Our team designs and delivers invite-only experiences that help brands build trust, influence decisions, and drive ROI. ✅ Fully managed ✅ Targeted audiences ✅ Measurable results Take a look inside and let's start planning your custom event: okt.to/5MK8Or

Roll out the welcome mat for our newest 𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿: @Mike Hennessy 👋 Mike recently joined @TheChannelCo and he’s diving straight into the action.💥 He’ll be supporting recruitment for our three annual #MES events, plus custom programs and a handful of channel events. Translation: if an MES event exists, Mike is probably behind the scenes helping keep the engine running smoothly. 🏌️‍♀️⛳ When he’s off the clock, Mike transforms into a golf‑course assassin (hole‑in‑one confirmed, alibi pending) and a TV connoisseur with impeccable taste: Breaking Bad, Entourage, Andor...this man’s watchlist has more range than his 9‑iron. Connect with Mike on social and meet him in-person at 𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 in September: okt.to/T5zIZU.   More team spotlights coming soon! #MESBrandAmbassador

📢 Calling the IT Channel’s next breakout innovators. Applications are open for the 2026 @CRN 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 – our annual spotlight on emerging companies redefining what’s possible in the channel. We’re celebrating startups delivering cutting‑edge solutions that help partners expand their portfolios, accelerate growth, and stay ahead in a fiercely competitive market. If your organization is shaping the future of channel success, it’s your moment to shine. Apply today ➡️okt.to/GVwjs4. #CRNStellarStartups #TechStartups #ITIndustry

Skip the noise and get in the room. Boardrooms are the #1 way to engage with qualified attendees at XChange. Join us August 9–11 in National Harbor, MD and engage with 240 partners: okt.to/XuTVaZ

90% of partners say face-to-face events are critical to marketing success. See why events outperform digital when it comes to real impact. Get the insights: okt.to/lcg2vN

Congratulations to the more than 130 rising channel stars recognized on our 2026 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list! You can learn about them all here: okt.to/Yqle3h. These up-and-coming solution provider executives, directors and managers are poised to be tomorrow’s channel leaders.

Don’t miss one of the industry’s biggest nights. The @CRN Best of the Channel Awards returns this October, bringing together the channel’s most influential leaders, innovators, and partners. Ticket and tables are available. Be part of the celebration: okt.to/uRe6rq #CRNBestoftheChannel

Congratulations to the companies recognized on our 2026 Big Data 100 list! You can learn about them here: okt.to/ikS9bP. We provide the annual list of leading vendors in the big data space with innovative, forward-thinking products and services that solution providers can offer their customers for managing, utilizing and analyzing big data. The 14th edition of the Big Data 100 list is made up of these six technology categories: - Data analytics tools - Database systems - Data warehouse and data lake platforms - Data management and integration tools - Data observability software, and - Big data systems and cloud platforms

Meet our next 𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 and marketing powerhouse: @Kristin DaSilva ✨ For nearly 8 years, Kristin has been a part of @TheChannelCo and still going strong. She spent 5.5 years as a Digital Marketing Manager on the agency side before transitioning to support our media brands @MES_Computing and @CRN. For the past year, she's been the marketing lead on all things MES—events, podcast, awards, research, leadership network, media and beyond—if you’ve seen it, chances are she brought it to life 💥 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: she's recruiting attendees & sponsors, building out marketing assets, prepping promos, and working with our product managers on the event app. 𝗢𝗻-𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: Running live social coverage, capturing key moments, managing giveaways (yes, those awesome Bluetooth speakers we gave away at MES IT Security and MES Spring😉), and helping deliver an incredible experience for everyone involved. Outside of work? Kristin is in her element outdoors—skiing, hiking, kayaking, camping…you name it. She’s visited 50 U.S. national parks and monuments, with snowshoe hiking Mount Rainier topping the list 🏔️ Connect with Kristin on social and catch her at 𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 (Sept 20-22) in Marco Island! Don’t miss a beat—subscribe to the 𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 for weekly midmarket insights: okt.to/Zn4aO2. More MES rockstars coming soon! #MESBrandAmbassador

Everyone is talking about AI. Very few are owning the conversation in the channel. 🌏Global AI Week is designed to change that. @CRN @CRN Asia @crn-aus @CRN UK @CRN Deutschland @CRN India is bringing this to life across our global network, connecting AI vendors directly with the solution providers, partners, and decision makers driving real deployment and revenue opportunities. If AI is a priority for your business this year, this is where you need to show up. Learn more about our exclusive Global AI Week sponsorship opportunities: okt.to/NE3vCK

At #XChange NexGen, sponsorship is built for outcomes—not just visibility. Connect face-to-face with pre-qualified MSP decision-makers through curated boardrooms targeted networking. 📍 Oct 18–20 | Orlando Let’s talk! okt.to/rx4wSa

⏰ Final call for @CRN Channel Awards Asia entries Entries close this Friday, June 5 at 5:00 PM SST, and time is running out to submit. If you have started an entry, now is the moment to complete it. Make sure your achievements, team successes, and impact over the past year are fully represented. Submit your entry here: okt.to/2kXupZ

Solution providers: Your time matters. XChange is built for results. ✔️ Curated peer networking ✔️ Access to top tech vendors ✔️ Senior‑level attendees only 📅 August 9–11 | 📍 National Harbor, MD 👉 Apply to attend: okt.to/WEyz2p

Decision-makers aren’t disengaged—they’re selective.  See why curated events are driving stronger engagement, alignment, and pipeline.  👉 Download our new whitepaper: okt.to/WpSBN6

Ready to get face time with tech’s biggest voices? XChange Best of Breed brings top channel leaders and industry innovators together for two days of powerful conversations, strategic insights, and real business opportunities. 📍 Atlanta, GA 📅 October 12–13 Apply to attend: okt.to/liS2bP #xchange

Your inbox is filling up. Your priorities are stacking up. But what’s actually moving your IT strategy forward? If you’re heading into second-half planning mode, this is the reset you need. Join us at 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 (𝗠𝗘𝗦) 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 📅 September 20–22 📍 Marco Island, FL ✈️ Hosted event (airfare, hotel meals covered) ⚠️ 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟬 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: okt.to/UW0SMh. This isn’t a typical conference – it’s a working session for midmarket IT leaders where you can: • Pressure-test your strategy with peers facing the same challenges • Explore emerging tech with real-world context • Connect with vendors who actually understand midmarket needs By the time Q4 begins, you’ll have: ✔ A sharper security strategy ✔ A vetted vendor shortlist ✔ Insights you can immediately act on The impact speaks for itself: 💥 96% of 2025 attendees said the event delivered real, measurable value 💥 88% planned follow-up research on vendors they met 💥 83% scheduled post-event meetings #MES

Trailblazers, innovators, changemakers—this is your moment. ✨ Submit for the 2026 #CRNWOTY Awards by Tuesday, June 16. Winners will be honored Dec 8 in NYC and featured on CRN.com. Don’t miss your chance to spotlight leaders shaping the channel. Submit now ➡️ okt.to/BGs7Z1

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟱‑𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹. 👇 • The moves vendors are making • What partners are betting on • Trends that will impact your Q/Q plans Get CRN Daily—free, fast, and focused: okt.to/ohPg7j

Looking to elevate your MSP strategy? At #XChange NexGen, it’s not just sessions—it’s real conversations, peer-driven insights, and connections that matter. ✈️ Hosted attendees get travel stay covered 📍 Oct 18–20 | Orlando Apply now—spots are limited. okt.to/G2VJOr

Decision-makers aren’t short on information.  They’re short on confidence.  See how curated, high-value engagement is helping buyers move from research to real decisions.  📥 Download our new whitepaper: okt.to/EiKXFC