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The pivotal point of IT: Building services for the AI-first era

Date and Time
May 13, 2026, 8:00 AM
Duration
1 hour
Language
In English

“Every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along that changes everything…” – Steve Jobs  

The introduction of smartphones ushered in a new era that paved the way for entirely new industries. Businesses that didn’t adapt were left behind. We’re living in one of those times now. 

The AI era is here. Some service providers see it as a threat. We see it as the biggest opportunity the service provider industry has ever seen. But to seize it, service providers need the right partner. Join us as we will unveil our vision for AI-first service delivery, including upcoming releases on the Acronis roadmap and a revolutionary new product for MSPs. 

Acronis CEO JJ Jager will be joined on stage with leading MSPs and other industry speakers to reveal how you can seize the AI opportunity with a platform and partner built for what comes next. 

Special guest speaker:

Joining as a special guest, Ray Kurzweil – best-selling author, pioneering inventor, and futurist—will deliver an exclusive keynote: “The Double-Edged Future: Navigating AI’s Greatest Risks and Opportunities.”  

Kurzweil will explore the accelerating trajectory of artificial intelligence, uncovering real risks such as misinformation, autonomous decision making and misaligned systemsPlus, he will reveal how to turn these challenges into strategic advantage and provide a forward-looking framework to help you anticipate threats, implement safeguards and harness AI’s exponential power responsibly. 

Event highlights: 

  • Discover new AI service opportunities with intelligence and automation to boost productivity. 
  • Learn how the new Acronis Partner Program puts you in command of the partner experience.  
  • Get an exclusive tour of the new Acronis platform, reimagined for AI-first service delivery.  
  • A special announcement about a revolutionary new product for MSPs.

Get a free training by attending the event!  

Event attendees receive complimentary access to a $329 security course – designed to turn compliance (GDPR, NIST, NIS2) into a competitive advantage, with certification and one year of access included. 

 

Exclusive event partners

Jan-Jaap Jager
Acronis
CEO, Acronis
Ray Kurzweil
Acronis
Inventor, Author, Futurist
Ronan McCurtin
Acronis
RVP Europe, Israel and Africa, Acronis
Dan Havens
Acronis
Chief Growth Officer, Acronis
Daniel Mitchell
Acronis
CEO, Alt-Tech
Ben Johnson
Acronis
VP, Sourcepass
Andy Harris
Acronis
Chief Commercial Officer, ITPS