September 24, 2025 – Session 1: optimising cloud environments from a performance and a cost perspective

Cloud Journey Program

Cloud Journey Session 1 - Recap

Is it time to reconsider your hyperscaler strategy?

Start by gaining a comprehensive understanding of your current Cloud environments, go beyond contractual terms and include insights from your technology teams in the assessment. Optimising cloud environments is a strategic priority and fuels innovation, not just a technical task. To drive continuous improvement in performance and cost control, enterprise architects and procurement must collaborate with a shared, holistic perspective.

Key Topics:

  • Defining strategic cloud priorities
  • Aligning cloud contracts with actual usage
  • Accelerating innovation while maintaining cost control

Hear from these distinguished experts 

Why Attend?

  • Gain actionable strategies you can apply immediately
  • Collaborate in targeted, interactive sessions
  • Expand your network with forward-thinking cloud leaders

Bas van Essen

Director ICT – CAK

Program

  • 1:30 pm Walk-in
  • 2:00 pm Welcome & introduction by Prof. Erik Beulen
  • 2:15 pm Presentation/use case by Bas van Essen (CAK)
  • 3:15 pm Break
  • 3:45 pm Continued presentation/Discussion
  • 5:00 pm Networking drinks
  • 6:00 pm Session ends

The program may be subject to changes.

Venue: “Bossche Boardroom,” Magistratenlaan 60, 5223 MD Den Bosch.
Networking drinks at the rooftop bar.

Your moderator

Erik Beulen is The Digital Knowledge Institute’s Program Director. He is also an Information Management professor at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom. Erik’s research focuses on digital transformations, data analytics, and platforms. He is also an external advisor of Bain & Company and an independent member of the data committee at Royal FloraHolland. Erik has 30 years of international experience in the industry and consulting.

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