Channel Partners Conference & Expo and MSP Summit 2026 Sets Agenda for Next Era of the Technology Channel

Industry’s Flagship Event Returns to Las Vegas With Expanded Programming, New Leadership Tracks and Headline Keynote from Food Network Star Robert Irvine

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As the technology channel enters a defining new chapter, Channel Partners Conference & Expo and MSP Summit 2026 will return to The Venetian in Las Vegas April 13–16, 2026, bringing together the top technology advisors, agents, MSPs, resellers, integrators, and enterprise channel leaders for four days of strategy work, educational sessions, and high-value networking. The 2026 programming slate, under the theme of Channel Velocity, is built to help attendees navigate the ever-changing shifts in AI, cybersecurity, cloud, communications and managed services while also capitalizing on the next wave of growth opportunities reshaping the channel ecosystem.

Headlining the Channel Partners stage is celebrity chef and entrepreneur Robert Irvine, whose keynote address, Overcoming Impossible, explores what it takes to lead and execute at speed. Drawing on his real-world experience turning around high-pressure businesses, Irvine will challenge channel leaders to build organizations that move faster, make smarter decisions and maintain momentum in the face of constant change – all key principles of the conference’s Velocity theme.

“This year’s event represents one of the most important gatherings the channel has seen in a decade,” said Kelly Danziger, General Manager, Channel Events at Informa. “Between the pace of AI adoption, rapid shifts in partner-led services, and the expanded expectations from customers, 2026 represents a defining moment in our industry. Our goal is to deliver the insights, relationships, and real-world tools that allow every attendee to walk away ready to lead the next evolution of the channel.”

2026 Key Program Highlights

• An energized keynote lineup featuring top channel leaders, analysts, industry strategists, and partner executives.
• All-new CEO track, built for technology advisors, agent leaders and C-suite executives to discuss market expansion, team performance, financial optimization and more.
• Expanded AI, Peer-Led Tracks and Peer Group gatherings offer a range of strategic and tactical insights.
• The 350+ exhibitor expo hall, showcasing next-generation solutions across connectivity, infrastructure, security, SaaS, and managed services.
• Dedicated networking programs for deal-making, partner discovery, and executive-level collaboration.
• Longer Expo hours that allow attendees to experience theater floor beer garden, podcast zone, and golf competitions.
• MSP Summit is bigger and bolder than ever in its 6th year showing alongside the conference to offer MSPs cutting-edge sessions, networking and access to industry trailblazers. Learn more about MSP Summit.

“The Channel Partners Conference and Expo is the industry’s largest independent gathering for partners who want to learn best practices from their peers in a vendor and platform neutral environment,” said Robert Demarzo, Senior Conference Director, Channel Events Informa. “This unique value proposition is driven by our channel partner board which serve as the voice of today’s partners.”

Attendees can also expect more announcements of forward-looking keynotes and presentations from 150+ speakers, cutting-edge solutions in the expo hall by over 350 exhibitors, and curated sessions designed for accelerating innovation in 2026.

Early-bird registration is open now through February 13, 2026. Visit channelpartnersconference.com to view pricing details, conference tracks and more.

For additional information on exhibition or sponsorship opportunities, contact cpsales@informa.com.

ABOUT CHANNEL PARTNERS

Channel Partners Conference & Expo is the leading independent event for technology advisors, MSPs, VARs, and the broader partner ecosystem. Co-located with the MSP Summit, the conference convenes thousands of channel professionals each year for education, innovation, and strategic growth. For nearly 30 years, Channel Partners Conference & Expo has brought together top partners, providers, and innovators to shape what’s next, while the MSP Summit has become a cornerstone for the managed-services community with its expanding year-round programming.

Together, the two events offer the most complete view of the channel’s evolution, delivering expert-led workshops, focused education tracks, and unmatched networking opportunities with more than 7,800 professionals and 350 sponsors. From strategy sessions to award celebrations and can’t-miss connections, they blend serious business with serious fun to help the global channel community accelerate what comes next. www.channelpartnersconference.com

Contacts

Suzanne Matulay, Society32 for Channel Partners,

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