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Washington, DC – December 18, 2023 – The ASCII Group, a renowned membership-based community of independent North American Managed Service Providers (MSPs), is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for its highly anticipated events, ASCII Edge 2024.

ASCII Edge is the premier multi-city event where nearly 2,000 industry professionals, technology vendors, and leaders come together for two power-packed days of collaboration and growth. With events in nine cities across North America, attendees have the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals.

With a commitment to business education, ASCII Edge events offer an agenda that is specifically curated for the modern MSP. Exclusive sessions will equip attendees with tools and insights to navigate the ever-evolving channel landscape. They will also feature a stellar lineup of industry experts and influential MSPs who are shaping the future, including:

Featured Keynote Speaker – Damon West, “Defying the Darkness: A Tale of Redemption Amidst Unyielding Adversity”

Damon West shares his cautionary tale and message of hope with brutal honesty and candor, using his own story to highlight the power of redemption, recovery and finding meaning and purpose in life, no matter what has happened to you and no matter what you’ve done in the past. West learned that like a coffee bean, which changes with the application of heat and pressure, he was capable of shifting the environment around him. His Coffee Bean message is a story of grit and determination and has inspired audiences worldwide.

Keynote MSP Speaker – Todd Kane, “From Chaos to Control: Optimizing Project Management in Business”

IT projects have a shockingly low success rate – under 30%! Todd Kane will show his tips and tricks to immediately and dramatically improve your team’s project success. Kane is an award-winning MSP and has led technology teams for several large and high-growth companies producing double-digit margin increases. He will walk you through effective tactics to streamline your project management and start organizing your project workload today!

MSP Speakers:

“Tapping into the Hive: MSP Business Hacks,” Joshua Liberman, President, Net Sciences

“Operational Automation for MSPs,” Dawn Sizer, CEO, 3rd Element Consulting

“Scaling Your MSP for Entrepreneurial Success,” Shawn Walsh, CEO, Encore Strategic Consulting

“ASCII Edge 2024 will allow attendees the opportunity to be immersed in a wealth of knowledge from industry experts and MSPs. Each presentation is designed to provide direct guidance and actionable takeaways. We want attendees to leave with an understanding of the latest channel trends, strategies and technologies that will propel their business forward,” said Jerry Koutavas, President, The ASCII Group.

To learn more about ASCII Edge including full city information and registration, visit https://events.ascii.com/.

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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