GTIA Channel Executive Summit

You are invited to join an exceptional gathering of channel leadership.

The GTIA Channel Executive Summit is an exclusive, invitation-only program extended to a select group of technology vendor, distributor, and IT service provider executives. While ChannelCon welcomes 2,000+ industry professionals, this Summit convenes only the leaders who are defining the future of our industry—those navigating the most consequential shifts in partnership strategy, service delivery, and AI-driven transformation.

Exclusive Executive Summit Programming (closed to all other ChannelCon attendees):

A private dinner with the GTIA Board of Directors
Executive-only sessions with JP Morgan economic analyst
Facilitated, off-the-record roundtables with C-level peers
Closed-door panels on AI transformation
Executive networking lunch
Summit facilitation by Theresa Caragol

Full Access to ChannelCon:

All keynotes, sessions, and networking events
Technology Vendor Fair receptions
80s Party at Rady Shell with three special performances by iconic 80s artists
Ron Howard keynote and GTIA Innovate Awards

You'll depart with sharper strategic clarity, meaningful peer relationships forged in executive-only dialogue, and actionable intelligence on where the channel is moving—and how to lead it.

This invitation is reserved for executives shaping what comes next.

We look forward to your participation.

Dan Wensley, CEO, GTIA

GTIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Scott Barlow, Chair

Chief Evangelist and Global Head of Community, Sophos, Inc.

Rob Rae, Vice Chair

Corporate Vice President of Communities and Ecosystem, Pax8

Andrew Allen

Chairman, Aabyss

Jennifer Anaya

Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, Ingram Micro

Toni Clayton-Hine

Chief Marketing Officer, EY Americas

Carrie Green

CEO & Co-founder, The CanIT Collective

Jason Magee

Chief Executive Officer, Cynet

Peter Melby

CEO, New Charter Technologies

Kimberly Penn

President, Webtropolis

Tracy Pound

Managing Director, Maximity Limited

Joanna Riley

CEO and Founder, Censia

Jennifer Roy

CEO, Nucleus

John Scola

Global Vice President, Partner Ecosystem Success, SAP

Luis Giraldo, Advisory Member

Chief Evangelist, ScalePad

GTIA Executive Team

Dan Wensley

CEO, GTIA

Nancy Hammervik

Chief Channel Officer, GTIA

Kelly Ricker

Chief Operating Officer, GTIA

MJ Shoer

Chief Community Officer, GTIA

What the summit delivers

CLARITY

Understand the key drivers shaping the channel's economics and competitive strategy

CANDOR

Off-the-record access to the issues that matter most to senior leaders

RELATIONSHIPS

Strengthen connections that move your business and the channel forward

EDGE

Strategic meetings on the decisions needed to stay ahead and relevant

Exclusive Summit Agenda

Monday, Aug. 3

7:15 – 9:30pm

Channel Executives Dinner hosted by the GTIA Board of Directors

An intimate evening with the GTIA Board of Directors, Executive Team, and fellow channel leaders to build relationships before Tuesday's Summit program.

Tuesday, AUG. 4

10:45am – 12:30pm

Executive Summit Programming

Welcome, Framework & Executive Introductions
Facilitator Theresa Caragol sets the stage across three themes: Acceleration, Evolution, and Transformation

JP Morgan Analyst Keynote: Accelerating Growth in an AI Economy
Data-driven market outlook on macro forces shaping MSP growth, valuation, and competitive strategy:

Michael Amez, Managing Director, Head of Technology Services Investment Banking

Roundtable Conversations: The New Partnership Era
Facilitated, off-the-record peer exchange on urgent challenges and emerging responses

12:30 – 1:30pm

Executive Summit Networking Lunch

1:45 – 4:00pm

Executive Summit Programming

Executive Panel: AI Transformation in the MSP Ecosystem
GTIA research findings drive focused discussion on how AI is transforming leadership, partnerships, workforce and business models:

Moderator: Carolyn April, VP Research, GTIA
Panel:
- Joyce Hofman, Global Director, AI & Innovation Partnerships, Ingram Micro
- Ko Mistry, VP Partnerships & Alliances, Superhuman

Roundtable Exchange: AI-Focused Peer Discussion
Compare approaches to AI-enabled service models, operating changes, and competitive moves for the next 12–24 months

Building Authority and Influence in the Age of AI
Turn trust into your team's most defensible advantage:

Beth LaGuardia, President, Advantage | The Authority Company

Summit Recap & Executive Takeaways

Recommended ChannelCon Programming

Monday, Aug. 3

4:15 – 4:45pm

GTIA Executive & Board Keynote

Strategic briefing on the priorities that will shape the channel over the next 12–24 months, anchored in four pillars—Resources, People, Advancement and Community.

Summit · by in vita tion

4:45 – 5:15pm

CHRO Fireside Chat: The Channel's Role in the Evolving Hybrid Workforce (Humans + AI Agents)

CHROs from leading organizations discuss managing the rise of AI agents as digital workers—from guardrails and governance to reshaping roles and operating models.

5:30 – 7:00pm

ChannelCon Welcome Reception in Technology Vendor Fair

Tuesday, Aug. 4

8:30 – 9:15am

Keynote with Alex Banayan: Mindset of Exponential Growth

Bestselling author Alex Banayan reveals the mindsets that drive breakthrough success, including his acclaimed Third Door™ framework.

9:15 – 10:15am

Channel Visionaries Power Panel

Leading channel executives share their outlook on the shifting market landscape and provide a blueprint for resilient growth.

4:00 – 6:15pm

Reception in Technology Vendor Fair

6:30 – 10:00pm

ChannelCon 80s Party at Rady Shell with Royal Machines & Iconic 80s Artists

An unforgettable night at San Diego's iconic waterfront venue featuring The Royal Machines plus special surprise guests.