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Speaker

Rick Van Haaren

Product Owner Vendor Management Digitalisation, Alliander N.V.

Rick van Haaren is an IT minded manager with a background in IT asset management, IT Procurement and Contract Management with almost 25 years of professional experience. Prior to his current role as Product Owner Vendor Management at Alliander, he worked in different positions, among other companies at Nederlandse Spoorwegen and ING.

The Pop in Your Job:
“Hands-on and fact based with an eye for detail and complexity. Next to that I am an people minded manager who puts anybody in the driver seat based on knowledge and capabilities. I will stretch my team to the maximum and make way in order to develop the SAM team as a trusted advisor on every management level within the company. I always want to see the bigger picture on environments, projects, infrastructure and organizations. Try to see the whole picture before doing anything is what helps my team and me to develop our SAM strategies.”

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Sessions

Where Is SAM Heading – And How Can You Stay Ahead?

Icebreaker Round Table 1

Sunday, October 05

08:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Live in Amsterdam

Less Details

  • How will AI, automation, and cloud transformation reshape SAM roles and responsibilities?
  • What new skills and strategies will SAM professionals need to stay relevant in the future?
  • How can organizations prepare for evolving compliance requirements and vendor dynamics?
Networking
Workshop

How Can SAM Manage OT Devices and Integrate Them into the SAM Framework?

Case Study

Monday, October 06

12:00 pm - 12:05 pm

Live in Amsterdam

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Operational Technology (OT) devices, integral to industrial control systems and critical infrastructure, are often overlooked in traditional SAM programs. Neglecting OT assets can lead to security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and operational inefficiencies. Therefore, integrating OT devices into your SAM framework is essential for a comprehensive asset management strategy. This presentation will explore the challenges and best practices for incorporating OT assets into SAM. Key topics include creating a comprehensive inventory of OT assets, implementing cybersecurity measures, and maintaining software and firmware updates to protect against vulnerabilities as well as the the importance of aligning IT and OT systems to enhance operational efficiency and security. In this session you will learn:

  • How to effectively manage OT devices and integrate them into your SAM
  • How to effectively inventory and track OT devices within your SAM framework to ensure comprehensive asset visibility
  • How to address cybersecurity challenges and mitigate risks associated with OT systems through robust management strategies
  • How to align IT and OT systems for seamless integration, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance
Presentation

How to Best Integrate OT Devices Into Your Software Asset Management?

Challenge Your Peers Round Table 5

Monday, October 06

04:30 pm - 05:30 pm

Live in Amsterdam

Less Details

  • How to map your existing OT landscape and identify key assets for SAM integration?
  • How to choose and implement tools to scan and monitor OT devices in real time?
  • How to ensure seamless collaboration between IT, OT, and SAM teams?
  • How to define priorities for managing OT compliance, security, and licensing risks?
  • How to develop a phased plan for aligning OT device management with SAM processes?
Workshop

Staying Relevant – How Can SAM Evolve to Deliver Business Value in the Age of AI and Automation?

Panel Discussion

Monday, October 06

06:30 pm - 07:15 pm

Live in Amsterdam

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As automation and AI technologies redefine IT operations, Software Asset Management must move beyond compliance and cost control to stay relevant. The future of SAM lies in enabling smarter decision-making, improving software usage, and contributing directly to business outcomes. But what does that transformation require — in terms of tools, mindset, and skills?

This panel brings together SAM leaders to debate how the practice must evolve to meet modern demands and where AI and automation can accelerate that shift.

  • How can SAM teams shift from static tracking to real-time, value-focused practices?
  • What role will AI and automation play in redefining core SAM responsibilities?
  • How can SAM contribute to strategic IT and business decisions, not just compliance?
  • What skills, tools, and data foundations are needed to future-proof your SAM practice?
Panel Discussion
Presentation

Company

Alliander N.V.

https://www.alliander.com/en/
As a major Dutch energy network company, we have responsibility for the energy supply of 3.3 million customers and take responsibility for the energy future for the Netherlands. Alliander is formed by a group of companies, including Liander and Liandon. Together we stand for high-quality knowledge of energy networks, energy technology and technical innovations. Alliander has approximately 7,000 employees. We are experts in developing, maintaining and managing energy networks of high reliability; making energy flows over those networks transparent so that supplier and customer can find each other freely and helping customers switch to sustainable forms of energy. We stand for an energy supply that gives everyone equal access to reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. That is what we work on every day. Through energy networks, Alliander distributes gas and electricity in a large part of the Netherlands. With our work, we make living, working, transport and recreation possible. We want to strengthen society by enabling free access to the energy infrastructure and giving our customers more insight into their energy consumption. Alliander is bringing an open and sustainable energy market closer. Our main task is to distribute gas and electricity to consumers, companies and institutions. The grid operator Liander therefore keeps the energy networks in good condition, ensures distribution and connects customers to the energy networks. As the energy landscape changes, we are working on a future-proof and open network with room for multiple energy providers. To understand energy ambitions, we consult with provinces, municipalities and other customers. We help them with their energy issues and develop complex energy infrastructures, including through Liandon.
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IT Procurement & Sourcing Summit Europe 2025 is part of the Digital Business Strategy Event Series. You can find more events here.
Date
October 06 – 07, 2025
Location
Okura Hotel Amsterdam
Ferdinand Bolstraat 333
1072 Amsterdam
Phone
+49 (0)30 52 10 70 3 0
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