About the Event

Welcome to HP Amplify Elevate

Driving the Future Together at Amplify Elevate 2026
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During this virtual event, we will present a comprehensive agenda filled with engaging content, plus you can hear from HP leadership and our valued alliance partners. See below for the full list of session topics and descriptions to assist you in selecting which ones to attend. 

Together, we aim to amplify our growth and create new possibilities to drive the future of work.

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Event Agenda

09:00 to 09:30

Opening Plenary – Welcome to Amplify Elevate – Driving the Future Together

Welcome to Amplify Elevate 2025! We are thrilled to have you, our valued partners, join us for this exciting event. This session will provide an overview of the information shared at Amplify Conference, discuss our channel strategy, and highlight our key priorities for the upcoming year. Let's drive the future together and elevate our joint success!


Grant Thomas

HP - Director of Global Market Enablement, Global Revenue Operations

Grant Thomas is the Director of Global Market Enablement at HP UK. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic launch and global growth of HP products and solutions.


He has extensive experience in the technology industry and has spoken at events such as the Yorkshire Tech Expo about the future of work and how technology impacts the way businesses operate. He emphasizes the importance of technology-driven innovation to meet the social and physical demands of future business models

09:30 to 10:00

Intel: AI Inside for a New Era

Explore the transformative power of AI and discover how Intel's balanced approach to AI optimizes AI tasks, ensuring efficient, scalable, and future-ready solutions to enhance productivity, security, and innovation – while driving real business value for your customers.  

Sarah Wieskus

Intel - General Manager, Commercial Client Sales

Sarah Wieskus is the General Manager for Commercial Client and Datacenter Sales at Intel Corporation. She has over 19 years of experience at Intel and leads the commercial sales activities for client and datacenter products.


10:00 to 10:30

​HP Amplify AI – Grow Your AI Sales Now

Grow your business with HP’s Channel AI program and sales tools. Artificial Intelligence brings along the business opportunity of the decade. Join this session to get updated and inspired on how you can maximize your sales with HP’s AI channel enablement offering that includes thought leadership content, trainings, certifications, customer use cases, market insights, seed units and much more.


10:30 to 11:00

AMD's Leadership and Innovation: Transforming High-Performance Computing

Join us for an exciting presentation on AMD's latest advancements!  Learn about AMD's deep partnership, explore innovative AI ecosystems and get insights into the cutting-edge performance of the new AMD Ryzen™ AI Max PRO Series Processors, designed to enhance CPU, memory, and graphics capabilities. See why AMD is recognized as a leader in performance and total cost of ownership with award-winning products. Don't miss this 


Tarunjit Singh

AMD - Senior Director

Tarunjit Singh holds a 2004 - 2006 Master of Business Administration in Marketing @ Amity University. With a robust skill set that includes Business Alliances, Business Development, CRM, Channel, Channel Partners and more. 

11:00 to 11:15

Coffee Break

11:15 to 11:45

Act Now: Drive Business Growth with Microsoft Windows 11 Migration

As we approach the final days of Windows 10 support, this session explores how you can engage customers to check their real-world readiness and plans for Windows 11 migration. It will look at how HP partners can drive business growth and enhance customer engagement by positioning Copilot+PCs and associated services to help customers shape their strategies for the coming AI wave and the future of Modern Workplace.


Robert Epstein

Microsoft - Senior Channel Executive​ - Device Partner Sales

Robert Epstein is a seasoned professional at Microsoft UK, specializing in product marketing with a focus on Windows, Microsoft 365, and hybrid work solutions. With over 17 years at Microsoft, he has been instrumental in launching Windows 10 across both consumer and commercial sectors in the UK.

11:45 to 13:15

Business Personal Systems – Transform your Workday with HP Commercial PCs

Join us for an exciting session where we unveil the revolutionary capabilities of the 2025 HP Commercial PCs. These cutting-edge devices, equipped with advanced AI processors, are designed to deliver unparalleled power, performance, and security, transforming the way you work. Discover how HP's innovative experiences can elevate productivity and streamline workflows, Explore AI-enabled usage journeys, such as enhanced data analysis, personalized assistance, and intelligent automation and See how HP's Next Gen AI PCs support these use cases with exceptional features that optimize performance and provide actionable insights. Whether you're a business leader, IT professional, or tech enthusiast, this session will offer valuable insights into how HP Commercial PCs can revolutionize your workday. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and embrace the future of AI-powered computing.


Test Akhanova

HP - Global Revenue Operations, Local HP Support

13:15 to 13:45

Lunch

13:45 to 14:15

The 2025 Refresh: Why Windows 11 and Why HP

Join us to explore the benefits of upgrading to Windows 11 and HP's latest devices. With the end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 and M365 apps approaching, it's crucial to modernize your IT infrastructure. Discover how HP's future-ready devices enhance collaboration, productivity, and security, and learn about successful use cases and partner value propositions. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the fast-paced business environment.


14:15 to 15:00

Lead the Future of Work with HP Displays, Docks, and Peripherals

As our work landscapes evolve, so do our expectations for technology. Providing professionals with the right tools for their unique work experiences is essential for companies competing in today's dynamic market. Join our session to explore how attaching HP displays, docks, and peripherals with our latest HP PCs provides customers with the future-ready solutions they need to maximize employee productivity, enhance personalized work 


15:00 to 15:45

Elevate your Spaces – Enhance the Conference Experience with HP Hybrid Systems (Poly Overview)

Unlock the secrets to supercharging your conference experience and maximizing productivity. In this session, we will explore how delivering a seamless user experience across all your workspaces will ensure your organization’s productivity never skips a beat -- whether your employees are on the go, at home, or in the office. Discover end to end solutions from HP, powered by AI innovation, with outstanding user experiences and insights-driven 


15:45 to 16:15

The Ultimate Work From Anywhere Desk – Help Your Customers Unlock Hybrid Work Success with HP (Poly & Peripherals)

Explore the dynamic concept of hybrid work, which seamlessly blends the freedom of working from anywhere with the structure of office environments. Join this session to learn more about the unique challenges of hybrid and how HP Solutions can equip employees for productivity in any environment. Help your customers build the "anywhere desk" with the HP | Poly broad range of premium wireless and wired headsets as well as the wide 


16:15 to 16:45

Unlocking the Future of High-Performance Work with Z Workstation & Solutions

While the increasing complexity of advanced workflows requires more powerful compute, HP Z Workstations and Solutions help you deliver ultimate performance to your customers, in fast-moving industries including manufacturing, media and entertainment, architecture, product development, and many more. In this session, learn about our latest AI-enhanced offerings, enabling users to power through their heaviest workloads.


16:45 to 17:15

HP Retail and Industry Solutions – Powering the Future of Engagement

Increased competition, acceleration in innovation, supply chain complexity and a surge in customer expectations post pandemic are transforming engagement in a range of industries. Technology can assist organizations in meeting these challenges and unlock opportunity for HP partners. Whether AI for surveillance or predictive maintenance, self-service for virtual assistance and self-ordering, soft payment solutions, or RFID for enhanced supply chain transparency, HP Retail & Industry solutions have the performance, flexibility, and reliability to power the future of engagement.


08:00 to 08:30

Opening Plenary – Welcome to Amplify Elevate – Driving the Future Together

Welcome to Amplify Elevate 2025! We are thrilled to have you, our valued partners, join us for this exciting event. This session will provide an overview of the information shared at Amplify Conference, discuss our channel strategy, and highlight our key priorities for the upcoming year. Let's drive the future together and elevate our joint success!


Grant Thomas

HP - Director of Global Market Enablement, Global Revenue Operations

Grant Thomas is the Director of Global Market Enablement at HP UK. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic launch and global growth of HP products and solutions.


He has extensive experience in the technology industry and has spoken at events such as the Yorkshire Tech Expo about the future of work and how technology impacts the way businesses operate. He emphasizes the importance of technology-driven innovation to meet the social and physical demands of future business models

08:30 to 09:00

HP Amplify Commercial: Aligning to Partner Success​

Explore how we're aligning investments with key growth drivers to enhance your experience and drive partner profitability in this session. We'll discuss how we're simplifying operations, leveraging AI advancements, and rewarding partners who invest in critical areas. Learn how to maximize your earnings and take immediate next steps for growth.


Grant Thomas

HP - Director of Global Market Enablement, Global Revenue Operations

Grant Thomas is the Director of Global Market Enablement at HP UK. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic launch and global growth of HP products and solutions.


He has extensive experience in the technology industry and has spoken at events such as the Yorkshire Tech Expo about the future of work and how technology impacts the way businesses operate. He emphasizes the importance of technology-driven innovation to meet the social and physical demands of future business models

09:00 to 09:30

Partnering for Growth: From Joint Planning to Optimized Compensation

Discover how to leverage the new Comp Optimizer features for enhanced predictability and transparency of your benefits. Discover next innovation to come. Understand how Partner Compensation evolves to address new business opportunities and to maximize your benefits with HP. 


Grant Thomas

HP - Director of Global Market Enablement, Global Revenue Operations

Grant Thomas is the Director of Global Market Enablement at HP UK. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic launch and global growth of HP products and solutions.


He has extensive experience in the technology industry and has spoken at events such as the Yorkshire Tech Expo about the future of work and how technology impacts the way businesses operate. He emphasizes the importance of technology-driven innovation to meet the social and physical demands of future business models

09:30 to 10:00

Grow Your Business: Win with Sustainability

In today's world, sustainability is not just a buzzword—it's a critical component in Request For Proposals (RFPs) due to evolving legislation, stringent government requirements, and increasing customer demands. Many countries now mandate sustainability criteria in RFPs, underscoring the urgent need to address environmental challenges. Join the session and learn how to leverage Amplify Impact and HP’s long standing sustainability 


10:00 to 10:30

HP Amplify Data Insights: Drive Growth with AI-Enhanced Insights

Maximize sales with AI-powered Amplify Data Insights. This essential tool helps channel partners enhance sales productivity, improve marketing response rates, and drive service refreshes and upgrades. Additionally, as a core part of HP’s LEAD to WIN program, Data Insights empowers Amplify partners to execute high-impact Windows 11 refresh and upgrade campaigns with data-driven precision.


10:30 to 11:00

Home Print​ – Winning Together in Consumer Printing

11:00 to 11:15

Coffee Break

11:15 to 11:45

Office Print​ – Contractual – Accelerate your Managed Print Business with HP

11:45 to 12:15

Office Print​ – Transactional – Elevate the Print Office Experience with HP

12:15 to 12:45

Original HP Supplies – Reliable, Recyclable, Responsible

Leading the future of work through Original HP Supplies. Discover how Original HP Supplies deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We will focus on the latest updates to the value proposition and invite you into Print Labs. Take a walk through the customer journey in supplies sustainability and see how HP is the partner you trust with strategy updates and programmatic updates from the ACF team. 


12:45 to 13:30

Wolf Security – Your Best Route to Differentiation, Margin, and Partner Value-Add

This session will focus on the following
       * Top three Wolf PC and Print use cases and how to easily incorporate them into your deals
              - Protect and Trace with Wolf Connect (PC Find/Lock/Erase)
              - Wolf Pro Security Edition PCs (anti-ransomware & phishing)
              - World’s first quantum-resistant printers, Protected Access with Microsoft® Entra ID, and HP       
                Authentication Suite for Workpath apps
         * What’s new for 2025
         * Marketing and enablement assets and security certification

13:30 to 14:00

Lunch

14:00 to 14:30

Maximize High Value Services Revenue with HP Managed Solutions

Join us to explore how HP Managed Solutions can position you as a key strategic partner in the Future of Work by effectively managing customer endpoints (“Edge IT”). Learn about existing and new HP Managed Service portfolio offerings to enable you to move from a reactive to a proactive engagement, improving customer experience and productivity, and making you a strategic partner for IT. In addition, you will be provided with details on the tools, processes, and programs to help you maximize your sales and build your recurring revenue business.


Our Experts

Join us to learn from industry leaders and visionaries shaping the future

Test Akhanova

HP - Global Revenue Operations, Local HP Support

Robert Epstein

Microsoft - Senior Channel Executive​ - Device Partner Sales

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Robert Epstein

Microsoft - Senior Channel Executive​ - Device Partner Sales

Robert Epstein is a seasoned professional at Microsoft UK, specializing in product marketing with a focus on Windows, Microsoft 365, and hybrid work solutions. With over 17 years at Microsoft, he has been instrumental in launching Windows 10 across both consumer and commercial sectors in the UK.

Tarunjit Singh

AMD - Senior Director

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Tarunjit Singh

AMD - Senior Director

Tarunjit Singh holds a 2004 - 2006 Master of Business Administration in Marketing @ Amity University. With a robust skill set that includes Business Alliances, Business Development, CRM, Channel, Channel Partners and more. 

Sarah Wieskus

Intel - General Manager, Commercial Client Sales

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Sarah Wieskus

Intel - General Manager, Commercial Client Sales

Sarah Wieskus is the General Manager for Commercial Client and Datacenter Sales at Intel Corporation. She has over 19 years of experience at Intel and leads the commercial sales activities for client and datacenter products.


Grant Thomas

HP - Director of Global Market Enablement, Global Revenue Operations

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Grant Thomas

HP - Director of Global Market Enablement, Global Revenue Operations

Grant Thomas is the Director of Global Market Enablement at HP UK. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic launch and global growth of HP products and solutions.


He has extensive experience in the technology industry and has spoken at events such as the Yorkshire Tech Expo about the future of work and how technology impacts the way businesses operate. He emphasizes the importance of technology-driven innovation to meet the social and physical demands of future business models

FAQS


1. Access the HP Partner Portal partner.hp.com 

2. If you are already an HP Partner Portal user, click Sign In, enter your username or email address, and click Use password. 

3. Enter your password and click Sign in. 

4. Click here to go to your Partner Learning Center profile and scroll down to the Other Information section. Your HP Learner ID will display at the top of this section.

HP deactivates partner learner profiles in the Partner Learning Center (Cornerstone SBX, formerly Saba Cloud) if the partner does not access any training in over 12 months. All learning data is preserved. This applies to those partner learners who have previously registered at the HP Partner Portal but have not taken any training in over 12 months.

Yes, the platform is compatible with any computer or mobile device and any browser.

The presentations can be downloaded from the Amplify Elevate page on the HP Partner Portal, which is located in the Training & Certification drop-down menu. 

If you were unable to attend the live event, you can access the recordings of the sessions you registered for via the event platform for the next ten (10) business days.

Event Sponsors


Intel

Intel

Microsoft

Microsoft

AMD

AMD