The MSP Events You Can't Afford to Miss in 2026

If you're running a managed service provider business, you already know that some of the best decisions you'll ever make don't happen behind a desk but in a hallway conversation at a conference, at a roundtable where someone asks the question you've been afraid to ask, or at a session that reframes the way you think about your entire business model.

2026 is stacking up to be one of the strongest years for MSP events in recent memory. So whether you want to sharpen your cybersecurity posture, connect with vendor partners, find your next acquisition target, or just be in the room where the channel's biggest conversations are happening, there's absolutely an event for you this year.

We've rounded up the most impactful MSP conferences and events on the 2026 calendar, organized by date, so you can plan your year strategically instead of scrambling at the last minute.

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Why MSP Events Still Matter (More Than Ever)

Between webinars, LinkedIn communities, and YouTube channels, you'd be forgiven for wondering whether flying across the country for a conference is still worth it. It definitely is. But the why has shifted.

The real value of MSP events in 2026 is the compounding effect of being around hundreds of people who are building the same kind of business you are, facing the same pressure and opportunities from AI, cyber threats, pricing compression, and talent gaps. The ideas you bring home are one thing. And that shouldn’t be understated. But it's the relationships you build that matter most.

With that in mind, here's how the year looks.

U.S. MSP Events in 2026

1. Right of Boom

February 3–6 | MGM Grand Resort, Las Vegas, NV

Security-first MSPs and MSSPs, this one's specifically for you. Right of Boom is built around one core idea: breaches happen, so how do you respond, recover, and build resilience? With up to 50 speakers and a 1,000 MSP and MSSP attendees, it's one of the most concentrated gatherings of security-minded MSP operators in the country.

The name says it all, this isn't a conference about preventing every attack. It's about being ready for what happens after. Given that cybersecurity remains the number one growth opportunity and liability for MSPs today, this event pays dividends.

Payments security is an often-overlooked part of an MSP's security stack. FlexPoint was at Right of Boom 2026 because we believe the way your clients pay you is an integral part of your security posture, too.

2. XChange March 2026

March 1–3 | Loews Sapphire Resort, Orlando, FL

If relationship-building is your primary goal for 2026, XChange is one of the best places to start the year! Produced by The Channel Company, it's billed as the largest independent gathering of IT channel solution providers and technology suppliers and the format is built around structured one-to-one meetings between solution providers and vendors, not just general sessions.

It's a particularly good fit for MSPs actively evaluating new vendor partnerships, looking to expand their stack, or positioning for growth through distribution relationships.

3. MSP Summit (Spring)

April 13–14 | The Venetian, Las Vegas, NV

Now in its sixth consecutive year at the same venue, the MSP Summit has earned its place as one of the most important dedicated MSP events of the year. Co-located with Channel Partners Conference & Expo, it gives attendees the benefit of a large, sprawling partner ecosystem while keeping MSP-specific programming tightly focused.

Dedicated MSP keynotes, breakout sessions, and a packed expo floor make this a strong choice for owners and operators who want to move fast on vendor decisions before the summer slowdown.

4. N-able Empower

April 13–15 | Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL

N-able's annual partner event centers on cyber-resilience and the broader ecosystem of tools MSPs need to protect and serve clients. If you're an N-able shop, this is an obvious yes. But even if you're not, Empower has increasingly drawn cross-vendor MSP attendees who come for the content tracks around operational excellence, threat response, and building durable, scalable practices.

5. Kaseya Connect Global

April 27–30 | MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV

If you're running any part of your stack on Kaseya products (Datto, IT Glue, BMS, or anything in the Kaseya 365 suite) this is the one conference where you'll get the deepest possible look at where those tools are headed. With 4,000+ attendees, 78 hours of hands-on training and workshops, 100 hours of industry-leading content, and 20+ hours of networking, it's one of the most content-dense events on the MSP calendar for 2026.

Kaseya Connect is where major platform launches happen too. The kind of announcements that shape how MSPs operate for the next 12 months. If you want to hear what's coming before your competitors do, being in the room matters.

The event also draws keynote speakers well outside the tech bubble (past stages have featured NFL legend Peyton Manning on leadership and AI strategist Allie Miller on the future of business) which gives it an energy that purely technical conferences sometimes miss.

6. Pax8 Beyond

June 7–9 | Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT

Ask any MSP which event has the best energy in the channel, and Pax8 Beyond will come up every single time. Three days, 70+ hours of content, cybersecurity, cloud services, business growth and a keynote lineup that somehow manages to get Neil deGrasse Tyson in the same room as MSP operators talking margins and MRR.

The Pax8 marketplace model means Beyond isn't just a conference, it's a live vendor discovery engine. If you're looking to evolve your stack, explore new cloud solutions, or just be around the people shaping where this industry is heading, Salt Lake City in June is where you need to be. Besides that, Pax8 Beyond is a fun event. And that matters in its own right!

Stay tuned and if you're planning to attend, make sure you find FlexPoint there!

7. MSPGeekCon

May 17–19 | Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, FL

MSPGeekCon occupies a unique space in the event calendar because it was built by MSP operators and for MSP teams. This is a hands-on, education-first event instead of just a vendor showcase. Think workshops, skills development, and peer-to-peer problem solving that your technical staff and operational leaders will actually want to attend.

If you're looking for an event that strengthens your team rather than just your leadership, put this on their radar. MSPGeekCon 2026 is also confirmed in Orlando making it easy to pair with other Florida-based events on the calendar. The community that surrounds MSPGeekCon is one of the most genuinely helpful in the industry, built on real peer connection rather than vendor fanfare.

8. XChange Security

July 12–14 | Omni PGA Frisco Resort, Frisco, TX

For security-focused MSPs and MSSPs looking to go deeper than a breakout session, XChange Security is purpose-built for you. The event brings together solution providers and vendors specifically around the cybersecurity landscape, covering threat response, multi-layered security strategies, and how to position your security practice to capture more business.

Boardroom-style discussions with peers and vendors make this less of a passive learning experience and more of an active working session. If cybersecurity is a growth priority for your MSP in 2026, this one belongs on your calendar.

9. XChange August

August 9–11 | Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MD

If XChange March is where you kick off the year's vendor conversations, XChange August is where you close them. Billed as the largest independent gathering of the IT channel's premier solution providers and technology suppliers, this is the XChange series at its most expansive: three days of interactive boardroom discussions, trend-driven sessions, and high-value one-to-one meetings.

The hosted model means accepted MSP attendees receive complimentary airfare, hotel, and event access, making it a uniquely accessible event for qualifying shops regardless of size.

10. MSP Summit (Fall) & MSP 501 Awards

September 28–30 | Loews Royal Pacific, Orlando, FL

The fall edition of MSP Summit is bigger in one very specific, very important way: the MSP 501 Awards. This is the industry's recognized ranking of top-performing MSPs globally and being in the room when the list is announced carries real weight, both for networking and for understanding what separates high-performing shops from the rest.

If your MSP is growing and you want a benchmark for where you stand globally, this is where you want to be.

11. NinjaOne MSP NXT 2026

October 27–29 | Marriott Austin Downtown, Austin, TX

NinjaOne has built one of the more loyal partner communities in the RMM space, and MSP NXT is where that community comes together. Strong technical content, product roadmap transparency, and peer networking make this a solid Q4 investment particularly if NinjaOne is part of your current or future stack!

12. IT Nation Connect Global

November 4–6 | Orlando, FL

And then there's IT Nation Connect Global, arguably the anchor event of the MSP year. With 120+ sessions across five tracks (Cybersecurity & AI, Sales & Marketing, Service Delivery & Operations, Management & Leadership, and Strategy, Growth & M&A), it's the most comprehensive single event for MSP owners and operators in the industry.

IT Nation is where the whole channel shows up. The conversations here have a way of shaping what the industry looks like for the next twelve months. If you only attend one event per year, most MSP operators would tell you this is the one!

13. ChannelPro LIVE

Multiple Dates & Cities Throughout 2026 | Free for Qualified Channel Partners

Not every valuable event requires a cross-country flight. ChannelPro LIVE is a regional roadshow that visits eight U.S. cities in 2026 including Altamonte Springs, FL (wrapped in February), Columbus, OH (March 17–18), Charlotte, NC (April 7–8), Parsippany, NJ, Dallas, TX, and Anaheim, CA (November 9–10), among others. Each stop is a two-day, in-person event covering managed services growth, compliance-as-revenue, automation, and legal risk and is 100% free for qualified MSPs and IT channel partners.

New in 2026, every event now includes a Day 1 DEFEND Cybersecurity Workshop with four focused tracks: Risk Mitigation, Cybersecurity Response, Business Growth, and Cutting-Edge Tools. For MSPs who want consistent, high-quality education without the cost of major conferences, ChannelPro LIVE is one of the best-kept open secrets in the channel. Check the full schedule and register at their events page.

International MSP Events in 2026

Not every great conversation in the MSP world happens stateside. If you're operating in or expanding into international markets (or simply want to understand where the global channel is heading) these two events are also worth putting on your radar.

IT Nation Connect Europe

March 9–11 | Hilton London Metropole, London, UK

ConnectWise's European flagship is the anchor event for MSPs operating across the UK and EU. With 600+ attendees, 50+ exhibitors, 40+ sessions, and 20+ speakers, it covers the full lifecycle of running and scaling an MSP from service delivery and tooling to business strategy and M&A. Even if you're US-based, if you have any interest in the European market or international expansion, this one's worth the flight.

Pax8 Beyond EMEA

October 18–20 | Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark

Pax8 Beyond's European counterpart brings the same energy as the US event to the EMEA market. If you're an EU or UK-based MSP, or exploring partnerships across the continent, this is a high-value end-of-year opportunity to connect with the Pax8 ecosystem and a strong network of European peers.

Want to know what events we'll be at? Check out our events page regularly as we update with information, including our booth numbers, merch, and giveaways! 

How to Choose the Right Event for your MSP: A Quick Framework

With a calendar this full, you can't attend everything, and you shouldn't try to. Here's a simple way to prioritize:

Go to events that match your current business stage:

• Early-stage / under $2M ARR → Focus on education and community (MSPGeekCon, IT Nation Connect)
• Growth stage / $2M–$5M ARR → Focus on vendor relationships and strategy (XChange, Pax8 Beyond, MSP Summit)
• Scale-up / $5M+ ARR → Focus on M&A, peer benchmarking, and leadership (MSP 501 Awards, IT Nation Global, IT Nation Evolve events)

Send your team, not just yourself: Events like MSPGeekCon and IT Nation Connect have tracks designed for your technical staff, operations leaders, and sales teams, not just owners. The ROI compounds when multiple people come back with new ideas.

Think about cash flow before you commit: Travel, hotel, registration fees, and lost productivity add up fast. Before you block out your Q3 or Q4 calendar, make sure your payment and cash flow operations are running tightly enough that a week out of the office doesn't create a financial scramble.

Make the Most of What You Spend

MSP events are investments. Like any investment, the return depends on how well you manage the surrounding operations.

MSPs who arrive at conferences with healthy cash flow, predictable receivables, and automated billing aren't just less stressed, they're overall better positioned to act on what they learn. If a partnership opportunity comes up at Pax8 Beyond, you can pursue it. If a vendor at XChange offers a deal worth jumping on, you're in a position to say yes.

That's part of what we think about at FlexPoint. Our payment automation platform was purpose-built specifically for MSPs, keeping your receivables clean, your cash flow predictable, and your team focused on growth instead of chasing invoices. If 2026 is the year you show up to these events ready to execute, we'd love to be part of how you get there.

Explore how FlexPoint helps MSPs automate payments and accelerate cash flow.

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