AVANT Special Forces Summit - Sept. 15-18, 2025

CBTS heads to Dallas for the 2025 AVANT Special Forces Summit

CBTS is thrilled to announce our participation in the 2025 AVANT Special Forces Summit, taking place September 15-18 at the Omni in Dallas, Texas. This exclusive, invite-only event brings together top Trusted Advisors, technology providers, and industry leaders for two and a half days of immersive education, strategic insights, and high-impact networking.

Be sure to stop by the CBTS table to connect with our team, tap our unbiased expertise, and discover how our best-of-breed OEM solutions are engineered for partner success in complex MSP and MSSP environments. Best of all, you’ll have a chance to catch up with our CBTS experts:

• Katie Vukovic, National Channel Manager

• Mark W Bennett, National Channel Manager

• Jonathan Lloyd, Field CTO

• Matt Douglass, Sr. Director of Solution Engineering 

Featured speaking sessions

CBTS is proud to be featured in two dynamic breakout sessions at this year’s summit:

Monetizing Microsoft Teams Voice

Discover how to unlock new revenue streams by integrating Microsoft Teams Voice into your portfolio. This session will explore real-world use cases, partner success stories, and actionable strategies to drive adoption and profitability.

• Date and time: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• Location: Deep Ellum A (2nd floor)

• Facilitator: Tom Croft, Director of Solution Engineering EMEA at AVANT

• Speaker: Matt Douglass, Sr. Director of Solution Engineering at CBTS

Mastering the cross-sell: Solving the people problem

This session tackles one of the biggest challenges in the channel—cross-selling across product lines. Learn how to align teams, overcome internal silos, and build a culture of collaboration that drives customer value and partner success.

• Date and time: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

• Location: Arts District 4 (2nd floor)

• Facilitator: Dane Menke, Sales Engineer at AVANT

• Speaker: Jon Lloyd, Field CTO at CBTS

What else to expect at the 2025 AVANT Special Forces Summit

This year’s summit offers a high-energy, content-rich experience, including:

• Visionary keynotes and expert-led sessions.

• Hands-on training.

• Strategic networking with top advisors and providers.

• Access to the latest tools and resources to accelerate growth.

Register now and we will see you in Dallas this September!