Though insightful education and the ability to connect with cutting-edge suppliers are key drivers to attend CVxEXPO, the annual trade show and conference has also become the ultimate hub for tech advisors, MSPs, distributors, resellers and channel managers to connect with industry peers. This year, attendees will have numerous opportunities to forge valuable partnerships and make new friends via social networking activities, including several entertaining Partner MeetUps, when the channel convenes for CVxEXPO25, Nov. 3-5 at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel & Conference Center in Glendale, Ariz.
Partner MeetUps are fully hosted on-site and off-site entertainment-based activities in which vendors host small, intimate groups of CVxEXPO attendees for post-show food and festivities. Exclusive to attendees and exhibitors, the MeetUps will take place within walking distance or a short Uber ride from the host hotel. The MeetUps are free to registered attendees and include food and drinks courtesy of the MeetUp sponsors.
Sign-ups are now open for the six unique MeetUps scheduled this year. Each will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. They include:
Andretti E-Kart Racing (Sponsored by C3 Complete)
Perfect for those with a need for speed and some competitive fire, participants can feel the rush of instant acceleration, hairpin turns, elevation changes and long straightaways. As an added bonus, the E-Kart racing competition includes qualifying and final races as well as medals for top finishers.
This MeetUp is sponsored by C3 Complete, which provides technology, telecom and information security services. The company specializes in outcome-driven, relationship-focused solutions to a diverse client base nationwide. C3 operates a geo-diverse infrastructure offering advanced solutions in hybrid cloud, voice and collaboration, backup and disaster recovery, and more.
Spark Duckpin Bowling (Sponsored by Lumen Technologies)
There’s regular 10-pin bowling, and then there’s Spark Duckpin Bowling. Participants will get to experience bowling like never before, with smaller balls and pins and lanes that virtually come alive with dazzling lights, dynamic visuals and immersive sound effects. This activity promises to turn every roll into a cinematic experience.
This MeetUp is sponsored by Lumen Technologies, a global communications services provider offering networking, edge cloud, collaboration and cybersecurity solutions and managed services. The company is leveraging the scale of its network to help companies realize AI’s full potential.
Hologate VR Gaming
Are you a gamer? Well, step into Virtual Reality Central where you can play the game or be the game. Hologate is a four-player VR attraction that delivers advanced graphic technology and full sensory immersion to transport players into a new reality.
Evening at Top Golf
Whether or not you participate in the annual CVxEXPO Golf Tournament, sponsored by Telesystem, in the morning on Nov. 4, this evening event at Top Golf offers a different environment for links lovers. Enjoy music, giant targets, giant TVs, and hand-crafted food and beverages in a fun party atmosphere.
7D Xperience Thrill Ride
Gamers and sure shots will enjoy this 3D interactive movie experience, in which riders compete for high scores by laser blasting on-screen enemies. Feel the earth-rumbling movement and wind and hear sounds all around you as you rack up points in this sensory experience.
Team Laser Tag
Perfect for teambuilding or a little friendly competition between colleagues, this experience will get hearts pounding as teams battle through this two-story, 4,000-square-foot laser tag arena. The blacklight battleground features the newest technology from Delta Strike, the leader in laser tag equipment.
“Our attendees provide invaluable feedback each year, and the social networking opportunities offered during CVxEXPO receive some of the most enthusiastic responses,” said ChannelVision president and CEO Berge Kaprelian. “This has prompted us to push the envelope this year with some incredible MeetUp events thanks to our generous sponsors. Our change of venue this year puts us in great proximity to some world-class entertainment.”
Limited Space
Because space is limited, those wishing to participate in a Partner MeetUp are asked to first register for a complimentary pass to CVxEXPO25 before signing up for any of the activities. Once registered, attendees can visit the Partner MeetUps information page to sign up for a desired MeetUp event. Sign-up does not guarantee a spot at a MeetUp. Reservations are first-come, first-serve and will be confirmed when you pick up your show badge at the CVxEXPO25 registration desk.
No other channel partner event offers as many unique and time-tested social networking opportunities in both professional and entertainment-based settings. Join like-minded peers during the expo’s complimentary meals and cocktail receptions, the golf tournament, and a Partner MeetUp.
In addition, once scheduled events have concluded, CVxEXPO is located in the middle of Glendale’s new Westgate Entertainment District, which offers the best food and nightlife Arizona has to offer.
Entering its fourth year as a standalone partner event, CVxEXPO25 is the largest IT channel trade show and conference in the Southwest. Attendees can immerse themselves in the latest trends, connect with industry peers and unlock unprecedented growth opportunities for their businesses. In addition to networking activities, attendees and exhibitors can expect two full days of expo hall hours and educational sessions, including inspiring and informative keynotes.
For more information on exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, contact Berge Kaprelian at 480-503-0770 or berge@bekabusinessmedia.com.
