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April 13-16, 2026
The VenetianLas Vegas, NV

2026 Agenda

Navigating the Future of Channel Distribution: Strategic Insights from Industry Titans

Ken Mills  (President, Intelisys)
Adam Edwards  (CEO, Telarus)
Ian Kieninger  (CEO, AVANT)
Tricia Ward  (President, Onward Communications)
James Anderson  (Senior Reporter, Channel Dive)
Location: Level 2 (Main Level), Keynote Room, Venetian Ballroom E
Date: Tuesday, April 14
Time: 12:25 pm - 12:50 pm
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Session Type: Keynote
Vault Recording: TBD

Join three of the most influential leaders in technology services distribution for an exclusive keynote panel discussion that will shape your understanding of the future technology advisor and agent landscape. This high-impact session brings together the CEOs of Avant, Intelisys, and Telarus—the powerhouse distributors driving billions in technology sales through channel partnerships.


This unique event offers channel partners an unprecedented opportunity to see and hear these executives together in an editorial-style interview within a no-holds-barred, pitch-free environment. These leaders from organizations vital to partner success will share their unvarnished views on what drives growth for channel partners, suppliers, and their organizations. They will highlight partner success stories while offering insights into the areas of their business with the greatest potential.


Attendees Will Discover:


Strategic Market Insights: Gain unprecedented access to executive-level perspectives on emerging market trends, evolving customer demands, and the technologies reshaping the channel ecosystem.


Partnership Evolution: Learn how leading tech services distributors are reimagining partner relationships, from traditional agent models to comprehensive ecosystem approaches that drive mutual success.


Growth Acceleration Strategies: Discover proven methodologies for scaling your business, including new revenue streams, market expansion tactics, and competitive differentiation strategies.