7 MSP conferences actually worth attending in 2026
The MSP conferences worth attending are Right of Boom for security, MSP Expo for comparing vendors, Channel Partners and its MSP Summit for growth, Kaseya Connect for Kaseya shops, MSPGeekCon for technical teams, Pax8 Beyond for cloud practices, and the Orlando MSP Summit for planning. Every 2026 date here has passed, so published 2027 dates are included below.
Every January the same lists appear, usually "25 MSP conferences you can't miss," and they are often written by vendors who sponsor those events. This list is shorter, and nobody paid to be on it.
If you run an MSP, you know the math: two or three days away from the business, travel, the ticket price, and the backlog waiting when you get back. The event has to pay for itself in connections made, deals signed, or a change that actually improves how your shop runs.
What makes an MSP conference worth attending?
Five things decided which events made the cut.
Peer-to-peer learning comes first. Vendor pitches are everywhere, so sessions where MSP owners share what worked and what failed are rare and worth the trip.
Technical depth matters because AI buzzwords that don't do any work won't help your techs on Monday. The good events run hands-on workshops, real configuration demos, and put engineers in the room who answer questions.
Networking should be structured. Planned meetups and peer groups beat hoping you bump into the right person at the hotel bar.
Vendor-neutral content gives you more than one view. When one vendor sponsors most of a conference, you hear one perspective.
Size should match the goal. Big shows have energy and range, small events build deeper relationships, and the right one depends on what you need this year.
MSP conference dates for 2026 and 2027
| Conference | 2026 edition | Next edition | Focus | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right of Boom | Feb 3-6, Las Vegas | Feb 2-5, 2027, MGM Grand, Las Vegas | Cybersecurity | Security-focused MSPs |
| MSP Expo | Feb 10-12, Fort Lauderdale | Feb 9-11, 2027, Fort Lauderdale | General MSP, AI | Vendor evaluation |
| Channel Partners / MSP Summit | Apr 13-16, Las Vegas | Mar 15-18, 2027, The Venetian, Las Vegas | Business growth | Scaling operations |
| Kaseya Connect | Apr 27-30, Las Vegas | Apr 26-28, 2027, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas | Kaseya stack | Kaseya users |
| MSPGeekCon | May 17-19, Orlando | May 23-25, 2027, Rosen Plaza, Orlando | Technical/community | Technical teams |
| Pax8 Beyond | Jun 7-9, Salt Lake City | Jun 6-8, 2027, Gaylord Pacific Resort, San Diego | Cloud/automation | Cloud-focused MSPs |
| MSP Summit (Orlando) | Sep 28-30, Orlando | Sept 27-29, 2027, Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando | General MSP | Next-year planning |
The 7 MSP conferences worth your time
1. Right of Boom
When: February 3-6, 2026 Where: MGM Grand, Las Vegas Price: ~$899-$1,299 (2026 early bird)
If cybersecurity is your focus, or you want it to be, Right of Boom is the event. General MSP conferences add a security track, while this one is security-first and built by MSPs who respond to incidents. Its stated mission now covers both halves of what clients are asking for: helping MSPs work through the AI era and build cybersecurity programs, securely and profitably.
The 2026 agenda had 55 sessions, more than 25 speakers, hands-on workshops, live Capture the Flag competitions, and an Incident Response Showdown where teams compete through realistic breach scenarios. The 1,600+ attendees skew technical, so the hallway conversations are about real attacks and how people recovered from them.
Next edition: February 2-5, 2027, back at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, according to the conference page. Registration is open, and early bird pricing ends October 31, 2026, which saves $100 per ticket.
Certification opportunities: Right of Boom offered several certification tracks in 2026, including CIPP Certification, an MD-102 Intune workshop, Mastering SaaS Alerts, and Microsoft Copilot Studio training. You can earn CPE credits while learning practical skills.
Why it stands out: The sessions are vendor-agnostic and shaped by an MSP advisory council, so you learn from people who have handled ransomware recoveries at 2 AM. Between conferences it runs regional meetups, the CyberCall podcast, and a Discord server, which makes it easy to meet people before you arrive.
Best for: MSPs building or expanding security practices, technical leads, anyone who needs CPE credits
Skip if: You want general business growth content. This is security-focused.
2. MSP Expo
When: February 10-12, 2026 Where: Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center Price: Free-$599 (2026)
MSP Expo is part of the larger ITEXPO #TECHSUPERSHOW, which means 400+ exhibitors and co-located events. For 2027 those include Generative AI Expo, an AI agent event, and the Y2Q Summit. If you're evaluating vendors or looking for new partnerships, the format is efficient because you can see dozens of tools in two days.
The breakout sessions cover practical topics: pricing, talent retention, margins, and marketing on a small budget. The show also runs a pitch session where entrepreneurs get five minutes in front of a panel of judges, which is a good way to spot tools early.
Next edition: MSP Expo returns February 9-11, 2027, in Fort Lauderdale alongside ITEXPO. The 2027 program is built around helping MSPs become the AI partner their clients rely on, from AI readiness and security assessments to governance, with a dedicated cybersecurity track. The call for speakers is open.
Sponsors in 2026: Kaseya (Diamond), ThreatLocker, NinjaOne, Guardz (Gold), Bitdefender, Acronis, and N-able among others.
Why it stands out: Scale. You can compare RMM tools, meet potential partners, and sit in on sessions on everything from project management to M&A in one trip.
Best for: MSPs evaluating new vendors, early-stage MSPs building their stack, partnership hunters
Skip if: You want deep technical training. This is broader and more business-focused.
3. Channel Partners Conference & Expo / MSP Summit
When: April 13-16, 2026 Where: The Venetian, Las Vegas Price: ~$599-$1,299 (2026)
This is the biggest MSP event in North America, with 8,000+ channel professionals and a dedicated MSP Summit inside the larger conference. If you want to see where the industry is heading and meet the people steering it, this is the room.
The MSP Summit has its own keynotes, conference sessions, and expo hall of vendors selling to managed service providers. MSP 501 winners are featured prominently, which helps if you want to understand what top-performing MSPs do differently. You don't need to be an MSP to attend; MSSPs, systems integrators, VARs and ISVs selling managed services go too.
The 2026 theme was "Channel Velocity: Acceleration Through Intelligence," with a CEO Track for growth and leadership, an AI Symposium on real-world AI in operations and customer experience, and the MSP Summit track. Structured networking included the MSP Summit Kickoff Party and peer groups for MSPs at different growth stages.
Next edition: March 15-18, 2027, back at The Venetian for the MSP Summit's seventh straight year in Las Vegas. It's the conference's 30th year, and the 2027 changes are practical ones: a reworked schedule, the Channel Partners and MSP Summit expo halls on one level, a kickoff on Sunday, March 14, and an anniversary party at TAO on March 17.
Why it stands out: The concentration of decision-makers. If you want strategic partnerships, this is where your targets gather.
Best for: MSP owners focused on growth, partnership development, tracking industry trends
Skip if: You prefer small rooms. This is a big conference with big crowds.
4. Kaseya Connect
When: April 27-30, 2026 Where: MGM Grand, Las Vegas Price: ~$799-$1,199 (2026)
This is a Kaseya user conference, so if you don't use Kaseya products the value drops a lot. If you do, or you're considering the Kaseya 365 stack, this is where you get 78+ hours of hands-on training, product sessions, and direct access to Kaseya engineers and executives.
The 2026 event had 4,000+ attendees, 100+ vendors in the expo hall, 20+ hours of networking events, 30+ Kaseya products on show, and one-on-one sessions with Kaseya executives. The training is the real draw, because you can get certified, learn advanced configurations, and work through specific problems with expert help.
Next edition: April 26-28, 2027, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, according to the Kaseya Connect site, with early bird pricing until December 1, 2026.
Why it stands out: Depth on Kaseya's products. If you run Kaseya VSA, BMS, or IT Glue, this is where you get the most out of what you already pay for. If you're weighing Kaseya's AI assistant, read what MSPs need to know about Cooper Copilot before you go.
Best for: Current Kaseya customers, MSPs evaluating Kaseya 365, technical teams needing certification
Skip if: You're not a Kaseya shop. Other events offer broader value.
5. MSPGeekCon
When: May 17-19, 2026 Where: Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando Price: ~$399-$599 (2026)
MSPGeekCon is volunteer-run and education-focused, created by MSPs for MSP teams. The atmosphere is collaborative: attendees share scripts, compare configurations, and troubleshoot real problems together, and Pre-Days and workshops add hands-on training before the main sessions.
The theme is "One Team, One Mission," with three learning tracks. The Operational Mission covers team collaboration, project execution, leadership, service delivery, and process work. The Technical Mission covers automation, networking, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and incident response. Goots' Choice covers personal growth, community, and the human side of MSP life.
Sessions cover problems MSPs actually face, such as PowerShell automation, RMM automation, security hardening, and AI implementation. The smaller size, hundreds of people rather than thousands, means you can have real conversations with speakers and attendees.
Next edition: May 23-25, 2027, at the Rosen Plaza in Orlando. Note the venue change from the Rosen Centre. Tickets and sponsorships are on sale now.
Why it stands out: The community. MSPGeek is active online year-round, so the conference feels like meeting internet friends in person, and the content is technical enough to use the week you get back.
Best for: Technical leads, systems engineers, NOC analysts, MSPs serious about automation
Skip if: You want high-level business strategy. This is for practitioners.
6. Pax8 Beyond
When: June 7-9, 2026 Where: Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City Price: ~$499-$899 (2026)
Pax8 Beyond is built for cloud-focused MSPs. Pax8 is one of the largest cloud distributors, so its event draws MSPs who have built, or are building, their practice around cloud services, automation, and modern service delivery.
The agenda mixes technical sessions with business guidance on scaling operations, improving service delivery, and adapting to shifts in the MSP business model. The expo floor features vendors from the Pax8 Marketplace, which covers most of the cloud tools MSPs use. Expect cloud and security sessions, automation best practices, and peer networking with other cloud-first shops.
Next edition: June 6-8, 2027, at the Gaylord Pacific Resort in San Diego, according to the Pax8 Beyond FAQ. If you're reconsidering your distributor before you book, the comparison of Pax8 alternatives for MSPs is a useful read.
Why it stands out: Peer networking and easy access to vendors. Pax8's partner model keeps the event focused on partners, with less hard selling than a pure vendor show.
Best for: Cloud-focused MSPs, MSPs buying through the Pax8 Marketplace, operations leaders
Skip if: You're mostly on-premise.
7. MSP Summit (Orlando)
When: September 28-30, 2026 Where: Orlando Price: ~$699-$1,099 (2026)
Yes, there are two MSP Summits, and yes, it's confusing. Both are run by Informa. This one, at themspsummit.com, is a standalone fall event in Orlando that brings together MSP owners and executives, MSP 501 leaders, technology partners, and industry experts for three days.
The 2026 theme was "Channel Trust: Limitless Possibilities in the AI Era," with sessions on AI, business model changes, and growth. The MSP 501 Awards Gala, an invite-only celebration for the top-ranked MSPs, is a highlight. Expect peer groups for small, medium, and large MSPs, MSP 501 winner keynotes, and AI workshops.
Next edition: September 27-29, 2027, at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando. Before then, Informa runs the MSP Summit AI Symposium on December 9, 2026, in New York City with Microsoft and IAMCP. Capacity is limited and attendance requires approval.
Why it stands out: Timing. Late September is right for end-of-year planning and setting next year's strategy, and Orlando is easier to reach than Vegas for East Coast MSPs.
Best for: MSP owners planning 2028 strategy, AI-curious MSPs, growth-focused operators
Skip if: You already go to the Las Vegas MSP Summit in March and want variety.
MSP events still left on the 2026 calendar
If you're reading this in late October and want to go somewhere before the year ends, these events are still ahead, according to the Cloudtango and MSPAA event calendars. Several are MSP cybersecurity conferences, which is useful if Right of Boom is too far off.
| Event | Date | Location | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managed Services Summit Nordics | Nov 5, 2026 | Stockholm | One-day event for Nordic MSPs, now in its fourth year |
| ChannelPro DEFEND | Nov 9-10, 2026 | Anaheim, CA | Two-day security event for MSPs and MSSPs building cybersecurity revenue |
| ChannelCon EMEA | Nov 9-10, 2026 | London | Practical business sessions for channel partners |
| SpiceWorld | Nov 12-13, 2026 | Austin, TX | Community-driven IT conference |
| MSSP Alert Live | Nov 17-18, 2026 | Online | Two-day virtual event for MSSPs and MSPs running security services |
| MSP Summit AI Symposium | Dec 9, 2026 | New York City | Small, approval-only AI strategy event |
Europe's big one has just happened: MSP GLOBAL ran October 21-22, 2026, at PortAventura near Barcelona, with 3,000+ participants from 65+ countries. It's vendor-neutral and free for MSPs, MSSPs, resellers and IT managers who register through the newsletter code, so put it on your list for next year if you serve European clients.
Other names come up often when MSPs compare notes. A 2026 r/msp thread on which events people planned to attend listed ThreatLocker Zero Trust World, ScaleCon, IT Nation Connect, SpiceWorld and ASCII Edge alongside MSPGeekCon, MSP Expo and MSP Summit. XChange, run by The Channel Company, ran March 1-3, 2026, at the Loews Sapphire Resort in Orlando and is built around one-to-one meetings between solution providers and vendors. If you're a NinjaOne shop, see whether NinjaOne's MSP NXT is worth attending.
How to choose the right MSP conference
With seven solid options, start with your primary goal.
| If your goal is | Go to |
|---|---|
| Evaluating vendors or building your stack | MSP Expo in February, which puts the most vendors in one place |
| Technical training | MSPGeekCon for general skills, Kaseya Connect if you're a Kaseya shop |
| Security specialization | Right of Boom, or ChannelPro DEFEND if you want something this year |
| Business growth and scaling | Channel Partners / MSP Summit, now in March, for growth strategy, M&A and operational maturity |
| Cloud and automation | Pax8 Beyond, built for cloud-first MSPs |
| Next-year planning | The September MSP Summit in Orlando, timed before budget season |
Consider your team's size too. Solo operators and small teams get more from smaller events like MSPGeekCon, where relationships form naturally. Larger teams can split up at big shows like Channel Partners to cover more sessions, so send your technical decision-maker to vendor-heavy shows, your security lead to Right of Boom, and the owner to the planning-focused events.
Making the most of your MSP conference budget
Conferences are expensive, so plan for the return before you book.
Before you go, review the agenda and mark the sessions you can't miss. Book meetings with the vendors you want to see, and join the event's Slack or Discord community so conversations start early.
During the event, write down actions you can take, which is different from ideas you found interesting. Collect contact details from peers facing the same problems as you, because those relationships often outlast any vendor meeting.
After you return, hold a team meeting within a week to share what you learned. Put one new idea into practice within 30 days, and follow up with new contacts within two weeks while they still remember you.
The MSPs who get the most from conferences treat them as working sessions. They show up prepared, take part, and act on what they learned.
Keep the queue moving while you're at the show
Conferences are for learning what works and building relationships that help your business grow. That's hard to act on if you come back to a pile of L1 tickets that sat untouched for three days.
Rallied is an AI agent that closes tickets in your PSA, whether that's ConnectWise, HaloPSA or Autotask. It runs the fix in Microsoft 365 and your RMM for requests like password resets and account unlocks, then writes the notes and time entry back to the ticket, so your techs come back to implementations and client work instead of a reset backlog. It costs $300 a month with 2,000 credits included, and a ticket it couldn't finish or wasn't allowed to act on isn't charged.
See how Rallied works, or compare it to other automation options if you're evaluating tools after a show.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I budget for attending an MSP conference?
Beyond the ticket price ($400-$1,300), budget for flights ($300-$800), hotel ($150-$300 a night for two or three nights), meals, and ground transportation. Total cost usually runs $1,500 to $3,500 per person depending on location and how you travel. Some events cut the ticket cost: Right of Boom's early bird saves $100 per ticket until October 31, 2026, and MSP GLOBAL is free for MSPs who register with a newsletter code.
Which MSP conference is best for someone just starting an MSP?
MSP Expo in Fort Lauderdale is a good first event, because the free expo pass lets you see the full range of tools without a big outlay. The 2027 edition is in February, alongside ITEXPO. MSPGeekCon is also a good choice for learning practical skills with little sales pressure.
Are MSP conferences worth it if I'm a solo operator?
Yes, if you choose carefully. Smaller events like MSPGeekCon are better for solo operators because you can form real relationships, while big shows can feel overwhelming alone. Go with a specific goal, since one good vendor relationship or one implemented idea can pay for the trip.
What's the difference between the Las Vegas and Orlando MSP Summits?
Both are run by Informa. The Las Vegas MSP Summit is co-located with Channel Partners Conference & Expo, which draws 8,000+ channel professionals, and moves to March 15-18, 2027, at The Venetian. The Orlando MSP Summit is a standalone fall event aimed at MSP owners, executives and MSP 501 leaders, and returns September 27-29, 2027, at the Gaylord Palms Resort.
Which MSP conferences are held in Orlando?
MSPGeekCon returns May 23-25, 2027, at the Rosen Plaza, and the MSP Summit returns September 27-29, 2027, at the Gaylord Palms Resort. XChange, run by The Channel Company, also held its March 2026 event at the Loews Sapphire Resort in Orlando. If you're looking for top-ranked MSPs rather than events, the MSP 501 lists are published on themspsummit.com.
What is the best MSP cybersecurity conference?
Right of Boom is the most focused option, built for MSPs and MSSPs with hands-on workshops, Capture the Flag competitions and an Incident Response Showdown. For something sooner, ChannelPro DEFEND runs November 9-10, 2026, in Anaheim, and MSSP Alert Live runs online on November 17-18, 2026. MSP Expo 2027 also has a dedicated cybersecurity track.
What MSP events are left in 2026?
Event calendars list ChannelPro DEFEND (November 9-10, Anaheim), ChannelCon EMEA (November 9-10, London), SpiceWorld (November 12-13, Austin) and MSSP Alert Live (November 17-18, online). Informa's MSP Summit AI Symposium runs December 9 in New York City and requires approval to attend. Most of the big MSP conferences come back between February and May 2027.
Can I get continuing education credits at MSP conferences?
Yes, at some of them. Right of Boom offers CPE credits along with certification tracks such as an MD-102 Intune workshop and Microsoft Copilot Studio training. Credit policies vary by event and year, so check with each conference before you register.