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In today’s competitive business environment, organizations are increasingly seeking ways to optimize their vendor management practices to drive greater value and efficiency. This presentation will explore the strategic consolidation of software partners as a means to enhance savings and benefits across various dimensions. Attendees will learn how consolidating vendors can lead to significant cost reductionsRead more

In large international corporations, vendor management is essential for aligning business strategy with IT procurement. This session will dive into the strategies for building strong, strategic relationships with vendors, effectively managing contract negotiations, and ensuring vendors contribute to the company’s overall business objectives. Participants will explore how to leverage these partnerships to not only achieveRead more

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How to turn vendor renewal challenges into opportunities for better contract terms? How to develop negotiation strategies that create viable alternatives and reduce dependency? How to use key contractual clauses to optimize spend without sacrificing service quality? How to shift from a customer-supplier dynamic to a true strategic partnership?Read more

How to best prepare for Microsoft negotiations? How to initiate an optimisation plan to take back control? How to negotiate well to secure the best possible deal with Microsoft?Read more

What are your strategies to battle the MS licensing storm? Office 365 – what`s your traffic stop? Red light, green light? Benchmarking: Do you want to get insights from our client cases?Read more

Presenting the results of our World Cafés: The moderators summarize the key take-aways of their World Café Round Tables on the main stage and share the main findings with all attendees.Read more

Unwind and enjoy delicious food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere – the perfect way to reflect and soak in the day’s impressions.  Use this opportunity to expand your network and secure your spot at the Networking Dinner!Read more

Category management is an essential approach for IT procurement, especially in large multinational organizations. From procure-to-pay to sourcing strategies, aligning category management with business objectives and industry regulations is crucial. This session will focus on how IT procurement teams can effectively select and categorize vendors, while addressing the impact of AI and regulatory changes inRead more