Programme

Van der Valk **** Mechelen

18 november 2025

This is the programme of 2025

This conference is specifically designed for professionals responsible for the effective management and control of IT and Software Assets within their organization. The conference offers valuable connections, insights and practical tools for everyone dealing with strategic and operational challenges in IT & Software Asset Management—including software licensing, vendor management, cost control, and FinOps.

Topics that will be covered within the programme:

  • The Impact of AI on Software Asset Management (SAM)
  • The SAM Journey: Lessons Learned and Best Practices
  • Practical Examples of SAM Tools and Real-World Implementations
  • Strategies for Managing Rising IT, Software and SaaS Costs
  • Pros and Cons of Third-Party Support Solutions
  • Effective Vendor Management
  • Navigating Software Licensing: Challenges and Opportunities
  • Bridging the Gap Between Finance and IT

WELCOME AND REGISTRATION

The Heliview employees will welcome you to the conference in Van der Valk Hotel **** in Mechelen. Parking at Parking Keerdok is accessible from the N16 via a direct exit lane. Via the bicycle and pedestrian bridge, you get to the Van der Valk hotel just a 2-minute walk away. The address to reach Parking Keerdok is Antonia Wolversstraat 1, Mechelen.

Of course the coffee or tea is ready for you!

Joeri Joos

Joeri Joos

Contract, Sourcing and Vendor Team Manager of Carrefour Belgium

Maximize Value, Minimize Risk: Carrefour’s Contract Management Journey

Joeri Joos, Contract, Sourcing and Vendor Team Manager of Carrefour Belgium

Unlock Efficiency and Opportunity: The importance of  Contract Management..

Are you looking to boost your bottom line, minimize risk, and maximize collaboration within your partnerships? Then this session on Carrefour Contract Management is for you!

What’s in it for you?

  • Gain a competitive edge: Understand Carrefour’s contract management processes inside and out.
  • Minimize costly errors: Learn how to navigate potential pitfalls and ensure compliance.
  • Optimize contract terms: Discover strategies for negotiating favorable agreements and maximizing value.
  • Strengthen partnerships: Foster better communication and collaboration  through transparent contract management.
  • Streamline processes: Improve efficiency and reduce administrative burdens related to contracts.
  • This session will provide you with actionable insights and practical tools to transform your approach to conclude contracts, leading to increased profitability and stronger, more successful partnerships.
Nick Op de Beeck

Nick Op de Beeck

Co-founder & Practice Lead Vendor Management of Leadout

Compliance & optimization pitfalls in as-a-service environments

Nick op de Beeck, Co-founder & Practice Lead Vendor Management of Leadout Solutions B.V

As more and more organizations are moving to as-a-service models, there is often a false sense of safety. Product owners and other key stakeholders often suppose that there is no longer a non-compliance risk and that built-in tools of the software vendor will deliver real-time insights on license consumption. Our session will zoom in on several examples where we have seen a mismatch between built-in measurement tools and contractual use rights, both in overstating consumption as well as understating consumption. We will also provide tips & tricks on how to better manage such scenarios and avoid running into surprises at a later stage.

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Are you (jointly) responsible for ITAM/ITSAM, software licensing, vendor management and/or cost management for your organization? Then you can join the conference without any cost! The conference is fully catered for, including lunch, refreshments, and drinks with your colleagues and peers.