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Increasing Transparency I Reducing Software Costs I Progressing SAM Maturity

December 04 – 05, 2025 | Marriott Marquis Chicago

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Towards a strategic Software Asset Management | Between new technologies, license models, and cost reduction | Join America's largest annual networking event for Software Asset Managers!
While software use continues to skyrocket across all business units, DevOps teams are cranking up the heat—releasing new products and services at an unprecedented pace. Meanwhile, AI-powered, highly specialized software and cloud solutions are flooding organizations across industries, driving complexity and escalating software costs. Simply keeping tabs on expenses isn’t enough anymore. What’s needed now is a smarter, more strategic approach to software asset management—one that goes beyond the basics and tackles challenges head-on. At SAMS USA, you'll connect with 213+ attendees from the largest global SAM community, all focused on navigating these challenges. Gain exclusive insights from industry pioneers, explore cutting-edge SAM strategies, and get real answers to your toughest questions. Learn directly from best-in-class SAM, ITAM & license management professionals as they share their hands-on experiences through short presentations and interactive sessions.
Be part of this thriving community, take your SAM program to the next level, and help shape the future of software asset management. Join now!

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KEY TOPICS

Mastering the Multitude of Cloud Services: How to discover the optimal platforms for improved tracking and controlling of SaaS/IaaS?

License Management Beyond Mega-Vendors: How to manage the growing complexity of small scale SaaS Solutions?

New Cloud Licensing Models: What are the latest developments in the subscription economy?

SAM Entering the Algorithmic Business: How to leverage AI to automate software license tracking and compliance monitoring in SAM?

Redefining the Scope of SAM: How to integrate SAM, IT Service Management, and IT Security?

SAM and IT Procurement: How to better align processes to optimize software spend?

Advancing Vendor Management: How to optimally design and transform vendor- and publisher relationship management?

Rethinking Audit Policies: How to efficiently adjust audit defense approaches, from improving communication with software providers to strengthening legal preparedness and ensuring defensibility against audits?

Software Portfolio Centralization: How to reduce costs by globally consolidating your tech stack?

From IT to OT Asset Management: How to keep track of specialized engineering and manufacturing software?

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Testi 1 Global SAM Program Director The sessions were highly relevant to our current challenges, and we left with actionable strategies Testi 2 Head of Software License Compliance “This event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with other sam professionals and learn best practices.” Testi 3 Global SAM Lead The real-world examples shared during the event were particularly helpful. Testi 4 Senior Solution Consultant The event was well organized with a fresh format for SAM Practitioners to participate freely. Testi 5 Head of SAM “Informative and great networking!”
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