TOPdesk Unlocked

16 September 2026
DeFabrique, Utrecht, the Netherlands

What you can expect

TOPdesk Unlocked is an event for managers who want to help their service teams focus on the work that counts.

  • Be the first to know what’s coming: get the TOPdesk AI roadmap straight from the source – so you can plan ahead.
  • Learn from the service management experts: discover the IT trends in 2026 and beyond from TOPdesk & industry leaders.
  • Hear stories from teams like yours: get insights from honest customer accounts about what adopting AI actually took.

Why it’s worth your time

  • Get the answers you’re looking for: pick sessions that fit your situation & ask your toughest questions to our experts.
  • Connect with your peers: talk to people who’ve been where you are, so you can start adopting AI with confidence.
  • Get AI right from the start: learn practical steps to start & scale your AI projects – so you know what to do and to avoid.

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Programme

  • 09:00 - 10:00

    Doors open

    TOPdesk Unlocked 2026
  • 10:00 - 10:45

    Opening Keynote

    Plenary
    Speaker

    Wolter Smit

    CEO, TOPdesk

    Photo of Wolter Smit

    Service management has been waiting for this moment and TOPdesk is ready to deliver it. In this opening keynote, we share a bold vision for where our industry is headed, backed by the biggest product upgrades in TOPdesk’s history. Real demos. A customer story that makes it real. This is what unlocked looks like.

    Location
    Main stage
    Language
    English
  • 10:45 - 11:15

    Customer panel

    Plenary
    Speakers

    Sophie Steinmeijer

    Chief Customer Officer, TOPdesk

    Photo of Sophie Steinmeijer

    Nick Beauchamp

    ICT Applications Manager, Medway Council UK

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    Linda Jans-Beeke

    IT Manager Service Delivery Benelux & Global Development, JBT Marel

    Photo of Linda Jans-Beeke

    Hear directly from Medway and JBT Marel on what it really takes to roll out TOPdesk, unify services across departments, and bring AI into the mix — in both public and private sector. Hosted by Chief Customer Officer Sophie Steinmeyer.

    Location
    Main stage
    Language
    English
  • 11:15 - 11:45

    Short break

    Break
  • 11:45 - 12:30

    Ready for AI: how to set your team — and your data — up for success​

    Breakout | AI

    AI is only as good as what it has to work with. For many teams, the conversation is not whether to adopt AI, but if their data, categories, and workflows are ready to make it worthwhile. In this session, our experts will walk through what good preparation actually looks like. You will leave with a clear picture of where to start and how to build momentum in your own organization.​

    Location
    Meelzolder
    Language
    English
  • 11:45 - 12:30

    One tool, every team: a customer's journey from IT to other departments​

    Breakout | ESM
    Speaker

    Robin Noppert

    Infrastructure Administrator, HWW Zorg

    Photo of Robin Noppert

    Expanding service management beyond IT sounds promising but making it work across teams takes the right choices in ownership, design, and adoption. In this session, attendees will hear practical lessons from someone who has been through it on how to create momentum across departments while keeping the experience manageable for both teams and end users​.

    Location
    Perserij
    Language
    English
  • 11:45 - 12:30

    Knowledge that works: building a service management practice that lasts​

    Breakout | Workshop

    Knowledge management is one of the highest-impact practices a service team can invest in, and yet one of the most underused. In this workshop, we cover the full picture: how to structure it, maintain it, and make it work for both operators and customers. AI plays a role, of course, but the foundation comes first. Leave with a plan for building something that actually sticks.​

    Location
    Jutekelder
    Language
    Dutch
  • 11:45 - 12:30

    Evolving with confidence in the public sector: AI adoption, trust and governance​

    Breakout | Public Sector

    Public sector organizations face their own mix of pressure around trust, governance, and modernizing service delivery. This session creates space to explore what is top of mind right now, share perspectives with peers, and discuss how service teams can move forward with confidence in a changing landscape.​

    Location
    Postkamer
    Language
    Dutch
  • 11:45 - 12:30

    Your data, your decisions: what good reporting actually looks like​

    Breakout | Data

    Good reporting is not just pulling more data. It is understanding the outcomes that matter: resolution times, CSAT, reopen rates, time and cost perticket. In this session, we help you identify where the bottlenecks are in your service process and how to eliminate them, using the reports andintegrations already available in your platform. Bring your real numbers and leave with a clearer picture of where to focus next.​

    Location
    Douchelokaal
    Language
    English
  • 12:30 - 13:30

    Lunch

    Break
  • 13:45 - 14:30

    AI, upgraded: everything you need to know (and actually use)​

    Breakout | AI

    Discover how TOPdesk’s AI helps service teams spend less time on repetitive work and more time on what really matters. In this session, we go deeperinto what was launched at the keynote and show how each one fits into the flow of daily operations. No extra tools to learn, no disruption to yoursetup – just practical AI that works from day one.​

    Location
    Perserij
    Language
    English
  • 13:45 - 14:30

    Building beyond IT: governance, ownership, and growth in practice

    Breakout | ESM

    Expanding service management beyond IT is as much about governance as it is about configuration. You’ll see what a realistic growth path looks like in practice: how to structure ownership across HR, Facilities, and beyond, where organisations typically get stuck, and what the next step looks like for your team. Built around real scenarios from the field.

    Location
    Meelzolder
    Language
    Dutch
  • 13:45 - 14:30

    Public sector in practice: lessons from the field​

    Breakout | Public Sector
    Speakers

    Rinske Jansen

    Functional Application Administrator

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    Christiaan Foustert

    Functional Application Administrator, Municipality of Schiedam

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    What does modern service delivery look like in a public sector context? This session brings practical lessons from the field, helping attendeesunderstand what has worked, what has been challenging, and what others in similar environments are doing to move forward.​

    Location
    Postkamer
    Language
    Dutch
  • 13:45 - 14:30

    Data you can trust: our approach to residency, governance and responsible AI

    Breakout | Data
    Speaker

    Tristan Duchenne

    AI Specialist, Parnassia Group

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    For many teams, the real questions about AI start after the excitement: how is data handled, what controls are in place, and what does responsible adoption look like in practice? This session gives you a clearer view of the governance and trust questions that matter most and how your peers are answering them. ​

    Location
    Douchelokaal
    Language
    English
  • 13:45 - 14:30

    Make it yours: building workflows that work for your team

    Breakout | Workshop

    Strong service teams need more than good intentions — they need the right habits, workflows, and ways of working to improve over time. This session focuses on practical ideas managers can use to help their teams work more smoothly, respond faster, and create a better experience for both operators and customers.​

    Location
    Jutekelder
    Language
    Dutch
  • 14:30 - 15:00

    Short break

    Break
  • 15:00 - 15:45

    AI and the human edge

    Plenary
    Speaker

    Martin Adams

    Ethical-AI founder

    Photo of Martin Adams

    Most conversations about AI focus on automation and efficiency. But AI’s greatest impact is something much bigger: changing how organisations understand, learn from and respond to the world and markets around them. In this keynote, Martin Adams explores why the organisations that thrive won’t simply use AI to work faster. They’ll use it to make better decisions, uncover unmet needs and combine machine intelligence with uniquely human judgement. The result is a new model for leadership in the age of AI.

    Location
    Main stage
    Language
    English
  • 15:45 - 16:30

    What's next & closing

    Plenary

    This session is about what gets easier, faster, and better for you and your team over the next 12 months and how you can adopt at your own pace. We walk through the TOPdesk roadmap in plain terms — what’s coming, when it lands, and what it means for the way your service teams operate day to day.

    Location
    Main stage
    Language
    English
  • 16:30 - 17:30

    Networking drinks

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FAQ

Who is TOPdesk Unlocked for?

TOPdesk Unlocked is for directors and managers in IT operations and service delivery who want to confidently help their organization take the next step with TOPdesk and AI. Whether you’re an existing customer or still exploring how TOPdesk could fit your organization, you’ll find sessions tailored to your needs.

What language will the sessions be in?

All the plenary sessions will be in English. The breakout sessions will be either in English or Dutch. You can check the language of your preferred sessions in the programme.

How much does the event cost?

TOPdesk Unlocked is invitation only – and your spot includes food, drinks, and a full day of eye-opening sessions. No cost to you.

How do I get to DeFabrique?

You can get to the venue by:

  • Car: Plan your route with Google Maps. There are 700 free parking spots, including 14 charging points for electric cars
  • Public transport: Trains from Amsterdam and Utrecht stop at Maarssen station. Our shuttle busses will drive you to the venue at regular intervals. Plan your trip with 9292.

Is the venue accessible for people who have difficulty walking?

Yes, it is! All the plenary sessions are on the ground floor. There will be breakout sessions upstairs, but there’s an elevator available.