On June 10, 2026, MSPs around the world will come together for the 9th annual Global MSP Day—a celebration of the innovation, resilience, and impact you drive every day.
From defending businesses against ever-evolving threats to unlocking growth through smarter technology, MSPs play a critical role in today’s digital-first world. To mark the occasion, we connected with MSPs worldwide to explore what’s next for 2026—from AI-driven opportunities to industry shifts and real-world challenges.
What opportunities are you most excited about for the rest of 2026?
- Scott Kandel, Senior Applications Engineer, Electroline Data Communications Inc.: “I’m excited about helping organizations leverage AI and automation to deliver smarter, more proactive customer and IT experiences.”
- Pavol Khula, Network Engineer, ANOVIS GmbH: “I’m looking forward to working on impactful projects, expanding my technical skills, and contributing more strategically to infrastructure, automation, and team collaboration.”
Which industry trends are you watching most closely?
- Dan Panetta, Supervisor, PCS LLC: “Vendors offering more flexible monthly commitments instead of annual contracts.”
- Nico Cartenstadt, Office Manager, GOit BVBA: “Ongoing evolution in transportation and manufacturing software.”
- Charlotte Ramdeen, Product Manager, Pinnacle Micro (Pty) Ltd: “Manufacturing innovation.”
- Shane Clark, Systems Administrator, CMIT Solutions of South Nassau: “Growing awareness and interest in staying protected.”
What challenges are you preparing to tackle in 2026?
- Matthew Hickman, Network Engineer, Integracon: “AI and security.”
- Scott Kandel: “Balancing innovation with security and governance as AI adoption accelerates.”
- Shane Clark: “Ensuring businesses understand that security is essential to operations.”
- Dan Panetta: “Selling services tied to annual or multi-year commitments.”
What makes you proud to be part of the MSP community?
- Dan Panetta: “Being part of the solution.”
- Scott Kandel: “Being part of a community that drives innovation while keeping businesses secure, resilient, and future-ready.”
- Matthew Hickman: “Helping businesses grow, stay safe, and operate more efficiently.”
- Shane Clark: “Learning how others in the industry are evolving and running their businesses.”
Join the Global MSP Day celebration
Global MSP Day isn’t just a milestone—it’s a chance to connect, learn, and celebrate the community driving IT forward.
This year’s virtual event lineup brings together industry voices and peer perspectives to share insights you can take back to your business right away.
Mark your calendar for June 10, 2026, and join the celebration at a time that works for you:
- Americas: 10:00 AM PDT | 1:00 PM EDT
- Europe: 10:00 AM BST
- Asia-Pacific: 11:00 AM AEST
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This post originally appeared on Smarter MSP.