Last week, the VeloxServ team had the pleasure of attending Channel Live 2026, held at the iconic Tobacco Dock in London. As one of the UK’s leading events for the IT and telecoms channel, Channel Live once again brought together hundreds of professionals from across the industry, including ISPs, MSPs, and IT services businesses from throughout the UK.
Representing VeloxServ at the event were Managing Director Craig Messer, Head of Sales Steven Wood, and Head of Marketing Rob Tickle. Throughout the day, the team welcomed visitors to stand G5, where they had the opportunity to meet with new potential partners while also catching up with many existing partners and suppliers. Events like Channel Live provide the perfect environment to strengthen relationships, share ideas, and explore new opportunities for collaboration within the channel community.
Insightful Panel Discussion on Channel Growth
A key highlight of the event was the panel discussion titled “Growing Your Channel Business in 2026: Where Will Profitable Growth Really Come From?”
VeloxServ’s Rob Tickle took part in the session alongside a fantastic group of industry leaders, including:
- Alex Tatham, IT Channel Consultant (panel host)
- Philippe du Fou, Channel Director UK & Europe – Intermedia
- Sam Hasson, Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer – Tinkle
- Justin Carl, Managing Director – ProVu
The discussion explored the opportunities and challenges facing channel businesses in 2026, covering topics such as evolving partner ecosystems, service-led growth strategies, and how providers can create sustainable value in an increasingly competitive market. It was a lively and insightful session that generated plenty of discussion among attendees.
Building Stronger Partnerships
Beyond the stage, Channel Live provided a fantastic opportunity for the VeloxServ team to engage with partners and industry peers. Meeting face-to-face remains invaluable in an increasingly digital world, allowing conversations to go deeper and relationships to grow stronger.
The team would also like to extend a big thank you to our partner Elevate for hosting their post-show party at Flight Club, which was a brilliant way to continue the day’s conversations in a more relaxed setting and connect with more members of the channel community.
Looking Ahead
Events like Channel Live highlight just how vibrant and innovative the UK channel continues to be. VeloxServ is proud to be part of this ecosystem and looks forward to building on the conversations started at the event with both new and existing partners.
If you visited us at stand G5, thank you for stopping by – and if we missed you this time, we’d love to connect and explore how we can work together.
We're also planning our own event especially for our partners later in 2026. Is there any particular topics you'd like to see us cover or information that you'd welcome from us? Let us know by emailing: marketing@veloxserv.co.uk
