A First Look at Duende’s First-Party SAML 2.0 Support
April 21, 2026
10 EDT / 16:00 CEST / 14:00 UTC
Overview:
OpenID Connect may be the standard of tomorrow, but SAML is the bedrock of today’s enterprise. Mastering this legacy giant isn’t just about maintenance; it’s the essential gateway to high-value enterprise integration. But without native SAML 2.0 IdP support, development teams often have to choose among parallel identity systems, fragile third-party extensions, or a custom SAML bridge held together with band-aids and bubble gum.
Duende’s new first-party SAML unlocks some of the most significant collaborative opportunities between modern applications and deep-rooted enterprise ecosystems. Join the livestream for a first look at SAML 2.0 support built natively in Duende IdentityServer — enabling your platform to act as both a SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect Identity Provider. One identity hub, both protocols, total control.
What you’ll learn:
Why’s SAML so important still? While OpenID Connect (OIDC) is the “cool kid” of modern web development, SAML remains the bedrock of the enterprise world. If you are building B2B software in the .NET ecosystem, SAML isn’t just an alternative — it is often a hard requirement for passing security reviews with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and healthcare providers. These enterprises have invested decades in SAML-based infrastructures and aren’t moving anytime soon.
Duende SAML 2.0 IdP Preview: Get an inside look at the native SAML 2.0 IdP support in Duende IdentityServer and see OIDC-SAML protocol bridging in action. We’ll demonstrate how Duende empowers .NET developers to unify modern OIDC and legacy SAML flows within a single, cohesive architecture. Developers can avoid the overhead of managing secondary identity systems or bolting on fragmented third-party add-ons, all with a familiar and loved programming model.
Product Insiders Community: A sneak peek into Duende’s Product Insiders community and how you can join us to build the “last mile” before our June launch.
Speaker:
Anders Abel usually tells people he “builds login buttons.” Behind that simple answer lies nearly 40 years of expertise and a passion for coding that began at age 9. A Stockholm-based Microsoft MVP and founder of Sustainsys, Anders is a leading authority on Identity and Access Management. He is the creator of the Sustainsys.Saml2 library and a frequent speaker at international conferences such as NDC. Through his work with OAuth and OpenID Connect, Anders remains dedicated to securing the web—one login at a time.