The channel is accelerating, and the leaders who win are the ones who know how to move with it. Velocity is not just a theme for 2026. It is the pace at which partnerships form, decisions are made, and new opportunities take shape. Channel Partners Conference & Expo, co-located with MSP Summit, is where channel professionals come to capture that momentum and turn it into action.
This Insider Guide is designed to help you make the most of the experience. Inside, you will find featured perspectives from across the channel, spotlights on exhibitors worth your time, and tools to plan your week with purpose. From navigating the agenda and networking events to understanding the show theme, Expo Hall, and travel logistics, this guide brings everything together in one place so you can move through the event with clarity, confidence, and speed. Do not chase velocity. Harness it.
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The Channel Partners Conference & Expo 2026, co-located with the MSP Summit, offers something for every type of channel partner and anyone conducting business in the channel. With the theme Channel Velocity: Acceleration Through Intelligence, the agenda features speakers ranging from household names in the channel to rising stars. The keynote stage will host executives from leading data center, telecom, and technology distributor companies.
The conference includes peer groups for technical advisors and MSPs, sales and AI workshops, a technical advisor CEO track, and breakout sessions covering the most critical tech and business topics of 2026. Key topics include AI, cybersecurity, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), channel investment, and hiring top talent. The content is tailored for partners at every stage of growth—whether they are just starting out, in a growth phase, or striving to maintain a competitive edge in a volatile tech market.
As an independent conference, the Channel Partners Conference & Expo and MSP Summit isn’t about promoting a vendor’s products or services. It’s about connecting with peers, sharing ideas, and exploring all that Las Vegas has to offer. At this event, networking isn’t just an add-on—it’s a strategic advantage.
The festivities kick off with La Dolce Vita Kickoff Party: The Sweet Life of Success and continue with Maverick Mode: A CPExpo Welcome Party @ TAO Beach Dayclub. These events provide relaxed settings where top channel leaders, decision-makers, and deal-makers can mingle. Don’t miss The Tech4Change Annual Charity Gala, Night at the Mob Museum, and ACWConnect Live! – An Alliance of Channel Women Event, which brings together women and allies across the channel.
No matter your role in the channel, you’ll leave the Channel Partners Conference & MSP Summit with valuable insights and actionable knowledge. This year’s event introduces a first-ever CEO Track for tech advisors, focusing on scaling intelligently, building high-performing teams, achieving profitability, succession planning, and long-term growth.
The event also features three full days of breakout sessions, targeted Tech Talks, an AI Symposium, and workshops on sales and AI automation. All sessions are led by experts from across the channel, ensuring attendees gain cutting-edge knowledge and practical strategies.
The Channel Partners and MSP Summit Expo Halls bring together hundreds of top-tier vendors, distributors, and solution providers eager to partner with channel companies. This year, the Expo Hall will be open longer than ever, offering 15 hours of access over three days for the CP Expo and 10 hours over two days for the MSP Summit Expo.
The CP Expo features full-scale exhibitor booths, demo spaces, and feature areas, while the MSP Summit Expo offers curated tabletop exhibits. Both Expo Hall spaces are included with all pass types, allowing attendees to explore at their own pace and discover opportunities across the entire partner ecosystem.
The main stage at the Channel Partners Conference & Expo is where attendees will hear from the biggest names in the channel. Leaders of channel partner organizations, senior executives from vendors managing partner networks, customers, and distributors will share their perspectives on today’s challenges and opportunities in selling communications and IT solutions.
From AI and business model evolution to customer insights, the keynotes are tailored specifically for channel partners. This year’s event places a stronger emphasis on peer perspectives and features keynotes from customers who will provide valuable insights into what buyers want from their partners.
In partnership with Convention Housing Partners, we’ve secured discounted rates for your stay at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Take advantage of these special rates and discounts, available exclusively through the Channel Partners Conference & Expo 2026 room block. Rates and availability are limited, so book early for the best selection.
What sets the Channel Partners Conference & Expo apart is its celebration of the entire channel ecosystem, highlighting the contributions and achievements of Tech Advisors, MSPs, and their vendor partners.
This year, we will honor the newest inductees into the Channel Partners Circle of Excellence, recognizing the most influential leaders in the industry. The event will also debut the 2026 Channel Partners TA Thought Leader Awards, celebrating individuals in the communications channel for their advocacy and innovative thinking.
Additionally, the Alliance of Channel Women will present their annual awards, including the prestigious Lead, Empower, and Inspire award in memory of Carolee Cannata. Tech4Change will also present the Heart of Channel Awards, including the Change Maker Award.
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