The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference showcases the best thinking in higher education IT! 

With the best presenters, the best content, and the best networking, the premier higher ed IT event brings together professionals and technology providers from around the world to discuss their discoveries, grow professionally, and explore solutions to continuing challenges.

ChannelPro DEFEND events are specialized conferences designed to equip IT service providers, managed service providers (MSPs), and IT consultants with the latest strategies, tools, and insights needed to protect their clients from cybersecurity threats. These events focus on the critical aspects of cybersecurity, including threat detection, risk management, compliance, and incident response. Attendees gain valuable knowledge from expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities with top security vendors.

ChannelPro DEFEND is dedicated to helping IT professionals stay ahead of evolving cyber risks, strengthen their security offerings, and safeguard their customers’ businesses in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

ChannelPro DEFEND: West is the IT channel’s premier cybersecurity event dedicated to increasing your cybersecurity solutions sales and fortifying your defenses against today’s most advanced cyberthreats.

100% free for qualified channel partners, ChannelPro DEFEND: West will feature interactive masterclasses led by the channel’s leading cybersecurity practitioners and renowned strategists to empower MSPs with:

• Actionable strategies for selling cybersecurity solutions
• Critical tips on preventing catastrophic data breaches
• Insight into the latest AI-powered tech to strengthen your security posture
• Best branding practices and tactics for positioning your business as a trusted security partner

Plus, you will have dedicated networking time with the channel’s most innovative cybersecurity vendors to facilitate striking lucrative deals.

Free hotel room included!

Members of the Florida Local Government Information Systems Association (FLGISA) have been instrumental in helping to guide and lead positive change at various organizations throughout the state. We do this because we care; about our state, our organization, our residents and customers, and the future. 

Join us at our 2026 Winter Symposium! More details to come in November 2025.

Members of the Florida Local Government Information Systems Association (FLGISA) have been instrumental in helping to guide and lead positive change at various organizations throughout the state. We do this because we care; about our state, our organization, our residents and customers, and the future. 

Join us at our 2026 Annual Conference! More details to come in March 2026.

The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference showcases the best thinking in higher education IT! 

With the best presenters, the best content, and the best networking, the premier higher ed IT event brings together professionals and technology providers from around the world to discuss their discoveries, grow professionally, and explore solutions to continuing challenges.

This is THE event where professionals and technology providers from around the world gather to network, share ideas, grow professionally, and discover solutions to today’s challenges. It’s the largest gathering of your peers…people you can relate to, learn from, and stay connected to throughout the year.