When it comes to our annual call for speakers application, the team at Channel Partners knew it was long overdue for a major change. It is no longer viable to have a single call for speakers that serves a single live event given the constant demand for channel content. A call for content now has to be a year-round endeavor.
Our content needs span live events, webinars, blogs, one-on-one interviews, case studies, best practices, white papers, and other valuable insights we share across platforms that serve MSPs and technology advisors. We also realized our call for speakers should serve as a year-round resource that can unlock innovative content platforms. For example, we launched three new webinars on AI and a live MSP AI Symposium because of content submissions. So we figured, let's transition our call for speakers to a call for ideas that will fuel the first half of 2027, creating more opportunities for industry experts.
As the channel ecosystem evolves, so does the opportunities to make your voice heard. I believe everyone's voice on compelling and relevant topics should be heard, especially voices from a new generation of channel partners and channel leaders. While we've always placed a premium on peer content, quality content submissions from vendors and suppliers often wound up on the cutting room floor. We knew we had to address that, as some of the content that was not self-serving had relevance to partners.
For years, securing a speaking slot at Channel Partners Conference & Expo has been the gold standard for industry thought leaders. It's where the brightest minds gather, where deals are made, and where careers are launched. That coveted stage remains as prestigious as ever, but here's the exciting news: it's no longer the only way to reach our engaged audience of channel professionals.
We're transforming how we go to market, and that transformation opens doors for you.
Beyond the Main Stage
Today's channel professionals consume content differently. They're tuning into webinars during lunch breaks, reading newsletters on their commute, and seeking bite-sized insights that solve real problems in real time. They also want to stream our content on demand versus watching a timed broadcast for webinars. There's also opportunity for white papers and state-of-the-market reports we can bring to market. We've listened, and we're responding with an ecosystem of platforms designed to amplify expert voices like yours.
Our Call for Proposals is now open—not just for our flagship conference, but for an expanding universe of speaking and content opportunities. Whether you're passionate about AI transformation, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, or the future of managed services, there's a platform waiting for your expertise.
Consider our new AI for MSPs live event launching in New York City on Dec. 9. This intimate gathering focuses specifically on how artificial intelligence is reshaping managed service delivery. Or explore our AI webinar series, where you can reach thousands of professionals without leaving your office. These aren't consolation prizes—they're strategic platforms designed for today's content consumption habits. Both of those events were born from content that came to us from authors or experts who had a story to tell or a burning passion from a career pivot.
Beyond live events and webinars, we're actively seeking contributors for our digital content platforms, including newsletters that land in the inboxes of decision-makers across the channel. Your insights could become the article that sparks a conversation, influences a strategy, or solves a critical business challenge.
We're not just looking for speakers—we're looking for content ideas, fresh perspectives, and voices that haven't been heard yet. The barrier to entry has never been lower, and the potential impact has never been greater.
Whether you're a first-time speaker testing the waters with a webinar or a seasoned presenter ready for the main stage, we want to hear from you. Submit your topics, share your expertise, and join us in shaping the conversations that will define the channel's future. Our team dreaded sending those rejection letters out. From now on, those letters will be an invitation to participate in ways our audience never imagined and there will be few if any disappointments.
Visit our Call for Proposals portal today and discover how your voice can reach further than ever before. The channel is listening—and we're giving you the microphone.
Ready to share your expertise? Submit your speaking proposal and content ideas at: https://2027.c4p.channelpartnersconference.com