GTIA ChannelCon EMEA 2025 spotlights AI and cybersecurity trends amid industry transformation
The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) ChannelCon EMEA 2025 is currently underway in London, marking a pivotal event for the IT channel ecosystem. Speaking to Dan Wensley, the CEO of GTIA, offers an insightful view into the conference’s ethos, programming, and its role in serving the technology channel community. The event spotlights prominent keynote speakers including Sir Stephen Fry and Sir Bob Geldof, who are set to engage attendees with their unique perspectives on technology, innovation, and industry trends.
GTIA stands as a vendor-neutral, non-profit membership association dedicated to solution providers, managed service providers (MSPs), vendors, distributors, and other companies within the IT channel ecosystem. It is the only organisation with this focus globally, providing a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and business growth through exclusive tools and resources. Previously known as the CompTIA Community, the association rebranded as GTIA in 2025 following the sale of the CompTIA brand and its training and certification operations. Despite the name change, GTIA continues its mission to support IT channel organisations and professionals worldwide.
ChannelCon EMEA 2025 aims to deliver education-focused content with an emphasis on knowledge and innovation rather than product promotion. Scheduled for 13-14 October at the Sofitel London Heathrow, the event invites industry thinkers and experts to contribute through various insightful tracks, including Channel Insights and Technology Trends. GTIA's global reach is significant, representing more than 2,000 IT service providers, solution providers, vendors, and distributors, with a community of tens of thousands of professionals.
GTIA’s role as a connector of the worldwide IT channel is further underpinned by its extensive membership benefits. Members enjoy unrestricted access to GTIA events, peer networking opportunities, market research, and educational programming, designed to bolster sustainable, secure, and profitable business practices in an ever-evolving technological landscape. Membership categories span MSPs, solution providers, vendors, distributors, and industry associates, reflecting the diverse nature of the channel ecosystem that GTIA serves.
The broader ChannelCon event series continues with preparations for ChannelCon 2025 in the United States, scheduled from July 29-31 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville. This iteration similarly seeks contributions from thought leaders, featuring breakout tracks that focus on MSP Success, Community Insights, Technology Trends, and Channel Insights. Together, these events underscore GTIA's commitment to fostering a collaborative, well-informed, and innovative IT channel industry across regions.
As technology continues to evolve rapidly, GTIA’s ChannelCon EMEA 2025 offers a timely forum for industry professionals to exchange ideas, discover emerging trends such as AI and cybersecurity, and hear from influential voices like Sir Stephen Fry and Sir Bob Geldof. The event exemplifies GTIA’s ongoing dedication to enhancing the IT channel’s vitality and resilience through education, connection, and leadership.