The 2025 Canalys Forums will unite thousands of channel leaders for the world’s most influential partner events in Barcelona, Chicago, and Da Nang. With partners driving more than 70% of the USD5.4 trillion spent on IT this year, the Canalys Forums remain the premier event series for technology vendors, distributors and channel partners to engage in insightful, independent, and impactful discussions about the industry’s future.
Last year, Canalys celebrated a major milestone, having hosted more than 40 forums worldwide. The analyst firm continues to transform its leading channel events, expanding its focus to encompass cloud, cybersecurity and managed services.
Around 2,500 delegates, representing the most senior players in the global IT channel, participated in 2,600-plus meetings and 30 on-stage sessions. The events were supported by more than 50 vendor sponsors and 40-plus distributors comprising the majority of the world’s total addressable IT market.
Attendees at the Canalys Forums 2025 will gain industry-defining insights that tackle the most significant challenges and opportunities in the channel ecosystem. Canalys will feature senior analysts from across the globe, delivering exclusive analysis. Their presentations and discussions will provide an independent perspective on critical market trends, including advancements in AI, cloud and datacentre, cybersecurity and other key industry segments.
The event also offers unrivalled business connections, allowing participants to network with top vendors, distributors, MSPs, resellers, and system integrators. Using AI-powered matchmaking and dedicated one-on-one meetings, attendees can forge valuable partnerships and drive meaningful business conversations.
The Canalys Forums are characterised by exceptional venues, offering luxury five-star hospitality in three world-class destinations. These settings provide a highly productive business environment while delivering an immersive experience beyond the conference floor.
The 2025 forum dates and locations are:
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EMEA Canalys Forum: 7-9 October 7 – 9, 2025, at the W Barcelona Hotel, Barcelona
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Americas Canalys Forum: October 21 – 23, 2025, at the Fairmont Millennium Park Chicago, Chicago.
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APAC Canalys Forum: December 2 – 4, 2025, at the Sheraton Grand Danang Resort and Convention Centre, Da Nang.
