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The meeting place for the tech Channel Community

Channel Summit provides the best environment for channel buyers, consumer technology & IT brands to do business and forge new partnerships.

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Channel Summit events are a high-value opportunity to engage potential business partners through a highly focused series of pre-arranged one-to-one meetings via the ChannelHub platform.

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Our 'invitation-only' format with a cap on both exhibitor and delegate numbers ensures a safe, relaxed and focused event for all our attendees.

Find out more what makes Channel Summit different from regular trade shows
Features
Channel Summit
Traditional Trade Shows

Primary Focus

Pre-arranged 1:1 meetings between vendors, distributors, and retailers to foster partnerships.

General exhibition with booths, walk-ins, and passive lead generation.

Format

Curated, invite-only (for qualified channel professionals).

Open to the public (any attendee with a ticket/pass).

Networking Style

Structured matchmaking – Meetings are scheduled in advance via a dedicated platform.

Casual networking – Random encounters, booth visits, and ad-hoc conversations.

Attendee  Profile

Highly targeted (vendors, distributors, retailers, resellers).

Broad mix (vendors, end-users, media, general public).

Lead  Generation

High-quality, pre-qualified meetings with decision-makers

High volume, but unqualified leads (many tire-kickers).

Content & Sessions

Focused on channel strategy, partner growth, and industry trends.

Broader topics, including product demos and general industry news.

Exhibition Space

Minimal or no booths – Emphasis on private meetings.

Large expo halls with vendor booths and displays.

ROI for Participants

Efficient use of time – No wasted hours walking aisles; every meeting has a purpose.

More exploratory – Requires filtering through crowds to find relevant contacts

Duration

Shorter, more intense (2 days of back-to-back meetings).

Longer(5 days+)

Event news

Consumer Tech

Discover emerging categories from 'ready to go' start ups to the latest hardware and accessories from recognised brands in the consumer electronics space.

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IT Hardware 

Get hands on with the latest displays, IT peripherals, networking, accessories and office kit to hit the market.

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1 to 1 Meetings

Pre-arrange your meetings before the show starts and build up your calendar of face to face meetings with potential customers.

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