10th September 2025, London
Managed Services Summit Why should you attend?
Now entering its 8th year, the Managed Services Summit Benelux has firmly established itself as the premier event for the European IT channel. The Benelux region, comprising Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, plays a critical role in Europe’s IT landscape,” “The Benelux region, plays a critical role in Europe’s IT landscape, with its thriving digital economy, strong focus on innovation, and early adoption of cloud and cybersecurity solutions. The event brings together leading experts in managed services alongside respected industry speakers, all within this rapidly evolving market.
The Managed Services Summit is series of executive-level events, so you know you’ll be among the best in the sector, and those featured will explore the latest trends and developments, evolving customer requirements and how to create value through managed services – both for your own organisation and your customers
APPLY TO ATTENDIndustry Insights
Presentations will cover the latest trends, evolving customer requirements, and strategies for creating value through managed services.
01Breakouts
Attend a range of sessions led by leading specialists in the field, focusing on technical, sales, and business-related topics.
02Networking
Connect with professionals in the IT channel, including senior decision makers and industry leaders.
03Interactions
Engage in discussions, debates, and collaborations with event sponsors and peers across the industry.
04
Meet our 2025 Event Speakers
William Burns
Lenovo
William Burns
LenovoWilliam joined Lenovo in January 2015 as a result of the acquisition of the System x server business from IBM by Lenovo and is currently responsible for Channel Programs & Strategy for EMEA. In this role, he is responsible for developing the channel strategy, programs, tools and processes to support Lenovo’s ambitious growth plans in EMEA.
Prior to joining Lenovo, William held a variety of sales, business development and management roles in IBM, most recently in the System and Technology Group where he led channel management for the PureSystems and System x brands for EMEA.
William lives in Ireland and has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry with an extensive background in sales, business and channel management, and business development in both a local and international context,
William graduated from Trinity College, Dublin with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
Jack Duff
Huntress
Jack Duff
HuntressJack Duff is a Senior Sales Engineer at Huntress, where he helps MSPs and SMBs strengthen their defenses against modern cyber threats. With a background in cybersecurity tradecraft and hands-on experience supporting partners across the UK and Europe, Jack specializes in turning complex attacker techniques into practical strategies that MSPs can use to protect their clients and grow their businesses.
Bram Schoordijk
ConnectWise
Bram Schoordijk
ConnectWiseBram has over 16 years of experience in the partner channel, starting at Microsoft during the launch of BPOS. He later joined a Seattle startup focusing on M365 migration and management tools, expanding into EMEA successfully. Following an acquisition by ConnectWise, Bram continues to drive growth for MSPs with a passion for learning and development.
Will Garside
IT Europa
Will Garside
IT EuropaWill specialises in writing and presenting – producing a huge range of content, ranging from thought-leadership articles to white papers. He started his career as a computer engineer before becoming one of the first producers on Sky TV’s primetime technology show “The Computer Channel” – alongside also covering mainstream business and technology news. He then worked as a product reviewer and technical writer for IT Network before going to Computer Weekly to cover security, telecoms and networking. He worked for several large technology brands including Microsoft and EMC as a technical writer and media consultant and was also the editor at International Broadcast Engineer – a role that saw him deliver a huge number of detailed analysis pieces on emerging video experiences. He has also written a number of books including tech guides for Which? and several "Dummies" guides on topics including big data and storage.
Will is also a highly experienced event moderator, managing content and panels at both the IBC and NAB shows for the last 10 years.
Mart de Kruif
Mart de Kruif, born in Apeldoorn on September 1, 1958, graduated cum laude from the Royal Military Academy in 1981. He served in various leadership roles, rising from platoon commander to company commander in the Garderegiment Grenadiers. He completed advanced military training, including at the Führungsakademie in Hamburg, and led a peacekeeping mission in Bosnia in 2001.
De Kruif was promoted to brigadier general in 2007 and became ISAF Commander for South Afghanistan in 2008, expanding troop numbers to 45,000. He was promoted to Lieutenant General in 2011 and served as Commander of the Dutch Land Forces until 2016, during which he fostered strong international military cooperation, particularly with Germany and other NATO allies.
He received numerous honors, including the Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau, the Canadian Meritorious Service Medal, and the French Legion of Honour. After retiring, he chaired the Invictus Games organizing committee and contributed to research on the Dutch armed forces' role in the Dutch East Indies.
Felix Mathalairaj
ManageEngine
Felix Mathalairaj
ManageEngineFelix is an accomplished professional with extensive support experience across the UEMS & MSP service spectrum, Escalation leadership, and onsite customer success engagements. Currently serving as Manager at ManageEngine MSP Solutions, leads a high-performing team focused on delivering scalable and efficient managed services. His comprehensive background provides him with a unique vantage point on operational challenges and growth strategies within this domain. In this session, Felix will present key considerations and proven approaches for effectively scaling MSP services to align with evolving client expectations and business objectives.
Artur Bar
Intel
Artur Bar
IntelArtur Bar with over 25 years of IT sales experience is specialized in creating new markets and developing sales teams, for advanced technologies.
Working with Intel for 20 years has extensive, practical experience in organizing sales events for distributors, OEM/MNCs, sales partners. He is charismatic presenter and technology trainer for server systems, client’s systems, software and AI. His presentations and trainings gather strong awareness and are very well received.
In private time photographer and startup management enthusiast.
Paul Smit
Paul Smit gives interactive and humorous presentations about human behavior and the brain and talks about influence, change, innovation and collaboration. Paul Smit graduated with an essay on ’the evolution of human consciousness’. He wrote 14 books on philosophy, psychology and neuroscience. Paul works together with neuroscientist Ayca Szapora on supporting neuroscience research at Leiden University and Dresden.
Who Should Attend?
The summit provides extensive networking time for delegates to meet with potential business partners. The unique mix of high-level presentations plus the ability to meet, discuss and debate the related business issues with sponsors and peers across the industry, makes this a must attend event for any senior decision maker in the ICT channel.
Delegates
Directors and Senior Managers of Managed Service Providers
Directors and Senior Managers of Managed Security Services Providers
Directors and Senior Managers of VARs / IT Resellers
Directors and Senior Managers of Systems Integrators
Directors and Senior Managers of Managed Service Providers
Directors and Senior Managers of Managed Security Services Providers
Directors and Senior Managers of VARs / IT Resellers
Directors and Senior Managers of Systems Integrators
Sponsors
Hardware and Software Vendors
Service Providers
Distributors
Datacentre Providers
Service Providers
Distributors
Datacentre Providers
Hosting Providers
Cloud Service Providers
Cloud Service Providers
Meet our 2025 Event Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
ConnectWise
ConnectWise is an IT software company empowering ITSPs to achieve their vision of success in their As-a-Service business with intelligent software, expert services, an immersive IT community, and a vast ecosystem of integrations. The unmatched flexibility of the ConnectWise platform fuels profitable, long-term growth for our Partners. With an innovative, integrated, and security-centric platform, ConnectWise enables TSPs to drive business efficiency with automation, documentation, and data management capabilities, and increase revenue using remote monitoring, security, and backup disaster recovery technologies.
https://www.connectwise.com/ConnectWise is also sponsoring
Huntress
Huntress is the enterprise-grade, people-powered cybersecurity solution for all businesses, not just the 1%. With fully owned technology developed by and for its industry-defining team of security analysts, engineers, and researchers, Huntress elevates underresourced tech teams whether they work within outsourced environments (OIS) or in-house IT and security teams (IIS).
The 24/7 industry-leading Huntress Security Operations Center (SOC) covers cyber threats for OIS and IIS through remediation with a false-positive rate of less than 1%. As long as hackers keep hacking, Huntress keeps hunting. Join the hunt at.
https://www.huntress.com/Huntress is also sponsoring
Lenovo + Intel
Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).To find out more visit https://shorturl.at/9sG2W, and read about the latest news via: news.lenovo.com
About Intel
Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) is an industry leader, creating world-changing technology that enables global progress and enriches lives. Inspired by Moore’s Law, we continuously work to advance the design and manufacturing of semiconductors to help address our customers’ greatest challenges. By embedding intelligence in the cloud, network, edge and every kind of computing device, we unleash the potential of data to transform business and society for the better. To learn more about Intel’s innovations, go to newsroom.intel.com and intel.com.
© Intel Corporation. Intel, the Intel logo and other Intel marks are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/
Lenovo + Intel is also sponsoring
Gold Sponsors
Attic Security
Businesses keep getting hacked in ways that could easily be prevented. ATTIC was created by cyber experts with diverse experience and capabilities to challenge this status quo. ATTIC is a highly scalable SOC-as-a-Service which Microsoft365 partners can incorporate into their service offerings. It is affordable even for SMB’s, high-end cyberaware and easy to understand. ATTIC Security’s platform integrates with Microsoft365 to continuously assess it for vulnerabilities and suspicious activity. Upon detection of an anomaly, ATTIC provides actionable advice through our Partner Portal or APIs. With one click, partners can approve a fix, allowing ATTIC to automatically implement the change.
https://atticsecurity.com/
Hornetsecurity
Hornetsecurity is a leading global provider of next-generation cloud-based security, compliance, backup, and security awareness solutions that help companies and organizations of all sizes around the world. Its flagship product, 365 Total Protection, is the most comprehensive cloud security solution for Microsoft 365 on the market. Driven by innovation and cybersecurity excellence, Hornetsecurity is building a safer digital future and sustainable security cultures with its award-winning portfolio. Hornetsecurity operates in more than 120 countries through its international distribution network of 12,000+ channel partners and MSPs. Its premium services are used by more than 75,000 customers.
https://www.hornetsecurity.comHornetsecurity is also sponsoring
Manage Engine
As the enterprise IT management division of Zoho Corp., ManageEngine empowers you to take control of your IT. ManageEngine offers you more than 60 enterprise IT management products and over 60 free tools for identity and access management, enterprise service management, unified endpoint management and security, IT operations management, security information and event management, advanced IT analytics, and low-code app development. Your deployment options include on-premises, cloud-native, cloud-ready, and MSP models.
www.manageengine.com/msp-solutions.html
https://www.manageengine.com/Silver Sponsors
ApplicationLink
We are ApplicationLink!
Our advanced platform and integrations enable MSPs to work smarter, faster and more accurate. We eliminate mind-numbing administrative tasks and add value to your business.
Our goal? Maximize your profit, minimize manual labor. We believe integrations should always be more than simply connecting one application to the other. We want to improve the MSP ecosystem and help you to optimize workflows. We maintain close relations with our customers and partners ensuring a deep knowledge of your needs and wishes. And so, we always develop and improve integrations to give you a leading edge in process automation.
https://applicationlink.eu/
Cynet
Cynet’s end-to-end, natively automated All-in-One platform, backed by 24/7 security experts was purpose-built to enable lean IT security teams to achieve comprehensive and effective protection regardless of their resources, team size or skills.
Cynet All-in-One includes the essential security technologies you need to protect your organization in one automated, simplified platform that delivers enterprise-grade protections with less manual effort and lower cost.
We protect endpoints
Cynet keeps your workstations, servers, and mobile devices safe from malware, ransomware, and other dangerous cyberthreats with proven NGAV, EPP, EDR, Device Control and Mobile security.
We protect users
We continuously monitor user behavior to detect and block malicious insiders and compromised accounts with UBA, Deception and Domain Filtering technologies.
We protect network
Cynet detects and prevents stealthy attackers from accessing and mov¬ing across your network, as well as blocking connections to malicious sites with NDR, Deception and Port Scanning.
We protect SaaS/Cloud apps
Cynet automatically identifies, prioritizes, and fixes security risks across all your SaaS and Cloud applications with SSPM and CSPM.
End-to-End Automation
Cynet blocks dangerous threats and automat¬ically investigates and remediates all attack components across your environment using best-practice incident response workflows with advanced SOAR and XDR capabilities.
24x7 Security Experts
Get a team of world-class cybersecurity experts working around the clock to keep you safe by monitoring your environment and immediately addressing threats with compre¬hensive MDR services.
Log Management and Analysis
Collect high priority log data to quickly and accurately uncover threats lurking across your environment with CLM.
https://www.cynet.com/Cynet is also sponsoring
Egnyte
Egnyte combines the power of cloud content management, data security, and AI into one intelligent content platform. More than 22,000 customers trust Egnyte to improve employee productivity, automate business processes, and safeguard critical data, in addition to offering specialized content intelligence and automation solutions across industries, including architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), life sciences, and financial services. For more information, visit www.egnyte.com.
https://www.egnyte.com/mspEgnyte is also sponsoring
Lapsafe
LapSafe® is a leader in smart locker and intelligent charging solutions, helping organisations streamline IT asset management, enhance security, and support digital transformation. With over 25 years of innovation, our solutions empower businesses to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enable seamless hybrid working. Trusted by over 80% of UK universities and organisations across education, healthcare, corporate, and public sectors, our ONARKEN® platform delivers data-driven insights. As digital infrastructure evolves, LapSafe® provides the tools MSPs need to deliver exceptional managed services, supporting sustainability, compliance, and innovation across the globe.
https://lapsafe.com
NinjaOne
NinjaOne, the automated endpoint management platform, delivers visibility, security, and control over all endpoints for more than 24,000 customers in 130+ countries. The cloud-native NinjaOne platform simplifies endpoint management, patching, and visibility for environments at any scale. It is proven to increase productivity, reduce security risk, and lower costs.
https://www.ninjaone.com/NinjaOne is also sponsoring
SuperOps
The first agentic AI-powered unified PSA-RMM platform designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), SuperOps combines Professional Services Automation (PSA) and Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM). Offering built-in Network Monitoring, IT Documentation, and Project Management, SuperOps leverages agentic AI capabilities to enable MSPs monitor, manage, and secure clients' systems, data, and networks. Its intuitive design simplifies IT environments, allowing service providers to focus on growth and customer satisfaction. With continuous innovation and a wide range of integrations, SuperOps enables MSPs to expand their services and stay competitive. It supports MSPs in 104 countries.
https://superops.com/SuperOps is also sponsoring
ThreatLocker
Stop Ransomware! ThreatLocker® improves enterprise-level server and endpoint security with Zero Trust controls, including Allowlisting, Ringfencing™, Elevation, Storage, Network Control, Configuration Management, and Detect EDR and MDR solutions.
https://threatlocker.com/ThreatLocker is also sponsoring
Networking Sponsor
Good Sign
At Good Sign, we help CSPs, MSPs, and MSSPs simplify how they sell, price, and bill for services from the first quote to final payment. Our revenue management platform with advanced CPQ supports flexible pricing, rapid product launches, and transparent billing that builds customer trust. By streamlining the entire sales and revenue process, we eliminate inefficiencies, speed up sales cycles, and ensure billing accuracy. Built-in analytics provide insights for better decisions, cost control, and compliance. With seamless integrations, service providers can adapt quickly, monetise new offerings, and scale with confidence.
https://www.goodsign.com
Good Sign is also sponsoring
IT Lifecycle Partner
RTK Group
RTK is the trusted IT lifecycle partner for global enterprises, enabling MSPs and their customers to maximise TCO across infrastructure and devices.
Our modular services span:
- Data centre optimisation
- Enterprise hardware procurement
- DC exit & decommissioning
- Global IT deployment
- TPM support
- EOSL & capacity management
- ITAD & end-of-life hardware
We ensure security, compliance, and measurable ESG impact at every stage. From extending the life of data centre assets to delivering sustainable refreshes, ITAD, and cloud exit strategies, RTK helps organisations reduce cost, risk, and e-waste, while freeing IT teams to focus on innovation, not administration.
https://rtk-group.com/RTK Group is also supporting
Media Partners
GTIA
The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) is the only vendor-neutral, non-profit membership community connecting and representing the worldwide IT channel. We set our members up for success by providing benefits that include trusted resources and networking opportunities. In addition, the association sets industry standards that enable companies to build sustainable, secure and profitable businesses in an ever-changing technology landscape. Internationally, GTIA represents tens of thousands of professionals from more than 2,000 MSPs, solution providers, vendors, distributors, and other companies serving the channel.
https://gtia.org/GTIA is also supporting
IT ChannelPro
ITchannelPRO is the news platform for Telecom and IT business partners in the Netherlands. ITchannelPRO is in close contact with approximately 90% of the decision makers in the Dutch IT sector through its website, digital newsletter, social media channels, LinkedIn, the magazine, expert sessions and C-level round table meetings. Our seasoned IT editors inform them daily on the latest news, business developments, vacancies and IT events. Do you want to reach telecom and IT companies? Download the media kit or read more on https://link.edgepilot.com/s/b2f0c6b4/vZNb1zuQhEuoooigGPDwQw?u=https://www.luteijnmedia.nl/en/itchannelpro/
https://itchannelpro.nl/