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SUMMARY:European Mainframe Technical Exchange - Prague - April 21-23
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the 2026\nEuropean Broadcom Mainframe Technical Exchange!\nThis year’s event will take place in Prague\, Czech Republic\, from April 21 – 23. Register today to reserve your spot.\n\n\nNew this year: Application Developers\, Architects\, and DevX colleagues are also invited to register for the Code4z Developer Day\, which will be held on April 22 as part of the MTE. Invite your colleagues to join us for the day\, or the whole MTE event.\n\n\nRegister for the European MTE\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 21 – 23\, 2026\nEuropean in-person MTE\nPrague\, Czech Republic\nRegister Here >\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 22\, 2026\nCode4z Developer Day\nPrague\, Czech Republic\nRegister Here >\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSave the Dates:\n\n\n\n\nJune 23 – 25\, 2026\nVirtual MTE\nOnline Event\n\n\nOctober 19\, 2026\nDatabase User Group Workshops\nIn-Person Event\n\n\nOctober 20 – 22\, 2026\nNorth American MTE\nIn-Person Event\n\n\n\n\nVisit our \nevent page for more information.\n\n\nMainframe Technical Exchanges are exclusive events for Broadcom Customers and Partners with no registration fee.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNetwork with Mainframe Experts In-Person\n\n\nEach three-day MTE event will feature multiple Broadcom solutions\, best practices\, tips\, and opportunities for you to ask questions and share feedback. In-person events enable you to step away from your work environment and connect face-to-face with Mainframe colleagues\, thought leaders\, and technical experts during sessions\, meals\, and casual conversations.\n\n\nIn order to help you make the connections at our in-person events that are most important to you\, a Broadcom team member or “buddy” is available to reach out to confirmed attendees prior to each event to greet you and will be available to ensure that you get the most out of the in-person MTE.\n\n\nTo maximize your learning and networking experience\, attend an in-person event (or both!) and the global virtual event in June.\n\n\nView the latest event information\, session information\, and registration updates\nhere.\n\n\nThe Broadcom Mainframe Team\n\n\n#BroadcomMTE
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/european-mainframe-technical-exchange-prague-april-21-23-2026/
LOCATION:Prague\, Czech Republic\, Prague\, Czech Republic
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T141651Z
UID:10000115-1776758400-1776963600@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:GSE UK Virtual Conference 2026 including Mainframe Trends 2026: Insights from the Mainframe User Survey
DESCRIPTION:GSE UK Virtual Conference 2026Do More at the Core. Built to Learn\, Engineered to Lead. \nJoin the global mainframe community for the GSE UK Virtual Conference 2026\, taking place April 21–23\, 2026. This multi-day virtual event brings together industry experts\, practitioners\, and innovators to explore the technologies\, trends\, and strategies shaping the future of the mainframe. \nFeatured Session\nMainframe Trends 2026: Insights from the Mainframe User SurveyPresented by Amanda Hendley\, Managing Editor\, Planet Mainframe \nThe mainframe industry continues to adapt to new demands—but what’s really changing\, and what’s staying the same? In this session\, Amanda Hendley will present findings from the 2026 Mainframe User Survey\, highlighting key trends in modernization\, security\, workload evolution\, and the future of the workforce. \nAttendees will gain: \n\nInsights into shifting investment priorities\nPerspectives on skills gaps and succession planning\nAnalysis of emerging technologies impacting mainframe environments\nBenchmarks to inform strategic decision-making\n\nThis session will also include perspectives from industry voices to provide additional context and real-world experience. \n🗓 Session Time: Thursday\, April 23\, 2026🕙 5:00–5:45 AM ET (10:00–10:45 AM UK time)\n📍 Virtual Event
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/gse-uk-virtual-conference-2026-including-mainframe-trends-2026-insights-from-the-mainframe-user-survey/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211345
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T134019Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual CICS User Group | May 12\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-cics-user-group-may-12-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual CICS,Virtual User Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211345
CREATED:20250910T151551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T134008Z
UID:10000087-1779188400-1779197400@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Db2 User Group | May 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-db2-user-group-may-19-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual Db2,Virtual User Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211345
CREATED:20260415T150404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T150404Z
UID:10000114-1779267600-1779276600@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Building the CA 7 User Group Together & Technical Sharing Session
DESCRIPTION:Help us set the vision for the new CA 7 User Group!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStarting by defining the vision and mission\, while drawing on past experiences to build a group that delivers real value today. We’ll wrap up with a technical deep dive where experts share personal tips on trading daily “firefighting” for a smoother\, more automated workflow. Stop living in fear of the next critical situation that could keep your critical jobs from completing and start mastering the features in CA 7 designed to keep your enterprise on track. \nWednesday\, May 20\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter(s): \n\nSam Buhler\, Product Manager\, Workload Automation\, Broadcom\nJoe Valentino\, Client Services Consultant\, Broadcom \\nJoe Poole\, Client Services Consultant\, Broadcom\nPraveen Verma\, Product Manager\, CA 7\, Broadcom\n\nNOTE: Please register using your business email address.\nPlease check your Spam or Junk email folders if you do not receive a registration confirmation email within 24 hours. If you still can’t locate this email\, check with your IT administrator\, as they could be blocking emails from Broadcom. 
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/building-the-ca-7-user-group-together-technical-sharing-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211345
CREATED:20260415T150031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T150031Z
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SUMMARY:Building the ESP User Group Together & New ESP Web Client Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Help us set the vision for the new ESP User Group!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStarting by defining the vision and mission\, while drawing on past experiences to build a group that delivers real value today. We’ll wrap up with a technical deep dive discovering how this modern browser interface enables both experts and newcomers to effortlessly manage complex jobs and edit job definitions in real-time. Join us to see how seamless navigation and powerful web-based tools are streamlining mainframe orchestration. \nTuesday\, May 21\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter(s): \n\nSam Buhler\, Product Manager\, Workload Automation\, Broadcom\nDan Shannon\, Product Manager\, Workload Automation\, Broadcom\nJonas Dusil\, Product Marketing Engineer\, Broadcom\n\nNOTE: Please register using your business email address.\nPlease check your Spam or Junk email folders if you do not receive a registration confirmation email within 24 hours. If you still can’t locate this email\, check with your IT administrator\, as they could be blocking emails from Broadcom. 
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/building-the-esp-user-group-together-new-esp-web-client-deep-dive/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211345
CREATED:20250910T152723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T133958Z
UID:10000095-1781004600-1781011800@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Virtual IMS User Group | June 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-ims-user-group-june-9-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual IMS,Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211345
CREATED:20260130T191006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T191054Z
UID:10000107-1782201600-1782406800@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Mainframe Technical Exchange - June 23 - 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about the North American and Virtual Mainframe Technical Exchanges here.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/european-mainframe-technical-exchange-virtual-june-23-25-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211345
CREATED:20250910T150544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T133946Z
UID:10000080-1784028600-1784035800@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Virtual CICS User Group | July 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-cics-user-group-july-14-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual CICS,Virtual User Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260721T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260721T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211345
CREATED:20250910T151657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T133929Z
UID:10000088-1784633400-1784640600@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Db2 User Group | July 21\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-db2-user-group-july-21-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual Db2,Virtual User Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211345
CREATED:20250910T152932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T133919Z
UID:10000096-1786447800-1786455000@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Virtual IMS User Group | August 11\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-ims-user-group-august-11-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual IMS,Virtual User Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211345
CREATED:20250910T150655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T133908Z
UID:10000081-1789471800-1789479000@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Virtual CICS User Group | September 15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-cics-user-group-september-15-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual CICS,Virtual User Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211345
CREATED:20250910T151755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T133857Z
UID:10000089-1790076600-1790083800@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Db2 User Group | September 22\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-db2-user-group-september-22-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual Db2,Virtual User Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211345
CREATED:20250910T153030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T133847Z
UID:10000097-1791891000-1791898200@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Virtual IMS User Group | October 13\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-ims-user-group-october-13-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual IMS,Virtual User Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211345
CREATED:20260130T191220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T191451Z
UID:10000109-1792483200-1792688400@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:North American Mainframe Technical Exchange - Plano\, Texas - October 20 - 22\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about the North American and Virtual Mainframe Technical Exchanges here.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/north-american-mainframe-technical-exchange-plano-texas-october-20-22-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211345
CREATED:20250910T150753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T133838Z
UID:10000082-1794310200-1794317400@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Virtual CICS User Group | November 10\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-cics-user-group-november-10-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual CICS,Virtual User Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211345
CREATED:20250910T151912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T133827Z
UID:10000090-1794915000-1794922200@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Db2 User Group | November 17\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-db2-user-group-november-17-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual Db2,Virtual User Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261215T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261215T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211345
CREATED:20250910T153141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T133806Z
UID:10000098-1797334200-1797341400@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Virtual IMS User Group | December 15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-ims-user-group-december-15-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual IMS,Virtual User Groups
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