Newark | April 17 & 18

ASCII EDGE 2024

The MSP Conference

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!

MSPs Register Here
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.

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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 April 17, 2024
  • 11:00 AM
    Lunch & Registration Junior Ballroom
  • 11:45 AM
    Pre-Day Welcome to ASCII Edge - The MSP Conference
  • 12:05 PM
    "Service Desk Excellence: Strategies for Optimizing Operations" presented by SuperOps.ai
  • 12:20 PM
    "The Power of Compliance: An MSP Goldmine" presented by Galactic Advisors
  • 12:40 PM
    "Prioritizing Transparency & Mental Health in Cybersecurity" presented by OSTRA Cybersecurity
  • 1:00 PM
    “MSP Business Session" presented by ConnectWise
  • 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, ASCII Member
  • 2:35 PM
    "Work Smarter, Not Harder: 4 Steps To Achieve a Simplified Data Protection Strategy" presented by Axcient
  • 2:55 PM
    Panel Session: "The Future MSP – Where is the Next Big Opportunity"
  • 3:20 PM
    Business Card Exchange
  • 3:30 PM
    "MSP 3.0 - The Managed Cloud Desktop" presented by US Signal
  • 3:50 PM
    "Guardians of Privacy: Securing Sensitive Data for Protection and Profit" presented by CyberGuard360
  • 4:10 PM
    "Leadership does not require suffering IT IS A PRIVILEDGE" presented by Michael Crean
  • 4:30 PM
    "Tapping into the Hive: MSP Business Hacks" presented by Joshua Liberman, ASCII Member
  • 5:00 PM
    Day 1 Wrap Up, Voting & Vendor Networking
  • 5:30 PM
    ASCII Member Closed-Door Meeting Lincoln/Holland/Columbia Room
  • 6:30 PM
    Welcome Reception - Meet the Start Up Sponsors
MAIN DAY | THURSDAY April 18, 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 (IT Complete)
  • 10:30AM
    "Rubber Ducky Challenge" presented by ThreatLocker
  • 10:50 AM
    Business Card Exchange | Morning Break | Networking | Headshots
  • 11:05 AM
    "5G: The Last Mile of Opportunity: Take back the cloud with 5G as a service!" presented by RYTHMz
  • 11:25 AM
    "How to Master Adding Revenue Without Adding Cost" presented by CloudRadial
  • 11:45 AM
    "Cybersecurity Marketing - Moving from FUD to Prevention" presented by BLOKWORX
  • 12:05 PM
    "The Future of the Cloud Marketplace" presented by Pax8
  • 12:20 PM
    "Setting Priorities: Crafting Your Path to Success" presented by The ASCII Group
  • 12:35 PM
    Solutions Pavilion & Networking Lunch
  • 2:35 PM
    Panel: "Unleash MSP Growth: Discovering Dynamic Sales and Marketing Strategies"
  • 3:00 PM
    "Redefining Access: Passwordless Authentication in a Password-Centric World" presented by JumpCloud
  • 3:15 PM
    "The Value$ of Selling Unified Communications" presented by NUSO
  • 3:30 PM
    "Scaling Your MSP for Entrepreneurial Success” presented by Encore Strategic Consulting, LLC
  • 3:55 PM
    "Guide to Growing Managed Security Revenue" presented by Sophos
  • 4:10 PM
    "Use your Ideal Client Profile to Fuel MSP Growth" presented by Circle Square Consulting
  • 4:30 PM
    40th Anniversary Celebration, Voting and Afternoon Break
  • 4:50 PM
    KEYNOTE: "A Modern Day Shawshank Redemption" presented by Damon West
  • 5:40 PM
    Awards & Giveaways

Join Us!

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

NEWARK

April 17 & 18, 2024

Register Today

  • Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, 1 Hotel Road Newark, Newark, NJ 07114

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.

Lamont Hatcher
CEO, AIS

Questions? Say Hello

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