# ChannelCon USA 2026

- Dates: 3 August 2026 to 5 August 2026
- Location: San Diego, United States
- Organiser: GTIA

## About

ChannelCon is an event where the IT channel convenes for conversations, deals, and growth. It is designed for IT service providers, MSPs, vendors, distributors, and technology consultants to gain education, peer-driven strategies, and practical tools.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://channelcon.gtia.org/)
- [Registration](https://cvent.me/1xVQ9q)
- [Agenda](https://channelcon.gtia.org/agenda)

## Topics

- AI
- IoT
- Design
- Talent
- Technology
- Marketing
- Media
- Sales
- Product
- Social Media
- Video
- Education

## Speakers

- Ron Howard, Keynote Speaker, Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker
- Alex Banayan, Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Business Author
- Dan Wensley, CEO, GTIA
- James Abercrombie, Global Community Lead, Acronis
- Jennifer Anaya, SVP, Global Marketing, Ingram Micro
- Carolyn April, Vice President, Research & Market Intelligence, GTIA
- Jessica Baker, CIO, AchieveUnite
- Yara Banks, Founder/CEO, BNX Business Advisors
- Kris Blackmon, Director of Partner Marketing, AvePoint
- Karen Bolton, Chief Operating Officer, Orpheus Cyber
- Jared Casner, Cofounder, Blacksmith InfoSec
- Dave Cava, Owner, PeopleSharp
- David Claxton, Senior Consultant, MSP and SLE Education
- Tim Coach, Chief Evangelist of Community & Channels, Cynomi
- Michael Cole, Senior Security Consultant, GuidePoint Security
- Crystal Conkle, Chief Marketing Officer
- Ashley Cooper, COO, CyberDrain
- Adam Crandall, CEO & Founder, Benji Pays
- Kevin Damghani, CEO, ITPartners+
- John Dobbin, Cybersecurity Solutions Architect, Pileus Technologies

## Sponsors and partners

- Arctic Wolf
- Keeper
- Lenovo
- Mailprotector
- Auvik
- Sophos
- ThreatLocker

## Where to stay

- **The Sofia Hotel**: 50 m from the venue
- **The Bristol Hotel**: 130 m from the venue, 1055 First Avenue, San Diego, 92101
- **The Westin Gaslamp Quarter**: 190 m from the venue, 910 Broadway Circle, San Diego, 92101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanwi-the-westin-san-diego-gaslamp-quarter/)
  - Phone: +1-619-239-2200
- **The Westin San Diego**: 210 m from the venue
- **Panama-Senator Hotel**: 260 m from the venue
- **Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection**: 280 m from the venue, 421 West B Street, San Diego, 92101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sanya-hotel-republic-san-diego-autograph-collection/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-619-398-3100
- **The US Grant, A Luxury Collection Hotel**: 300 m from the venue, 326 Broadway, San Diego, 92101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanlc-the-us-grant-a-luxury-collection-hotel-san-diego)
  - Phone: +1-619-232-3121
- **Plaza Hotel**: 370 m from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/channelcon-san-diego/