Why should you attend?

Now in its 6th year, the Managed Services Summit Manchester continues to complement its sister events in London, Stockholm, and Amsterdam, serving as a premier event for the UK, Nordics, and European IT channels. The Northern UK market offers unique opportunities and challenges, emphasizing cost-efficiency, practical innovation, and long-term partnerships, making it particularly relevant for MSPs and IT providers.

The Managed Services Summit is a series of executive-level events, so you know you’ll be among the best in the sector, and those featured will explore the latest trends and developments, evolving customer requirements and how to create value through managed services – both for your own organisation and your customers

Managed Services Summit Manchester 2025

The summit features expert presentations from major industry leaders, providing insights into current trends and technologies in managed services. Delegates will enjoy dedicated networking breaks, ideal for connecting with potential business partners and expanding professional networks. Manchester’s focus on regional collaboration and growing investment in cloud, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure positions it as a critical hub for managed services.

This event combines high-level presentations, interactive discussions, and opportunities to engage with industry peers and sponsors, making it essential for senior decision-makers in the IT channel. Whether aiming to grow your business, discover innovations, or forge valuable partnerships, the Managed Services Summit – Manchester 2025 is key.

Topics to be covered

• Standing Out in a Crowded MSP Market
  Develop strategies for differentiation through unique value propositions, customer-centric solutions, and fostering long-term relationships in a highly competitive market to stand out as an MSP.
• Leveraging AI, Automation, and Everything-as-a-Service (XaaS)
  Explore how MSPs can utilise AI for predictive analytics and automation to increase operational efficiency, while adopting XaaS models to provide innovative and scalable services to clients.
• Boosting Profitability and Efficiency through Process Optimisation
  Discuss enhancing profitability and operational efficiency by streamlining processes, utilising AI-driven automation tools, and implementing data-driven service management for improved customer value.
• Evolving Cybersecurity: Tackling New Threats and the Skills Shortage
  Delve into evolving cybersecurity challenges by integrating AI-driven threat detection and Zero Trust Architecture, while addressing the growing cybersecurity skills gap within the MSP sector.
• Cloud Evolution: Adoption, Hybrid Models, and Edge Computing
  Examine best practices for managing multi-cloud environments, integrating hybrid and edge computing models, and optimising cloud services to enhance performance and efficiency for MSPs.
• Navigating Regulatory Compliance in a Changing Tech Landscape
  Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment by implementing best practices in data governance, understanding the impact of new regulations, and leveraging automation for compliance.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Building and Selling Your MSP Business
  Explore M&A strategies in the MSP sector, focusing on identifying opportunities, preparing your business for sale or acquisition, understanding market valuation trends, and navigating legal complexities.