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8 | Shadow IT Café: Tackling Shadow IT – Building SaaS Policies and Guardrails

How to identify and address the hidden risks of Shadow IT and undetected SaaS applications? How to build effective SaaS policies that balance innovation with control? How to implement practical ‘guardrails’ to manage Shadow IT without stifling productivity? How to engage stakeholders and drive company-wide adoption of SaaS policies? How to leverage data insights toRead more

Solution Study: How to Build SaaS Policy & Guardrails to Tackle Shadow IT

In this years’ speaker session, we are back and are once again tackling one of the biggest issues facing IT teams globally – how do you prevent and control Shadow IT? By 2027, 75% of employees will acquire, modify or create technology outside IT’s visibility – up from 41% in 2022 according to a recent GartnerRead more

Challenge Your Peers Round Table 12: How to Ensure Sustainability in Software Asset Management and Avoid Greenwashing?

How to assess vendors’ sustainability claims and identify potential greenwashing? How to define and track meaningful sustainability metrics for software procurement and usage? How to integrate sustainability reporting requirements into SAM processes effectively? How to align software lifecycle management with carbon reduction targets? How to collaborate with suppliers to drive real environmental impact rather thanRead more

2 | SaaS Management Café: Building a Successful SaaS Management Strategy – Optimize Costs, Control Risks and Align Stakeholders

How to prioritize SaaS management and align it with your organization’s goals? How to set up a tailored SaaS program that fits your company’s needs? How to balance internal and external SaaS requirements, including ITAM and vendor expectations? How to ensure your SaaS strategy delivers long-term value and scalability?Read more

Case Study: Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Cloud Marketplaces

The rise of marketplaces like Azure and AWS is transforming the way organizations purchase IT services, software, and cloud solutions. While these platforms offer unprecedented flexibility and the potential to maximize enterprise agreements, they also present challenges in visibility, control, and governance. This session will explore how marketplaces drive cloud provider revenue, impact purchasing processes,Read more

**: Strategic SAM Expansion Track

As businesses evolve, Software Asset Management must adapt to new challenges—from mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to optimizing enterprise financial systems. This track explores how SAM can drive efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness in complex IT environments. Gain insights into managing software portfolios post-M&A and leveraging SAM to navigate SAP financial strategies, ensuring adaptability in an ever-changingRead more

Icebreaker session – Break the ice and get the show on the road!

What is the Icebreaker Session? On the evening before the event, we invite our attendees to join us at the Icebreaker mixer, see who is joining the event, have a drink together, get into the conference mood and network, network, network! Just when everyone arrives, we are inviting you to join us for some earlyRead more

5 | Audit Debate: Strengthen Your Audit Readiness – How to Leverage Internal Audits as a Strategic Defense?

Internal audits are not just about routine compliance—they are a powerful tool for proactively preparing your organization to navigate external audits with confidence. The discussion will explore strategies for using internal audits to maintain up-to-date intelligence on software usage, terms, and conditions, and to identify potential gaps in compliance before they escalate into costly issues.Read more

Challenge Your Peers Round Table 4: Managing SaaS Sprawl – How to Regain Visibility and Control?

How to identify and address SaaS sprawl in your organization? How to improve visibility and control of SaaS licenses across departments? How to assess and mitigate risks associated with SaaS usage? How to manage unbudgeted SaaS costs? How to ensure alignment of SaaS management goals across ITAM, C-suite, and vendors?Read more

Tech Take: How to properly manage SaaS applications, discovery, optimization, and cost reduction?

Gain insights into effective strategies for discovering and managing all SaaS applications within your organization’s ecosystem, ensuring comprehensive visibility: Learn best practices for optimizing the utilization of SaaS Understand how to track and analyze usage patterns Explore the benefits of leveraging prebuilt reports for quick and accurate data analysis Discover key considerations for selecting andRead more