OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. (June 18, 2025) — The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) has opened its call for speakers for ChannelCon EMEA, the premier event for IT channel executives and professionals within the Europe, Middle East, Africa regions.
ChannelCon EMEA will take place 13-14 October at the Sofitel London Heathrow and GTIA is seeking speaking proposals from industry experts and thought leaders to share their insights and expertise in one of the following high-impact tracks:
Channel Insights Track
Share proven strategies to help solution providers adapt, grow, and lead in a fast-moving market. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Evolving business/service models
• Service delivery optimisation
• Cloud, SaaS, and hybrid infrastructure
• Talent strategy and team retention
• Operational efficiency and profitability
• Vertical specialisation and partner collaboration
• M&A and revenue growth - • Managing finances to grow your business
- • Best practices for partner-vendor relationships
- • Sales and marketing
Technology Trends Track
Help the channel navigate an evolving landscape shaped by cybersecurity threats and AI disruption, where the human factor remains both the greatest vulnerability and the strongest line of defence. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- • AI in the Channel – Practical Applications
• Using Generative AI Responsibly
• Human + AI Collaboration - • AI and automation
• Cybersecurity and the SME
• Regulations and Legislation
• AI and Cybersecurity – Opportunities and Risks
• Supply Chain
• Securing Critical National Infrastructure
• Tech-Stack Challenges in Cybersecurity
• Getting Clients to Engage with Risk & Cybersecurity
• How to Protect Yourself – Best Practices for MSP Security
Prospective speakers are asked to submit a topic title, session abstract, and professional biography here by 25 July 2025 or contact [email protected] for more information. Please note that all submissions should be education-focused and should not promote a specific product or service. Selling from the stage is not allowed.
“The tracks at ChannelCon EMEA provide a unique opportunity for GTIA members to share best practices and thought leadership to help each other grow their businesses and careers,” said Dan Wensley, CEO of GTIA. “They are also perfectly aligned to GTIA’s core pillars: people, resources, community and advancement. We look forward to an amazing agenda full of content that helps our members be more successful.”
Speaking at ChannelCon EMEA is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the IT channel and tech industry in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and to make a lasting impact on industry peers.
All presenters, panelists and moderators receive complimentary registration. No speaker honorarium or other compensation is offered for participation.
GTIA represents tens of thousands of professionals globally from more than 2,000 ITSPs, solution providers, tech vendors, distributors and other companies that comprise the IT channel. To learn more, visit www.gtia.org/membership.
About the Global Technology Industry Association
The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) is the only vendor-neutral, 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership community connecting and representing the worldwide IT channel. We set our members up for success by providing benefits that include trusted resources and networking opportunities. In addition, the association sets industry standards that enable companies to build sustainable, secure, and profitable businesses in an ever-changing technology landscape. Internationally, GTIA represents tens of thousands of professionals from thousands of ITSPs, solution providers, vendors, distributors, and other companies serving the IT channel. GTIA was formerly known as the CompTIA Community (the membership arm of CompTIA). For more information, visit gtia.org.
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