Boost Your Identity Expertise at Oktane 2026: Certifications & Labs

The Oktane 2026 conference in Las Vegas (September 22-24, 2026) features expert-led technical certifications and hands-on lab sessions. Whether you manage enterprise access or secure modern user portals, this year’s offerings are built to help you grow your technical identity expertise and help secure your organization against AI threats.

Available Certifications at Oktane

Identity professionals can validate their technical expertise by completing a performance-based exam during the conference. Three specific certification exams are available on-site:

• Okta Certified Professional: Validates baseline knowledge of identity and access management configurations.
• Okta Certified Administrator: Measures advanced administrative capabilities and policy management.
• Auth0 Certified Developer: Evaluates consumer identity integration and application security skills.

Benefits of Onsite Certification Exams

Completing a technical certification on-site at Oktane provides advantages for professional development:

• Comprehensive Preparation: Registration includes access to an Okta Learning Plan, a Premier Practice Exam, and a virtual, instructor-led certification preparation workshop.
• Registration Discounts: Certified attendees receive a 50% discount on registration fees for the following year's Oktane conference.
• Exam Safeguards: All on-site exam registrations include a free second-shot exam voucher, valid after the event concludes if needed.
• Event Perks: Registrants gain exclusive access to the on-site Certification Lounge.

Act Fast: On-site certification exam early-bird pricing is $149 until July 30, 2026, and will be $199 thereafter. Attendees with an Expert Learning Pass can apply their exam vouchers for Oktane testing registration. 

Oktane Hands-on Lab Formats

Hands-on labs allow attendees to build practical deployment skills in live environments focused on Okta for AI Agents and Auth0 for AI Agents. These interactive sessions are entirely free and offered in two distinct structural formats:

• Instructor-Led Labs: Expert-guided, structured deep dives. Register early to reserve your spot!
• Self-Guided Labs: Learn at your own pace with on-site expert support. Walk-in, while space is available.

More updates are coming soon!

Stay tuned for more exciting updates, and be sure to join the Oktane and Okta Certification discussion groups to stay in the loop. We look forward to seeing you at Oktane 2026 and making it an event to remember!