In-Person Event

February 5-6, 2025 | Tampa, Florida

2025 ChannelPro LIVE: Tampa

2025 ChannelPro LIVE: Tampa

ChannelPro LIVE events are dynamic, in-person conferences tailored for IT service providers, MSPs, system integrators, and VARs who are looking to enhance their business strategies.


100% free for qualified channel partners, ChannelPro LIVE: Tampa will feature interactive masterclasses led by the Channel’s leading practitioners and renowned strategists to empower MSPs to:

✅ Accelerate revenue and boost productivity

✅ Strategically leverage AI to improve efficiency and customer experiences

✅ Mitigate data breach risk

✅ Sustain a competitive advantage in any economy

Plus, you will have dedicated networking time with the channel’s most innovative vendors to facilitate striking lucrative deals.

Free hotel room included!

Event Details

Dates

February 5-6, 2025

Multi-Day Event
Location

Tampa, Florida

Venue
Cost

Free for Qualified Channel Partners

Registration
Event Schedule
Sponsors
Cancellation
Additional Info

Event Registration

Event Schedule

Feb
5
Feb
6

Sessions for Wednesday, February 5, 2025

4:00 PM
Welcome Remarks
4:10 PM
New Services You Aren't Offered (But Should!)
The most popular IT businesses differentiate themselves by delivering solutions that their competitors can't or won't. In this panel discussion, we'll explore the most lucrative services that complement everything else in your portfolio.
5:00 PM
Don't Want to Get Sued? Everything You Need to Know in 20 Minutes
It's a dangerous time to be in the tech services industry. Lawsuits can eat up time and money while ruining your reputation. In this can't-miss presentation, legal expert Bradley Gross will share the essential steps you need to take TODAY to guard against legal action.
5:20 PM
MSP March Madness (in February!)
Get ready for the ultimate showdown of MSP expertise in "MSP March Madness!" Each table will compete by submitting their best answers to thought-provoking questions, and the audience votes for the winning responses, with prizes going to the table that rises to the top.
5:35 PM
There's No ROI in Cybersecurity (Unless You Do These Key Things)
MSPs can't afford to sink time and money into building a cybersecurity practice only to realize a minor bump in revenue. We'll talk to the channel's top vendors about the challenges and opportunities related to security technology. They'll also share essential best practices to make cybersecurity an essential part of your growth strategy.
5:40 PM
ChannelPro Honors
Celebrate excellence at the "ChannelPro Honors," where we recognize and award a local IT channel leader for outstanding leadership, innovation, camaraderie, and commitment to building the industry. Join us in honoring the individuals who are making a difference in Tampa.
5:55 PM
Welcome Cocktail Reception in the Exhibit Hall

Sessions for Thursday, February 6, 2025

8:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
9:30 AM
Welcome Remarks
9:45 AM
The Good, Bad, and Ugly: The Biggest Issues Facing Florida MSPs in 2025
What challenges do MSPs in Florida face that others may not? What about money-making opportunities that are exclusive to the Southeast region? This panel will explore the most pressing local issues shaping the future of your business and provide insights to help you navigate the year ahead.
10:55 AM
Break
11:05 AM
Building the Perfect AI-powered MSP: Where to Start
People, process, and technology. It's a cliché, but those are the three key areas that every IT business needs to optimize if they want to dominate the marketplace. We're taking a fireside chat approach with three industry experts to discuss how you can leverage cutting edge tech like AI and automation to perfect your personnel, operations, and stack.
12:50 PM
Product & Services Expo Luncheon
2:20 PM
This…isn't…Jeopardy: The Game
In this fun twist on the classic format, two brave contestants will answer technology and MSP industry questions that challenge their knowledge and creativity, with one winner walking away with an amazing prize!
2:40 PM
Windows 10 EOL: Don't Squander the Opportunity
Time is ticking, with Windows 10 reaching its End of Life later this year. Just like every EOL of the last 30 year, this part of the hardware refresh cycle is a massive growth opportunity for MSPs. Get expert guidance on: * Crafting tailored upgrade plans that align with client business goals and budgets. * Selling the investment and achieving buy-in * Orchestrating a secure and seamless transition to new, future-proof hardware. * Expanding managed services and pocketing more recurring revenue.
3:10 PM
Sponsor Awards Voting
3:25 PM
Bad Blood: How to Turn Client Offboarding into a Win
In this dynamic session, we're talking about the most intensely emotional moment in an MSP's career: being fired by or having to let go of a valued customer. We'll walk through best practices for salvaging a damaged client relationship. We'll discuss the criteria you should use to determine things are broken beyond repair. Then we'll provide a detailed roadmap for making a graceful exit. If you play your cards right, you may even turn a heartbreak into new business.
4:25 PM
Closing Remarks, Sponsor Awards & Attendee Giveaways!

Sponsors

Cancellation

Registration Cancellation

ChannelPro events are free for qualified MSPs and IT channel partners. Our staff reviews all registration information, and if the business details you provide on the form do not meet the required qualifications, your registration will be canceled.

If you need to modify or cancel your registration, please email us at events@channelpronetwork.com.

Hotel Cancellation

If you do not attend the event at all and do not send us an email of your cancellation by Jan. 30, 2025, your reservation fee will not be refunded.

Please email us at events@channelpronetwork.com if you need to modify or cancel your hotel reservation.

Additional Info

Event Location:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF near Busch Gardens - 3705 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612

Relax and refuel at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF near Busch Gardens with free made-to-order breakfast, and other signature amenities like free Wi-Fi, an on-site fitness center, and complimentary evening reception. Tampa International Airport is 15 miles away.

Parking:

Parking at the hotel costs $12 per day. However, event attendees can park for free. Simply visit the event registration desk to get your parking ticket validated.

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Our sponsors make ChannelPro Events possible: We are proud to present a showcase of vendor solutions at every event to provide additional learning opportunities and enable channel pros to get one-on-one advice on employing new technologies and services to better serve their clients and their own businesses. Contact information of event registrants is shared with sponsors to allow them to keep you up to date on their solutions.

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