Beyond renewal: software strategy for European universities

Control

Reduce vendor dependency and keep strategic choice over your software estate.

Cost

Navigate changing licensing models and move toward needs-based licensing.

AI

Balance opportunity with governance, cost and data considerations.

This session is specifically designed for:

CIOs and IT Directors
Digital Transformation Leaders
Procurement & Software Asset Managers
University Leadership
Enterprise Architects
Higher Education Decision Makers

You will gain insights into:

The hidden costs of fragmented software ecosystems
Governance challenges in an era of rapid AI adoption
Strategies to retain institutional control over software procurement and deployment
Practical approaches used by universities across Europe
Building a software strategy that remains sustainable as technologies continue to evolve