HPE Networking Day | Amsterdam

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Johan Cruijff Arena

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Overview

Join us at the Johan Cruijff Arena on March 12 to experience what sets HPE’s secure, AI-native network apart, the strategic value it unlocks, and—crucially—why now is the time to accelerate your transformation journey by leveraging AI.

Our special guest for the event is none other than Dutch football legend Edwin van der Sar, widely regarded as one of the great goalkeepers of the game. In addition to playing for top clubs Ajax, Juventus, and Manchester United, amassing 130 clean sheets and helping win two UEFA Champions League titles, he served as Ajax Football Club’s CEO from 2016 to 2023.

From years at the top of European football to his leadership roles off the pitch, Edwin has always been focused on performance, preparation, and trust—values that resonate far beyond the sports world. He’ll share personal reflections on building resilient teams, navigating change, and making smart decisions under pressure.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear how the mindset of a champion can help inspire confidence and—most importantly—why now is the time to embrace change.


Event details

Date:
March 12, 2026

Time:
10.00 - 18:30 CET

Venue name:
Johan Cruijff Arena

Location:
Johan Cruijff Boulevard 1
1101 AX Amsterdam


Agenda

10:00 - 11:00

Registration & Breakfast

11:00 - 12:00

Campus & Branch Technical Deepdive
Elliot Townsend, Senior Director Sales Engineering, AI-Native Campus & Branch - HPE Networking

Datacenter Technical Deepdive
Valerio Martini, Technical Solution Architect - HPE Networking

 

Security & SASE Technical Deepdive
Alex Hobson, Consulting Systems Engineer, SASE - HPE Networking

Hospitality & Innovation Roundtable (invitation-only)
Special guest - Rob Pickering, Chief Technology Officer, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

12:00 - 13:00

Registration & Lunch

13:00 - 13:10

Welcome & Opening
Martijn Koning, Country manager Netherlands - HPE Networking

13:10 - 13:30

Secure AI-native networking starts here
Dobias van Ingen, EMEA CTO & Vice President, Systems Engineering - HPE Networking

13:30 - 14:30

No Substitutes for Action: Leadership Lessons from the Pitch to the Enterprise
Edwin van der Sar, Former Ajax Football Club CEO & Manchester United, Juventus and Ajax Goalkeeper

14:30 - 15:00

Networking Break

15:00 - 15:20

Integral Security: Zero Trust or Bust
Jaye Tillson, EMEA Field CTO, Security - HPE Networking

15:20 - 15:40

AI-Native Data Center Networks: Turning data into insights for great application experiences
Sander Bakker, Head of Europe, Cloud Ready Data Center - HPE Networking

15:40 - 16:00

AI for Networking: Journey to Self-Driving
Sudheer Matta, Senior Vice President, Product Management Campus & Branch - HPE Networking

16:00 - 16:20

Networking Break

16:20 - 16:50

From edge to experience: Powering a world-class fan experience with Tottenham Hotspur
Rob Pickering, Chief Technology Officer, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

16:50 - 17:00

Closing Remarks
Sudheer Matta, Senior Vice President, Product Management Campus & Branch - HPE Networking

17:00 - 18:30

Drinks reception


Speakers

Edwin-Van_desar

Edwin van der Sar

Former Ajax Football Club CEO & Manchester United, Juventus and Ajax Goalkeeper

rob

Rob Pickering

Chief Technology Officer
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

Sudheer-matta

Sudheer Matta

Senior Vice President, Product Management Campus & Branch
HPE Networking

Martijn Koning

Martijn Koning

Country manager Netherlands
HPE Networking

Jaye-Tilsom

Jaye Tillson

EMEA Field CTO, Security
HPE Networking

Sander-Bakker

Sander Bakker

Head of Europe, Cloud Ready Data Center
HPE Networking

Dobias-Van

Dobias van Ingen

EMEA CTO & Vice President, Systems Engineering
HPE Networking

Alex-Hobson

Alex Hobson

Consulting Systems Engineer, SASE
HPE Networking

Andy-Ford

Valerio Martini

Technical Solution Architect, Data Center
HPE Networking

Elliot-Towsend

Elliot Townsend

Senior Director Sales Engineering, AI-Native Campus & Branch
HPE Networking

Diana Kuip

Diana Kuip

Sports Journalist