Artificial intelligence is no longer an emerging technology story in the IT channel — it is rapidly becoming central to how partners deliver services, drive operational efficiency, improve cybersecurity outcomes, and create new revenue opportunities for customers.
To recognize the executives and innovators leading that transformation, Channel Insider is officially opening nominations for the 2026 AI Leaders List.
What is the AI Leaders List?
The annual program highlights leaders across the IT channel ecosystem who are driving measurable impact through AI strategy, implementation, and innovation.
We are seeking nominations from across the industry, including MSPs, MSSPs, VARs, distributors, vendors, GSIs, and other channel-focused technology organizations.
The 2026 list will recognize executives and leaders making meaningful contributions in areas such as:
- AI-powered managed services
- cybersecurity and threat detection
- automation and operational efficiency
- customer experience innovation
- channel enablement and partner strategy
- enterprise AI adoption
- data and analytics
- AI governance and responsible implementation
Last year’s honorees demonstrated how AI is reshaping the channel ecosystem, with leaders helping organizations improve service delivery, accelerate automation, strengthen security operations, and build scalable AI-driven solutions for customers.
As AI adoption continues to accelerate in 2026, we expect this year’s nominations to reflect an even broader range of innovation happening across the channel.
Why you should nominate a peer (or yourself) for 2026 recognition
Nominations are open through June 30, and we encourage submissions from peers, colleagues, executives, PR representatives, and organizations looking to recognize impactful leadership. Self-nominations are also welcome.
The nomination process is designed to identify leaders who are not only talking about AI but actively shaping how it is being deployed, operationalized, and scaled within the channel.
If you know an executive or innovator helping define the future of AI in the IT channel, we encourage you to submit a nomination.
To view last year’s AI Leaders List, visit:
https://www.channelinsider.com/ai-50/