Speakers

Conference Chairs

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.

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.


Keynote Speakers

Derek Redmond

“Derek Redmond bravely making it through with little help, moments of euphoria after years of hard work. Moments when the human spirit triumphs over injury that should have been impossible to overcome.”

President Barack Obama

One of Britain’s most famous athletes, Derek Redmond is a World and European relay champion. Having broken the British 400m record on two occasions, Derek was one of the country’s best athletes during the 1980s and 1990s. A key member of the relay squad that won gold at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo, he competed at the highest level for over a decade.

He first rose to prominence in 1985 when he broke the 400m British record achieving a time of 44.82 seconds 12 months later he was selected in the 4x400m relay team for the European Championships in Stuttgart.

Great Britain won gold in what was a sure sign of things to come. A year later they won a silver medal at the World Championships in Rome. By the time the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo arrived Derek had established himself as one of Britain’s best athletes. Alongside Kriss Akabusi, John Regis and Roger Black he then stunned the sporting world as Britain triumphed over the favourites USA to win gold. Their run remains the second fastest 4x400m run in history.

Having now proved himself as a relay athlete, Derek went about trying to do the same as an individual runner. At the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, representing his country he became part of one of the most inspirational scenes in Olympic history.

In the 400m semi-final Derek went into the race amongst the favourites but as he passed the 250m mark he tore his hamstring. Determined to finish the race he hobbled to the finish line with the help of his father as a 65,000-strong crowd cheered him on. This incident has since been voted one of the Olympics’ most inspirational moments by US network NBC and even referenced by Barack Obama in a presidential speech.

This injury signalled an end to his athletics career, but, committed to not letting his injury keep him down, he has since played basketball for England and played rugby 7s.

Derek’s story is truly inspiring and he now works as a motivational speaker sharing his remarkable story with audiences up and down the country. He has worked with a wide range of high profile brands delivering his inspiring stories from the track in corporate environments.


Professor Lisa Short

Awaiting biography.

Speakers

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.

Hiten Jotangia

Vanta

Hiten is a strong believer in people first. Having worked in the IT industry for 15 years, Hiten has supported many types of technology users and businesses. As a Channel Manager at Vanta he is responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships with managed service providers (MSPs) across the EMEA region, enabling them to deliver value-added services to their customers and grow their revenue. Building long-term relationships and supporting partners growth is something that he is passionate about no matter how big or small.

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.

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Huntress

Awaiting biography.

Chris Marks

Parallels

Chris Marks

Parallels

Chris is a Principal Outbound Product Manager at Parallels. As an experienced public speaker with a passion for the power of community engagement, he spends time with customers and channel partners, learning about how their businesses are coping with fundamental shifts in working practices alongside rapid changes in the way services are being consumed. He’s focused on how organizations can remain competitive in today’s environment and how we can work together to deliver simplified, more agile services that allow them to do so.

Alex Bermudez

Pax8

Alex Bermudez has spent over a decade in enterprise technology across healthcare, analytics, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and now channel-focused solutions. Bermudez has built, scaled and led teams across the Americas, Europe and emerging markets, helping organizations to build sustainable revenue success. At Pax8, Bermudez leads the UK & Ireland revenue organization, a 40+ person revenue organization, committed to helping the channel successfully grow revenue, reduce risk and increase operating efficiencies.

Ben Rogers

CloudBilling

Ben Rogers

CloudBilling

Ben Rogers, a Sales Manager at CloudBilling, draws on his experience supporting the legal Go-to-Market in the UK at OneStream Software. Currently he’s leading CloudBilling's expansion into the UK & Ireland market. Ben is driven by his belief that successful MSPs require advanced capabilities and deeper insights from their billing systems to thrive.

Dr Darren Williams

BlackFog

Dr. Darren Williams is a serial entrepreneur and founder of 3 technology startups over the last 25 years, two of which have been sold to public companies. He is currently the founder and CEO of BlackFog, Inc. a global cybersecurity company focusing on ransomware prevention and cyber warfare.

Darren is responsible for strategic direction and leads global expansion for BlackFog and has pioneered anti data exfiltration (ADX) technology for the prevention of cyberattacks across the globe.


James Woods

Arrow

James is currently responsible for leading Arrow ECS Public Cloud division where he works with Hyperscalers and technology providers to maximise growth and generate consumption through ArrowSphere, Arrow’s Cloud marketplace.

James is passionate about Cloud consumption, AI for business enhancements, using data analytics and workplace productivity. His deep knowledge of market trends and customer requirements makes him valuable in boosting business growth and building strong partnerships.

With a strong background in channel sales and partner development James has previously worked with data centre providers transitioning to CSP Business as Partner Development Manager at Microsoft and before that working with end customers at Ultima Business Solutions.

James’s experience gives him a rounded view of the channel and enables him to bring a pragmatic approach to driving tangible growth and fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.


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Mimecast

Awaiting biography.

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SuperOps

Awaiting biography.

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Stellar Cyber

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Stellar Cyber

Awaiting biography.

Adam Pilton

CyberSmart

Adam Pilton

CyberSmart

With a background of 15 years in law enforcement, Adam's final role was as a Detective Sergeant leading the Covert operations and Cyber Crime teams. Adam has worked in cyber security since 2016 across various roles and has a broad understanding of cyber security, from the impact of cybercrime upon individuals and businesses to the need to convey the right messages to senior leaders and end users, ensuring engagement and support.

As a subject matter expert in multiple areas for a large organisation, Adam has investigated and supervised hundreds of cases, identifying and prosecuting offenders. He has introduced digital tactics into overt and covert investigations, developing digital capabilities. Adam also held responsibility for training, utilising his communication skills to simplify the complex.

Adam has worked with multi-national businesses developing their people and processes to improve their cyber security maturity.


Mike Walton

ITRS Opsview

Mike Walton

ITRS Opsview

I have over 35 years experience in software and consulting sales, management and company leadership. I have built multiple start-up and high growth businesses as a founder, co-founder and C.E.O. I focus on raising funding, company development, executive leadership, strategic sales management and all aspects of company operations. I also provide strategic guidance to other high growth technology companies in a non-executive capacity, investor and advisor. The first half of my career was with large IT and software companies in the UK and the US.

Jack Cooke

Kaseya

Jack Cooke

Kaseya

Jack Cooke began his journey at Datto in 2018. His previous role as a Channel Sales Manager led him to join the Business Development Team as a Channel Development Manager in 2022. In Jack's current role, he assists EMEA partners to access Marketing and Development funds from Kaseya. Whilst also representing Kaseya and Datto at numerous trade shows and technology conferences throughout Europe and around the world, connecting with Managed Service Providers, empowering them, and educating them on the value of a true unified IT solution.

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Atera

Awaiting biography.

INDUSTRY EXPERT

Ian Luckett

MSP Growth Hub

Ian Luckett

MSP Growth Hub

Ian Luckett is a multi-talented IT & MSP business growth expert with over 20 years' experience as a mentor, coach and business strategist. Over the years of working at various blue-chip companies holding a variety of senior positions, no one fits the profile better than Ian to help you build a profitable IT & MSP business by increasing your sales, productivity and profits.

Sam Callaghan

ConnectWise

Sam Callaghan

ConnectWise

Sam is the Vice President of Sales for ConnectWise in the EMEA region. With a strong emphasis on understanding the pain points, strategies, and needs of MSPs in the region, Sam leads the team with expertise gained from over 11 years of working with TSPs. Known as a sales mythologist, Sam possesses extensive Go-to-market knowledge. Contributing to the success of the community is a priority for Sam, who aims to enable TSPs and the community to achieve business transformation. ConnectWise stands out by fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among MSPs, which plays a crucial role in helping TSPs grow.

Morten Kjaersgaarded

Heimdal

Morten Kjaersgaard, the visionary Founder and Chairman of Denmark's Heimdal, is a prominent figure in the cybersecurity sector, known for his dedication to empowering MS(S)Ps and partners. Having founded Heimdal, Morten has led the company to become a leader in AI-powered cybersecurity, now safeguarding over 16,000 businesses from more than 260 million cyber threats worldwide. His expertise extends beyond cybersecurity, encapsulating the integration of security solutions with strategic business objectives, which has garnered him great respect among MS(S)Ps.

An adept communicator, Morten excels at simplifying the complexities of cybersecurity, making it practical and actionable for MS(S)Ps and their clients. His advocacy for cybersecurity is evident through his frequent speaking engagements at industry events and his insightful contributions to the press, establishing him as a thought leader who turns technical hurdles into business advantages.

Renowned for presentations that combine in-depth cybersecurity knowledge, practical business implications, and compelling data-driven insights, Morten inspires MS(S)Ps to adopt unified and proactive security strategies. His forward-thinking approach challenges partners and MS(S)Ps to embrace transformative actions that redefine navigating the digital landscape.

Morten Kjaersgaard is more than a speaker; he is a catalyst for change, propelling the MS(S)P community towards a more secure, efficient, and visionary future in cybersecurity.

Steven Wood

OpenText

Steven Wood

OpenText

Steven Wood has been focused on assisting IT service providers, large and small, in launching value-added services in the small, medium, and enterprise markets for over 15 years. At OpenText, he and his team help MSPs deliver Cyber Resilience-as-a -Service via reseller channels.

In case you are still reading, Woody has built and enabled strong technical teams within distribution, value-added resale, and solution consulting organisations. He has worked with the largest multi-national service providers as well as distribution, executing in diverse and challenging markets around the globe. Woody has helped to build the brand and reputation of his team based on winning the technical and emotional win with accountability.

Woody takes pride in aligning solutions with the goals of the partner and empowering them to scale as they grow. He believes that empowered teams are always happier teams; continually learning and sharing in successes together.


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Good Sign

Awaiting biography.

Michael E Crean

SonicWall

Michael E Crean

SonicWall

Michael Crean is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran and the founder of Solutions Granted, Inc., and currently is the Executive Vice President of Managed Services at SonicWall. Crean is a results-oriented leader boasting a wealth of experience in networking, infrastructure architecture, design, technical support and cyber resilience – and has entrenched himself in Information Security, implementation, and the managed security services industry. Crean’s relentless commitment to MSPs/MSSPs/VARs has led him to provide and build real solutions that met corporate goals and compliance standards – which led immediate growth for thousands of customers through managed security offerings worldwide. Crean is widely recognized as a creative problem solver with a focus on management, risk mitigation, governance and operations strategies that increase revenue growth in highly competitive markets by leveraging people, process, and technology resources to address the cyber needs to win the war. Michael currently resides in Virginia, where he survived raising four teenage daughters and one son.

INDUSTRY EXPERT

Michelle Coombs

The Tech Leader Network

Michelle Coombs

The Tech Leader Network

Awaiting biography.

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Awaiting biography.

Per Christopher Undheim

dbWatch

Per Christopher Undheim brings over 20 years of extensive experience in the field of database administration (DBA) to his current role as Product Manager at dbWatch. His career in database management has seen him develop a deep expertise in database architecture, performance tuning, and maintenance across various platforms and industries.

Throughout his two decades as a DBA, Per has demonstrated exceptional skill in optimizing database systems to ensure they meet the high standards of efficiency and reliability. He has been instrumental in designing robust database solutions, managing large-scale data migrations, and implementing innovative data management strategies that align with organizational goals.

In his role as Product Manager at dbWatch, Per leverages his rich technical background and strategic vision to drive the development of cutting-edge database management tools. His profound understanding of the challenges faced by DBAs and IT professionals allows him to guide product innovation that meets the evolving needs of the industry.

Per's commitment to excellence and his passion for technology make him a valuable asset to the dbWatch team. He is dedicated to empowering organizations to achieve superior database performance and reliability through innovative solutions and expert guidance.


Matt Scotney-Jones

BlackFog

Matt is a seasoned channel professional with over 15 years experience in building and managing the channel for cybersecurity companies such as Kaspersky, Ipswitch and Netwrix. As part of BlackFog’s leadership team, Matt leverages his knowledge of the channel and strong interpersonal skills to develop and implement the company’s EMEA partner program.

Marcia Dempster

Keeper

Marcia Dempster is the Vice President of Channel Sales at Keeper Security, the leading Enterprise Password Security platform. She is responsible for maintaining strategic relationships with partners, VARs, MSPs and distributors and their vast networks of trusted advisers. Marcia brings 15+ years of Technology and Channel experience to her role. Prior to Keeper, Marcia was the National Channel Manager at Armor Security. Before that she led the Cloud Platform Executive Team within CDW’s Cloud Practice. She is very involved in women’s enablement groups like Alliance of Channel Women (Marcia was the recipient of ACW’s elite LEAD Award in 2019) and is a board member of the Cloud Girls national organization. She has been named to CRN's Women of the Channel for 5 consecutive years and was recognized as a Channel Chief in 2024. Marcia is a proud graduate of Michigan State University and resides in downtown Chicago.

INDUSTRY EXPERT

Paul Green

MSP Marketing Edge

Paul Green

MSP Marketing Edge

Paul Green is the world’s go to MSP marketing expert, based in the UK, and working with 700+ MSPs all over the world.

He helps MSPs improve their marketing and generate more leads with his MSP Marketing Edge programme.

Paul's a former journalist and radio presenter, and has been working with MSPs since 2016.

He's the host of the world’s most popular podcast on MSP marketing – search for “Paul Green’s MSP Marketing podcast” in your favorite podcast platform.

Nathan Marke

Giacom

Nathan is Chief Operating Officer of Giacom, responsible for ensuring that the company continuously offers its partners exceptional customer service through its business operations. Nathan also leads Giacom’s marketing, is responsible for brand and positioning and is a key contributor to business strategy.

Kyle Torres

Sophos

Kyle Torres

Sophos

Kyle has worked for Sophos for over 5 years and is at the forefront of the MSP and CSP offering in the UKI and Nordics. During this time, he has worked across the sales organisation and now focuses on adding value to the partners on the EMEA MSP programme. He regularly speaks at conferences and Think Tanks to advocate for Sophos and its MSP offering.

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