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April 13-16, 2026
The VenetianLas Vegas, NV

2026 Agenda

DIY AI: Using Custom AI Tools to Supercharge MSP Efficiency

Rich Freeman  (Chief Analyst, Channel Mastered)
Daniel Gonzalez  (Head of Technology & AI, Shield Technology Partners)
Joshua Skeens  (CEO, Logically)
Peter Melby  (CEO, New Charter Technologies)
Location: Level 1 (Lower Level), Marco Polo 801
Date: Monday, April 13
Time: 10:40 am - 11:10 am
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Track: AI Symposium
Session Type: Education / Conference Sessions
Vault Recording: TBD

Any MSP can use off-the-shelf AI operational tools to boost productivity and profitability. Leading-edge MSPs, however, are building customized tools of their own as well. This panel discussion will explore real-world examples of what they're doing, why they're doing it, and how it's paying off. Any MSP, even those without the resources to build an in-house AI development team, can learn from the views and experiences of the panel speakers. Our moderator will draw out proven, cost-effective custom AI strategies that even small MSPs can adopt today. Experts will share how they built these tools and discuss the results thus far. Panelists will explain why and when building custom AI operational tools makes sense, and the necessary skills and investments that go into them. They'll also describe the competitive benefits they've achieved, including greater productivity gains and profits. Gain actionable takeaways from peer-based best practices to get the most out of these tools while learning something no one else will ever share with you: the mistakes to avoid.