We’re going "Beyond MDM" to give our Chicago-area channel partners the ultimate competitive edge in 2026. Join 42Gears and our premier technology sponsors — Custom America, Datalogic, Newland, Proglove, SATO, TSC and Urovo —for a day of high-performance networking, product and feature updates, and a brewery tour and tasting!
What you’ll take away:
12:00 PM | Buffet Lunch - Refuel with a premium buffet lunch while networking with 42Gears executives and attending sponsors.
1:00 PM | Partner Briefing - The Next Generation of 42Gears - A deep-dive strategy session unlocking our newest tools and a sneak peek into the future roadmap:
4:00 PM | Private Brewery Tour and Happy Hour - Go behind the scenes for a tour of Goose Island’s world-class, state-of-the-art facility and a chance to taste their signature Bourbon County Stout. You’ll also enjoy an open bar and time to network with peers and the 42Gears and sponsor attendees.
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Goose Island Barrel House, 603 N Sacramento Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Parking: Free on-site valet parking.
This exclusive event is explicitly designed to help you build your sales pipeline with the newest tools in the 42Gears arsenal.
What you’ll take away:
- New Revenue Streams: Discover fresh, high-margin solutions to cross-sell to your existing base.
- Market Differentiators: Learn why 42Gears gives you an undeniable edge over standard MDM competitors.
- Ecosystem Integration: See how the latest hardware from Custom America, Datalogic, Proglove, Newland, SATO, TSC and Uroco provide new opportunities.
The Day’s Agenda
11:00 AM | Welcome & Expo - Kick off the day by meeting face-to-face with our premier technology partners. Explore new ways to build your tech stack and accelerate your revenue.12:00 PM | Buffet Lunch - Refuel with a premium buffet lunch while networking with 42Gears executives and attending sponsors.
1:00 PM | Partner Briefing - The Next Generation of 42Gears - A deep-dive strategy session unlocking our newest tools and a sneak peek into the future roadmap:
- SureAsset: Complete lifecycle management for your hardware (free for partners).
- FIAM (Frontline Identity & Access Management): Bulletproof security built specifically for the modern frontline worker via SureIdP and SureAccess.
- Intune Companion: Supercharge your existing Microsoft environments and monetize clients who won't leave Intune.
- Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing: A brand-new security audit offer to expand your lucrative professional services.
- Mesh Delivery System:: A breakthrough method to deliver massive files across thousands of devices quickly and efficiently.
4:00 PM | Private Brewery Tour and Happy Hour - Go behind the scenes for a tour of Goose Island’s world-class, state-of-the-art facility and a chance to taste their signature Bourbon County Stout. You’ll also enjoy an open bar and time to network with peers and the 42Gears and sponsor attendees.
Event Logistics
Date: Thursday, August 13th, 2026Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Goose Island Barrel House, 603 N Sacramento Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Parking: Free on-site valet parking.
This exclusive event is explicitly designed to help you build your sales pipeline with the newest tools in the 42Gears arsenal.
Our Sponsors