ChannelNEXT West, Alberta (In-Person + Livestream)

Now in our 20th year, we are excited to meet our channel community! Back to In-Person! Save the date and plan to join us!

What will you learn that can help you with your business? Our new format is all about business education that matters today! In one word “LOTS”!

Vendors are from the hottest categories, including Cyber Security, Work From Everywhere, everything Microsoft, Networking, Cloud and Digital Transformation.

We will be doubling down on helping to solve real pain points that you are having today, like hiring and retaining talent, scaling your managed services, finding new customers and of course solving the cyber security problem.

Our Mastermind peer-group session is going to dig in even deeper. And, most important giving you an action plan to take home!

Of course, you will also get to network and share some fun with friends and peers, as we dig out of the mental stress we all endured over the past couple years, while we enjoy great food and drinks!

It’s going to be good day for feeding your business mind, body and your soul.

NEW: The channel ecosystem is evolving!!! While traditional “transactional” channel partners (MSPs, VARs etc) are still at the core, there is a massive influx of non-traditional (and non-transactional) channel partners entering the ecosystem. They do things differently from traditional channel partners. Some influence. Some consult. Some just make recommendations. Some offer a completely different set of services like digital marketing or accounting but also want their clients to have the managed services to support (so they collaborate with MSPs). You also have Independent Software Vendors (ISV) developing thousands of business applications and that also work with channel partners to promote and deploy as well as support with cloud, cyber security, BDR etc. You also have the digital transformation experts helping businesses gear up in a digital-first world and need MSPs to deliver all managed services. You also have telecommunications companies offering broadband, 5G, networking and managed services. Today, we are witnessing this ongoing transformation of the channel ecosystem so we are gearing up to bring all parties together to explore new business opportunities. The World runs on technology and most every company is already a technology-first company. Channel partners who plan to leverage this huge growth potential will reap the big rewards. We will be digging into this new ecosystem at our events.

(Complete update of all content will be published at least 60 days prior to the event date. If you have any specific content, suggestions or vendors that you would like to see, let us know. We will do our best to customize the events to the needs of our Channel Community.)

We are very excited to be back to in-person events but in a smart way until this pandemic is under predictable and sustainable control. The first few events that we did in 2021 have proven to be very successful as well as safe and enjoyable. (Please read about ChannelNEXT health guidelines in the FAQ.)

However, if you are just not ready to meet in-person, then you can catch the livestream from wherever you are or request the recordings for on-demand viewing. Your choice!

The core mission at ChannelNEXT is to deliver practical insights on driving more success for MSPs and vendors.

Everything will be building on the latest digital transformation of business, sales people, marketing, leadership and of course the technologies. All mission-critical best-practice requirements for today’s channel partners.

We will double down on 3 key areas:

1. Modern ways to generate sales in a digital-first economy
2. The latest market trends in the digital transformation of business
3. Building a stronger technology and service stack to maximize recurring revenue

We will hear from a panel of leading MSPs as they share their secrets of success in a candid talkshow discussion. Why are some MSPs so successful while others are not? What is working and what does not? We will dig in. Ask questions!

Participating vendors and guest speakers are focused on delivering the best solutions, insights and value to MSPs without sales pitches. We only invite relevant-to-the-channel expert speakers who actually “live" on the frontlines of the channel. People who truly understand the MSP business needs.

You will experience the fast-paced Lions' Den, where participating vendors get 3-minutes to deliver their best pitch. Fastest and most enjoyable way to know if a vendor is a fit. You get to vote on best pitch and there is cash to be won!

ChannelNEXT is also where channel partners and vendors come together to experience life-changing Mastermind Peer-Group sessions and Masterclasses (both optional). This unique learning, collaboration and exchange of ideas is where stronger business partnerships (as well as personal relationships) are built.

In-Person social networking is always at the core of these events. If you have already attended a ChannelNEXT event, then you know what it means. As we slowly roll into a manageable endemic, everyone will be looking for more in-person contact with others. As such, we will be ramping up our social networking activities as conditions improve, but always in a safe way.

NEW! We now offer attendees to bring up to 2 additional colleagues (their bubble) to experience the event together. Sharing the experience and collaborating can be great for team building!

All MSPs, ITSPs, ISVs and VARs are invited to attend for FREE. (Special group rates for overnight accommodations available.)

We designed ChannelNEXT to be a smaller VIP event where every attendee feels welcomed in an enjoyable and safe environment. Previous attendees score us a solid 98% in satisfaction. We are always working on keeping the experience outstanding.

If you are VAR, MSP ITSP or ISV and your goal is to build or scale a sustainable and predictable managed-service recurring revenue business, then ChannelNEXT is a sure fit! Check out some videos from our past events at www.e-channelnews.com.

Check back often as we update the schedule on the actual speakers, topics and vendors.

Registration

Free

Go!

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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