Event

Tech Summit 10th edition | From Innovations to Value

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Artificial intelligence is no longer a differentiator on its own. In 2026, competitive advantage will come from how effectively companies monetize AI and translate innovation into durable revenue streams. The focus has shifted from building capabilities to extracting measurable commercial value.

At the same time, growth expectations remain high while tolerance for inefficiency continues to decline. Board and leadership teams are scrutinizing performance metrics more closely and Net Revenue Retention (NRR) has become a defining indicator of scalable, resilient growth. Expanding existing customer value is no longer optional; it is central to sustainable success.

The Simon-Kucher Tech Summit 2026 brings together senior technology and commercial leaders, as well as tech investors and M&A specialists, to discuss how to scale your SaaS business in a profitable way. The program features insights from Bas Willems (VP Corporate & Product Marketing, DataSnipper) and Joep Hoeks (Chief Product Officer, Exact), who will share their perspectives on scaling AI-driven products and building integrated, user-centric software platforms.

The day will conclude with networking drinks and bites, offering the perfect setting for engaging discussions with industry peers and investors. Join us and connect with the minds that are shaping the future of tech.

Event details
  • In Person
  • Wednesday, June 24, 2026
  • 14:30 - 19:00 CEST
  • Bimhuis Amsterdam

Agenda

14:30 - 15:00 CET
Registration & Reception
15:00 - 15:25 CET
The state of SaaS monetization
Ruben de Lange
15:25 - 16:00 CET
Building Market-Leading Products: Exact’s Product Strategy in Practice
Joep Hoeks
16:00 - 16:05 CET
Walking break
16:05 - 16:40 CET
Parallel Breakout session

Breakout 1: Turning AI innovation into commercial impact

Breakout 2: NRR growth through optimal customer base management

16:40 - 17:00 CET
Break
17:00 - 17:35 CET
From AI Innovation to Commercial Scale: How DataSnipper Drives Growth
Bas Willems
17:35 - 17:45 CET
Closing remarks
Ruben de Lange
17:45 - 19:00 CET
Networking drinks & bites

Speakers

Partner
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Joep Hoeks
Joep Hoeks
CPO Exact
bas willems
Bas Willems
VP Corporate & Product Marketing, Datasnipper
Lisanne Vermeer
Lisanne Vermeer
Senior Manager
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Senior Director
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Director
Amsterdam, The Netherlands