Channel Partners Homecoming Is Approaching Fast!
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We have so many great Signature Sponsors, we’re going to have to present them in two parts. So here’s Part 1: AlefEdge, Appgate, Avaya, Broadvoice, CallTower, Carbonite + Webroot, CBTS, Check Point Software, Cisco, Comcast Business, Cox Business, Dell Expert Network, Ericsson, Fusion Connect, and Fuze.
The view from the 64th floor of the Delano can’t be beat. Come to the MSP Summit Welcome Reception in the Rivea to meet up with MSP peers — old friends, new acquaintances and people you haven’t yet met — to take in the view, enjoy light refreshments and continue the day’s conversations.
Today’s buyer is educated. If you want to bolster your brand, you need to stand out from the crowd by building credibility and trust, as well as being a source of valuable information. In his session “How to Become an Authority in Your Network,” Matt Solomon, founder and CEO of Channel Halo, will examine how you can lay the groundwork for establishing yourself as a thought leader in the industry.
The Expo Hall always features a dizzying array of booths, promotions, new product introductions, educational material and activities. You can vote for your favorite new exhibitor, booth design, giveaway/promotion and new product through the Channel Partners Conference & Expo mobile app. Winners will be announced from the Channel Partners Theater on the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 3.
A key finding from the AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report was that 94.5% of organizations are moving to 5G while also adopting Zero Trust. Theresa Lanowitz, cybersecurity evangelist for AT&T, will provide an expert’s view of “Cybersecurity in a 5G World” and the growth opportunities it represents for partners.
Two of the biggest issues facing channel leaders right now are the future of sales and how their businesses will grow coming out of the pandemic. Tiffani Bova, industry thought leader and growth evangelist at Salesforce, will tackle both issues during “Bova’s Bold Predictions” and offer insights on how to take action.
Don’t miss your chance to hear what some of the biggest names in the channel today have to say about unlocking your potential in the coming year. For “The Ultimate Channel Power Panel,” Kelly Danziger, general manager and vice president of channel for Informa Tech, and Bob DeMarzo, vice president of content for Informa Tech Channels, will be joined by a quartet of powerhouse executives: Chris Jones, assistant vice president of channel sales for AT&T Alliance and ACC Business, Rob Rae, senior vice president, business development for Datto, Frank Rauch, head of worldwide channel sales for Check Point Software Technologies, and Craig Schlagbaum, senior vice president and channel chief for Comcast Business.
This special whiteboarding session will allow attendees to share best practices for gaining a competitive edge on network edge computing. Anish Patel, vice president of emerging technologies for TBI, and Kha Phan, president of Bright Technologies, will lead the interactive discussion on how to “Maximize Profits and Gain a Competitive Edge at the Edge.” Come prepared for tough questions and frank insights from peers and presenters.
5G is going to be a major game changer across the board. In “Fifth-Generation Mobility: The Next Disruptive Technology,” two industry experts — Neil Farquharson, director of marketing for Conect US, and Erik Varney, managing director of telematics and industrial IoT for Verizon — will lead a discussion on the channel opportunities around 5G.
Many channel leaders are looking to partnerships to help their businesses grow and flourish. But they need help in making sure they do the right things. Vince Menzione, founder of Ultimate Partnerships, will take an in-depth look at “Getting Partnerships Right: What They Don’t Teach.” Attendees will learn about the primary reasons partnerships fail and the pillars of successful partnerships.
High Roller is a 550-foot tall, 520-foot diameter giant observation wheel that rises 550 feet above the Las Vegas Strip. Currently the world’s tallest Ferris wheel, High Roller takes 30 minutes to complete one revolution that provides riders with 360-degree views. You can even book a Happy Hour Ride complete with open bar and bartender.
High Roller is a 550-foot tall, 520-foot diameter giant observation wheel that rises 550 feet above the Las Vegas Strip. Currently the world’s tallest Ferris wheel, High Roller takes 30 minutes to complete one revolution that provides riders with 360-degree views. You can even book a Happy Hour Ride complete with open bar and bartender.
Channel Partners Homecoming is only 24 days away. Don’t kid yourself, “next month” is sooner than you think.
Time for another installment of “Top 10” highlight teasers for you.
Options. So many options. Take in the sky-high views of Vegas at a welcome reception. Hear the bold predictions from one of the industry’s leading thought leaders. Get expert insights on 5G cybersecurity. Receive business advice from four of the biggest names in the channel today.
If you haven’t already registered, there’s still time. But seriously, what are you waiting for? Do it today. Just click here.
AT&T will be there. Will you?
Click through the above gallery to find out more about what we have in store for you at Channel Partners Conference & Expo in November.
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Week 4 Highlights, click here.
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