Networking Events at Channel Partners 2026

Sunday, April 12, 6 - 8 p.m.

The starting line for your week.
Our #MSPSummit Kickoff Party is where connections spark, conversations start, and momentum builds before the conference even begins. Come ready to meet peers, reconnect with partners, and set the pace for the days ahead with an Italian-inspired evening of authentic spritz cocktails and delectable Mediterranean bites, designed to celebrate the sweet life of success.

Partner attendees with the following passes will be granted admission: Premium, Standard, Expo + Keynote. Sponsors, suppliers, and exhibitors will not be granted admittance unless you are a sponsor of the La Dolce Vita Kickoff Party. Only sponsors of the La Dolce Vita Kickoff Party will be allowed access. All other sponsors, exhibitors and supplier attendees will be turned away.

Thank you to our sponsors, AT&T and Fornix Marketing!

Monday, April 13, 8-10 p.m.

Going Maverick Mode means taking control of the skies, and there's no better launch pad to reach those heights than the Channel Partners Conference & Expo legendary opening celebration.

This isn’t just a party — it’s a convergence of top channel leaders, decision-makers, and deal-drivers. Expect bold conversations, meaningful connections, and the kind of networking that only happens when the right people are in the room.

The party is open to all pass holders including Premium, Standard, and Expo + Keynote.

Thank you to our Premier Sponsor, Verizon, and our featured sponsor Vasion Print, Formerly PrinterLogic!

The expo hall isn’t background noise — it’s a dynamic networking engine. Between partner meetups, sponsor pop-ups, and show-floor moments that spark real conversation, every step you take here accelerates your opportunity pipeline.

• Connect over drinks at the Expo Hall Opening Reception, sponsored by AT&T
• Plug into conversations in the MVP Lounge, sponsored by T-Mobile
• Explore exclusive content and meetups at the Channel Partners Theater
• Hit every booth with intent. Your next partnership could be three steps away

Beyond the marquee networking activations above, look for additional high-impact gatherings hosted by sponsors and partners. These invite-only and curated meetups are where deeper connections form, long after the main sessions wrap.*

Pro tip: Check back often, we’ll be updating this list as partners lock in their events.

Are you a vendor hosting a party during our show that you'd like us to list here? Email jessie.truscio@informa.com with all of the details. Event listings are subject to approval by the Channel Partners team.

*Pre-registration is required for most vendor parties, and some events are limited to invitation only. Information about sponsor parties will be added to this page on an ongoing basis.

Networking doesn’t wait for Vegas, it starts before you arrive. The official Informa Connect Tech Events mobile app helps you:

• Connect with other channel pros pre-event
• Use AI-driven matchmaking to target your high-impact connections
• Schedule 1:1 or group meetings that pull your schedule forward, not back

Download the app and start building momentum now — access opens two weeks before the event.

Thank you to our Official Event App Sponsor, Consolidated Communications!