ChannelNEXT West, Alberta (In-Person + Livestream)

We are looking forward to meeting our channel friends out west as we enter our 20th year! We can list many reasons why you should come spend a day with us, the vendors and peers but what really matters is the experience and what you will take away to help you. We will deliver big on both! The focus of ChannelNEXT is all about the digital transformation of business and all the information channel partners require to execute it successfully, including cybersecurity. You will meet many vendors to explore partnership and drive revenue in an effective and enjoyable way. You will come away with great insights to solve some of your pain points and grow business. We got this!

In today's digital-first economy, our new conference format is all about business transformation, cybersecurity, and education!

The attending vendors represent the hottest categories, including cybersecurity, work from anywhere, everything Microsoft, networking, cloud, and, of course, anything related to digital transformation.

It is important to consider the impact of high inflation and rising interest rates, which have since raised the cost of everything. The "smell" of a recession in the air is already affecting consumer confidence. The competition for talent is heating up as workers seek greater meaning and remuneration. Companies will pass on higher costs to customers. Businesses will have to accomplish more with fewer employees. Who knows what impact the prolonged war, supply chain issues, and epidemic will have on the economy in the future. Whatever the case may be, it will never be for the better.

We will investigate these and other current business pain points, such as hiring and retaining talent, scaling your managed services, finding new customers, and, of course, addressing the cyber security issue.

Of course, you will also have the opportunity to network and have fun with friends and peers as we work to recover from the mental stress we have all experienced over the last few years while enjoying great food and drinks!

It will be a good day for feeding your business mind, body, and soul.

NEW: The ecosystem of the channel is changing! Non-traditional (and non-transactional) partners are flooding into the ecosystem, even as traditional channel partners (MSPs, VARs, etc.) remain central. Some businesses offer completely separate services, such as accounting or digital marketing, but they also want their clients to have managed services to help them (so they collaborate with MSPs). Thousands of business applications are also developed by Independent Software Vendors (ISV), who work with channel partners to promote, deploy, and support them. There are also telecom companies that offer managed services, 5G, networking, and broadband. We are preparing to gather all stakeholders to discuss new business opportunities. Channel partners who plan to capitalize on this tremendous growth will fare well. We will investigate this new channel ecosystem at our events.

If you are unable to attend the conference in person, you can watch the livestream from wherever you are or request the recordings for later viewing. It's your call!

We'll double-click on three key areas:

1. The most recent methods of generating sales in a digital-first economy
2. The most recent market trends and solutions in business digital transformation
3. Strengthening the technology and service stack to maximize recurring revenue, particularly in cybersecurity.

MSPs, ITSPs, ISVs, and VARs are all welcome to attend for free!

We designed ChannelNEXT to be a local (we come to you) and smaller VIP event where every attendee feels welcome and safe. Previous attendees have given us a solid 98% satisfaction rating.

If you are a VAR, MSP, ITSP, or ISV looking to build or scale a sustainable and predictable managed-service recurring revenue business, ChannelNEXT is a great place to start! Visit www.e-channelnews.com to view videos from previous events.
Keep checking back as we update the schedule with more speakers, topics, and vendors.

Schedule

Registration

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How do I attend this event in person?

Register. We will send out the location details to all registrants who signed up to attend in person and have been approved. Due to the current and evolving governmental health regulations we are only allowed a limited amount of people on site so we are on a first-registered-first served.

Is the ChannelNEXT event safe?

1. We selected a facility that will host our event exclusively. We choose this over the usual big hotels because we did not want to be connected to other events/attendees where the potential for cross contamination is greater.
2. The entire facility will be sanitized for our attendees.
3. We wanted safer outdoor facilities whenever possible.
4. The usual masks and sanitizers will be available.
5. We wanted to reduce the travel time. We do our best to bring the event closer to city centres but with ample parking and access to public transport.
6. Only people who are fully vaccinated with proof can be allowed indoors (as per the local governmental regulations - managed by the facility)
7. Food and beverages must be outstanding, healthy and safe.
8. All event activities must be safe - Mastermind sessions will be done outdoors if available or properly spaced, if indoors. Booths will be also be properly distanced. Talk-show and presentations will be well-distanced on stage as well as from the audience.
9. Everything is live-streamed! Event can be watched from anywhere on all devices.
10. While walking, you must wear a mask. When sitting, you can remove your mask or continue wearing it. Your choice. Seating will be socially distanced according to regulations both indoors and outdoors.
11. The stage area will be physically distanced from the audience and all speakers will also be appropriately distanced.
12. All staff will be wearing masks.
13. Lunch will be outdoors (weather permitting) and served individually. Coffee and snack stations will be self-serve.
14. Expo area will be covered outdoors if weather permits, or in large rooms with ventilation and socially distanced with proper one-way traffic flow.
15. The “Vendor Talk-Show” on stage will be live-streamed, so attendees can literally take breaks while continuing to watch the presentations on their devices.
16. Attendees must be 18 years or older.

We are constantly monitoring Government regulations and make updates accordingly. We have made it as safe as possible based on everything we know today.

If you still don’t feel comfortable in face-to-face meetings, then you may watch the live-streaming on several platforms from any device.

How do I LOGIN to this event virtually?

Registered participants will receive links via confirmation email. Add to your calendar. We always send links again 24 hours before event starts as well on the same day of the event. White list and look for TECHNOPLANET and EVENTBRITE.

How will I know if my system is compatible to access the online event?

Live-streaming can be watched from any browser. If there is a virtual platform then there will be a system pre-test link that will confirm if you are ready or not.

Will I be able to get a recording of the event?

Yes. Much of the general content sessions are recorded and automatically sent to those who registered to the event. Some sessions may not be recorded for privacy concerns.

Is the online platform secure?

We choose platforms that are secure and we do not host public events. All attendees must register with a valid e-mail address and must sign in with the same e-mail address to enter. Our team will monitor the event and be able to intervene, if necessary. Please understand that we do not allow anyone to post links in the chat. It is wise to never share any confidential information with anyone during a virtual event on chat.

How is the privacy of my information handled?

We do NOT store your information on the system after the event is closed. Registrations are handled by Eventbrite with the highest level of security. Nothing stays accessible through the Internet. We do not share your information with anyone. If you want to connect with a vendor or others, you must exchange your details with them directly and we provide a tool for you to easily connect and request more info.

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