What's New for 2026
at Channel Partners Conference & Expo
New for 2026. Built to Move Faster.
2026 is all about momentum. We’ve reimagined how you learn, connect, and move through the event—bringing more peer-driven insight, more leadership-level strategy, and more time where it matters most.
From expanded peer groups and the new CEO Track to extended Expo Hall hours and elevated show-floor experiences, everything this year is designed to help you move faster, think smarter, and make the most of every moment in Las Vegas.
Peer-Driven Learning Takes Center Stage
Learning at Channel Partners Conference & Expo is more peer-powered than ever. In 2026, you’ll see:
Peer-to-Peer Sessions
Real-World, Right-Now
Sessions built around the challenges channel leaders are actively facing—focused on practical insights you can apply immediately.
Partner-Led Conversations
Operators Lead the Dialogue
More partners are moderating and leading sessions, bringing firsthand experience and real operating perspective to the stage.
TA Peer Groups
New for 2026
Purpose-built peer groups for technology advisors who want candid discussion with peers navigating similar growth paths.
MSP Peer Groups
Expanded for 2026
More sessions and more capacity for MSPs looking to collaborate, compare notes, and solve problems together.
Introducing the CEO Track
Big-picture strategy now has its own lane.
The CEO Track is designed for senior leaders and founders focused on:
- Scaling intelligently
- Building high-performing teams
- Profitability, succession, and long-term growth
High-level insight, grounded in execution—without pulling you away from the rest of the event.
Expanded Expo Hall Hours
More time where it counts.
With extended Expo Hall hours, you’ll have greater flexibility to:
- Explore solutions without rushing
- Hold meaningful vendor conversations
- Compare options side by side in a vendor-neutral environment
It’s a better pace—and a better experience.
Newly Added Speakers
Ashleigh Beadle
Founder/Chief Executive Officer
Sage & Saunter
George Fischer
EVP, Sales and Care, SMB, Enterprise & Government
T-Mobile for Business
Jim Siders
CEO
Shield
Kevin LeBlanc
General Manager, Partner and Marketplace Marketing
Microsoft
Mark Tina
Channel Chief and Vice President of Indirect Partner Sales
Verizon Business
More Ways to Connect on the Show Floor
The show floor becomes even more social and interactive in 2026.
Channel Partners Bistro on Expo Hall Floor
Pizza, Sandwiches, Coffee, & More
Our brand-new CPLV concessions stand is here to expand the food options at this year's show. Stop by and enjoy a variety of flatbread pizzas, grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, fountain drinks, coffee, pastries, and snacks. Whether you're craving pizza or sweets or prefer a healthy option – we've got you covered.
Beer Garden & Networking Hub
Best Place to Make Connections
Face it, networking is one of the main reasons you go to conferences – it's not only what you learn, it’s also who you meet. This year, Channel Partners has added a new Networking hub. Book your meetings right at the hub, or on our event mobile app.
Podcast Zone
Live Conversations, Front and Center
Catch live podcast recordings happening throughout the event as industry voices take on the topics shaping the channel. Swing by to listen in, discover new perspectives, and experience the energy of real-time conversations—straight from the show floor.
Build-A-Bike. Make an Impact.
Hands-on collaboration meets giving back.
At every Channel Partners Conference & Expo, we look for ways to give back to the local community in collaboration with partners. This year is no exception to this annual tradition. Attendees will have a chance to experience the excitement of what we call the “Build-A-Bike Activity" sponsored by SilverSky and powered by Tech4Change. Watch teams work together to assemble 8 bicycles that will be donated to needy and deserving children who are members of the Jackie Gaughan Boys & Girls Club.
Spotlight on Young Channel Leaders
We’re partnering with Young Channel Leaders to highlight rising talent and next-generation voices shaping the future of the channel.
Look for moments and programming that elevate emerging leaders and fresh perspectives throughout the event.
New Exhibitors on the Show Floor
2026 brings a strong lineup of first-time exhibitors, introducing new solutions, emerging technologies, and fresh approaches across the channel ecosystem.
It’s your chance to discover what’s next—and evaluate it alongside established players, all in one place.
The Podcast Zone
MSP Unplugged
MSP Unplugged Podcast delivers real talk with successful MSPs and experts on practical growth topics: operations, marketing, cybersecurity, leadership, scaling, and trends. This is the place to learn how to run your MSP. Whether you're a nimble MSP or leading a team for the journey. This is the place for you.
MSP Chat
MSP Chat is a weekly look at the strategies, services, and success tips IT providers need to make it big in managed services from two of the industry’s most experienced MSP authorities, Erick Simpson and Rich Freeman of Channel Mastered. From industry trends analysis, to actionable MSP business advice, to interviews with the tech industry’s top thought leaders, MSP Chat is must listening for anyone who cares about the managed services ecosystem.
Shut The Hell Up And Sell: Unfiltered
Join Ronnell Richards live at CP Expo as Shut The Hell Up And Sell: Unfiltered records from the Podcast Zone. Expect bold conversations, sharp insight, and real-world perspectives from channel leaders, sellers, and builders who are shaping what’s next.
Technology Reseller News
Technology Reseller News is the leading media platform covering the global communications and IT channel, delivering daily insights on AI, UCaaS, CCaaS, cloud, security, and the technologies transforming business communications. Our podcast—featuring thousands of interviews—is a powerful way to reach MSPs, channel partners, and enterprise decision-makers through event-based recordings and multi-channel distribution.
The Channel 2.0 Podcast
The Channel 2.0 Podcast is a community-led “Success Capture” initiative focused on documenting what actually drives success in today’s channel. Recorded live from the Podcast Zone, each session delivers a fast-paced, 15-minute deep dive into proven sales motions, partner strategies, and real-world insights—skipping vendor pitches in favor of practical value. Featuring voices from across the ecosystem, the podcast highlights winning frameworks, channel strengths, and growth gaps to help build a shared, community-driven vision for the future.