Amazon Leo to Join Channel Partners Conference & Expo and MSP Summit 2026

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LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 31, 2026--

Channel Partners Conference & Expo and MSP Summit 2026 today announced a dynamic keynote and executive speaker lineup for its 2026 event, taking place April 13–16 at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas. Timo Bauer, Global Head of Commercial Partner Channels for Amazon Leo, Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite initiative, will headline the keynote in a fireside chat that will examine satellite connectivity and provide insight into how next-generation satellite networks are reshaping global communications.

Kevin LeBlanc, General Manager, Partner and Marketplace Marketing, Microsoft, will helm the “ Scaling Channel Impact in an AI-First World with Microsoft Marketplace ” session, as he offers key insights into the emerging opportunities set to take shape as a result of the consumer shift to AI-first models.

Mark Tina, Channel Chief and Vice President of Indirect Partner Sales, Verizon Business, will also take the stage for “ Prioritizing Business Convergence For Partner Wins ” to unpack one of the channel’s most complex - yet promising - growth opportunities: business convergence. As mobility, business internet and managed services increasingly intersect, Tina will outline why successful partners must evolve from single-product specialists into true solution integrators.

“As AI and satellite connectivity redefine what’s possible, partners must evolve faster than ever,” said Robert Demarzo, Senior Conference Director, Channel Events Informa. “With the Amazon LEO keynote and an exceptional speaker lineup of leading innovators and investors, we’re giving attendees direct access to the insights and relationships that will define success in 2026 and beyond.”

Executive and Industry Leaders Headlining the 2026 Conference

Channel Partners Conference & Expo 2026 will feature an exceptional roster of executives, analysts and innovators delivering keynote presentations and featured sessions, including:

• Jay McBain, Chief Analyst, Canalys
• Jim Siders, CEO, Shield
• Vinod Paul, President, Align Managed Services
• Mike Crosby, Executive Director and Industry Analyst, Circana
• Juan Orlandini, Chief Technology Officer, North America, Insight
• Will Goodman, Managing Director, Moelis & Company
• Seth Penland, Founder and CEO, Bluewave Technology Group
• Rich Freeman, Chief Analyst, Channel Mastered
• Evan DeCorte, Partner, Columbia Capital
• Lucas Salvage, Chief Revenue Officer, Kairos Data Communications

Joining previously announced keynote speaker and Food Network star Robert Irving, these industry leaders will deliver dynamic sessions that equip partners to capitalize on the channel evolution shaping investment trends, AI adoption and infrastructure expansion.

Keynote and Featured Sessions Deliver Actionable Strategies for Growth

The keynote and conference program addresses the most urgent opportunities and challenges, including:

• Low Earth Orbit satellite connectivity and its role in reshaping broadband models and expanding global reach for partners.
• Data center and hybrid infrastructure growth as SMBs accelerate adoption of hybrid cloud, edge computing and scalable platforms.
• Executive leadership insights on scaling AI-enabled service organizations and modern partner ecosystems.
• Private equity and investment trends influencing capital flows, acquisition strategies and valuation drivers.
• AI and platform-driven transformation to boost automation, analytics and operational efficiency.
• Business convergence strategies aligning connectivity, cloud and managed services into integrated solutions.

Visit channelpartnersconference.com to explore pass levels, conference tracks and networking opportunities. To register to attend, click here.

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ABOUT CHANNEL PARTNERS

Channel Partners Conference & Expo is the leading independent event for technology advisors, MSPs, VARs, and the broader partner ecosystem. Co-located with the MSP Summit, the conference convenes thousands of channel professionals each year for education, innovation, and strategic growth. For nearly 30 years, Channel Partners Conference & Expo has brought together top partners, providers, and innovators to shape what’s next, while the MSP Summit has become a cornerstone for the managed-services community with its expanding year-round programming.

Together, the two events offer the most complete view of the channel’s evolution, delivering expert-led workshops, focused education tracks, and unmatched networking opportunities with more than 7,800 professionals and 350 sponsors. From strategy sessions to award celebrations and can't-miss connections, they blend serious business with serious fun to help the global channel community accelerate what comes next. www.channelpartnersconference.com

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