For 2025, we’re replacing the familiar with a brand-new experience that provides unparalleled new business leads, where all attendees become active participants, thanks to a full schedule of one-to-one meetings.
All visitors will access a new meetings service and select which exhibitors they wish to meet, we’ll then manage your diary and book in the appointments for you, building your agenda.
Channel Live 2025 will place full emphasis on the buzz of networking rather than sales pitches and create an atmosphere of authentic engagement and valid discussion. A reimagined floorplan, new workshops, more roundtables; our vision is a vibrant hub of interaction and partnerships.
Why visit Channel Live
INDUSTRY-LED CONFERENCE
Expert speakers gathered with the guidance of an advisory board
- The 2 day programme has been designed to trigger insightful conversations, educate. the channel community, and provide practical business advice.
- A unique assembly of industry experts and influencers taking part in panel discussions and keynote presentations
- Dedicated content themes
- New for 2024: To fully meet the needs of this sector, we have invited select industry experts to join the Channel Live Advisory Board. The Board have provided strategic level input during to assist in the development of the programme, ensuring the event offers maximum value and relevance.
- NEW ROUNDTABLES ADDED!
EXHIBITION AND NETWORKING
Meet leading vendors, distributors and solution providers
- Dedicated networking lounge
- Book a table in the meetings hub
- Discuss margin opportunities face-to-face
- See the latest technologies & products from across the ICT Channel
- Grow and adapt your portfolio
- Use the Channel Live App to connect and invite - plan your meetings ahead of the show
NEW FOR 2024 - TECH TOURS
Free to attend tours themed on specific areas of interest.
Join guided Tech Tours, where you'll be taken directly to exhibitors with 10 minute presentations ready to go. If you are interested in a specific solution or product, these are perfect for you! The ideal icebreaker cuts straight to the information you want to hear. Themes include:
- Connectivity And Networks
- Hardware
- Channel Management Software
- Unified Comms & Managed Services
- Channel Support Services
NEW FOR 2024 - THE CHANNEL LIVE APP
NEW FOR 2024 - DIGITAL-SWITCH HUB
Are you ready for the copper switch off?
The PSTN switch off will impact us all and Channel Live will provide the the best advice and strategy on how you and your customers can navigate this major threat to the UK economy, and how you can take advantage of new opportunities.
A new dedicated zone that provides direct access to exhibitors and associations who are here to help.
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CHANNEL LIVE AFTER HOURS
Join us after the show celebrate the end of a successful day!
Sponsored by The Federation of Communication Services
When: End of day 1 - Wednesday 20th March 2024: 16:30 - 18:30
Where: Theatre 2 and the Meetings Hub, located at the back of the Channel Live exhibition, Hall 8 of the NEC.
The perfect way to kick back, relax and network with your customers and peers after a busy day at the show. No need to travel far, this year's post show party takes place in the exhibition hall at the end of day 1. Sponsored by The Federation of Communications Services, be sure to join us for informal networking, refreshments, and entertainment.
All exhibitors, visitors and speakers are welcome to attend.
VISITOR FEEDBACK
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"Easy to get to - with the suppliers I needed to see and new ones I didn't know I needed to see!"
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"Excellent way to network and develop business, Panels are very informative and helps to understand the bigger picture/challenges other businesses experience, knowing your not alone, sharing best practices"
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"A chance to learn about new technology and advancements, and ask loads of questions"
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“If you’re in the Channel, than Channel Live is the place to find out what’s hot, what’s not, and what’s happening”
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"Channel Live is a well-structured event that offers the opportunity to meet and question suppliers, developers and hardware manufacturers under one roof"