Canalys Forums 2025 - Locations for 2025 EMEA, Americas and APAC channel forums

The 2025 Canalys Forums will unite thousands of channel leaders for the world’s most influential partner events in Barcelona (Spain), Chicago (United States) and Da Nang (Vietnam). With partners driving more than 70% of the $5.4 trillion spent on IT this year, the Canalys Forums in EMEA, the Americas and APAC 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.

Barcelona’s sun-drenched charm, Chicago’s strategic industry presence, and Da Nang’s emerging tech scene, set the stage for the Canalys Forums 2025 which are poised to deliver unparalleled opportunities for networking, learning, and business growth.

Last year, we celebrated a major milestone having hosted more than 40 forums worldwide. The analyst firm continues to transform its leading channel events expanding their 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+ meetings and 30 on-stage sessions. The events were supported by more than 50 vendor sponsors and 40+ 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, now part of Omdia, will feature senior analysts from across the globe delivering exclusive analysis. Their fast-paced presentations and Expert Hub discussions will provide an independent perspective on critical market trends, including advancements in AI, cloud and datacenter, cybersecurity and other key industry segments.

The event also offers unrivaled business connections, allowing participants to network with top vendors, distributors, MSPs, resellers, and system integrators. Using AI-powered matchmaking and dedicated 1:1 meetings, attendees can forge valuable partnerships and drive meaningful business conversations.

The Canalys Forums experience is enhanced 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.

• EMEA: 7-9 October 2025, Barcelona, Spain, W Barcelona Hotel

• Americas: 21-23 October 2025, Chicago, United States, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park

• APAC: 2-4 December 2025, Da Nang, Vietnam, Sheraton Grand Danang Resort & Convention Center

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For more information, please contact:

• EMEA: [email protected]

• Americas: [email protected]

• APAC: [email protected]

About Canalys Forums

The Canalys Forums are the world’s largest independent, influential and high-quality insight-driven channel events. They bring engaging content from senior decision-makers to the world’s undisputed experts in the partner ecosystem. The Canalys Forums bring hassle-free networking and partner workshops, and give a premium experience to the channel community while driving maximum ROI.