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2026 Conference Programme

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2026 Conference Programme

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New for 2026, the conference programme has been restructured into three core themes and will implement deep-dive and thought-leading discussions. Check back for additional sessions!

Browse sessions below and use the filters to see a specific stream. 

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10:00
  1. Theatre A
    30 mins
    SMB buying behaviour is shifting as technology becomes more interconnected and increasingly consumed through subscription models. More than half of SMB technology spend is already subscription-based a ...
10:35
  1. Theatre A
    40 mins
    • BUSINESS LEADERSHIP & CHANNEL GROWTH
    Organic growth has become increasingly difficult as margins compress across cloud, connectivity and UCaaS. Customers now expect solutions that deliver measurable outcomes, not just technology componen ...
  2. Theatre B
    40 mins
    • TELECOMS & MOBILE
    The PSTN switch-off is entering its most critical phase, with millions of legacy devices still dependent on analogue connectivity. This panel examines what partners must prioritise in the final 12 mon ...
11:20
  1. Theatre A
    35 mins
    • BUSINESS LEADERSHIP & CHANNEL GROWTH
    Many partners know AI is important but are unsure how to monetise it sustainably. This session provides concrete AI service offerings at defined price points — including workflow automation bundles, d ...
  2. Theatre B
    35 mins
    • IT & INFRASTRUCTURE
    Major vendors are redesigning partner programmes, raising eligibility thresholds and embedding AI requirements — leaving many partners concerned about long-term positioning. Yet these changes also cre ...
12:00
  1. Theatre B
    30 mins
    • BUSINESS LEADERSHIP & CHANNEL GROWTH
    Not every partner needs to become an MSSP — but every partner does need a clear evolution path. This session introduces four viable operating models for 2026: the Mature MSP, the Security-Enhanced MSP ...
  2. Theatre A
    30 mins
    • IT & INFRASTRUCTURE
    AWS, Microsoft and Google continue expanding their infrastructure and AI capabilities. This session explains where MSPs should compete, where to complement hyperscalers and where to specialise. We dis ...
12:35
  1. Theatre A
    30 mins
    • TELECOMS & MOBILE
    AI is transforming how networks are managed and how customer experience is delivered. This session explores predictive maintenance, traffic optimisation, automated provisioning and intelligent QoS. We ...
  2. Theatre B
    30 mins
    • TELECOMS & MOBILE
    UC and contact centre platforms continue to evolve into intelligent customer experience hubs. This session introduces two high-impact CX offerings partners can take to market: analytics-led customer e ...
13:10
  1. Theatre A
    30 mins
    • BUSINESS LEADERSHIP & CHANNEL GROWTH
    Women remain underrepresented in leadership roles across the telecoms and MSP ecosystem. This panel highlights what organisations are doing successfully to attract, retain and elevate female talent. L ...
  2. Theatre B
    30 mins
    • TELECOMS & MOBILE
    Modern organisations expect resilient connectivity that supports hybrid work, cloud applications and distributed teams. This panel explains how partners can design blended connectivity solutions using ...
13:45
  1. Theatre B
    35 mins
    • BUSINESS LEADERSHIP & CHANNEL GROWTH
    Verticalisation remains one of the most effective ways to improve margins and customer loyalty — but only when executed with genuine market insight. This session identifies the highest-value verticals ...
  2. Theatre A
    35 mins
    • IT & INFRASTRUCTURE
    AI-enhanced phishing, impersonation and reconnaissance are evolving faster than many customers can respond. This panel explores the latest attack patterns and the growing impact of human error on brea ...
14:25
  1. Theatre B
    30 mins
    • IT & INFRASTRUCTURE
    As SMEs adopt AI copilots, automation and analytics, MSPs must provide infrastructure that is secure, scalable and cost-efficient. This session explores compute requirements, storage optimisation, gov ...
  2. Theatre A
    30 mins
    • TELECOMS & MOBILE
    AI-generated fraud, voice spoofing and SIM-based attacks continue to rise, making customer protection a critical responsibility for the channel. This session provides a clear overview of the latest fr ...
15:00
  1. Theatre A
    30 mins
    • BUSINESS LEADERSHIP & CHANNEL GROWTH
    Customers increasingly seek partners who can understand their processes, risks and desired outcomes — not simply sell technology stacks. This session covers how to transition sales teams to advisory-l ...
  2. Theatre B
    30 mins
    • TELECOMS & MOBILE
    Private 5G adoption is growing across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and utilities. This session explains where private 5G genuinely outperforms Wi-Fi, how spectrum availability is evolving and ...
15:35
  1. Theatre B
    30 mins
    • BUSINESS LEADERSHIP & CHANNEL GROWTH
    The channel faces significant talent shortages in cybersecurity, cloud engineering, automation, AI and data analytics. This session outlines practical strategies for building a modern workforce, inclu ...
  2. Theatre A
    30 mins
    • TELECOMS & MOBILE
16:10
  1. Theatre A
    20 mins
    • IT & INFRASTRUCTURE
    SMEs collect huge volumes of data but struggle to convert it into actionable intelligence. This session outlines how MSPs can introduce dashboarding, analytics reporting, automated insights and AI-dri ...
16:35
  1. Theatre A
    25 mins
    This final session will indentify the most urgent priorities for the channel in the next 12 months. We present the top revenue opportunities across AI, connectivity, security and cloud, along with a h ...

Visitor registration is open! What's included with your FREE pass?

  • Access to both days of the show
  • The UK's largest gathering of ICT Channel exhibitors
  • Industry led conference held across 3 theatres
  • Expert speakers and influencers
  • Hundreds of products and services
  • Unmissable deals and growth opportunities
  • The latest technology and services
  • Unbeatable in-person networking

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