By
Iain Oldman - Copywriter - Content Marketing, Internet2
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Summary
Get caught up on everything you need to know about what’s happening at InCommon.
Every year, identity and access management (IAM) professionals in research and higher education (R&E) gather online to share ideas and expertise at BaseCAMP.
BaseCAMP 2025 is held this year from June 2-6. Ahead of BaseCAMP 2025, we asked former attendees to express their favorite parts of the annual virtual event.
See what they had to say about BaseCAMP on the InCommon site.
Register for BaseCAMP
Strengthen your IAM knowledge and connect with the community at BaseCAMP, held online June 2-6.
Sign Up for BaseCAMP
Updates and Insights from the Partnership Between InCommon and the Innovative Digital Education Alliance
The April 16, 2026, IAM Online webinar shared a progress update on the partnership between InCommon and the Innovative Digital Education Alliance (IDEA). The partnership works on a federated approach to course sharing and cross-institutional educational partnerships.
During the webinar, team members from both organizations shared insights and strategies to help transform the student experience across institutions.
If you couldn’t attend the April IAM Online, you can catch up on our YouTube channel.
Professional Development Tips from an IAM Veteran
In his newest blog, Chris Phillips, who sits on the Community Architecture Committee for Trust and Identity, provides advice on how to develop habits crucial to IAM learning.
Phillips outlines some simple steps to help you build daily, weekly, and monthly goals for knowledge and skill development. The easy-to-follow guidance tells you where to start, how much time you should dedicate to your professional development, and potential pitfalls to avoid.
Strategies for Implementing Identity Lifecycle Management
On March 13, 2025, InCommon convened more than 100 IAM community members for a roundtable discussion about best practices for Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM).
During the discussion, three guest institutions presented their findings from ILM implementation. Afterwards, breakout discussions were held to find actionable strategies for institutions moving forward.
Based on those presentations and breakout sessions, InCommon drafted seven implementation strategies for successful ILM. Head to the InCommon site for full details on the strategic recommendations.
About the Author(s)
Iain writes for the Internet2 Community Engagement team with a focus on digital content and strategic communications. He has a background in digital marketing and journalism, with his byline appearing in newswires, regional publications, and nonprofit news organizations.