2024 Speakers

Conference Chairs

John Chapman

IT Europa

John Chapman

IT Europa

John is considered one of the foremost analysts, speakers and commentators on the trends in the IT industry. After a distinguished career spanning over 47 years at the heart of the IT industry, John has advised IT companies on strategies and direction, written feature articles for major IT publications and has spoken at and chaired events around Europe.

John’s in-depth experience running IT companies, launching new technologies and helping IT organisations maximise their business potential enables him to commentate with authority on a whole range of topics as well as deliver stimulating and thought-provoking presentations.


Will Garside

IT Europa

Will Garside

IT Europa

Will 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.

Keynote Speakers

Carl Finnborg

The years abroad were over. Carl had taken off his protective vest. He looks forward to a life far from that as a bodyguard to diplomats, royalty, artists, politicians, and business leaders. He returned to Sweden for a quieter life. No more car chases, no more emergency exits, no more guns or car bombs. Then it hits. In a playground in Stockholm, in the middle of the day, Carl is shot and attacked with acid in his face.

With his background as a former bodyguard, Carl has faced dangers and challenges most of us could never imagine. By sharing his story, Carl will take you on a journey filled with excitement, courage, and inevitable insights. It is a story of resilience and personal development.

By sharing his personal experiences, Carl will inspire your audience to take control of their lives and pursue their dreams. By combining personal development advice with exciting anecdotes from his life, Carl creates a powerful and memorable experience for all who attend

John Airaksinen

John Airaksinen is an entrepreneur who has co-founded several notable companies at the intersection of digital technology and human psychology.

His latest venture Hello Shim built chatbots for mental health that were featured by Apple in the App Store in 10 countries. The company was acquired by Europe’s leading digital healthcare provider Kry/Livi, and John spent three years there leading development of new features in the service.

John also co-founded Hoa’s Tool Shop, which was named one of Europe’s hottest startup companies by Wired magazine. The company developed Viary, one of the first Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) apps to be successfully evaluated in a randomized controlled study of therapist-supported treatment of depression.

He currently runs the creative lab AI-salongen, creating chatbots, hosting AI events and helping clients like The World Bank and ICA to find new, innovative ways to use AI.

Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

Hasum Jacob Thenumgal

Tata Consultancy Services

Hasum Jacob Thenumgal

Tata Consultancy Services

Hasum Jacob is an experienced IT Consultant with 27+ Years of Industry Experience. Presently, he heads the EU - Sales and Solutions for TCS Interactive which is the Design Agency of Tata Consultancy Services, a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions.

Prior to this role he has worked in multiple countries across globe including UK, US, China, Japan & Finland. Led large multi-million-dollar Transformational programs for Customers across multiple Industry segments such as Banks, Retailers, Life Sciences.

Deeply passionate about evangelisation of digital software and products including driving Talent development within the Organization and playing advisory role to Educational Institutes in India.

Andreas Carlheim-Müller

Entera AB

With almost 30 years of experience in the IT industry, Andreas serves as the CEO of Entera AB. Since 2006, he has been at the helm of the company, which has been an MSP and MSSP from the very beginning, focusing on proactive solutions as opposed to the traditional break-fix approach in IT. Having started his journey as a developer and technician, Andreas has advanced through the ranks. Outside of his professional endeavors, he enjoys immersing himself in nature, spending the evenings around a campfire with family and friends.


Speakers

Andre Lynch

ConnectWise

Andre Lynch

ConnectWise

Andre Lynch is a trusted advisor who specialises in helping MSPs and SMBs navigate the complex world of cybersecurity. With over 20 years of experience in ICT, he excels in understanding and addressing the pain points and strategies of MSPs and SMBs, helping them to align cybersecurity with business objectives and drive business transformation. As a key member of the ConnectWise Partner Program team, Andre is a sought-after speaker at partner events where he educates audiences on the latest cybersecurity risks, best practices, and strategies.

Steven Dewinter

Parallels

Steven Dewinter

Parallels

Steven Dewinter is the Senior Global Director of Sales Engineering at Alludo. In this role Steven is responsible for all parallels presales activities where he is committed in helping organizations stay competitive by developing agile solutions that adapt to the rapidly changing technological landscape. With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Steven's expertise spans IT infrastructure, Security and End User Computing. He is passionate about leveraging technology to transform businesses and enhance operational efficiency. His previous experience includes serving as COO at Awingu, a Belgium based Scale-UP offering a secure web based digital workspace, where he played an important role in the company's acquisition by Core. Before that he holds management positions at Proximus, Belgium’s largest telephone operator, focusing on innovation, product management and IT Infrastructure management . 

Henrik Davidsson

Check Point

Henrik Davidsson

Check Point

Henrik Davidsson is Check Point’s Head of MSSP Sales EMEA. Previously, Henrik was VP International Partner Business at Ironscales, and prior to that he was Sr. Director for Global Partner Strategy, Programs & Enablement at Vectra, where he was responsible for onboarding and enablement of Vectra’s partner ecosystem along with development of partner value propositions, messaging and the strategic direction of Vectra’s partner strategy. He has over 20 years’ experience in working with large enterprises, service providers and always stays in the frontline of new security challenges and coaching end customers and partners alike on how to augment their security posture and cyber resilience. Henrik has held leading position at companies such as Cisco, Juniper Networks, VMware, FireEye and NTT Security.

Jozef Kacala

GFI Software

Jozef Kacala

GFI Software

Jozef Kacala is the Vice President of Sales Engineers at GFI Software, where he leads the technical sales strategy and drives customer-focused solutions. Based in Slovakia, Jozef leverages his deep expertise in cybersecurity and MSP solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and digital security.

Outside of work, Jozef enjoys science fiction, music, and directing sports events, showcasing his dynamic and creative spirit.

Tim Carmichael

N-able

Tim Carmichael is a senior leader at N-able, where he plays a pivotal role in driving the company's IT management and security solutions forward. With extensive experience in the MSP (Managed Service Provider) industry, Tim excels in crafting strategies that enhance the value N-able provides to its partners. Known for his deep expertise in cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and automation, he focuses on delivering scalable solutions that empower businesses to efficiently manage their IT infrastructures. Tim's leadership and commitment to innovation help N-able remain a trusted partner for MSPs worldwide, supporting them in their growth and success.

Alexander Erneborg

Kaseya

Alexander Erneborg is a Senior Account Manager at Kaseya, with several years of experience specializing in helping MSPs deliver top-tier IT management, security, and backup solutions. With expertise in Kaseya’s technologies, Alexander empowers businesses to centrally manage IT, secure remote environments, streamline disaster recovery, and automate key functions. Committed to client success, Alexander ensures organizations can efficiently safeguard against cybersecurity threats and meet compliance demands.

Eric Östlund-Folkeryd

Pax8

Eric Östlund-Folkeryd is the Microsoft AI Go To Market Lead at Pax8 EMEA. He brings broad experience from both the customer and vendor sides, including his time working at Microsoft. Eric has extensive expertise in digital marketing, growth hacking, and AI, driving business growth and innovation.

Per Christopher Undheim

dbWatch

Per Christopher Undheim, Product Manager at dbWatch, brings over 20 years of database administration experience. With deep expertise in database architecture, performance tuning, and maintenance, Per has optimized systems across various industries. At dbWatch, he drives the development of innovative database management tools, leveraging his technical background and strategic insight. His dedication to excellence ensures that dbWatch’s solutions meet the evolving needs of DBAs and IT professionals, empowering organizations to achieve superior database performance and reliability.

James House

LogicMonitor

James House

LogicMonitor

With a career that began in Infrastructure Operations for large enterprises in the UK, specializing in Virtualization and Storage technologies, James has developed a deep expertise in managing complex IT environments. Then moving into the MSP space, working with a startup focusing on delivering customer-facing private cloud solutions for MSPs and CSPs, utilizing KVM or VMware. For the past two and a half years, James has been working as a Senior Solutions Engineer for LogicMonitor, helping MSPs reduce risk, enhance operational efficiencies, and drive revenue growth through implementing hybrid observability powered by AI.

Steven Antoniou

Lenovo

Steven brings over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, having worked extensively with a wide range of technologies, hardware, and services. In recent years, his focus at Lenovo has been on helping companies in the Nordics gain better control and visibility over their endpoints, with the goal of enhancing their overall security posture.

Vladimir Golyashev

Group-IB

Vladimir has over 10 years of experience working in cybersecurity, the MSSP field and enterprise IT consulting. His work has culminated into Group-IB’s MSSP & MDR Partner Program, which he runs alongside a team of highly skilled experts. Vladimir works with the company’s MSSP partners to determine how best they can leverage Group-IB solutions to achieve new levels of revenue growth.

Tim Swainson

Sophos

Tim has been within the IT Channel for over 20 years, holding roles at different stages within MSPs, Distribution & Vendors his focus has been on building new businesses supporting partners to adapt to new ways of accessing and delivering services while still maintaining a competitive advantage, with a key focus around Cybersecurity for most of this time the last 3 years have been focused on Cloud Infrastructure and Security. 

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