The programme of this edition
IT & Software Asset Management is the place to meet experts and colleagues and to gather new information about the latest trends and developments. Through, inspiring keynotes, break-out sessions and 1-to-1 meetings.
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!
Brandon Smeets
Chair & Magic Entertainer
Opening of the conference by chair Brandon Smeets
Brandon Smeets joined Canon to replace their Software Asset Manager in 2017. After several years he decided to focus on magic entertainment. With his knowledge and experience, Brandon is the ideal person to guide the conference as chair of the day.
Johan Debacker
Manager Portfolio, Financials and Vendor Management, Toyota Motor Europe
The SAM maturity journey at Toyota Motor Europe
Johan Debacker | Manager Portfolio, Financials and Vendor Management | Toyota Motor Europe
A few years ago, Toyota Motor Europe encountered two challenging situations with software vendors that left an unpleasant aftertaste. This experience led Toyota Motor Europe to re-evaluate their complete SAM framework. This evaluation included every aspect of the SAM program, including team structure, operational procedures, policy frameworks, and the SAM tool itself.
The outcome was to develop a SAM strategy, a reorganization of the team, formalized processes, and the selection of a new SAM tool. With this renewed approach Toyota Motor Europe aims to be compliant, remain in control of software spend, enhance internal visibility and to be better prepared for unexpected audits.
Catherine Salata
Technical Contract Manager of EUROCONTROL
ITAM / SAM implementation journey at Eurocontrol
Catherine Salata | Technical Contract Manager | EUROCONTROL
If you want to learn how to introduce measures to optimize the value of your assets and services, don’t miss this session on ITAM/SAM implementation journey at Eurocontrol. You will hear how Eurocontrol applied the SAM framework and which steps were taken to reach goals towards cost savings, compliance, and service quality in the complex and changing air traffic management environment. You will also hear about the challenges and lessons learned from the SAM journey.
Nick Op de Beeck
Co-founder & Practice Lead Vendor Management of Leadout
An approach to cost & contract management based on market intelligence
Nick op de Beeck | Co-founder & Practice Lead Vendor Management | Leadout
Are you wondering what common pitfalls there are in contracts and where you should apply your focus? Leveraging our market intelligence, market insights, and software mergers and acquisitions, we provide a comprehensive approach to contract- and vendor management. Potential topics can include critical aspects like Co-Pilot, VMware and Broadcom, ensuring you are well-informed about the latest trends and strategic considerations in the industry.
We will you on the journey from the selection of a vendor all the way to the contract signature and continuous contract management activities. By being involved in different cases across various suppliers and types of offerings, we can share with you practical tips and tricks on how to properly navigate through common obstacles and attention points in setting up your organization for a future-proof service.
Lennart Martens
Head of Sales Europe, PREO Software AG
UNLOCKING IT EFFICIENCY – A GUIDE TO INCREASE YOUR BUDGETS
Lennart Martens | Head of Sales Europe | PREO Software AG
In today’s evolving landscape, SAM and IT leaders need resilient tech strategies for economic and social shifts. Trends like enterprise transformation, cybersecurity, customer experience, data analytics, and generative AI shape the future but bring growing costs. PREO excels in optimizing your implementation budget.
Join this session to discover how one of the largest German specialists for Banking IT (responsible for approx. 170.000 desktops) turned unused licenses into a financial boost, converting software into vital resources. Leave with an actionable plan on how to optimise your own license management.
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