Revolutionizing MSP business through the power of community

Join the can’t-miss industry conference for education, inspiration, and networking. Attendees return to IT Nation Connect year after year to be part of a collaborative culture focused on helping individuals solve MSP challenges and grow.

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

There’s something for everyone to geek out about

Activating the Platform Approach

Jay McBain, Chief Analyst, Canalys
Jeff Bishop, EVP & GM, Unified Monitoring & Management, ConnectWise
Pax8
Microsoft

In a world where technology ecosystems are rapidly expanding and becoming increasingly complex, get ready for a lively discussion on how platform-focused organizations are adapting to help further the needs of Technology Service Providers (TSPs) and small to medium sized businesses (SMBs). Gain valuable and authentic insights into the strategies of these organizations and discover how they are helping to reduce friction throughout the customer journey.

CMMC - Everything You Know May Be Wrong

Panel with Dawn Sizer, CEO, 3rd Element Consulting
Marc Menzies, President, Overview Technology Solutions
Shel Philips, Chief Security / Compliancy Officer, Covenant Technology Solutions
Reagan Roney, CEO, Solvere One

In this session, the panelists will explore the ins and outs of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), focusing on crucial processes for MSPs, best practices, utilizing FedRAMP tools, and hosting options. They'll also cover common errors to avoid for CMMC compliance.

Demystifying AI for MSPs with the IT Nation Bearded Experts

Jason Slagle, President, CNWR
Matt Lee, Sr Security and Compliance Director, Pax8
Will Dowling, Product Marketing Manager, ConnectWise
Kyle Jackson, Program Director, ConnectWise

Join the panelists for a live recording of the Demystifying AI series as they discuss AI, challenges around adoption, and use cases for how to best use AI in your MSP practice.

Wheel of Fortune - The Global Business Transition Market: Is 2024 the Jackpot for TSPs?

Abraham Garver, MSP Team Leader & Managing Director, FOCUS Investment Banking, LLC
Sydney Hockett, VP of M&A, Evergreen
Peter Kujawa, VP & GM, Service Leadership, ConnectWise

Join us for an in-depth analysis of the global business transition market and discover how TSPs can capitalize on emerging trends to drive growth and success in 2024 and beyond.

Experience the transformational power of the largest MSP community at IT Nation Connect

Keynote Speakers

Tony Hawk

Legendary Skateboarder & Entrepreneur
Founder, The Skatepark Project (formerly the Tony Hawk Foundation)

Friday, November 8 | 9:00am

Tony Hawk will deliver the keynote, sharing his journey from a young skateboarding prodigy to a global icon. Hawk, known for his innovative style and landing the first-ever 900 twists, will inspire with his story of innovation and perseverance.

Bob Burg

Co-Author, The Go-Giver

Keynote: Stratospheric Success: The Go-Giver Way

Learn how a subtle shift in focus helps you provide exceptional value, expand your influence and dramatically increase your income. Based on the international bestseller, The Go-Giver, this inspiring and principle-based presentation will explore five principles
you can utilize in order to dramatically increase your effectiveness both personally and professionally. We will dive into the 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success which The Laws of Value, Compensation, Influence, Authenticity, and Receptivity.

Josh Constine

Notable Tech Journalist and Venture Partner, Venture Capitalist Firm Signalfire

Keynote: Strategic Futurism: How MSPs can win in the AI era

Adapting to AI is the biggest challenge and biggest opportunity facing your business in the next five years. By learning to harness its power, you can streamline your operations, supercharge your marketing, and stay ahead of tomorrow's threats. Come gain the AI advantage at this keynote from Josh Constine, former TechCrunch Editor-At-Large and the #1 most cited tech journalist from 2016 to 2020, now an AI startup investor at VC firm SignalFire. You'll leave with the strategic vision and day-to-day tactics to succeed in our new AI reality.

SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS

Our lineup is tech-stacked

Joy Beland

Summit 7 Systems

VP Partner Strategy and Cybersecurity Education

Jeff Bishop

ConnectWise

EVP & GM, Unified Monitoring & Management

Peter Kujawa

ConnectWise

VP & GM, Service Leadership

Matt Lee

Pax8

Sr Security and Compliance Director

Kam Kaila

IT By Design

President

Bob Miller

Global Data Systems

COO

Chris Peterson

Vector Firm

Founder & President

Jay McBain

Canalys

Chief Analyst

Jason Slagle

CNWR

President

IT Nation Celebration at Universal Studios Orlando

IT Nation is taking over Universal Studios Orlando®! Enjoy dinner, drinks*, and private access to epic rides. It will be a night of unforgettable excitement!

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