In-Person Event

May 5 - 6, 2026 | Schaumburg, Illinois

2026 ChannelPro DEFEND: Chicago

Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Chicago

2026 ChannelPro DEFEND: Chicago

Ready to reach your next million in cybersecurity revenue? ChannelPro DEFEND is the two-day security event you can’t afford to miss. Built for MSPs, MSSPs, and other IT channel partners, this in-person experience features business-building strategies and threat landscape intel you won’t find anywhere else.

NEW in 2026! Our Day 1 DEFEND Cybersecurity Workshop provides a fully curated journey through four focused tracks: Risk Mitigation, Cybersecurity Response, Business Growth, and Cutting-Edge Tools.

These interactive courses, designed by industry experts and successful MSPs, deliver the secrets to building an IT business that lasts. Plus, you’ll connect with the channel’s top vendors, see exclusive product demos, meet new referral partners, and have a ton of fun.

100% free for qualified channel partners, ChannelPro DEFEND: Chicago will feature insights from the IT Channel’s leading practitioners and renowned strategists. Join us to learn:

  • Actionable strategies for selling cybersecurity solutions
  • Critical tips on preventing catastrophic data breaches
  • Insight into the latest AI-powered tech to strengthen your security posture
  • Best practices and tactics for positioning your business as a trusted security partner

Join your fellow IT providers from throughout the region to network. It’s also a golden opportunity to meet the industry’s most innovative vendors, discover new cybersecurity tools, and strike deals that fuel growth.

Event Details

Dates

May 5 - 6, 2026

Location

Schaumburg, Illinois

Venue

Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Chicago

Cost

Free for Qualified Channel Partners

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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.

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Event Location:

Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Chicago

📍 1800 East Golf Road - Schaumburg, IL 60173

The Hyatt Regency Schaumburg offers modern upscale accommodations just 15 minutes from O’Hare Airport, 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, and minutes from Schaumburg business offices. Stay at the best upscale hotel in Schaumburg near Woodfield Mall.

 

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Parking is free at the hotel.

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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. By attending this event, you consent to being photographed or filmed for promotional use, such as on social media, marketing materials, and our website, to capture and share memorable moments. All registrants are enrolled in the ChannelPro Insider program and are eligible for free resources. You can unsubscribe at any time. If you are a resident of California, you can click here CCPA form.

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