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Channel Partners Conference & Expo 2026: recap
The 29th Channel Partners Conference & Expo, co-located with MSP Summit at The Venetian, ran under the theme 'Velocity' and was dominated by how AI changes what partners sell; the organiser reports record delegate registrations, about 40% first-time attendees and a strong private equity presence.
Past edition Apr 13–16, 2026 · The Venetian, Las Vegas, NV
Themes
- AI and channel products
- private equity and MSP investment
- technology advisor and MSP convergence
- channel ecosystem platforms
As named on the organiser’s agenda or recap.
Headline speakers
- Robert Irvine · Celebrity chef, author, and business consultant (marquee keynote)
- George Fischer · T-Mobile
- Mark Tina · Verizon
- Jay McBain · Omdia's chief channel analyst
- Jim Siders · Shield Technology Partners CEO
- Peter Melby · New Charter Technology CEO
As published on the official site.
Announcements
- T-Mobile introduced Christopher Jones as its new channel leader on the main stage. (channelpartnersconference.com/article/channel-partners-conference-expo-the-highlight-reel)
- Amazon Leo named its first distributors and direct-selling agents for its satellite broadband service. (channelpartnersconference.com/article/channel-partners-conference-expo-the-highlight-reel)
All Channel Partners Conference & Expo editions
- Channel Partners Conference & Expo 2028
Mar 27–30, 2028 · Las Vegas, NV · upcoming - Channel Partners Conference & Expo 2027
Mar 15–18, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV · upcoming - Channel Partners Conference & Expo 2026
Apr 13–16, 2026 · Las Vegas, NV
How we checked this. The organiser's pre-show and highlight-reel articles on channelpartnersconference.com confirm the 29th edition, theme, keynotes and record registrations, but give no attendance number for 2026 (the 8,000+ figure on the homepage is for 2027). Dates and venue from the organiser article "2026 Channel Partners Conference & Expo and MSP Summit: What to Expect" and the site calendar. Last checked Nov 6, 2026.
Sources: channelpartnersconference.com/article/2026-channel-partners-conference-expo-and-msp-summit-what-to-expect · channelpartnersconference.com/article/channel-partners-conference-expo-the-highlight-reel · channelpartnersconference.com · windpress.info/fr/press-release/1108008/channel-partners-conference-and-expo-and-msp-summit-2026-reveals-four-key-industry-trends-as-satellite-technology-and-ai-drive
Only facts the organiser published are shown; nothing here is estimated unless it says so. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.