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SUMMARY:Essential z/OS Performance Tuning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Chapman in this 4-day z/OS Performance Tuning Essentials Workshop that focuses on the foundational terminology\, metrics\, and practices necessary to measure\, understand\, and improve z/OS system performance. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors driving performance and capacity utilization in the mainframe z/OS environment. Key concepts will be explored in depth to build a mental model of how workloads are processed and managed by z/OS\, enabling participants to explain and tune workload performance effectively. This workshop is ideal for those new to the mainframe or z/OS performance and capacity roles\, as well as experienced professionals looking to explore their systems’ performance with modern tools and an instructor with over 30 years of mainframe performance experience. Get the opportunity to work with your own data during class! \nSeptember 22 – 26\, 2025
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/essential-z-os-performance-tuning-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Introducing Syncsort™ Storage Management
DESCRIPTION:Recently\, Precisely added the Storage Management solutions from DTS Software to our product lineup.  These products represent a significant addition to Precisely’s already robust IBM Z software portfolio.\nThe newly introduced Syncsort™ Storage Management products provide organizations with the tools to manage\, automate\, and optimize their IBM Z storage infrastructures. This webinar will provide an overview of these new offerings from Precisely and explain how they address many of the challenges faced by storage administrators and operations staff\, enabling a limited number of administrators to manage a rapidly expanding storage environment. \nDuring this webinar\, we will explore: \n\nHow the Syncsort™ Storage Management offerings fit into the Precisely Syncsort product lineup\nAn overview of each product’s functionality\nThe benefits they provide from IBM Z storage administrators\n\nDate/Time: Tuesday\, October 7\, 2025 | 11AM ET \nRegistration Link: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5080788/EFC428A4582A1E6F376E5D121C3EFAA0?partnerref=Planet-Mainframe
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/introducing-syncsort-storage-management/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:IDUG EMEA 2025
DESCRIPTION:IDUG will be taking place in Dusseldorf for the 2025 EMEA Db2 Tech Conference! Experience the custom Solution Center\, workshops & hands-on labs\, IBM’s certification & badging opportunities\, as well as signature networking and special event options provided by their global sponsors. \nLearn more at the IDUG EMEA Website.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/idug-emea-2025/
LOCATION:Dusseldorf\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
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SUMMARY:GSUK In-person Conference 25
DESCRIPTION:The GSUK In-person Conference 25 is the leading independent Mainframe user event in the United Kingdom\, bringing together hundreds of professionals\, vendors\, and thought leaders from across the enterprise IT landscape. Taking place in November 2025\, the conference offers a unique mix of technical sessions\, strategic insights\, and networking opportunities designed to empower attendees at every stage of their Mainframe journey.  \nFrom deep-dive workshops and panel discussions to community-led sessions and partner showcases\, GSUK provides a space where knowledge is shared\, challenges are tackled\, and innovation is inspired. As part of the wider GS Networks community – including Guide Share Netherlands (GSNL) – GSUK is committed to fostering collaboration\, inclusivity\, and the advancement of Mainframe skills worldwide. \nLearn more and register at https://conferences.gse.org.uk/2025.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/gsuk-in-person-conference-2025/
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SUMMARY:Virtual IMS User Group | IMS Managed ACB Mandate After 6 Months – Adapting to the New Normal
DESCRIPTION:IMS Managed ACB Mandate After 6 Months – Adapting to the New Normal\nSix months after the IMS Managed ACB mandate\, the landscape for IMS administrators and DBAs has fundamentally changed. What began as a modernization requirement has evolved into a catalyst for greater automation\, consistency\, and agility across IMS environments. This session revisits the history of the IMS Catalog\, exploring its evolution and the rationale behind the “why now” moment for Managed ACBs. \nWe’ll discuss how environmental changes—ranging from compliance needs to DevOps integration—have reshaped traditional IMS operations. You’ll gain clarity on Shared vs. Non-Shared Catalog configurations and the key considerations for each\, along with best practices for maintaining the IMS Catalog in production. \nWith DDL—the next generation of schema management— taking center stage\, we’ll show how defining and deploying IMS databases has become more dynamic and less error-prone. Vendor utilities have evolved in lockstep to provide full support\, enabling smoother transitions and day-to-day operations. \nFinally\, we’ll reflect on how life has changed post-Managed ACBs—from reduced manual maintenance and ACBLIB management to improved governance and CI/CD readiness—transforming how IMS teams build\, test\, and deploy database changes. The session will conclude with a list of webinars and learning resources to help you continue mastering this new IMS era. \nSpeaker: Anshul Agrawal\, Senior Manager Product Development for BMC AMI Data for IMS and AI for IMS – Squad \nRegistrations available now!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-ims-user-group-november-11-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual IMS,Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T133000
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SUMMARY:Virtual CICS User Group | November 13\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registrations are available here!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-cics-user-group-november-13-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual CICS,Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T113000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Db2 User Group | Db2 12 and 13 SQL and SQL PL Enhancements - The Latest Information
DESCRIPTION:Db2 12 introduced the concept of continuous delivery and along with the base SQL and SQL PL capability delivered\, there were 10 Functions levels where additional enhancements were made. Db2 13 has been in the field for 3 Years\, and additional enhancements have been added. This presentation will cover the SQL and SQL PL enhancements in Db2 12 and 13 you need to know about to exploit the value delivered in these releases. \nSpeaker: Chris Crone \nRegistrations are available here!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-db2-user-group-november-18-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual Db2,Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T114500
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SUMMARY:Redefining Legacy Modernization Around Customer Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Why modernization success requires a flexible\, outcome-driven approach \nLegacy modernization continues to rank among the top priorities—and pressure points—for CIOs. Gartner’s Top CIO Challenges 2024 highlights application portfolio modernization as a critical concern\, yet organizations often struggle to succeed with their chosen modernization strategy\, whether that is refactor\, rewrite\, or replace. \nThis webinar takes a practical\, customer-focused look at modernization approaches that reduce risk\, accelerate outcomes\, and align with shifting business and technology requirements. Drawing from decades of modernization experience and supported by AI-driven insights\, our speakers will walk through three real-world use cases that represent today’s most common transformation paths: \n\nRefactor to a Modern Language (COBOL → Java) – How incremental\, hybrid refactoring can reduce risk\, preserve critical functionality\, and bridge widening IT skills gaps. Hear how organizations modernize at their own pace while maintaining full functional equivalence.\nReplace with a Commodity-Based Application – When a 30-year-old system has accumulated technical debt and no longer meets business needs\, a packaged solution may look attractive—but rarely covers all required functionality. Learn how generative AI accelerates gap analysis and business rule discovery to support a successful replacement strategy.\nRebuild for a Cloud-Native Architecture – For organizations reimagining their architecture entirely\, a rewrite requires deep analysis of current-state functionality\, interdependencies\, and modernization feasibility. We’ll cover how teams accelerate and de-risk this high-impact path.\n\nAttendees will gain clear\, actionable guidance on when to use each approach—and how to combine them to meet business outcomes while managing cost\, complexity\, and risk. \nAveriSource will also share recommended resources during the session\, including their latest blog post\, “Redefining the Forgotten Art of Legacy Modernization.” \n \n  \nPresenters\nBarry Tait\, Head of Solutions\, AveriSourceWith 30+ years of modernization leadership at AWS\, NTT DATA\, and Dell\, Barry helps organizations transform legacy workloads with pragmatic\, future-ready strategies. \nGreg Ogburn\, Head of Product\, AveriSourceWith over 20 years of experience designing and delivering modernization solutions across startup and enterprise environments\, Greg specializes in applying AI and knowledge analysis technologies to accelerate modernization outcomes. \nSponsored by
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/redefining-legacy-modernization-around-customer-outcomes/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Ericom PowerTerm End of Life
DESCRIPTION:Bottom Line: EOL Has Already Arrived\, and the Window to Act Is Narrow \nEricom’s EOL announcement created a hard stop. \nFrom March 2025 onward\, every month of continued reliance on PowerTerm increases: \n\nCyber exposure\nCompliance exposure\nOperational risk\nTechnical debt accumulation\n\nAn informed\, controlled migration is always safer and cheaper than a reactive scramble triggered by audit failure\, security incident or OS incompatibility. \nFlynet’s December 10 webinar is designed to give organizations the clarity they need to move from vulnerability to advantage\, replacing a legacy tool with a modern\, secure\, future-proof platform. \nSecure your place now and make sure your organization is ready for what’s next.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/webinar-ericom-powerterm-end-of-life/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251218T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T151828Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual CICS User Group | AI and CICS with Steve Wallin\, IBM
DESCRIPTION:In today’s fast-paced digital landscape\, businesses demand seamless\, efficient\, and secure transaction processing to keep up with evolving customer expectations and market dynamics. On IBM Z\, a platform renowned for its reliability and performance\, CICS Transaction Server has been at the forefront of enabling robust application serving for decades.\n\nAs we embrace the era of artificial intelligence (AI)\, the integration of AI technologies into CICS TS is not just an evolution but a revolution in how businesses create and manage their critical applications.\n \nAbout the Presenter\nSteve Wallin\, an Executive Director at IBM\, brings more than 25 years of experience in software development and technology leadership. His background includes a deep understanding of mainframe applications and modernization\, along with extensive expertise in agile methodologies and open-source technologies. He currently oversees key IBM Z Software products spanning transaction runtimes\, API and agile integration enablement\, z/OS containers\, and AI innovation. In addition\, he leads the UK Research and Development Labs.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/ai-and-cics-with-steve-wallin-ibm/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual CICS,Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260113T113000
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SUMMARY:Virtual CICS User Group | The IT Stairway to Heaven. CICS Testing Pyramid: From Unit to Integration to Production-Like Environment
DESCRIPTION:Effective testing is essential for building robust systems. Dive deep into a structured approach to the testing pyramid for CICS applications. Using Test4z\, we will demonstrate how unit tests form the foundation of the pyramid\, enabling rapid validation of individual components. We’ll then explore how integration tests and\, finally\, end-to-end tests in production-like environments build upon this foundation as you move up the testing pyramid. \nSpeakers: Scott Brod & Petr Vacula \nRegistrations are available here!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-cics-user-group-january-13-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual CICS,Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T133000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Db2 User Group | Db2 13 in Practice: Separating Essential Innovation from Nice-to-Have Enhancements
DESCRIPTION:January 27\, 2026\nDb2 for z/OS continues to evolve at a remarkable pace\, with 57 new enhancements delivered through continuous delivery in 2025 alone—more than one per week. While this steady stream of innovation is exciting\, it can also be overwhelming for practitioners trying to understand what truly matters for their environments. \nIn this session\, Haakon Roberts\, Distinguished Engineer and CTO for IBM z Data and AI\, walks through the most impactful Db2 13 enhancements introduced in the second half of 2025. Drawing directly from real-world customer experience and deep involvement in Db2 development\, Haakon will highlight which enhancements deliver immediate operational\, performance\, security\, and availability value—and which may be situational or longer-term considerations. \nAttendees will gain practical insight into function level 508 capabilities\, distributed and observability enhancements\, DDF and security improvements\, utility advances\, and proactive resiliency features—along with guidance on how to prioritize adoption. This session is ideal for Db2 architects\, DBAs\, and technical leaders who want clarity\, context\, and confidence when planning their Db2 roadmap. \nRegister now!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-db2-user-group-january-20-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual Db2,Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T133000
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SUMMARY:Free Virtual User Group: Db2 13 in Practice: Separating Essential Innovation from Nice-to-Have Enhancements
DESCRIPTION:January 27\, 2026 – Register Here\n\n\n\n\nDb2 for z/OS continues to evolve at a remarkable pace\, with 57 new enhancements delivered through continuous delivery in 2025 alone—more than one per week. While this steady stream of innovation is exciting\, it can also be overwhelming for practitioners trying to understand what truly matters for their environments. \nIn this session\, Haakon Roberts\, Distinguished Engineer and CTO for IBM z Data and AI\, walks through the most impactful Db2 13 enhancements introduced in the second half of 2025. Drawing directly from real-world customer experience and deep involvement in Db2 development\, Haakon will highlight which enhancements deliver immediate operational\, performance\, security\, and availability value—and which may be situational or longer-term considerations. \nAttendees will gain practical insight into function level 508 capabilities\, distributed and observability enhancements\, DDF and security improvements\, utility advances\, and proactive resiliency features—along with guidance on how to prioritize adoption. This session is ideal for Db2 architects\, DBAs\, and technical leaders who want clarity\, context\, and confidence when planning their Db2 roadmap. \n\n\nSession Speaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHaakon Roberts\n \n\nDistinguished Engineer and  CTO\nIBM z Data and AI
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/free-virtual-user-group-db2-13-in-practice-separating-essential-innovation-from-nice-to-have-enhancements/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Db2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T133000
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SUMMARY:Virtual IMS User Group | February 10\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-ims-user-group-february-10-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual IMS,Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227
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SUMMARY:SHARE Orlando 2026
DESCRIPTION:SHARE Orlando is where mainframe superheroes come together for five days of deep technical learning\, collaboration\, and networking. It’s the only industry conference dedicated entirely to delivering expert insight and practical guidance for the mission-critical mainframe ecosystem. \nWhy Attend SHARE Orlando?\n🧠 Unmatched Technical Knowledge\nThe SHARE Orlando program focuses on actionable intelligence for today’s mainframe environments\, with sessions aligned to five core learning outcomes: \n\nAutomate data center operations and reduce manual tasks\nImplement modern development practices\nMaximize system performance and throughput\nStrengthen security and access controls\nBuild essential career toolkit skills\n\n🤝 Networking You Can’t Get Anywhere Else\nSHARE Orlando brings together technical leaders from across the entire mainframe ecosystem—users\, vendors\, architects\, and engineers—creating opportunities to build relationships that last well beyond the conference. \n🚀 Career-Boosting Insights and Opportunities\nAttendees gain practical takeaways\, exposure to emerging technologies\, and direct access to mentors\, peers\, and hiring organizations. Whether you’re advancing in your current role or exploring what’s next\, SHARE helps you stay ahead. \n👉 Ready to Join the Mainframe Community in Orlando? Register for SHARE Orlando 2026
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/share-orlando-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T133000
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SUMMARY:Mainframe Virtual User Group:  Unlocking the Core—API-Driven Data Access in CICS 
DESCRIPTION:Mainframe data is no longer a “black box.” As organizations push for real-time insights and seamless hybrid cloud integration\, the ability to access CICS-managed data via modern APIs has become a strategic necessity. This webinar cuts through the complexity of legacy integration\, focusing on how to transform CICS into a high-performance data service provider. \nRegister Now \nWe will move beyond basic connectivity to explore the mechanics of API-driven data abstraction. You will learn how to expose VSAM\, Db2\, and Datacom directly to external applications using standardized RESTful endpoints. \nKey areas of focus include:\n\nData Transformation: Efficiently mapping “raw” mainframe data structures to consumable JSON payloads.\nAccess Patterns: Choosing between Direct Data Access and Programmatic Access (wrapping existing business logic).\nPerformance at Scale: Managing the overhead of JSON parsing and ensuring thread-safe execution in a high-volume environment.\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to eliminate middleware bottlenecks by hosting APIs directly within CICS.\nThe difference between top-down (API-first) and bottom-up (data-first) development workflows.\n\nRegister Now\nAbout the Presenters\nMihir Shah is a Software Architect at Broadcom\, currently leading the technical vision for HB.js. While his focus has pivoted to the Mainframe ecosystem over the past year\, Mihir’s foundation is built on 13+ years of multi-disciplinary engineering. His expertise spans the entire software development lifecycle\, including IoT\, blockchain\, and cloud services. He brings a deep technical pedigree in containerization\, networking\, and infrastructure\, along with specialized experience in embedded systems and hardware acceleration\, enabling him to bridge the gap between low-level hardware and high-level distributed systems. \nScott Brod has held numerous roles on both the buy and sell sides of Mainframe. Currently\, at Broadcom as the Product Manager for the HostBridge products. Starting in mainframe 24 years ago\, he has held many roles. He had led technical teams across the mainframe platform and distributed environments\, and for the last 5 years\, has been an evangelist for Mainframe Modernize and DevOps. He joined Broadcom in 2019 and has been working heavily in the Mainframe modernization arena. After the Broadcom acquisition of HostBridge\, he is now the PM for the HostBridge products\, centered around Application Integrations.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/mainframe-virtual-user-group-unlocking-the-core-api-driven-data-access-in-cics/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual CICS,Virtual User Groups
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SUMMARY:Essential z/OS Performance Tuning Workshop - Registration Deadline: March 16\, 2026.
DESCRIPTION:The 4-day z/OS Performance Tuning Essentials Workshop introduces the foundational terminology\, metrics\, and practices necessary to measure\, understand\, and improve z/OS system performance. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors driving performance and capacity utilization in the mainframe z/OS environment. Key concepts will be explored in depth to build a mental model of how workloads are processed and managed by z/OS\, enabling participants to explain and tune workload performance effectively. This workshop is ideal for those new to the mainframe or z/OS performance and capacity roles\, as well as experienced professionals looking to explore their systems’ performance with modern tools and an instructor with over 30 years of mainframe performance experience. \nClick here to see the workshop outline. \nRegister to join us March 30\, 31\, April 2\, and 3\, 2026 for this online workshop. \nRegistration Deadline: March 16\, 2026. \nInstructor: Scott Chapman\nScott Chapman has over three decades of diverse experience in mainframe performance and capacity\, having been an application developer\, application performance analyst\, system programmer and capacity planner. Having taught this class for multiple years\, Scott brings a great deal of information to provide students with a solid foundation in z/OS performance. Scott is our CIO at EPS and co-designer of Pivotor®\, our z/OS performance reporting software. Contact Scott: Scott.Chapman@epstrategies.com \nThis workshop is constantly being updated with the latest IBM announcements and the latest performance tuning and management techniques.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/essential-z-os-performance-tuning-workshop-registration-deadline-march-16-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260330T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260331T010000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141857
CREATED:20260309T203731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T212659Z
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SUMMARY:You've never mainframed like this :  Navigating the BMC AMI DevX Platform to Understand Code Faster Using AI
DESCRIPTION:March 31 | 2:30 PM(UTC+11:00) Sydney\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMainframe development is evolving – and you deserve tools that empower you\, not hold you back. Join us for a technical workshop and see how BMC AMI DevX enables developers to work faster\, smarter\, and with greater confidence. \nAt this hands-on session\, you will: \n\nGet an overview of the BMC AMI DevX Platform and explore its open\, intuitive user interface – built for today’s developer\, far beyond the restrictions of traditional green screen environments.\nTake part in a practical lab using BMC AMI DevX Code Insights\, discovering how to understand complex COBOL/PLI/Assembler code and make changes confidently with the help of new AI-powered features.\nSee how BMC AMI DevX’s visual tools bring code structure and functionality to life\, clarifying what your programmes do and how they run – so you spend less time deciphering legacy code and more time innovating.\nConnect live with peers and BMC AMI DevX experts during an interactive Q&A\, where BMC specialists will offer tailored insights on accelerating your projects and boosting productivity.\n\nWhether you’re new to mainframe development or an experienced specialist\, you’ll leave this session with practical tools and insights to accelerate mainframe transformation and make your work more enjoyable. \nJoin our hands-on BMC AMI DevX workshop and see how AI simplifies legacy code and accelerates development. \nSpaces are limited\, so book your seat today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30pm – 2:40pm\nWelcome\n\n\n2:40pm  – 2:55pm\nModernising the Mainframe Developer Experience\n\n\n2:55pm – 3:20pm\nHands-On Lab 1: Exploring and Editing Legacy Code\n\n\n3:20pm – 3:40am \nHands-On Lab 2: Automating Builds and Tests\n\n\n3:40pm – 3:50pm  \nReal-World Impact & ROI\n\n\n3:50pm – 4:00pm \nWrap-Up & Q&A\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKen Martin \nIZOT APJ – Regional Director \, BMC Software\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Attard \nPrincipal Consultant \, BMC\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeil Gilford \nConsultant \, BMC Software\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Casson \nSenior Solution Engineer \, BMC Software
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/youve-never-mainframed-like-this-navigating-the-bmc-ami-devx-platform-to-understand-code-faster-using-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141857
CREATED:20250910T152558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T134032Z
UID:10000094-1776166200-1776173400@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Virtual IMS User Group | April 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-ims-user-group-april-14-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual IMS,Virtual User Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141857
CREATED:20260130T190457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T192627Z
UID:10000106-1776758400-1776963600@planetmainframe.com
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=America/Toronto:20260512T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141857
CREATED:20250910T150443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T134019Z
UID:10000079-1778585400-1778592600@planetmainframe.com
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:20260404T141857
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141857
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141857
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141857
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:20260404T141857
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:20260404T141857
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:20260404T141857
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:20260404T141857
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:20260404T141857
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
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