Registration & Hospitality Suite

Stop by to pick up your badge at the registration desk & grab a snack at our hospitality suite!

Partner Advisory Council Meeting (invitation only)

Iris, located on the 8th Floor of the JW Marriott

Partner Advisory Council Happy Hour (invitation only)

Rex & Rex Terrace, Located on the 8th Floor of the JW Marriott

The Big Easy Happy Hour Sponsored by : Ingram Micro

Promenade 1-3, located on the 1st Floor of the JW Marriott

Welcome to The Big Easy with Lenovo!

Get ready to kick off Accelerate in true New Orleans style! Welcome to The Big Easy with Lenovo is your first taste of the city’s vibrant culture—a night filled with mesmerizing magic, irresistible flavors, the unmistakable rhythm of jazz, and a special opportunity to give back. Join us for a Wine To Water activation, where you'll help build water filtration kits that provide clean water to communities in need around the world. Click the here to learn more about Wine to Water.

Laissez les bon temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!)

Showcase Open

Showcase rooms, located on the 3rd Floor of the JW Marriott

Registration Open

Vieux Carre Ballroom Foyer, located on the 3rd Floor of the JW Marriott

Canada Breakfast (invitation only)

Promenade 1-3, located on the 1st Floor of the JW Marriott

Breakfast Sponsored by: D&H, Intel, Microsoft, TD SYNNEX

Vieux Carre Ballroom & Foyer, located on the 3rd Floor of the JW Marriott

Go Big in the Big Easy with TD SYNNEX

Join TD SYNNEX to capture the bold spirit of the Big Easy! In Go Big in the Big Easy with TD SYNNEX, we’ll unveil powerful strategies, innovative solutions, and growth opportunities designed to elevate your business. Don’t miss your chance to connect, collaborate, and chart a bigger, bolder future—with a little New Orleans flair.

Beyond the Buzz - Real Talk on AI PCs, Aura, and Windows 11 Refresh

Microsoft, Intel and Lenovo

Winning More With D&H

Vieux Carre Ballroom, located on the 3rd Floor of the JW Marriott

AM Break Sponsored by: Absolute, Arrow, Cisco, DLL, Qualcomm

Vieux Carre Ballroom & Foyer, located on the 3rd Floor of the JW Marriott

General Session

Vieux Carre Ballroom, located on the 3rd Floor of the JW Marriott

Lunch Sponsored by: AMD

Vieux Carre Ballroom & Foyer, located on the 3rd Floor of the JW Marriott

Showcase Open

ThinkPad 2025: Trends, Innovations & AIPC: Brent Lamm

In depth details around the recently launched ThinkPad X9 and X1 series. A look at the trends and innovations that drive portfolio decisions in the commercial notebook space. And a glimpse into the balance of the 2025 ThinkPad offering.

Elevation via Modernization with Intel & Lenovo

IT modernization is fraught with unknowns. What’s the business cost? What’s the risk? What will break and how badly? You need a partner you can trust. Lenovo helps customers modernize their infrastructures for the new era of IT with High Performance, Secure and Reliable solutions, and a focus on Efficiency and Sustainability.

Lenovo 360 Program Strategy & Roadmap: Cassie Jeppson

Learn about new ways we are leaning in to enhance the ease of doing business with Lenovo. Lenovo 360 is all about meeting partners where they are in their journey and relationship with Lenovo and ensuring we are doing our part to lean in on the pillars of Connect, Enable and Grow. We'll talk about tools upgrades, incentives, and enablement for your teams and look forward to gathering feedback on how we can continue to be the most relevant vendor in your toolbox!

IDG Roadmap and Transformation: Wes Towns & Chris Babson

Iris, located on the 8th Floor of the JW Marriott

Adapting to Change in State and Local Government and Education: Nina Damato, Kendall Latham, Hernan Londono

Orleans 1, located on the 3rd Floor of the JW Marriott

NDA Session

Data Quality, Privacy, Risk Management, and Governance: Kenny James

Orleans 1, located on the 3rd Floor of the JW Marriott

IDG Education Portfolio : Wes Towns & Chris Babson

Invite Only

PM Break Sponsored by: Ingram Micro, NVIDIA, Nutanix

Showcase rooms, located on the 3rd Floor of the JW Marriott

Enterprise AI and the Rise of Distributed Intelligence: John Encizo

Iris, located on the 8th Floor of the JW Marriott

Power and Cooling in Data Centers: Richard Smutzer

Orleans 1, located on the 3rd Floor of the JW Marriott

General Session Closing

Vieux Carre Ballroom, located on the 3rd Floor of the JW Marriott

Pregame in the Promenade

Gather for drinks before parading to the Sazerac House. Second line parade will depart from the JW Marriott at 6:30 PM.

Shake, Stir & Celebrate: A Spirited Night at The Sazerac House

Get ready for an electrifying evening where cocktails, culture, and celebration come together in true New Orleans fashion! Watch expert mixologists craft classic and modern cocktails, from smooth Sazeracs to bold, refreshing creations.  Indulge in the authentic Creole flavors and explore the interactive exhibits of this historic venue. Raise your glass and let’s shake, stir, and celebrate Accelerate!

Meet in the first floor Promenade at 6:30 PM to be escorted to the evening event by a second line parade!