Managed Smoke Providers
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Managed Smoke Providers / About & Join

Your people.
Outside the expo hall.

You already have enough meetings.
This is a different kind of conversation.

Join the community

Free to join. No application. No waiting.

A shared industry.
A seat at the table.

Managed Smoke Providers brings IT managed service provider (MSP) owners, sales professionals, and cybersecurity professionals together over a shared enjoyment of cigars.

Talk shop. Trade stories. Get to know the person behind the business card.

Three ways to connect

Good company. Wherever you are.

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01 / Member lounges

Around the corner.

Discover member-recommended lounges close to home or wherever work takes you.

Explore member lounges
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02 / Conference meetups

Outside the conference.

RSVP to independent community meetups and let an admin connect you beyond the expo floor.

Explore upcoming meetups
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03 / Social Cigar Hour

Across the miles.

Join a weekly Social Cigar Hour on Teams—a small group, a drink, a cigar, and an unexpected question.

Find your Cigar Hour group

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Relationships first.

Bring your stories,
not your sales deck.

Business may come up. Friendship comes first.

No pressure, no unsolicited pitches—just good company and respect for everyone at the table.

There’s a chair for you.

Come as you are. Stay a while.

Membership is free for anyone working in the managed service provider (MSP) industry, 21 and over. Create your account with Google, Microsoft, or email and you’re a member. No application. No waiting.

Join the community

New to cigars?

Our How to Cigar guides cover choosing your first cigar, cutting, lighting, storage and lounge etiquette. Explore the illustrated guides →

Conference meetup details are public; RSVP and Social Cigar Hour group selection require a member account. Meetups are separate from official conference registration. Business may come up, but unsolicited sales pitches do not belong here.

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An optional introduction helps our admins connect you with the right people. It isn’t required to join.