
Adapting to the new AI Empowered Channel Landscape
As Canadians continue to face significant economic challenges, disruptions from Artificial Intelligence, and ongoing cybersecurity issues, ChannelNEXT26 continues to evolve to best support our channel community. This consistent passion to adapt to the needs of our channel is how we have stayed relevant for 24 years.
The Evolving Managed Services Provider Landscape
More channel partners are adapting to their clients’ demands for improved outcomes and leveraging AI to achieve more with less. Today, failing to lead your customers on their AI journey and protect them from cyber threats could mean losing your competitive edge.
We have already witnessed the impact of cybersecurity on the channel, which is intensifying with new compliance regulations, cyber insurance, data privacy issues, and increasingly sophisticated AI-driven attacks. As this cyber battle continues, AI has exploded into the mix, driving demand for customers to utilize AI for enhanced results and efficiency. However, this race to the AI promise land increases cybersecurity risks as well as concerns over privacy, intellectual property and more.
State of the MSP
MSPs face significant challenges: high operating costs (around 30%), low margins (below 20%), difficulty with customer and employee retention, and scarce human resources. Experts like Chris Day and Fred Voccola, along with many others featured on eChannelNEWS, offer deeper insights. Our events are built on what we learn from experts and the community throughout the year!
Leveraging AI for Competitive Advantage
Savvy MSPs are all-in with Artificial Intelligence to successfully tackle these and other challenges. Many are already seeing productivity gains of over 35%. Those who have already embraced an “AI-Empowered” strategy alongside their “Cyber-first” approach are advancing rapidly.
Every end-customer is considering how to implement AI into their business at all levels, and MSPs must ensure they have a seat at the AI table!
What to expect at ChannelNEXT26 East
ChannelNEXT26 East will help channel partners accelerate their journey to the next generation of MSPs or Managed Intelligence Service Providers. Attendees will gain critical insights, discover valuable solutions, and network with peers to build and scale their businesses.
Mastermind Sessions!
Most event topics will feature extended Mastermind Peer-Group Sessions, with more being added along the way. Simply choose the topic that interests you most and join your peers. We strongly encourage everyone to take part, as these sessions often deliver some of the most valuable takeaways of the event. They serve as the perfect conclusion to the two days, bringing everything you have learned into sharper focus and leaving you with deeper insights to carry forward.
- Approximately 15 topics to choose from
- Each session will be led by knowledgeable experts
Remember, with 80% of our content not being vendor-sponsored, you can expect unbiased insights to help you make informed decisions.
Take a look at our previous event, ChannelNEXT, to get a glimpse of what to expect—this is content unlike anything you’ve encountered at any other event! Some exclusive to ChannelNEXT!
Read this eChannelNEWS article on the future of the MSP business model!
ChannelNEXT’s 3 Key Topics:
- Artificial Intelligence – reshaping everything in ways we are yet to fully understand
- Cybersecurity – essential for any digital transformation
- Digital Transformation – the future of business in an AI-first digital world
On top of this we will be showcasing the latest MSP platforms and tools to streamline and automate operations, now powered by AI. Come see what the most successful MSPs in the country are using and doing!
Our goal remains to constantly innovate and evolve to offer a top-notch event experience to support our Canadian channel community. We anticipate 150 leading channel partners coming together from the local region to learn, network, foster business relationships, and gain insights from successful MSPs willing to share their secrets and industry experts who understand your business inside out.
Of course, there will also be outstanding vendors to help solve problems and drive revenue growth – some exclusive to ChannelNEXT.
You will also get to experience our biggest mission to help the channel to fight back on cybercrime 365 days a year – The Cybersecurity Defense Ecosystem.
Exciting VIDEO PREVIEWS are on the way to give you a sneak peek of what is coming.
While ChannelNEXT26 events will feature a wealth of educational content and profit-making solutions, the peer-to-peer social networking aspect is where you’ll probably find the MOST value. Our MSP Town Hall and Mastermind Peer-Group sessions add to the ultimate experience to wrap up everything you have learned over the two days.
Check out below the latest pre- and post- special courses on AI!
The agenda will be updated regularly, check frequently for the latest on keynotes, workshops and sponsors. You can also share your suggestions when you register!
SPONSORS MAY HAVE SOME COMPLIMENTARY PASSES AVAILABLE!
ChannelNEXT is no longer free to attend. With rising costs and a new cap of 20 percent on sponsor stage time, we can now bring you more independent, expert content. The good news is that some sponsors may still have complimentary tickets. Check with your local rep to see if you can get one.
- Registration fee before March 12th is $195.
- After March 12th, registration free is $349.
Your ticket includes full event access for 2 days with food, drinks and entertainment. Hotel accommodation is not included. A special group rate is available and will be provided upon registration.
Thank you! We truly appreciate your continued support of eChannelNEWS, our independent Canadian channel news media. Your engagement enables us to serve the channel community year-round and to host industry-leading events such as the award-winning ChannelNEXT conferences and our new Cybersecurity Defence Ecosystem Summits. This ongoing commitment is part of what makes ChannelNEXT so unique. We invite you to be part of it. Join us!