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Pax8, a leading cloud commerce marketplace, has today announced the keynote speaker and agenda for Beyond EMEA, the first-of-its-kind event for the region that will bring together over 500 IT service providers, 40 vendors and leading channel experts from across the sector.
As audiences gather in Berlin for one of the most widely anticipated channel events of the year – former Olympic and World Champion athlete, Carl Lewis, will be delivering the headline keynote speech. The core themes of the packed three-day event, taking place on October 13-15 2024 at the Intercontinental Berlin in Germany, will focus on community, education and innovation.
Welcoming the announcement, Carl Lewis, former US athlete and Pax8 Beyond EMEA keynote, said: “Without community, collaboration and increasing my knowledge in the field of sport, I would not have achieved the athletics career that I am so proud to talk about today. I’m incredibly excited to be attending Beyond EMEA and look forward to sharing experiences with technology professionals and business leaders that share the same ethos and determination.”
As well as the keynote announcement, Pax8 also is proud to share the agenda for Beyond EMEA. The three-day event is curated specifically for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), aimed at helping them grow their businesses, increase efficiencies, and reduce risks. As well as the keynote from Lewis, agenda highlights and benefits to partners include:
- Inspiring panels and keynotes: Keynotes from industry leaders like Microsoft and SuperOps, alongside panels focused on Women in Tech, AI, and Servant Leadership, emphasising innovation, diversity, and strategic growth.
- Comprehensive breakout sessions: Attendees can engage in a wide range of breakout sessions covering crucial topics such as cybersecurity, AI, MSP success strategies, and marketing, designed to enhance technical and operational expertise.
- Networking and awards: Beyond EMEA offers extensive networking opportunities, including vendor expos, a closing party, and the prestigious Partner and Vendor Awards ceremony celebrating excellence in the IT channel.
“Over the past 12 months there has been a lot of innovation throughout the channel with partners, vendors and MSPs collaborating on how to drive productivity and enhance growth.” said Harald Nuij, chief executive officer at Pax8 EMEA. “We are thrilled to bring Beyond to Berlin. On a personal note, I’m excited for the opportunity to connect face-to-face with our partners across the region, share insights, and cultivate new opportunities together.”
