
MSP Summit & Channel Partners Leadership Summit 2026
Event Date
September 28–30, 2026
Location
Orlando, FL
Expected Exhibitors
120
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryMSP Summit & Channel Partners Leadership Summit is a B2B conference and expo for the managed services and IT channel community. MSP Summit brings together managed services leaders, technology providers and channel innovators for peer-led insights, strategic conversations and practical business growth. The 2026 edition carries the theme "Channel Trust: Limitless Possibilities in the AI Era."
The event is built for a specific professional audience. It is designed for MSPs, MSSPs, technology advisors and IT services leaders looking to strengthen partnerships, explore new opportunities and grow recurring revenue businesses in a rapidly evolving channel landscape. Attendees connect with vendors and peers in a vendor-neutral setting focused on real business outcomes.
Why attend? The program centers on the topics reshaping managed services today. Attendees explore what's next in AI, cybersecurity, recurring revenue and the future of managed services. The summit also hosts the prestigious MSP 501 Awards, celebrating the industry's top-performing managed service providers, making it a marquee gathering for the channel each fall in Orlando.
Show Highlights
- Strategic networking with the MSP community: build connections with 1,500+ MSP pros, vendors and channel innovators, including the 2026 MSP 501 award winners.
- Dynamic Expo Hall: explore 120+ leading vendors and solution providers across AI, cybersecurity, cloud, backup, networking and more.
- Real peer perspectives: hear practical strategies and honest insights from MSP leaders, operators and industry experts navigating today's biggest challenges.
- Workshops that deliver: focused sessions built to help MSPs strengthen operations, increase recurring revenue and drive smarter growth.
- MSP 501 Awards Gala: a prestigious celebration where legends are made. The MSP 501 Gala is an invite-only celebration of the most exceptional MSPs of the year.
- Future-focused conversations: discussions around AI, automation, cybersecurity and what's next for managed services and recurring revenue businesses.
- A dedicated MSP Summit: AI Symposium is also featured within the program.
Attendance
The organizer promotes networking with a large channel audience. The event brings together 1,500+ MSP pros, vendors and channel innovators, including the 2026 MSP 501 award winners. The audience is made up of MSPs, MSSPs, technology advisors, IT services leaders, and technology vendors and suppliers.
Registration
Registration is handled online through the official MSP Summit registration portal. Attendees choose between pass tiers, including an Expo + Keynote Pass and a Summit Pass. Meals are not included with the Expo + Keynote Pass; if you would like to take advantage of the buffets, purchase a Summit Pass. The Keynotes and Expo Hall are open to all attendees, and a meal pass is only required to access the buffets.
Registrants are classified as either Channel Partner or Supplier. Channel Partner classifications include agents, VARs, MSPs, systems integrators and consultants that sell/work directly with end user customers. Supplier companies include Cloud/Hosting Providers, Hardware Vendors, Software Vendors, Telecom Carriers, and Service Providers such as ISPs and conferencing.
Media and analysts may apply for a press pass. Press, journalists, industry analysts, or editors creating content for industry-specific news or publishing organizations qualify. The Channel Partners team reviews applications and, if approved, sends registration confirmation within 48 hours. For registration help, contact the team at cpregistration@informa.com.
History
MSP Summit is produced by Informa and its Channel Partners events group, and is co-located with the Channel Partners Leadership Summit. The event incorporates the well-established MSP 501, a recognized ranking of top managed service providers. The MSP 501 are described as trailblazers setting the pace for the entire industry, and the summit continues to build its program around this community and the annual MSP 501 Awards Gala.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: July 26, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is MSP Summit 2026 taking place?
MSP Summit 2026 runs September 28-30, 2026, at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, located at 6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando, FL 32819.
Who should attend MSP Summit?
The event is designed for MSPs, MSSPs, technology advisors and IT services leaders looking to strengthen partnerships, explore new opportunities and grow recurring revenue businesses. Technology vendors and suppliers also attend to connect with channel partners.
How do I register and what pass options are available?
Registration is completed online through the official MSP Summit portal. Pass options include an Expo + Keynote Pass and a Summit Pass; note that meals and buffets are only included with the Summit Pass, while keynotes and the Expo Hall are open to all attendees.
What are the highlights of MSP Summit 2026?
Highlights include networking with 1,500+ channel professionals, an expo hall with 120+ vendors across AI, cybersecurity, cloud, backup and networking, peer-led workshops, and the prestigious MSP 501 Awards Gala.
Where should I stay and how do I book a hotel?
The Loews Royal Pacific Resort is both the venue and official event hotel, with special MSP Summit rates valid through September 3, 2026. Book through the official housing company, Convention Housing Partners, and avoid unaffiliated third-party booking companies.
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