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CEO Track
Executive-Level Insight for Leaders Building What’s Next
Peer-driven. Unfiltered. Built for decision-makers.
The CEO Track at Channel Partners Conference & Expo delivers executive-level perspective for leaders navigating growth, scale, and transformation across the telecom and technology services channel.
Designed with technology advisor leadership in mind, this track is valuable for any senior leader responsible for strategy, direction, and long-term outcomes.
Explore all four of our CEO Track sessions, covering:
Strategic Growth/Expansion
High-Performing Sales Teams
Financial Management
Succession/Continuity Planning
The executive snapshot.
Click to expand the what, who, and why, then decide if this track earns your time.
What is it
A focused series of executive conversations led by operators who are actively running, growing, and evolving telecom, MSP, and technology services businesses.
This is not theory.
This is real leadership insight shared peer to peer.
Who's It For
- CEOs, Founders, and Presidents
- Senior executives and partners
- Leaders responsible for strategy, growth, and profitability
You don't need “CEO” in your title. You do need ownership of big decisions.
What You'll Gain
- Practical insight into scaling and profitability
- Perspective on leadership evolution in a changing telecom market
- Real-world discussion on navigating disruption, AI, and growth
- Clear takeaways you can apply immediately
Every session is designed to respect your time and deliver value.
Meet the Voices Driving the Conversation
The CEO Track features respected leaders from across the telecommunications and technology advisor community, sharing insights that translate well beyond a single business model, including:
Ty Smith
President
Optical Diversity Telecom
Catherine Ripley
CEO
Symplicity Communications
Willow Pfahler
CEO
WX Technology Group
Darcee Nelan
President of the Board
IQ Wired
Meet Your 2026 CEO Track Chair
Bana Qashu, MA
CEO Track Chair
Bana guides the track with a focus on honest dialogue, practical insight, and challenging assumptions that no longer serve leaders in today’s telecom and services environment.
Explore the CEO Track Sessions
View the full CEO Track lineup and see how these sessions fit into the broader telecom conference agenda.
Growth & Market Expansion
Where opportunity is emerging, how to expand intelligently, and when to push, without overextending.
High-Performance Sales Teams
How leaders are building, structuring, and motivating sales teams that consistently deliver in the channel.
Financial Management
Protecting margins, making smart investments, and managing complexity without slowing momentum.
Continuity & Succession
Planning for leadership transitions that keep the business strong, today and longer term.
The Bottom Line
The CEO Track is for leaders shaping what comes next across telecommunications and technology services.
If your role requires clear thinking, confident decisions, and strategic perspective, this track delivers.