Level up your IT and security—Close to home
February 26, 2026
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hilton Auckland Princes Wharf 147 Quay Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
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Get up close with industry leaders
Join the Kaseya team and top IT experts for an interactive, full-day event designed to help MSPs and SMBs thrive in today’s evolving technology landscape.
At Kaseya Connect Local, you’ll dive into the latest trends shaping IT—from automation and efficiency to growth strategies and customer success. Hear directly from thought leaders and peers who are driving innovation, and walk away with actionable insights you can apply to your business right away.
This is your chance to network, share ideas, and gain practical knowledge that will keep you ahead of the curve.
Event highlights
- Expert insights: Learn how continuously evolving regulations and risks will impact the IT industry.
- Valuable strategies: Gain actionable best practices to strengthen security and demonstrate compliance.
- Practical skills: Get hands-on experience preparing for and conducting key security and compliance assessments.
- Industry connections: Connect with industry experts and peers over delectable food and drinks.
Reserve your free seat for this special Kaseya event. Spots are limited.
Event highlights
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Event Agenda
Registration
Opening Keynote: Risk redefined: The new landscape of security and compliance
Robert Arco, Risk & Compliance Strategist, Kaseya
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Security Keynote: Emerging threats and the shifting risk landscape
Jason Manar, CISO, Kaseya
Sponsor Spotlight: Channel Program
Morning break
Assessment Lab: SOC2
Vlad Polusmak, CISSP, CISA
Senior Director, IT Regulatory Compliance and Product Strategy, Kaseya
How business liability motivates cybersecurity
Phyllis Lee, VP of Content Development, CIS
Mastering cybersecurity compliance: HIPAA, NIST, GovRAMP & more
Matthew Datel, Director of Strategic Partnerships, HITRUST
Sponsor Spotlight: Atakama
Lunch Break + CrewHu Lunch & Learn
Assessment Lab: CMMC
Brian Hubbard, Founder & President, MSPCyberX
Where real-world threats meet compliance
Mike Puglia, GM, Kaseya Labs
Building a compliance practice: How, why & why now?
Josh Hoffman, CRO, ControlCase
Sponsor Spotlight: Cavelo
Afternoon break
From Visibility to Validation: Mastering Cyber Resilience Testing
Gary Moore, CISSP, Adjunct Professor and Manager, Kaseya University
Sponsor Spotlight: FlexPoint
From requirement to revenue panel: Scaling compliance offerings
Host: Frank DeBenedetto, Former MSP and Kaseya GTM General Manager
Panelists: Rob Edwards, Brian Hubbard, Randy Hall
Solving the #1 Problem in CMMC Compliance and Validation
Dr. Jose Neto, President, PC-Warriors LLC
Sponsor Spotlight: Monjur
Late Afternoon Break
Closing Keynote - From Compliance to Confidence: Kaseya’s Commitment to Continuous Assurance
Gary Pica, Chief Community Officer, Kaseya
Closing Remarks
Drinks, Canapes, and Networking
Hilton Auckland
Overnight accommodations
Want to get the most from the Kaseya Connect Local? Stay overnight at the host hotel. Preferred rates are now sold out, limited rooms are available at the public rate.
Transportation & parking
- UPDATE Avoid traffic with easy access via City Hall subway station, just three stops from William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, offering a convenient connection to Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor.
- UPDATE Leave your car with the hotel valet and bring your ticket to the Kaseya registration desk for validation.
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Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors who make this event possible and provide you with the essential tools you need to stay ahead of the ever-evolving security landscape.
