CVxEXPO26 heads to Glendale with free access and 100-plus vendors

CVxEXPO26 will take place Nov. 17-18 in Glendale, Arizona, bringing technology advisors and channel leaders together for networking, education and business development. The event is promoting broad access with free meals, social events, training sessions and an expo floor with more than 100 vendors.

Why it matters: - CVxEXPO26 is positioning itself as a lower-barrier gathering for channel professionals who want contacts, training and vendor access without the higher costs and exclusivity common at industry events. - The event is aimed at technology advisors, MSPs and channel leaders looking to grow business and improve sales skills.

What happened: - CVxEXPO26 will be held Nov. 17-18 in Glendale, Arizona. - The event is designed for two days of networking, learning and business development. - The conference is returning to the Marriott Renaissance Resort & Conference Center in Glendale’s Westgate Entertainment District. - Attendees can use promo code CVx26 to waive the registration fee. - Discounted hotel rooms are available for a limited time.

The details: - CVxEXPO26 will offer complimentary meals and happy hours. - The schedule includes social networking events and peer meetups. - Educational sessions will cover sales training, AI product certification and cybersecurity insights. - Attendees will have unrestricted access to an expo floor with more than 100 vendors. - The venue sits in Westgate Entertainment District, which has more than 40 restaurants and nightclubs, dozens of entertainment destinations and live entertainment. - The resort is a short drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. - The event is organized around accessibility and engagement for attendees of all experience levels. - The event is presented as an affordable way for channel professionals to expand their networks and sharpen their sales skills. - More information is available through CVxEXPO’s LinkedIn page.

Between the lines: - Berge Kaprelian, president and CEO of CVxEXPO and ChannelVision, said the event is intended to be one of the most welcoming and accessible in the channel. - The positioning suggests CVxEXPO is leaning into broad participation at a time when some industry events are narrowing access and segmenting audiences.

What's next: - Attendees can register now using the promo code CVx26. - Organizers are offering discounted hotel rooms for a limited time. - CVxEXPO26 will open in mid-November with vendor meetings, educational programming and networking events.