ChannelNEXT24 Central

Get ready to rock and roll at our event! The party officially starts at 10:00 AM, but why wait? Swing by at 8:00 AM for some brekkie treats and mingle with the crew - it's been too long and we can't wait to catch up with everyone!

We'll give you a sneak peek of the jam-packed schedule for the next two days and hand you an e-guide with all the deets. Plus, get your hands on a cool new tool to access and share the speaker slide decks, videos, and more in real time, and connect with speakers and vendors!

Prepare to be wowed by over twenty top-notch speakers covering hot topics like digital transformation, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and cybersecurity (including the Cybersecurity Defense Ecosystem launch). Dive into the latest MSP business trends, learn how to future-proof your biz, and unlock secrets to boosting value and selling like a pro. Dive deep into how the industry is embracing artificial intelligence, and don't miss the town hall chat with the five top MSPs in the nation. You'll have tons of chances to pick the brains of these industry giants!

Buckle up for two days of pure excitement and serious business growth, all with the breathtaking backdrop of Niagara Falls!

In the world of business, with the economy doing the cha-cha, how's our trusty channel community holding up? What's on the horizon for it? What's the secret recipe for channel partners to navigate the boat in stormy weather and ride the waves of success? Hold onto your hats as Julian Lee and insights for analyst Jay McBain of Canalys, spills the beans with the latest stats and reveals the top five trends channel partners should jump on to ride successfully into the future (and beyond)! Only at ChannelNEXT!

Comment: There are a lot of "folks" claiming a lot of stuff about what to do and not do. Way too many "experts" with a narrative and secret agenda to sell something. That is why you need to follow the data and listen to other MSPs who work on the frontlines every day. With the combined research coming from Canalys and Jay's analysis plus Julian's news media deep reach with a community of over 100,000 channel companies, you will see the future clearer and how to connect the dots to get you from here to there...Always be going to where the puck is going to be!

Looking to exit your MSP business like a pro? Boost its value for that sweet ROI? Or maybe just crank up those profits and high-five productivity? Get ready for a thrill ride in the world of MSPs looking to level up their game for a merger or a grand exit strategy. Dive into the nitty-gritty of beefing up your business for a stellar evaluation, untangle the process, nail the timing, set your expectations, and decode life post-merger. Hear from Michael Contento, the managing director behind F12.net, a serial entrepreneur, and the genius who wrote a book on the business. Plus, catch some gems of wisdom from successful several MSP maestros like Mark Scott and Nim Nadarajah. Let's roll!

Coffee, tea, drinks and snacks are available throughout the day!

New privacy rules are popping up worldwide, even in the Great Canadian White North. Quebec recent Law 25 is the latest with far reaching consequences, if ignored. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of changes that'll impact your company AND your clients! This affects you, no matter where your business calls home! AI is like a genie - it can grant your wishes or unleash chaos. Let's zoom in on how AI plays by the rules of privacy. Get ready for a wild ride in the world of Compliance as a Service, the new cash cow for channel partners. Time to unravel these mysteries, one juicy detail at a time!

Let's find out from the inventor of the original RMM (N-Able) for MSPs and the coiner of the term "Managed Service Provider". Prepare for some futuristic thoughts on what the next generation of MSPs will look like. Furthermore, you will look into a platform for managing all of your Microsoft clients in order to make them more secure - easily and automatically! Until now, securing your Microsoft customers was a laborious and time-consuming operation. FYI - This also applies to ALL of your SaaS applications. Well, now there is an easier and smarter way to manage all this and more...

A scrumptious lunch with an amazing view! A great opportunity to also network with everyone.

Each participating vendor gets 3 minutes to make their perfect sales pitch to the entire audiences. (See the sponsor section for all participating vendors).

Channel partners can quickly assess which vendor can be a fit for their solutions' portfolio.

Everyone in the audience will receive a link to instantly vote for their favourite pitch. And, you get a chance to win $500 cash as a "thank-you-for-voting".

Let's find out from the immense research that Kaseya does with its thousands of successful MSPs. One thing we know for sure is that automating your MSP business is the smart way to reduce cost and do better with less. More consolidation and integrated solutions is the smart way forward. In this session you will explore how the most MSPs are automating more of their business, expanding their solution portfolio to land and expand as well as improving their best practices! What are the actual outcomes of successful MSPs to you can benchmark your business. Miles Walker and team from Kaseya will bring you the latest from Kaseya including details on the big announcement that their company will be making in April/May.

Dive into the conference e-guide for more info of these exciting unscripted and candid sessions!

Get pumped for ten power-packed sessions with top vendors and thought leaders ready to rock the stage. Brace yourself for discussions on hot topics like Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, and Artificial Intelligence, 5G, Business Automation, Networking, and so much more!

No boring slide decks here! These fast-paced, high-value 15-minute sessions are all about engaging with our channel partners and sparking lively discussions around topics that matters to THEM!

Julian Lee and Paolo Del Nibletto will interview these leaders live on stage and field your questions (you can actually submit you questions in advance or should them out). What do you really want to know?

And the best part? All speakers will be around for two full days to tackle all of your burning questions.

Let the games begin!

Everyone is talking about AI. Over 2/3 of all CEO say that their business will be different because of AI. The AI race is on but what is it, really?

The audience will experience a special discussion on how to best tackle AI from a channel perspective (Some discussion points will be taken from the registered attendee feedback we have received).

AI is NOT a product. It's everywhere and if you have not felt its impact yet, you will sooner or later. AI allows one to do more things faster (hopefully better) than ever before. Most employees already believe that AI will impact their jobs on many levels and in ways they have yet to discover. It is looking like those who know how to use AI best will be the big winners in the future.

The big opportunity for MSPs is to get ahead of this wave and help their clients to navigate the AI journey!

Speed Introductions is of the secret ingredients of ChannelNEXT! Vendors and delegates meet over an open bar and pre-dinner snacks. One of our most fun social networking activities! Lots of prize give-aways! All happens in the Expo area. It's simply priceless!

Join us for more great food, drinks and entertainment. We are not going to give out any details in advance, but you are going to enjoy great food and have some fun! A great opportunity to meet and network with everyone and have some with an amazing VIEW of the Falls! Many say this is where the best relationships and partnerships are forged!