The 2026 Partner Connect Forum brings SHI and partners together for a closer look at the priorities shaping the year ahead. You’ll hear from our leadership, join focused conversations across key growth areas, and connect directly with the teams driving our partner strategy.

Align & Accelerate

This is not simply an event. It is an opportunity to discuss SHI's strategic vision, showcase key investments, and strengthen partner relationships. Join us and together we will align around the priorities that will accelerate growth in 2027 and beyond.

November 4 - 6, 2026

SHI Garza Office
3828 Pecana Trail, Austin, TX 78749

Why attend

Executive
access

Hear directly from SHI executives and business leaders on priorities, market direction, and growth opportunities.

Early
insight

Understand how SHI is evolving the business and positioning growth areas for 2027.

Influence
priorities

Shape co-investment, go-to-market alignment, and future business planning.

Build actionable relationships

Connect with leaders and peers in an intimate environment designed for strategic discussion.

Agenda at a glance

Wednesday, November 4

All Day  |  Arrivals
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.  | Registration
6:00 p.m.  | Welcome Reception & Dinner



Thursday, November 5

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  | Registration 
8:45 - 9:00 a.m.  | Welcome & Opening Remarks 
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  | Morning Sessions 
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Lunch   
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.  | Afternoon Breakout Sessions 
6:30 p.m.  |  Dinner and Entertainment

Friday, November 6

Optional Golf Event






Featured speakers

Kapil Bansal

Sr. Vice President – Global Sales & Solutions

Denise Collison

Sr. Vice President – Public Sector

Eric Guthrie

Sr. Vice President – Enterprise Sales

Derrek Hallock

Sr. Vice President - Growth

Thai Lee

CEO and President

Brian McGrath

Sr. Vice President – Commercial & European Sales

James Prior

Chief Financial Officer

Ryan Sheehan

Sr. Vice President – Advanced Solutions Group (ASG)

Countdown to the event

See you in 50 days 18 hours 2 minutes
  • 50
    Days
  • 18
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  • 2
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Deadline to Register: October 23

Register today and turn meaningful conversations into actionable strategies.