# ChannelPro DEFEND: Alexandria 2026

- Dates: October 2026
- Location: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Virginia, United States
- Organiser: CyberRisk Alliance, LLC
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

The ChannelPro LIVE & DEFEND 2026 series stands as a leading nationwide initiative dedicated to bringing together IT professionals, managed service providers, and cybersecurity experts in cities throughout the United States. This event series is designed to address the most urgent cybersecurity challenges organizations face today, providing a dynamic platform for education, collaboration, and professional advancement. By fostering a community of knowledge-sharing and innovation, the series aims to empower IT teams to navigate the evolving digital landscape with confidence.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2026-channelpro-defend-alexandria/)
- [Registration](https://events.channelpronetwork.com/webinars)
- [Agenda](https://events.channelpronetwork.com/agenda)

## Topics

- Risk Mitigation
- Cybersecurity Response
- Business Growth
- Cutting-Edge Tools

## Speakers

- Michael Siggins, Founder, Publisher, The ChannelPro Network
- Christopher Barber, Chief Nerd, Cheaper than a Geek
- Kevin Mann, Founder & President, Resilient IT
- Trevor Hardy, Founder and CEO, NEXTGen IT
- Matt Whitlock, Technical Editor, ChannelPro
- Helen Rivers, Director of Marketing and Growth, Channel Hunters
- Chuck Storms, VP of Sales, Cylerian
- Tom Ertel, SVP, Technical Sales & Strategic Accounts, Seceon
- James Abercrombie, Senior Sales Engineer, Acronis
- Harvey Mueller, Senior Manager of MSP, Keeper Security
- Daniel K. Astin, Co-Founder Emeritus, Ciardi Ciardi & Astin
- Henry Timm, Cofounder, Rocket Fuel Factory
- Dawn Sizer, CEO, 3rd Element Consulting
- Peter Busam, Founder & Owner, Equilibrium Consulting, LLC
- Dustin Sitton, Founder and Principal, Incite Automation
- Atul Bhagat, President/CEO, BASE Solutions LLC

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/channelpro-defend-alexandria-virginia-fad4869b8ce4/