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

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Industry Insights

Presentations will cover the latest trends, evolving customer requirements, and strategies for creating value through managed services.

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Breakouts

Attend a range of sessions led by leading specialists in the field, focusing on technical, sales, and business-related topics.

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Networking

Connect with professionals in the IT channel, including senior decision makers and industry leaders.

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Interactions

Engage in discussions, debates, and collaborations with event sponsors and peers across the industry.

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MSS London

10th September 2025, London

MSS Nordics

21st October 2025, Stockholm

MSS Manchester

18th November 2025, Manchester

Meet our 2025 Event Speakers

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.

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.


Bram Schoordijk

ConnectWise

Bram Schoordijk

ConnectWise

Bram 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.

Greg Denholm

IT Europa

Greg Denholm

IT Europa

Greg Is an experienced editor in the IT and telecoms channels managing and publishing executive news interviews, features and market reports across platforms including IT Europa, Comms Dealer, and Fibre Provider. He has moderated and managed content at panels for major industry events both online and in person. 

Jack Duff

Huntress

Jack Duff

Huntress

Jack Duff is a seasoned Senior Sales Engineer at Huntress, a leading cybersecurity company specializing in protecting small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs). With over a decade of experience in the IT channel, Jack has a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the cybersecurity landscape for SMBs.

Throughout his career, Jack has worked closely with a wide range of clients, leveraging his expertise to develop tailored security solutions that meet the needs of growing businesses. His hands-on approach and technical acumen have made him a trusted advisor for many organizations looking to bolster their cybersecurity defences.

Jack’s extensive knowledge in the field is complemented by his passion for educating others, making him a sought-after speaker at industry conferences and events. Whether discussing the latest threats or the future of managed security, Jack brings valuable insights and actionable strategies to every conversation.

William Burns

Intel + Lenovo

William Burns

Intel + Lenovo

William 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.

Felix Mathalairaj

ManageEngine

Felix Mathalairaj

ManageEngine

Felix 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.

Erik Remmelzwaal

Attic Security

Erik Remmelzwaal

Attic Security

Awaiting biography.

Meet our 2025 Event Sponsors

Meet our 2024 Event Sponsors