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Shaping the Future of the Channel

Why ASCII Edge 2024?

Celebrating 40 years of excellence, The ASCII Group has curated an agenda that caters specifically to the needs and aspirations of growing MSPs like you. With multiple locations across North America, ASCII Edge events provide the perfect platform for collaboration and growth.

Connect with industry professionals, engage with top technology vendors, and learn from key leaders in the field. Gain valuable insights, expand your network, and shape the future of the channel.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Join us at an ASCII Edge event near you and be a part of the conversation!

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Special Guest | Damon West

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

“A Modern Day Shawshank Redemption”

Damon captivates audiences worldwide with his compelling narrative, weaving together elements of caution, hope, and redemption with raw honesty and sincerity. Drawing from his own life experiences, he takes listeners on an emotional journey. Yet, amidst the wreckage of his life, Damon’s story isn’t one of despair, but of resilience and transformation. His time spent in a Texas maximum security prison becomes a crucible for self-reflection and growth, leading him on a journey towards redemption. Through his trials and tribulations, Damon discovers the profound power of recovery and the potential for finding meaning and purpose in even the darkest of circumstances.Damon’s journey is not just riveting—it’s a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the transformative power of redemption.

Featured MSP Sessions

“Experience the ASCII Link Member Forum Live”

Joshua Liberman, President, Net Sciences

“Operational Automation for MSPs”

Dawn Sizer, CEO, 3rd Element Consulting

“Scaling Your MSP for Entrepreneurial Success”

Shawn Walsh, CEO, Encore Strategic Consulting

"From Chaos to Control: Optimizing Project Management in Business"

Gain insights from a seasoned professional: Todd led operations at Fully Managed, an MSP that garnered a remarkable acquisition deal of $137 million.

IT projects have a shockingly low success rate, under 30%! Learn tips and tactics to immediately and dramatically improve your team’s project success.

Todd will walk you through effective tactics to streamline your project management and start organizing your project workload. This will be interactive and directly practical to your day-to-day work.

What you’ll learn in this session:

How to reduce friction between sales and technical teams
Simple ways to increase your project margins
Simple ways to reduce scope creep
Why you DO NOT need a 3rd party PM tool
Many more strategies and tactics to improve your project delivery practices

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Agenda

Two days of education, networking, and more!

PREDAY | WEDNESDAY June 26, 2024

11:00 AM
Badge Pick-Up & Lunch - Mahogany Ballroom Foyer
11:45 AM
Pre-day ASCII Welcome - Mahogany Ballroom
12:05 PM
"UNLOCKING HIDDEN PROFIT$ The Art of Tool Selection" presented by CyberGuard360
12:25 PM
"Service Desk Excellence: Strategies for Optimizing Operations presented by SuperOps
12:40 PM
"Prioritizing Transparency & Mental Health in Cybersecurity" presented by OSTRA Cybersecurity
1:00 PM
“MSP 3.0 - The Managed Cloud Desktop" presented by US Signal
1:20 PM
"The Evolving MSP: What’s Next for your IT Business" presented by SecurityStudio
1:40 PM
Networking Break
2:10 PM
"Operational Automation for MSPs" presented by Dawn Sizer, 3rd Element Consulting, Inc. [ASCII Member]
2:35 PM
"Work Smarter, Not Harder: 4 Steps To Achieve a Simplified Data Protection Strategy" presented by Axcient
2:55 PM
"The Future MSP – Where is the Next Big Opportunity" | Panel Session
3:20 PM
Business Card Exchange
3:30 PM
"The Secret Path to More Profit" presented by Galactic Advisors
3:50 PM
"Communication 101: Peanut Butter Jelly Time" presented by ConnectWise
4:10 PM
"Leadership does not require suffering IT IS A PRIVILEGE" presented by Solutions Granted
4:30 PM
“AI Fast Track: Mastering AI Prompting in 20 Minutes" presented by The ASCII Group
4:50 PM
“Experience the ASCII Member Forum Live" presented by Joshua Liberman
5:20 PM
Wrap Up, Voting & Vendor Networking
5:30 PM
ASCII Member Only Meeting
6:30 PM
Evening Networking Reception | Visit the Start Up Sponsors!

MAIN DAY | THURSDAY June 27, 2024

8:30 AM
Networking Breakfast & Badge Pick-Up – Professional Headshots Compliments of The ASCII Group
9:00 AM
ASCII Edge Welcome- Day 2 Kickoff
9:10 AM
KEYNOTE: "From Chaos to Control: Optimizing Project Management in Business" presented by Todd Kane
10:10 AM
"Uncovering Innovation. Learn How to Create a Strong and Loyal Customer Base by Giving Them Something They Didn't Even Know They Wanted." presented by Kaseya
10:30AM
"Rubber Ducky Challenge" presented by ThreatLocker
10:50 AM
Business Card Exchange | Morning Break | Networking | Headshots
11:05 AM
"The Future of Networking: Network as a Service (NaaS)" presented by Meter
11:25 AM
"How to Master Adding Revenue Without Adding Cost" presented by CloudRadial
11:45 AM
"5G: The Last Mile of Opportunity: Take back the cloud with 5G as a service!" presented by RYTHMz
12:05 PM
"The Future of the Could Marketplace" presented by Pax8
12:20 PM
"Building Business, Why Community Matters" presented by The ASCII Group
12:35 PM
Solutions Pavilion & Networking Lunch
2:35 PM
"Unleash MSP Growth: Discovering Dynamic Sales and Marketing Strategies" moderated by Channel Program
3:00 PM
"How to Talk to Your Clients About SASE and ZTNAE" presented by Timus Networks
3:15 PM
"The Value$ of Selling Unified Communications" presented by NUSO
3:30 PM
"Scaling Your MSP for Entrepreneurial Success” Shawn Walsh, Encore Strategic Consulting, LLC
3:55 PM
"Redefining Access: Passwordless Authentication in a Password-Centric World" presented by JumpCloud
4:35 PM
"Cyber Strategies – Reduce Your Attack Surfaces" presented by TruGrid
4:50 PM
Voting – Afternoon Break & Networking
5:00 PM
KEYNOTE: "A Modern Day Shawshank Redemption" presented by Damon West
6:00 PM
Awards & Giveaways

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Registration

You registration includes:

Access to all session tracks and keynotes
Network with like-minded MSPs and connected industry professionals
Meet with top technology vendors
Complimentary headshot from a professional photographer
Sponsor prizes and giveaways
Parking, all meals and educational materials

June 26 & 27, 2024

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Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E Golf Rd, Chicago, IL 60173

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What Attendees are Saying

"The ASCII events are a great way to meet likeminded peers who want to network and grow their business. I have made new connections with many IT professionals, vendors, and manufacturers. The content I’ve learned from these events has helped me accelerate my business to the next level!

Chad Kempt

Owner, Fast Computers

We've gained the ability to leverage the ASCII network to assist us in supporting other clients across the country. We can credit our partnership/membership with ASCII with assisting us in our continued growth year over year.