The Alliance of Channel Women announced that registration is open for ACWConnect Live!, the group’s signature networking event taking place April 13-16 during the Channel Partners Conference & Expo and MSP Summit at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.
ACWConnect Live! will feature two expert-led panel discussions highlighting important conversations shaping women’s careers and leadership in the channel. The first panel, “Allyship in Action,” explores what meaningful allyship looks like in practice and why it matters to team performance, culture and long-term industry growth. Panelists will share perspectives on how advocacy, sponsorship and intentional leadership can help create more opportunities for women while strengthening organizations and the channel ecosystem as a whole.
Moderated by Christopher Shubert, VP of channel sales at AppDirect, the panel includes diverse voices of channel women and allies:
- Alexie Teferi, director of channel sales at CloudRider Networks
- James Dunn, channel development director at GTT
- Taylor Tench, channel marketing & event specialist at Ooma
- Ronnell Richards, founder & sales instructor at Sayless Academy
A second panel, “Back to Basics: What ACW Does for You,” spotlights the real, practical value of ACW membership — from mentorship and local chapter engagement to leadership development and lasting professional connections. Attendees will hear how women at different stages of their careers have leveraged ACW programs to build confidence, expand their reach and open doors to new relationships and opportunities across the channel.
Moderated by ACW Board Member Susanne McHugh, national channel director at CommandLink, the panel includes ACW members with diverse roles and experiences:
- Roli Points, co-founder & chief strategy officer/channel chief at Sourcepass
- Ashley Cole, senior channel manager at AppDirect
- Bailey Terrell, channel sales & marketing director at CallHarbor
- Alyssa Leveritte, marketing coordinator at Fusion Connect
ACWConnect Live! also features:
- Welcoming remarks from the new leadership team: Incoming ACW president Mel Kolinski and VP Staci Corbett will share their vision for the association.
- Expanded networking opportunities: Attendees will have more time to reconnect with familiar faces and establish new relationships with like-minded professionals.
- First look at ACW’s new member portal: Attendees will get a preview of the new ACWConnect member portal and how it will help them stay connected, access member resources and engage with ACW virtually year-round.
- New member engagement: First-time attendees and new members will be paired with long-tenured ambassadors to foster meaningful connections and facilitate introductions.
- Livestream on LinkedIn Live: For members who can’t attend, the event will be livestreamed on LinkedIn Live, providing easy access to all the evening’s programming.
Tickets are limited to the space available. Advance registration is recommended. Pre-registration closes at 5 p.m. EDT on April 10. Additional tickets may be available at the door for $50 on a “first come, first served” basis.
Admission is free to all ACW members, and advance tickets are $44.52 for non-members. To register, click here.
