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AI Symposium 2026
Unlocking AI Revenue: Strategies for Channel Partners
Customer demand for AI solutions has reached unprecedented levels, with analysts forecasting trillions of dollars in AI investments by 2026. The challenge for channel partners is clear: how to capitalize on this extraordinary opportunity. At this year’s Channel Partners Conference & Expo and MSP Summit, we’re bringing together the brightest minds in AI monetization to help partners and suppliers navigate the path to success.
Don’t miss the groundbreaking “event within an event,” the Channel Partners Conference & Expo AI Symposium. This exclusive series of sessions, led by industry visionaries from the IT, communications, and managed services sectors, will provide actionable insights and strategies to help channel partners thrive in the AI-driven economy.
Key highlights of the AI Symposium include:
- Proven strategies for transforming AI into a revenue-generating powerhouse.
- Insights on building AI-first and AI-native channel companies.
- Exploring the vast opportunities AI tools offer to channel partners.
Join us to discover how to follow the money along the AI path and unlock the full potential of AI solutions for your business.
Access to the AI Symposium is included in the Standard and Premium Pass. Check out our full agenda to meet the speakers and browse the sessions.
The 2026 AI Symposium
Keynotes
Monday, April 13 | 9:15am - 9:40am
Vendor Channel Leaders Unplugged: AI, Channel Investment and Where the Money's Going
Location: Level 2 (Main Level), Keynote Room, Venetian Ballroom E
Pass Type: Expo + Keynote Pass, Premium Pass, Standard Pass
Track: AI Symposium
Tuesday, April 14 | 12:15pm - 12:25pm
Scaling Channel Impact in an AI-First World with Microsoft Marketplace
Speakers: Kevin LeBlanc (General Manager, Partner, and Marketplace Marketing, Microsoft)
Robert DeMarzo (Vice President, Channel Events, Channel Partners)
Location: Level 2 (Main Level), Keynote Room, Venetian Ballroom E
Pass Type: Expo + Keynote Pass, Premium Pass, Standard Pass
Track: AI Symposium
Session Type: Keynote
Tuesday, April 14 | 1:35pm - 2:05pm
Turning AI into Revenue: Real-World Strategies for Channel Success
Speakers: Geoff Works (UJET), Heather K. Margolis (ChannelMaven)
Location: Level 1 (Lower Level), Marco Polo 801
Pass Type: Expo + Keynote Pass, Premium Pass, Standard Pass
Track: AI Symposium
Session Type: Deep Dive
Wednesday, April 15 | 9:05am - 9:15am
AI Symposium Keynote Sponsored by Vonage
Location: Level 2 (Main Level), Keynote Room, Venetian Ballroom E
Pass Type: Expo + Keynote Pass, Premium Pass, Standard Pass
Track: AI Symposium
Session Type: Keynote
Wednesday, April 15 | 9:20am - 9:25am
Transform your Customer Experience with Voice AI Agents
Speaker: Mandi Jarman (Regal.ai)
Location: Level 2 (Main Level), Keynote Room, Venetian Ballroom E
Pass Type: Expo + Keynote Pass, Premium Pass, Standard Pass
Track: AI Symposium
Session Type: Tech Talk
Wednesday, April 15 | 11:30am - 11:35am
Getting to AI Deployment in Under One Week
Speaker: Merlin Bise (Chief Technology Officer)
Location: Level 2 (Main Level), Keynote Room, Venetian Ballroom E
Pass Type: Expo + Keynote Pass, Premium Pass, Standard Pass
Track: AI Symposium
Session Type: Tech Talk
Wednesday, April 15 | 11:50am - 12:10pm
The Agentic Era: Rethinking How We Sell, Serve, and Scale
Speaker: Kira Makagon (President & Chief Operating Officer, RingCentral)
Location: Level 2 (Main Level), Keynote Room, Venetian Ballroom E
Pass Type: Expo + Keynote Pass, Premium Pass, Standard Pass
Track: AI Symposium
Session Type: Keynote
Workshop Sessions
Monday, April 13 | 10:40am - 12:20pm
AI & Automation Workshop: Replicable Blueprint for Client Success
Speaker: Len DiCostanzo (MSP Toolkit)
Location: Level 1 (Lower Level), Marco Polo 805
Pass Type: Expo + Keynote Pass, Standard Pass
Track: AI Symposium
Session Type: Workshop
Monday, April 13 | 2:35pm - 3:40pm
AI & Automation Workshop: From Discovery to Revenue: Executing AI & Automation at Scale
Speaker: Len DiCostanzo (CEO, MSP Toolkit)
Vinod Paul (President, Align Managed Services)
Tony Ferrigno (Chief Sales Officer, NexusTek)
Jayesh Kasim (CEO, Valenta)
Location: Level 1 (Lower Level), Marco Polo 805
Pass Type: Expo + Keynote Pass, Standard Pass
Track: AI Symposium
Session Type: Workshop
Conference Sessions
Monday, April 13 | 10:40am - 11:10am
DIY AI: Using Custom AI Tools to Supercharge MSP Efficiency
Moderator: Rich Freeman (Channel Mastered)
Panelists: Daniel Gonzalez (Shield Technology Partners), Joshua Skeens (Logically)
Location: Level 1 (Lower Level), Marco Polo 801
Pass Type: Premium Pass, Standard Pass
Track: AI Symposium
Session Type: Education / Conference Sessions
Monday, April 13 | 3:10pm - 3:40pm
AI and Nextgen Technology: Creating Next-Level Customer Experiences
Speaker: Ron Lovern (Triton Networks, LLC)
Location: Level 1 (Lower Level), Marco Polo 803
Pass Type: Premium Pass, Standard Pass
Track: AI Symposium
Session Type: Education / Conference Sessions
Tuesday, April 14 | 10:35am - 11:05am
CRM + Copilot: Turning AI Hype Into Real-World Sales Impact
Speaker: Christopher Smith (Empellor CRM)
Location: Level 1 (Lower Level), Marco Polo 803
Pass Type: Premium Pass, Standard Pass
Track: AI Symposium
Session Type: Education / Conference Sessions
Tuesday, April 14 | 1:35pm - 2:05pm
How to Cash In on AI’s Potential
Speaker: Mark Alayev (Chief of Magic & Founder, Thread)
Nicole Colehamer (Senior Solutions Engineering Lead, Vonage)
Devan Adams (Principal Analyst, Omdia Channels NAM & Managed Services Analysis Team)
Location: Level 1 (Lower Level), Marco Polo 803
Pass Type: Expo + Keynote Pass, Premium Pass, Standard Pass
Track: AI Symposium
Session Type: Education / Conference Sessions
Channel Partners Theater Sessions
Tuesday, April 14 | 5:40pm - 6:00pm
Marketing Content That Converts: Gaining Authority in the AI Era
Speaker: Laura Johns (CEO and Founder, The Business Growers)
Location: Level 2, Hall C, Booth 2469
Pass Type: Expo + Keynote, Premium Pass, Standard Pass
Track: AI Symposium
Session Type: Channel Partners Theater Session
Wednesday, April 15 | 3:20pm - 3:40pm
Harnessing AI in Marketing: Driving Top-Line Growth for Channel Partners
Speaker: John Nee (Fusion Connect)
Location: Level 2, Hall C, Booth 2469
Pass Type: Premium Pass, Standard Pass
Track: AI Symposium
Session Type: Channel Partners Theater Session
Tech Sponsor Sessions
Monday, April 13 | 10:40am - 11:10am
Service Magic in the AI Era
Speaker: Mark Alayev (Chief of Magic & Founder, Thread)
Location: Level 1 (Lower Level), Galileo 901
Pass Type: Expo + Keynote Pass, Premium Pass, Standard Pass
Track: AI Symposium
Session Type: Tech Sponsor Session
Tuesday, April 14 | 10:35pm - 11:05pm
AI Is Not a Platform
Speaker: Michael Brown (Vice President Solution Architecture, Resolve Tech Solutions)
Location: Level 1 (Lower Level), Galileo 903
Pass Type: Expo + Keynote Pass, Premium Pass, Standard Pass
Track: AI Symposium
Session Type: Tech Sponsor Session
More AI Symposium sessions to be announced soon!
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