2026 Agenda

Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Jim Siders, recently appointed CEO of Shield Technology Partners, an AI-forward IT services company redefining how modern MSPs scale and leverage AI technology.

Siders brings a wealth of experience to his new role. His distinguished career includes his tenure as CIO at Palantir, where he oversaw global IT operations, infrastructure, and business applications during a period of rapid growth.

In this session, we’ll explore Siders’ strategic vision for Shield and how his leadership is shaping the company’s trajectory in the ecosystem. We’ll cover Shield’s approach to partnering with best-in-class IT services founders and helping them scale, modernize and build enduring businesses without losing their identity. We’ll also dive into the $100 million investment from Thrive Holdings and ZBS Partners, and Thrive Holdings’ partnership with OpenAI. We’ll discuss how these investments, alongside Shield’s partnership approach, are structured to provide long-term capital, shared capabilities, and access to advanced technology for MSPs seeking to grow together.

Gain unique insights into Siders’ approach to elevating the IT function from a cost center to a core driver of business value during a period of rapid technological change.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the most dynamic leaders in tech today.