XChange Agenda - Tuesday 10 October


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Registration & Networking Lunch

Pick up your conference badge and personalised itinerary at registration, then pop back any time you have questions that you need answered or feedback that you would like to share. The XChange Events team is there to help you!

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Opening Remarks & Orientation

During this session, participants will gain an understanding of how to derive the most benefit from XChange to optimise their return on investment. Come get energised for the days ahead. We will also share insight into the content that should not be missed while giving attendees the opportunity to converse with peers who can offer valuable perspective on good practice.

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CRN Editor
The Channel Company
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How to successfully land and expand in EMEA

Growing a business is a journey organisations of all sizes must undertake. And while growth presents opportunities, executing this effectively comes with its challenges. 

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Group Alliances Director
Computacenter
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Being Efficient = Being More Profitable - How the IT Complete vision can enable this efficiency

Kaseya’s IT Complete is the world’s first and only purpose-built platform designed to directly address the challenges of DO-IT-ALL, multi—function, IT professionals. A look at the four key pieces that bring together a single vendor platform with what you need to save you time, whilst adding intelligence to help you get more done, and in a way you can afford.

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Channel Sales Manager
Kaseya
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TCC Channel Partner Population and SEO Mindshare Research

The Channel Company has conducted several independent research studies in the first half of 2023. Using its channel partner database, that has over 1.1m partner records, its Intelligent Index, partner capability indexing methodology and ability to sample channel partner populations at scale – the agency was able to present a number of findings that provide data driven insights and support decision making in regards to specific markets and channel partners that exist there.

The studies were centred on DACH, US and UK markets and looked at proportionality of partner populations with certain skill sets and channel partner mindshare with a number of leading brands in the public cloud and storage product categories. All together, these findings due to their comparative nature elucidate certain regional market preferences and dynamics point to which brands have strong standing with partners and which are lagging. Now The Channel Company wants to share these findings and present key take outs with this audience at Amsterdam Xchange event.

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Programme Manager for Data Science and Market Intelligence
The Channel Company
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Networking Break & Refreshments
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ALL STARS Panel: People Power Across EMEA

Amidst the growing job market and the entrance of Generation Z into workplaces, meeting the expectations of employees has become crucial for employers. Also with remote working have we broken down the geographical recruitment boundaries that once existed and is there opportunity to recruit talent from across all of EMEA.  

This session aims to explore ways to make organizations attractive to both newcomers and experienced professionals. We will discuss strategies for discovering and attracting talented individuals, including those already in the industry or emerging. It will also delve into alternative measures employers can adopt to retain their existing staff and explore strategies to enhance the hiring process and establish a supportive environment for new hires.

Speakers
CRN Editor
The Channel Company
Managing Director
SYNAXON
CEO
Performanta
Director
Auxilion
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Boardroom Appointments

XChange attendees are assigned into peer groups of 8-10 based on business focus and technology interests. Vendors meet with the boardroom groups for 25 minutes, presenting new products, programs, and opportunities – in an environment conducive to spirited conversation and constructive feedback.

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Networking & Leisure Time
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Drinks Reception
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Networking Dinner & Entertainment

XChange Agenda - Wednesday 11 October

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Breakfast & Check Out
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CRN Welcome Remarks
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Keynote: Approaching Net-Zero

Assessing Industry Progress As we approach the year of 2024, the achievement of Net-Zero goals becomes increasingly imminent. Which Channel organisations are at the forefront of this movement, and which ones are lagging behind? This session will address which areas of the sector have made substantial strides in pursuing Net-Zero objectives? What valuable insights can we gain from organisations that have embraced sustainability and emerged as frontrunners? And finally, while many organisations assert their commitment to Net-Zero goals, how can we ensure their claims are credible

Speaker
Business Transformation Director
Softcat
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Boardroom Appointments

XChange attendees are assigned into peer groups of 8-10 based on business focus and technology interests. Vendors meet with the boardroom groups for 25 minutes, presenting new products, programs, and opportunities – in an environment conducive to spirited conversation and constructive feedback.

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Networking & Refreshment Break
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The Purpose of Endpoint Security: Stopping cyber threats or making you feel good?

The plethora of security vendors operating in today's marketplace can be overwhelming. With so many options, it's easy to be distracted with the latest, greatest, shiny tool. Join Eoin McGrath for a deep dive into the purpose of cybersecurity and how you can use that to your operational advantage today.

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Solutions Engineer
Threatlocker
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Accelerate growth and unlock add-on acquisition potential by partnering up with Private Equity investors

Julian Riedlbauer is a seasoned entrepreneur and VAD manager that became a tech M&A advisor 15 years ago. He will speak about powerful combinations of channel partners and value-added distributors with private equity investors and how such combinations unlock the full potential of market consolidation. Julian will show examples of those combinations, such as Infinigate, which he advised on the initial transaction with the private equity Investor H.I.G. Capital, Exclusive Networks, and others in the IT-Services sector. Furthermore, he will explain the typical deal structures and sweet equity programs for managers of those companies that are majority-owned by PE investors.

Speaker
Partner
GP Bullhound
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Networking Lunch
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Strategies for controlling costs in the digital age across EMEA

Across EMEA cloud computing has become an essential part of digital transformation for organisations across industries, offering benefits such as scalability, agility, and cost savings. However, businesses often find themselves disappointed when they do not gain cost efficiencies. Many organisations struggle to achieve cost efficiencies and lack a comprehensive multi-cloud strategy. Michael will discuss how organisations can address complex technology challenges and maximise business outcomes by improving workload performance, efficiency, and security while lowering costs.

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Vice President of Partnerships
Aptum Technologies
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How to be stronger together?

Real life feedback on what is next after acquisitions. Working together through either concentration, coordination or coalition or a combination

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CEO
Computerland
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Boardroom Appointments

XChange attendees are assigned into peer groups of 8-10 based on business focus and technology interests. Vendors meet with the boardroom groups for 25 minutes, presenting new products, programs, and opportunities – in an environment conducive to spirited conversation and constructive feedback.

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Cultivating Diversity: Empowering Women in AI

Explore the pivotal role of women in AI, leveraging community strength and nurturing diverse talent. Discover how inclusivity fuels innovation amid rapid technology changes in the era of AI evolution. Learn actionable strategies to amplify diverse voices and shape a dynamic, equitable industry future. Join us to champion progress, drive change, and harness the transformative power of diversity.

Speaker
Ambassador for the Netherlands
Women in AI
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Closing Remarks
Speaker
CRN Editor
The Channel Company