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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T120000
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251218T133000
DTSTAMP:20251205T151828Z
CREATED:20251120T182025Z
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260113T133000
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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
DTSTAMP:20260122T175648Z
CREATED:20250910T151253Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260122T175857Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20250911T134101Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260203T192445Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260312T163341Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260204T031809Z
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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: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:20260421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T170000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T170000
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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:20260508T205513Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual CICS User Group | May 12\, 2026 | CICS Resilience & Optimization: From Flow Intelligence to Data Recovery
DESCRIPTION:CICS Resilience & Optimization:\nFrom Flow Intelligence to Data Recovery\n\n\n\n\nMay 12\, 2026\n \nThis CICS Session is a double feature and will include two great sessions: \nMastering System Synergy: A Guide to Intelligent Region Grouping and Flow Analysis\nIn today’s interconnected landscape\, understanding how different parts of your operation communicate is the key to true efficiency. By visualizing these hidden relationships\, you can identify bottlenecks before they happen and ensure every component of your system is working in perfect harmony. \nNever Lose Your Data Again: VSAM Recovery for CICS and Batch with CICS VR\nVSAM data is at the core of your mainframe applications — and when it is lost or corrupted\, every second matters. Whether the damage comes from a hardware failure\, a rogue transaction\, or a failed batch job\, you need a fast\, reliable way to get back to a consistent state. \n\n\n\n\n\nSession Speakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRakesh Kumar Singh\n\nSenior Manager – CICS Tools\nHCL Software \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSrikhar Avugaddi\n\nDeveloper for CICS VSAM Recovery\nHCL Software \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAman Sahni\n\nDeveloper for CICS Interdependency Analyzer\nHCL Software \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual CICS Sponsors
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T150404Z
CREATED:20260415T150404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T150404Z
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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:20260415T150031Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165320Z
CREATED:20250910T150544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T165320Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual CICS User Group:  Unlocking Mainframe Knowledge: Using AI to Support CICS Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Many organizations rely on large CICS applications where critical knowledge is buried in legacy code and documentation. This session explores how AI can help MF CICS professionals quickly understand applications\, navigate programs\, and answer operational questions about their systems. We will present practical scenarios showing how AI can help capture institutional knowledge\, accelerate troubleshooting\, and improve productivity in modern mainframe environments. \nSession Speaker: Claire Connor\, Principal Presales Consultant at Geniez AI\nClaire Connor is a Principal Presales Consultant at Geniez AI\, specialising in agentic AI and mainframe modernisation. With deep experience across IBM\, Ensono\, and hybrid-cloud strategy\, she helps enterprises bridge legacy systems with cutting-edge AI. Claire is known for making complex mainframe topics accessible\, practical\, and exciting for audiences.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-cics-user-group-using-ai/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual CICS,Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T152635Z
CREATED:20260508T205256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T152635Z
UID:10000119-1781609400-1781614800@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Virtual IMS User Group: No Data Left Behind: The Complete Guide to IMS Database Recovery
DESCRIPTION:📅 June 16\, 2026\n🕦 11:30 AM ET \nWhen an IMS database fails\, there is no time to learn recovery on the fly. \nIn this practical and technically grounded session\, Aditya Srivastava and Madhura Joshi of BMC Software walk through the complete IMS database recovery lifecycle — from corruption and recovery-needed states to restoring operations under real-world pressure. \nDesigned for IMS systems programmers\, database administrators\, and operations teams\, this session explores the mechanics behind IMS recovery\, including DBRC\, RECON\, image copies\, change accumulation processing\, log management\, and GENJCL. Attendees will gain insight into both the broad recovery architecture and the detailed realities of recovering IMS Fast Path DEDB environments. \nThe presentation combines two complementary perspectives: \n\nA recovery specialist focused on enterprise-wide IMS recovery strategy and tooling\nA Fast Path database engineer demonstrating a real-world DEDB area recovery scenario from failure through restoration\n\nWhether you are new to IMS recovery concepts or looking to strengthen operational readiness\, this session provides practical guidance on what happens when systems fail — and what organizations should already have in place before they do. \nSpeakers\nAditya Srivastava\nBMC Software\nAditya Srivastava has more than 18 years of experience in the mainframe ecosystem and specializes in IMS Fast Path database technologies and enterprise infrastructure systems. \nMadhura Joshi\nBMC Software\nMadhura Joshi is a Senior Product Developer focused on BMC AMI Backup and Recovery solutions for IMS\, with deep expertise in database recovery technologies and operational resiliency. \nRegister here!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-ims-user-group-no-data-left-behind-the-complete-guide-to-ims-database-recovery/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual IMS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171839Z
CREATED:20260601T171839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T171839Z
UID:10000121-1781780400-1781784000@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Quantum Readiness: Preparing for the Next Era of Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Content by Broadcom Mainframe Software \nQuantum computing is moving from theory to reality\, creating urgent challenges for the cryptographic systems that protect today’s digital environment. \nThis session explores what organizations need to know now\, from emerging quantum risks and evolving NIST standards to the importance of cryptographic agility. Attendees will gain practical guidance for assessing readiness\, identifying technical debt\, and building a strategy to stay ahead of the quantum threat. \nKey takeaways: \n\nLearn about the risks related to quantum computing\nUnderstand emerging NIST standards\nGain practical guidance on assessing readiness\n\nFeatured speakers: \n\nJessica Doherty\, Senior Product Manager\, Broadcom Mainframe Software\nMichael Jordan\, Security Distinqguished Engineer\, Broadcom Mainframe Software\n\n 
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/quantum-readiness-preparing-for-the-next-era-of-cybersecurity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260130T191054Z
CREATED:20260130T191006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T191054Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T174956Z
CREATED:20260429T155035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T174956Z
UID:10000116-1782212400-1782216000@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Accelerating Mainframe Efficiency: SysProg & DBA Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you a systems programmer\, database administrator\, or mainframe operations or security leader looking to get more out of your z/OS environment? \nThis opening session of the PopUp Mainframe Persona Webinar Series is built for practitioners navigating complex systems\, limited resources\, and constantly evolving requirements. You’ll gain practical insight into how teams are improving efficiency\, strengthening security\, and working more effectively across roles. \nThrough an engaging presentation\, live demonstration\, and interactive Q&A\, this session will explore: \n\nReal-world challenges facing SysProgs\, DBAs\, and security teams\nProven tools and best practices for safer\, more efficient operations\nStrategies to improve collaboration across technical teams\n\nYou’ll leave with actionable ideas you can apply immediately in your environment. \nSpeakers: Amanda Hendley (Planet Mainframe)\, Derek Britton\, Stuart Ashby\, and Stephen Morgan (PopUp Mainframe)\, with special guest Mark Wilson (Vertali) \n \nStuart Ashby\nPractice Head\, PopUp Mainframe\nStuart leads our team delivering client projects\, supporting our customers to achieve their ambitious mainframe modernisation goals. He has held various roles on the mainframe over the last 40 years\, and has spent the last ten years focusing on mainframe-inclusive DevOps and improving the mainframer developer experience. Stuart is a Planet Mainframe Influential Mainframer. \n  \n  \nStephen Morgan\nTech Lead\, PopUp Mainframe\nStephen is a PopUp Mainframe Tech Lead\, with strong skills in IMS (DB & TP) systems and MQ. He also has experience in middleware\, distributed systems (Unix)\, and cloud technologies. He is passionate about applying DevOps practices to modernize ways of working on the mainframe. \n  \n  \n  \nDerek Britton\nHead of Marketing\, PopUp Mainframe\nDerek has over 3 decades’ experience in enterprise technology\, over half of that in senior technology marketing leadership positions. Derek is a seasoned industry commentator\, advisor\, and writer\, and a Planet Mainframe Influential Mainframer. \n  \n  \n  \nMark Wilson\nTechnical Director\, Vertali\nEditor\, Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter\nMark Wilson is a globally recognized thought leader and international speaker in mainframe security and technology\, as well as a passionate advocate for all things Z. With more than 40 years of experience\, Mark serves as the Editor of Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter and as the Technical Director at Vertali. He is a multi-year IBM Champion and a Planet Mainframe Influential Mainframer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPopUp Mainframe Persona Webinar Series\nThe PopUp Mainframe Persona Webinar Series is a three-part program exploring how different roles across the mainframe ecosystem approach their work. \nEach session focuses on a specific group—SysProgs and DBAs\, training teams\, and development and testing professionals—highlighting the real-world challenges they face\, from environment access and configuration consistency to scalability and collaboration. \nThrough a mix of discussion\, demonstration\, and Q&A\, the series offers practical perspectives from both practitioners and industry experts\, with a focus on how teams are working in modern z/OS environments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy registering for and participating in this session\, you agree to share your contact information with the sponsor\, PopUp Mainframe. The sponsor agrees to use your information in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws\, including CAN-SPAM and GDPR\, and to provide an option to opt out of future communications.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/accelerating-mainframe-efficiency-sysprog-dba-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172151Z
CREATED:20260601T172151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T172151Z
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SUMMARY:From Chaos to Control: Modern Mainframe Certificate Management
DESCRIPTION:Content by Broadcom Mainframe Software \nMainframe certificates are often managed in isolation\, which creates blind spots and unnecessary risk. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll explore how a guided certificate assistant on z/OS\, paired with an integrated lifecycle management approach\, can streamline provisioning\, automate renewals\, enforce consistent policies\, and deliver central visibility across your mainframe certificate estate. You’ll see practical ways to get ahead of expirations\, simplify audits\, and flow mainframe certificate data into your enterprise CLM platforms\, all while preparing your PKI for emerging cryptographic and post‑quantum requirements. \nKey takeaways: \n\nStreamline and standardize mainframe certificate installation to reduce manual effort\, configuration drift\, and deployment risk.\nCentrally manage certificate lifecycles to stay ahead of expirations\, shrinking validity periods\, and evolving compliance requirements.\nIntegrate mainframe certificate management with enterprise CLM tooling to gain unified visibility\, governance\, and auditability across platforms.\nEstablish a foundation for crypto‑agility and post‑quantum cryptography by centralizing the crypto inventory and automating how algorithms and certificates can be rotated.\n\nFeatured speakers: \n\nNarender Eshwar sajnani\, Product Manager Mainframe Security\, Broadcom Mainframe Software\n\n 
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/from-chaos-to-control-modern-mainframe-certificate-management/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170401Z
CREATED:20260508T205431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T170401Z
UID:10000120-1784028600-1784034000@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Virtual IMS User Group: Modernizing IMS Backup and Recovery – The Strategic Shift to Cloud Storage
DESCRIPTION:📅 July 14\, 2026\n🕦 11:30 AM ET \nAs enterprise data volumes continue to grow and cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated\, organizations are rethinking how IMS backup and recovery environments are designed\, secured\, and maintained. \nIn this session\, Sujata Mane of BMC Software explores the architectural and operational shift from traditional tape-based backup strategies toward modern software-defined cloud storage approaches for IMS environments. \nAttendees will gain insight into how organizations are integrating native z/OS technologies with public and private cloud object storage while maintaining compatibility with existing DBRC processes and JCL workflows. The session will also examine how Cloud Data Sets (CDS) and zIIP specialty engines can help reduce CPU overhead\, improve recovery performance\, and support evolving cyber resiliency requirements. \nTopics include: \n\nIntegrating Cloud Data Sets with existing IMS recovery workflows\nReducing mainframe CPU utilization through zIIP offloading\nImproving recovery readiness and Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs)\nImplementing immutable WORM policies and logical air-gapping strategies\nModernizing backup and recovery operations without disrupting established IMS processes\n\nDesigned for IMS systems programmers\, architects\, infrastructure teams\, and operations professionals\, this presentation offers a practical look at how cloud-enabled recovery strategies are reshaping enterprise resilience and long-term data protection planning. \nSpeaker\nSujata Mane\nBMC Software \nSujata Mane is a Senior QA Engineer at BMC Software with more than 11 years of mainframe experience across development and support roles. She has delivered technical solutions for organizations in the banking\, insurance\, and manufacturing industries\, including State Farm\, MetLife\, HSBC\, and Northern Trust. Her expertise includes COBOL\, JCL\, DB2\, and VSAM\, with recent specialization in modern enterprise backup and recovery technologies. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-ims-user-group-modernizing-ims-backup-and-recovery-the-strategic-shift-to-cloud-storage/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual IMS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260721T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260721T133000
DTSTAMP:20260707T172939Z
CREATED:20250910T151657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T172939Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Db2 User Group | Mastering Access Path Management in Db2 for z/OS – Simplify\, Optimize\, Succeed
DESCRIPTION:This session explores strategies for simplifying and optimizing access path management in Db2 for z/OS environments. Attendees will gain insight into techniques for improving query performance\, reducing operational complexity\, and supporting more efficient database administration practices. The discussion will focus on practical approaches to tuning and optimization that help organizations improve performance\, reduce technical debt\, and maximize the value of their Db2 infrastructure investments. \nSpeaker: Denis Tronin
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/mastering-access-path-management-in-db2-for-z-os/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual Db2,Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260728T110000
DTSTAMP:20260707T164708Z
CREATED:20260429T162221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T164708Z
UID:10000117-1785232800-1785236400@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:Accelerating Mainframe Efficiency: Training and Onboarding Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Ready to transform your mainframe training strategy? Join the second installment of the PopUp Mainframe Persona Webinar series for a dynamic exploration of cutting-edge mainframe training\, featuring renowned industry experts who have spent their careers in mainframe skills development. Discover how to overcome typical training bottlenecks and ensure your organization’s talent—whether new-to-z or seasoned practitioners—is equipped for success. Dive into live demos\, practical presentations\, and interactive Q&A sessions where your toughest questions are answered. If you’re committed to cultivating the next wave of mainframe professionals\, make this webinar part of your toolkit. \nFeaturing Geoffrey Decker of NIU \n \nThe PopUp Mainframe Persona Webinar Series is a three-part program exploring how different roles across the mainframe ecosystem approach their work. \nEach session focuses on a specific group—SysProgs and DBAs\, training teams\, and development and testing professionals—highlighting the real-world challenges they face\, from environment access and configuration consistency to scalability and collaboration. \nThrough a mix of discussion\, demonstration\, and Q&A\, the series offers practical perspectives from both practitioners and industry experts\, with a focus on how teams are working in modern z/OS environments. \n\nSeptember 22: Session 3: Accelerating Mainframe Efficiency: Development and Testing Webinar \nUnlock the power of instantly available mainframe resources to revolutionize mainframe delivery. The third session in the PopUp Persona Webinar series reveals how application developers\, software engineers\, and QA teams can conquer bottlenecks in z/OS environments\, using cutting-edge tools for rapid prototyping\, seamless testing\, and accelerated DevOps pipelines. Discover practical modernization strategies\, explore real-world success stories\, and get exclusive insights from leading industry experts. Round off with a live Q&A—your chance to quiz the PopUp team and guest speakers\, and supercharge your development workflows and drive serious business results with modern mainframe technology. \nRegister: https://planetmainframe.com/event/popup-mainframe-persona-webinar-series-3/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy registering for and participating in this session\, you agree to share your contact information with the sponsor\, PopUp Mainframe. The sponsor agrees to use your information in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws\, including CAN-SPAM and GDPR\, and to provide an option to opt out of future communications.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/popup-mainframe-persona-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260805T103000
DTSTAMP:20260715T193332Z
CREATED:20260715T193332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T193332Z
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SUMMARY:CA 7 User Group - Technical & Expert Panel Session
DESCRIPTION:August 5\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 10:30 AM ET \nStop stressing over the next critical system delay and start mastering the CA 7 features designed to keep your enterprise on track. \nJoin a thriving network of workload automation experts to turn past experiences into actionable\, real-world value. This is your chance to share lessons learned\, collaborate with a global network of peers\, and contribute to our community’s collective success. Kicking things off with a Presidential User Group update\, followed by a Broadcom technical support topic and education 101 session. Meet with and hear from your peers. We’ll wrap up with Q&A’s. ​ Join us as we build our workload automation community! \nRegister Now
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/ca-7-user-group-technical-expert-panel-session/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260617T160201Z
CREATED:20260617T142227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T160201Z
UID:10000123-1786838400-1787270399@planetmainframe.com
SUMMARY:SHARE Pittsburgh 2026
DESCRIPTION:SHARE Pittsburgh brings together mainframe IT professionals for five days of education\, networking\, and knowledge sharing. The conference program features expert-led sessions\, hands-on learning\, and forward-looking insights designed to help attendees modernize\, optimize\, and strengthen their mainframe environments. \nThis year’s program centers on six key learning outcomes: modernizing data management and analytics\, integrating with distributed systems and cloud\, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery\, troubleshooting complex issues\, optimizing storage and data movement\, and managing workloads and capacity planning. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers\, vendors\, and industry experts while gaining practical insights they can apply in their organizations. \nWho Should Attend:Mainframe professionals\, IT leaders\, systems programmers\, storage and capacity planners\, database professionals\, operations teams\, vendors\, and anyone working with enterprise IT and mainframe technology. \nRegistration:Registration is now open for SHARE Pittsburgh\, taking place August 16–20. \nEvent Website:https://www.share.org/Events/SHARE-Pittsburgh 
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/share-pittsburgh-2026/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260901T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260901T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T200239Z
CREATED:20250910T152932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T200239Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual IMS User Group | All about SMP-E (System Modification Program-Extended)— It's SiMPlified!!!
DESCRIPTION:All about SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended)\n— It’s SiMPlified!!!\nSMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) is the foundation of software maintenance and update management within the z/OS ecosystem. This session provides a practical introduction to core SMP/E concepts and terminology\, helping attendees better understand how controlled software maintenance is managed on the mainframe. Topics will include PTFs\, APARs\, SYSMODs\, USERMODs\, CSI structure\, and the overall PTF lifecycle. \nAttendees will also gain an overview of the standard SMP/E workflow\, including RECEIVE\, APPLY\, and ACCEPT processing\, along with a discussion of SMP/E zone architecture (GLOBAL\, TARGET\, and DISTRIBUTION zones). The session will touch on dependency management concepts such as REQ\, CO-REQ\, and PRE-REQ relationships\, as well as migration considerations following testing. Designed as an accessible introduction\, this session aims to simplify SMP/E concepts while reinforcing their importance to maintaining stable and reliable z/OS environments. \nSpeaker: Pratik Ghatpande\, Senior Software Engineer at BMC Software\nSenior Software Engineer as Mainframe Quality Assurance Engineer/Developer having over 9 years of working experience in Mainframe Technology. Under this technology\, have gained proficiency in various aspects like COBOL\, JCL\, CICS\, VSAM\, IBM IMS\, IBM DB2\, Mainframe Automation using REXX/CLIST. I am really passionate about the Mainframe technology as I strongly believe that it forms the base of all the major finance & banking industry and are heavily reliant on it. Just like a tree is as strong as its roots are\, similarly in B&F roots are strong owing to Mainframe technology!!! I have had the opportunity to work for different banking giant customers\, thus enriching my experience. I am also an enthusiast of the latest AI technologies like GenAI\, Prompt Engineering\, ML\, NLP amongst many. With the mainframe modernization all around us now\, combined with the AI capabilities I believe it will be the next big thing in near future! Basically\, the best of both the worlds – Mainframe & AI!!!\n \nRegister Here!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/all-about-smp-e/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual IMS,Virtual User Groups
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SUMMARY:Vanguard Security & Compliance
DESCRIPTION:For 40 years\, Vanguard Security & Compliance has brought together global cybersecurity leaders from both private industry and government agencies to deliver the most complete knowledge-based training for securing and defending the IBM System z®. This event\, which offers the most advanced cybersecurity training available in the marketplace today\, is ideal for information security and compliance professionals. \nThis premier gathering of enterprise security experts will deliver the most current information through skillful instruction on cybersecurity threats\, protection strategies\, system configuration\, and compliance in a proven format structured to provide the highest quality learning experience. This intense curriculum offers multiple educational tracks with more than seventy sessions over four days. Through a series of focused workshops and hands-on labs\, attendees will have the opportunity to earn CPE credits. \nThis year’s event will take place in-person from September 14-17\, 2026.  Attendees will also have the ability to view selected recordings of sessions 24-48 hours after the live sessions have taken place.  Please join us in Dallas\, TX or from your desk chair as we bring you the most up-to-date RACF\, ACF2\, and Top Secret training in the industry.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/vanguard-security-compliance/
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