Stitchflow x Cerby Speakeasy Happy Hour

📅 Date: Sept 24, 7–9 PM
📍Location: Venetian – 1923 Prohibition Bar (5 mins from Caesars Forum)

Kick off Oktane with IT and Security leaders, no sales pitches, just stories and conversations.

Drinks are on us.

Other Key Events Around Oktane:

Tines & Alchemy Dinner (Sept 24, Scarpetta)
Cybersecurity Leader Dinner (Sept 24, MGM Grand)
Carahsoft Networking Reception (Sept 25, Caesars Palace)
Okta Workflows Community Meetup (Sept 25, AmeriCAN Beer & Cocktails)
Know more about mixers and happy hours at Oktane

Tip: Attend at least one dinner and one happy hour. Make the Stitchflow x Cerby Mixer your Day 1 anchor event.

Visiting Vendors: What to Ask

The expo hall can feel overwhelming. Prepare smart questions to make your vendor visits productive:

How do you help me cover apps outside Okta?
How quickly can your tool find ex-employee access?
Can you show ROI in terms of licenses saved before renewal?
How do you manage contractors and high-churn teams?

At Booth #EX21, Stitchflow’s answer is simple: we cover what your IdP misses — with zero extra lift for IT.

Why Stitchflow at Oktane 2025?

Okta is the backbone of modern identity. But here’s the reality: your IdP doesn’t cover everything. Contractors, non-SSO apps, AI tools, and legacy SaaS often slip through the cracks, creating compliance gaps, wasted spend, and headaches for IT.

That’s where Stitchflow comes in:

100% SaaS coverage: We audit every app, even if it’s not connected to Okta.
License cleanup: Find and reclaim unused seats before renewals.
Offboarding automation: Ensure every ex-employee and contractor is removed from every app.
Done-for-you model: No new dashboards, no extra IT overhead — just results.

At Booth #EX21, you’ll see how Stitchflow + Okta together create complete coverage. And at the Stitchflow x Cerby Happy Hour, you’ll hear the unfiltered stories IT teams don’t share on stage.

Final Thoughts

Oktane 2025 is one of the biggest identity and SaaS events of the year. To maximize your experience:

✅ Audit your SaaS environment before you go.

✅ Bookmark your must-attend sessions.

✅ Plan your evenings around key mixers.

✅ Ask vendors thoughtful questions about gaps outside Okta.

✅ Visit Stitchflow at Booth #EX21 and save your seat at our Happy Hour.

Your IdP doesn’t cover everything. Stitchflow does. See you in Las Vegas!