Programme

7a Odenplan, Stockholm

23 October 2025

A Deep Dive Into: Licensing, Cost management, Vendor Management & FinOps

This conference is specifically designed for professionals responsible for the effective management and control of IT and Software Assets within their organisation. 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. The conference will start at 09.30 and wrap up by 16.30.

Arnaud Wiehe

Arnaud Wiehe

Author and Managing Director IT – AI, Cloud and Data Governance of FedEx

Cloud Computing and Emerging Technology

Arnaud Wiehe, Author and Managing Director IT – AI, Cloud and Data Governance of FedEx

Emerging technologies are reshaping our environments and lives. In this keynote, we’ll explore the rapid pace of technological advancement and its implications for the future. We’ll delve into the convergence of emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT and the dependency on cloud ecosystems, highlighting their transformative potential. We’ll reflect on the critical role of innovation in driving progress and the importance of staying educated and adaptable in an ever-evolving technological environment.

Lennart Martens

Lennart Martens

Head of Sales Europe of PREO Software AG

From Budget Pressure to Smart Licensing: PREO Software AG Supports a Swedish Healthcare Institution

Lennart Martens, Head of Sales Europe of PREO Software AG

Facing rising costs and increasing complexity, a leading Swedish healthcare institution partnered with PREO Software AG to optimize its software licensing and prepare for the cloud. In this session, discover how strategic license management unlocked significant legal savings while ensuring compliance and cloud readiness. Learn firsthand how smart approaches to IT and software asset management can relieve budget pressures, reduce risk, and enable innovation. Gain practical insights and real-world takeaways from this success story to apply within your own organization.

Annette Kristensen

Annette Kristensen

Director Nordics of Azul Systems

Compelling Conversations Around Oracle Java Licensing

Annette Kristensen, Director Nordics of Azul Systems

In the last five years, Oracle has changed the licensing and pricing of its Java product four times.

In this session, we’ll dive deep into what these changes mean to users and the impact they could have on both licensing compliance and costs. The good news is that Java is open source and there are multiple choices of distributions you can use. We’ll discuss the options available and the factors that should be considered to make the best choice.

Join this session and learn about:

  • Frequent licensing changes from Java products
  • Compliance risks related to Oracle’s changes
  • Open Source Alternatives
  • Cost optimization options by switching to alternative Java distributions. Reduce costs and simplify licensing

Topics that will be covered

  • 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
  • FinOps: Bridging the Gap Between Finance and IT

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