Top 10 MSP Events in 2024

Notable MSP Events and Conference in 2024

1. MSP GLOBAL 2024

MSP GLOBAL 2024 is an event that gathers top decision-makers from the service provider, digital services reseller, and independent software vendor industries. Produced by the creators of CloudFest, this vendor-neutral event offers three days of intensive learning and networking. Attendees will gain valuable insights, form partnerships, and participate in networking activities.

• Date: October 9-10, 2024
• Location: Port Aventura, Barcelona, Spain

2. MSP Summit 2024

MSP Summit 2024 returns this September in Atlanta. Attendees will gain insights into MSP trends and predictions for 2025, helping shape the future of managed services and recurring revenue practices. This event offers an opportunity to connect with over 1,000 channel professionals, explore products and offerings from over 75 vendors in the expo hall, and participate in in-depth workshops on current topics.

• Date: September 16-19, 2024
• Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

3. Techcon Unplugged

TechCon Unplugged 2024 offers an opportunity to hear from industry experts and connect with peers facing similar challenges. This event provides attendees with concrete action items to improve their MSP business. TechCon features 25 educational sessions, two networking events, after-hours entertainment, and access to all expo hall meals, refreshments, and happy hours. Participants also receive automatic entry into show raffles and giveaways.

• Date: September 12-14, 2024
• Location: Hanover, United States

4. Managed Services Summit London

Entering its 14th year, the Managed Services Summit – London is the biggest managed services event in the UK. This event features presentations by leading independent industry speakers and sessions exploring technical, sales, and business issues led by sector specialists. Attendees will also have opportunities to network with potential business partners.

• Date: September 11, 2024
• Location: London, United Kingdom

5. Vision 24

VISION ’24 addresses the critical forces of AI and M&A reshaping the industry. This event aims to provide MSPs with the latest insights on growth, cybersecurity, M&A strategy, and marketing strategy. The conference aims to improve collaboration in the industry and help attendees adapt their businesses to important trends.

• Date: August 27-30, 2024
• Location: Dallas, TX, United States

6. Xchange Best of Breed

Xchange Best of Breed (BoB) Conference is an exclusive, invitation-only event that aims to meet the evolving needs of the IT industry’s top solution provider organizations and leading technology vendors and distributors. 

Attendees will engage in CEO interviews, solution provider spotlights, sessions on economic and market trends, executive panel discussions, briefings, and peer-to-peer networking. The event brings together over 100 attendees from CRN’s elite solution provider lists: Solution Provider 500, Tech Elite 250, and Fast Growth 150.

• Date: October 14-15, 2024
• Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

7. Managed Services Summit Nordics

Launching in 2024, Managed Services Summit Nordics will offer networking and presentation sessions by industry leaders from across the Nordic countries. MSS Nordics will feature sessions exploring technical, sales, and operational best practices, along with opportunities for networking and engagement with key contacts from across the region.

• Date: October 1, 2024
• Location: Stockholm, Sweden

8. Ingram Micro ONE 2024

Ingram Micro ONE 2024 is a global innovation summit that gathers thought leaders and IT visionaries from around the world. This flagship event showcases the latest cloud technology, software, and services, providing partners with an experience that aims to promote technological innovation.

• Date: November 6-8, 2024
• Location: Washington, United States

9. Scot-Secure West 2024

Scot-Secure West 2024 is Scotland’s major cyber security conference for businesses, featuring live keynotes, workshops, and an exhibition. This sister event to Scotland’s largest annual cyber security summit will take place in Glasgow. It brings together senior InfoSec personnel, IT leaders, academics, security researchers, and law enforcement for knowledge exchange, discussion, and high-level networking. 

For managed service provides, the program can improve awareness and provide best practices through shared learning, highlighting emerging threats, and sharing new security research. It also examines practical ways to improve resilience, detection, and response, targeting InfoSec and IT personnel as well as C-suite leaders.

• Date: September 11, 2024
• Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

10. GoSec 2024

For over 20 years, GoSec has united top cybersecurity experts from various sectors to promote knowledge sharing, discussions, training, and networking, strengthening the cybersecurity community. The goal of GoSec is to provide actionable insights to cybersecurity professionals, including those at managed service providers. The event gathers more than 1,400 attendees over two days.

• Date: September 11-12, 2024

Location: Montreal, Canada

Choosing the Right MSP Conferences to Attend

Given the range of MSP events planned for 2024, organizations should consider the following factors to decide which conferences to attend.

Define a Goal for Conference Attendance

Identify the types of connections that will benefit the organization the most. This may include potential vendors with innovative solutions, other MSPs for partnership opportunities, or industry experts offering deep insights. Understanding these needs can guide the selection process, with a focus on events that align with business goals.

Evaluate conference sessions and the value they can provide to your team. If improving technical skills is a priority, seek events with strong workshop components. If strategic growth is the focus, look for conferences with a track record of attracting high-level executives and industry leaders.

Evaluate the Logistics of Attending an Event

Practical considerations such as location, cost, and time are important in choosing an MSP conference to attend. Calculate travel and accommodation costs versus the potential ROI from attending. Events in major tech hubs might offer more networking opportunities but also come with higher expenses.

Attend conferences that match the organization’s logistical and financial constraints. Consider virtual participation options if physical attendance proves challenging. Some events offer hybrid models, providing flexibility and reducing costs while still enabling networking and learning.

Prioritize Networking Opportunities

The potential for networking is a key factor when choosing MSP conferences. These events should encourage interactions through scheduled networking sessions, informal meet-ups, and social activities. This networking can lead to new business opportunities, partnerships, and insights.

Prioritize conferences known for their conducive networking environments. Check for events that use apps or platforms to connect attendees before, during, and after the conference, enhancing engagement and interaction among participants.

Look for Certifications and Credits

MSP conferences often offer sessions and workshops that provide continuing education credits or certifications. These can be useful for keeping an IT team’s skills up-to-date and maintaining professional credentials. Attending events that offer these opportunities can provide a tangible return on investment by boosting the qualifications and expertise within the MSP.

Research events that align with the certifications or credits relevant to the team’s needs. Consider the long-term benefits of these educational opportunities when deciding which conferences to attend, ensuring they contribute directly to the company’s growth and service quality improvement.

Related content: Read our guide to MSP cybersecurity

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