SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Informa’s channel organization today announces registration for the 2025 Channel Partners Conference and Expo has opened for all IT and communications professionals looking to elevate their knowledge and skills at the world’s largest gathering of partners from across the entire indirect sales ecosystem. Co-located with the Channel Partners Conference and Expo is the MSP Summit designed for professionals who work in the managed services industry.
The Channel Partners Conference and Expo along with the MSP Summit make up the world's largest gathering of technology professionals in the indirect sales channel which delivers the products, services and value-added solutions customers need to run their businesses and organization. The annual gathering allows attendees to gain insight, education and actional information to grow their businesses, gain new skills and accelerate their careers.
The event, scheduled for March 24-27 at the Venetian Las Vegas, will bring together entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders across the entire channel ecosystem. The Channel Partners Conference & Expo is one of the longest running conferences and expos for the sellers of telecommunications, collaboration, communications and connectivity solutions. The event combines technology advisors with managed service providers (MSPs), IT providers and consultants. The 2024 Channel Partners Conference and Expos attracted more than 7,500 attendees, more than 150 speakers and 300-plus sponsors and attendees. More than one-third of those at the show were first-time attendees.
The theme of the 2025 conference is Channel Forward: The Channel’s momentum accelerates, propelling the partner ecosystem to new heights. According to Canalys chief analyst Jay McBain, 73.2% of deals in the $5.4 trillion addressable IT market for 2025 will go “to, through and with” partners.
As in the past, the event will include a lineup of notable keynote speakers from the leading telecommunications providers along with thought leaders in the IT managed services business. In addition to the keynote stage —one of the largest in the industry—the conference will include more than 200 speakers, 39 keynote sessions, 61 breakouts and 300 sponsors. A total of around 8,000 attendees are expected. The sessions are designed to help partners understand opportunities in cloud, security, storage, AI, contact center and unified communications. The huge expo floor features more than 300 channel-centric companies and the networking receptions at the event are legendary.
“The Channel Partners Conference and Expo and MSP Summit are the ultimate destination for the entire channel ecosystem to hear from thought leaders about the strategic direction of the channel,” said Robert DeMarzo, senior director of Informa’s channel organization. “The format of the conference and massive exposition also provides an opportunity for all participants to dive deep into the new products and services that will shape the channel for the coming year.”
“Each year, the event grows in size, scope and importance to the entire channel,” said Channel Event GM Kelly Danziger. “We continuously evolve the conference and exposition platforms to serve the ever-changing needs of all channel partners so they can accelerate their growth and identify new opportunities. The event’s incredible growth since 2019 has been fueled by our ability to connect the builders of IT and communications solutions and services to the sellers who are trusted by the customers to make the best possible decisions for them. That’s what makes this event so special.”
Any qualified channel professional can register here for event.
"Channel Partners [2024] was an amazing event where we learned a ton in a short amount of time. It was a little like drinking from a fire hose, but it also was very energizing, and we are able to bring that back to our team and get everyone excited about all the newness in the industry. The face-to-face time with vendors is invaluable to building the relationships that make us successful,” said Lisa Vouk, COO of InteleCON.
Key topics that will be covered at the conference include:
Business of the Channel
- Branding & Marketing Strategies
- The Selling Experience
- Industry Trends & Outlook
- Leadership Development
- M&A and Exit Strategies
- Customer Perspectives
Technology & Innovation Track
- Mobility, 5G & Next-Gen Platforms
- Security, Compliance & Regulatory
- Cloud & Network Services
- Unified Communications/Network Infrastructure
- Communications, Collaboration (including UCaaS)
- Edge Computing
- Remote Monitoring & Management
- Emerging & Disruptive Technologies
Keynote sessions and speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. Last year’s speaker list included representatives from AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Comcast, Canalys, TD Synnex, Telarus, Avant, Nitel, MetTel, Ingram Micro, Granite Telecom, ScanSource, AppDirect and Kaseya.
Early Bird pricing (through Jan. 27) for an All-Access pass is $649 for a channel partner and $999 for a supplier. Channel Partners pricing is $449 (partner) and $899 (supplier), MSP Summit Conference pricing is $449 (partner) and $899 (supplier), and an Expo + Keynote pass is $299 (partner) and $649 (supplier). See full conference pass options and pricing here. To register for a media or industry analyst pass, click here.
Title sponsors for the 2025 Channel Partners Conference & Expo and MSP Sumit have also been announced. T-Mobile is the title sponsor for Channel Partners and ThreatLocker is the title sponsor for the MSP Summit. For additional information on exhibition or sponsorship opportunities, contact Annie McKnight.
About Channel Partners Conference & Expo
The Channel Partners Conference & Expo is a global event that connects business leaders in the IT and telecommunications industries. The event is a gathering place for the technology services community, including trusted advisers, VARs, MSPs, integrators, and service providers. Channel Partners Conference & Expo also serves the community with email newsletters and other digital products, including news coverage through our Channel Futures media partner. For more information, visit Channel Partners Conference and Expo. Channel Partners Conference & Expo is brought to you by Informa Tech.
About Informa Tech
Informa Tech is a leading provider of market insight and market access to the global business technology community. Through in-depth expertise and an engaged audience community, Informa Tech helps business professionals make better technology decisions and marketers reach the most powerful tech buyers and influencers in the world. Across its portfolio of over 100+ trusted brands, Informa Tech has over 1000 industry experts, including over 400 research analysts and consultants in global research group Omdia, and a monthly audience reach of over 125 million. Informa Tech is a division of FTSE 100 company Informa plc.
