The ASCII Group Announces Speaker Lineup for ASCII Edge 2026 Conference Series

Washington, D.C. – January 6, 2026 - The ASCII Group, North America’s original and vendor-neutral community for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), today announced the speaker lineup for ASCII Edge 2026, its multi-city conference series designed to support MSP businessowners through peer-driven education and community engagement.

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Taking place across eight cities in the United States and Canada, ASCII Edge 2026 brings MSPs together for in-person learning, candid discussion, and practical insight rooted in real-world experience. Built by and for MSPs, the series reflects ASCII’s decades long-standing commitment to peer-driven education and community.

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The 2026 series will feature keynote presentations from James Gadomski, shipwreck treasure hunter and History Channel personality, and Carolyn April, Vice President of Research and Market Intelligence at GTIA.

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The speaker lineup also includes sessions from industry leaders and ASCII member MSPs, including Emily Tell of IdeaTilt and Wayne Hunter of AvTek Solutions, alongside Joe Rojas of Start Grow Manage. These sessions bring real-world experience to the stage, covering AI adoption, revenue strategy, and market differentiation.

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Programming will also include hands-on workshops and peer discussion, including a Day 1 workshop from Kaseya, focused on helping MSPs turn underutilized marketing development funds into measurable pipeline results. (Additional workshops to be announced).

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“ASCII Edge has always been about bringing the right people into the room,” said Jerry Koutavas, CEO of The ASCII Group. “When MSPs come together to share openly and learn from one another, they gain clarity and confidence in the decisions they’re making. That’s what ASCII Edge is designed to deliver.”

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For event details and registration, visit events.ascii.com.

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About The ASCII Group, Inc.

The ASCII Group is the premier community of North American MSPs, MSSPs and Solution Providers. The Group has members located throughout the U.S. and Canada, and membership encompasses everyone from credentialed MSPs serving the SMB community to multi-location solution providers with a national and international reach. Founded in 1984, ASCII provides services to members including leveraged purchasing programs, education and training, marketing assistance, extensive peer interaction and more. ASCII works with a vibrant ecosystem of leading and major technology vendors that complement the ASCII community and support the mission of helping MSPs to grow their businesses. For more information, please visit www.ascii.com.

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