Canalys Forums EMEA 2024

The Canalys Forums are the largest independent pan-region events for channel partners, distributors, and senior vendor management.

They bring together the IT channel to network and discuss the industry’s latest news and topics. Our aim is to provide the IT channel with independent and impartial content while creating a platform for vendors to educate the channel.

Why attend?

Canalys stands as the global leader in partner ecosystem research, dedicated to delivering channel-focused data and insights within the dynamic technology industry landscape. With a robust history of successful events spanning seventeen years across Europe and Asia, the Canalys Forums are set to grace Berlin in 2024, continuing their tradition of honoring partner achievements and enhancing the profile and significance of the channel.

In 2023, the forums achieved notable success, attracting 3,140 attendees from 108 different countries. Supported by 55 vendor sponsors and 45 distributor partners, the event facilitated over 2,600 one-to-one meetings, fostering stronger connections within the channel community.

1. Canalys unites the complete channel ecosystem, bringing together channel partners, distributors, vendors, and industry leaders for dynamic and meaningful debates on pivotal discussions within the channel landscape.

2. Experience dynamic and engaging content formats that prioritize unique channel research over vendor pitches, putting partners at the center of the conversation. Last year, 30+ sessions saw 160+ industry experts, sparking lively discussions with our audience as over 1000+ live questions were asked, creating a compelling experience for everyone.

3. Connect with the most important players; 93% of the Canalys Forums audience are decision-makers, including CEOs and SVPs.

4. Expand your business opportunities by meeting with key vendors and distributors to generate joint business opportunities and ensure strong ROI from your attendance.

5. Optimize your time and resources by consolidating meetings with vendors, partners and competitors in one place. Last year alone, over 2,500 formal meetings were conducted, saving on travel costs and maximizing efficiency.