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SUMMARY:GSE UK In-Person Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Mainframe@60: The Diamond Anniversary of Digital Dominance\nThe GSE UK Region Conference is an annual event which takes place in November for three days\, generally in the Midlands or a virtual event in the first half of the year. These events are organised by the GSE Conference Committee\, which is comprised of volunteers. This year it will be held from Monday\, 4 November 2024\, to Thursday\, 7 November 2024. \nBelow you can find the talks from the Open Mainframe Project community ambassadors. \nTo register for the event\, please check here. \nMonday\, November 4Tuesday\, November 5Wednesday\, November 6Thursday\, November 7Time Open Mainframe Project Track  1:00 pmGetting the most out of the Latest Features in Linux and KVM on IBM Z and LinuxONEThis session will start with a brief overview of all available Linux distributions on the IBM Z and LinuxONE platforms\, before existing and upcoming features that are currently under development by IBM and the open source community are covered. The presentation will address both\, IBM Z-specific features\, as well as platform-independent developments which are relevant to Linux on IBM Z\, and will end with the latest news on KVM on the platform. Stefan Raspl\, IBM Europe2:00 pmSSO is Packaged with the Modern Mainframe; Are You Ready to Leverage It?There is an increasing need for tools\, processes and architecture that allow modern mainframers to move fast without sacrificing quality. APIs are key to providing quick and secure access to data on any platform. Come and learn how the Zowe API Mediation Layer is powering modern workflows with a secure single sign on experience from the network to the mainframe\, across sysplexes and security domains. Elliot Jalley at Broadcom Mainframe Software\, Jakub Balhar at Broadcom Mainframe Software3:00 pmThe Best of Both Worlds – Co-Locating z/OS and Linux on IBM ZWe will discuss how co-locating Linux can help z/OS users to get more value out of their existing deployments in particular\, and the IBM Z platform in general. Guidance on how to get started is provided\, covering (if applicable) choice of the right Linux distribution\, the right environment to deploy to\, and we will address common misperceptions regarding the new neighbors. We will then take a look at some technologies that can help to lift the efficiency of the overall architecture to the next level\, and point out some highlights in the Linux on Z space that users might be interested in or at least should be aware of. Stefan Raspl at IBM Europe4:15 pmAdoption\, Innovation\, and the Galasa Open Source JourneyExplore the unique trajectory of the Galasa Project\, initially an internal IBM project created by the ideas of users and customers that found a home in the Open Mainframe Project. This talk shares personal experiences and lessons learnt of adoption and the practical lessons learned while establishing and developing a new project in the open source community. Join us as we unravel the challenges and triumphs encountered on the path of openness\, collaboration\, and innovation with Galasa. Louisa Seers at IBM UK LTD.Time Open Mainframe Project Track  10:00 amDiving into z/OS Open Source Development: An OverviewEver wondered how the z/OS Open Tools project ported over 200 open-source tools in just two years? This session will unveil the details behind our success and show you how you can get involved!\n\nWe'll delve into the world of z/OS open-source development and explore the tools and techniques that make it possible. Here's what you'll learn:\n\nModern Practices: Discover how we leverage Git and Github for efficient version control and how we utilize the new IBM Open XL C/C++ compilers to enable efficient porting\n\nBuilding for z/OS: See how the zopen build frameworks and libraries like zoslib simplify the process of porting open-source tools to the z/OS platform.\n\nOpen Source DevOps in Action: Learn how we use Github Actions to automate testing on code submissions\, as well as other tasks. Igor Todorovski\, IBM11:15 amSecure open source tooling for z/OSz/OS provides a wealth of secure tools from the open-source community to enable advanced development.  In this talk we explore integrating open-source into all aspects of application development. First we look at using Python for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning\, application development\, and system automation. We also look at the Go programming language and the ease with which it permits rapid development of applications with the best security profile. Then we will  look at z/OS Open Tools\, which makes available critical open source software to the z/OS community. With z/OS Open Tools\, z/OS users benefit from enhanced functionality and security\, achieved through currency with community sources.  Security is also enhanced on an ongoing basis through available vulnerability audits. Notably\, z/OS Open Tools provides critical dev-ops tools such as Git\, Vim\, Bash\, GNU Make\, etc\, supporting modern z/OS workloads\, plus over 200 other popular tools and libraries. Chandni Dinani at IBM USA\, Bill O'Farrell at IBM\, Steven Pitman at IBM12:15 pmMaking The Mainframe Simple Again with the Zowe Explorer and Command Line InterfaceThe Zowe Explorer and Zowe CLI were created by a group of new to Z folks who wanted to have a cloud like command driven experience with z/OS without needing to work with a 3270 emulator or learn ISPF panels and TSO commands. Over time it became one of the cornerstones of The Open Mainframe Project’s Zowe technology components\, and is currently used by 85% of mainframe shops to do everything from file transfers and querying job status\, to being embedded in Devops automation scripts and automating workloads.\n\nThis session will cover the Zowe Explorer and CLI from basics and introductory\, to more complex use cases with REXX and JCL symbol substitution\, subsystem interaction with CICS\, MQ and Db2\, as well as the different ways to authenticate from basic passwords through to client certificates and multi factor authentication one time passwords alongside SSO tokens.  This sessions will have demos throughout and be a great way to ask the presenter for “Can it do this” as well as give input to future content for both key components of mainframe modernization. Joe Winchester\, IBM UK LTD.2:15 pmDemystified: Put Your Web App on the Zowe Desktop in a FlashAre you a web developer with a great web app? Do you want to deploy it to the Zowe Desktop? Are you new to open source\, or to Zowe? The Zowe Application Framework provides a quick solution: Plug your web app into a modified sample iframe app. It’s that simple. It’s possible to stand up your app on the desktop within an hour\, then take advantage of features like persistence and app to app communications. The presenter will discuss what he learned\, providing you the minimum necessary steps to insert your web app into the sample iframe app\, and deploy the result. Included will be tips and tricks demystifying how to communicate with the iframe sandbox where your app lives\, how to install and debug\, and how to use the iframe zoweZlux API to provide enhanced Zowe interoperability. Donna Hudi at Phoenix Software International3:15 pmBuild Your Zowe Skills!Zowe Skills are mainframe skills\, so do your mainframe career a favor and build them up! Join Open Mainframe Project Ambassador Darren Surch for a walk through the OMP's massive array of Zowe training resources including Zowe Docs\, YouTube Channel\, Zowe code\, Free Trials\, Blogs and a Slack Channel! There are even free\, online\, structured Zowe courses which earn you a bragworthy Open Mainframe Project digital badge to show the world your valuable Zowe skills! Darren Surch at Interskill Learning4:30 pmRedefining developer experience on the Mainframe with AI and CommunityMainframes\, while historically known for their security and reliability\, are evolving rapidly with the integration of modern tools\, DevOps practices\, AI technologies\, and advanced security frameworks. By leveraging tools like Zowe\, Galasa and COBOL Check\, along with AI-powered solutions\, enterprises can future-proof their mainframe environments while maintaining the security and performance they’ve come to rely on.\n\nIn this session\, Donna Hudi\, CMO at Phoenix Software International and Chair of the Open Mainframe Project Marketing Committee\, will unveil a few new projects under the Open Mainframe Project umbrella that advance developer experience on the mainframe. Donna Hudi\, Phoenix Software InternationalTime Open Mainframe Project Track  10:00 amCan AI learn COBOL? Introducing Zorse: an initiative to train AI for the mainframeLarge Language Models need to be trained on high-quality source code to be useful to programmers. This is in short supply for mainframe languages. Enter Zorse: a new Open Mainframe Project initiative that’s collecting a dataset of mainframe source code and a toolbox to train and evaluate LLMs on mainframe languages. Gabriel Gordon-Hall from bloop AI Limited11:15 amBuilding Collaborative and Vibrant Financial Services Engineering CommunitiesDive into the dynamic world of financial services and open source community building with James McLeod\, NatWest Group Open Source Program Lead. Drawing from his experience building engineering communities at React London - Bring Your Own Project\, London.JS\, Lloyds Banking Group and FINOS\, James has sculpted thriving ecosystems that drive innovation and collaboration.\n\nJoin us to unravel the secrets behind James' success in fostering vibrant communities that redefine the intersection of finance and technology. Explore the power of community-driven development and the future collaboration will play in building Open Source and InnerSource at NatWest Group. James McLeod at National Westminster Bank (NatWest)12:15 pmReflections on Open Source LeadershipThis talk discusses the challenges and successes of leading an open source project such as the Open Mainframe Project. What would we like our leadership to do? How would we like them to see the world differently? Donna Hudi at Phoenix Software International\, Louisa Seers at IBM UK Ltd.\, Elliot Jalley at Broadcom Mainframe Software\, James McLeod at National Westminster Bank (NatWest) and JJ Lovett at Broadcom Mainframe Software2:15 pmTalk 1: The Future of the Mainframe is here with Zowe LTS V3 & Talk 2: Get Fully Wired – Connect\, Learn\, Grow\, and AdvocateThere will be two presentations happening at this time slot.\n\n\n\n\n 	Talk 1: The Future of the Mainframe is here with Zowe LTS V3\n\nLocation: Copse room\n\nOpen Mainframe Project's Zowe recently launched its LongTerm Support V3 release. It offers vendors and customers the ability to execute on modernization initiatives with stability\, security\, interoperability as well as easy installation and a continuous delivery model for receiving upgraded features. The latest V3 release introduces new components that expand capabilities to client SDKs and additional IDEs\, reflecting Zowe’s ongoing evolution to meet the needs of the mainframe ecosystem. Notably\, this update enhances the Zowe API Mediation Layer\, a key component our customers view as essential in transforming the role of the mainframe in their multi-platform environments. Learn more in this session presented by several Zowe ZAC and TSC leaders.\n\nSpeakers: Joe Winchester\, IBM\, Jakub Balhar\, Broadcom Mainframe Software and Jan Prihoda\, Broadcom Mainframe Software\n\n\n\n\n 	Talk 2: Get Fully Wired - Connect\, Learn\, Grow\, and Advocate\n\nAre you a student considering a career in mainframe\, an early tenure mainframer looking to grow\, or a veteran that feels disconnected from the mainframe community? Then this is the session for you! Learn about the vast resources available out there! Participate in a mentorship program. Get connected with community members who have a depth of knowledge and experience you can leverage and learn from. Take advantage of all of the learning resources available. Grow your career and then give back by becoming an advocate. Join Donna and Shari as they help you navigate the plethora of resources available. There is something for everyone!\n\nSpeaker: Donna Hudi at Phoenix Software International and Shari Chiara at IBM USA3:15 pmCustomer success stories with ZoweSince Zowe was announced 6 years ago it has grown in popularity at mainframe shops where 85% report they have deployed it in their shops. This session will cover the landscape of the most common and popular deployment use cases\, from education to new to Z folks\, to underpinning Db2 tooling\, DevOps and scripting\, custom dashboards built around the SDK\, as well as fronting enterprise APIs for line of business workload. Joe Winchester at IBM UK LTD and Murali Panchalingam at IBM UK LTD4:30 pmzopen community – Modernizing z/OS through Open Sourcezopen community - Modernizing z/OS through Open Source William O'Farrell\, IBMTime Open Mainframe Project Track  10:00 amZowe\, Azure Pipelines\, and the Cloud-ZOS Nexus: A DevOps OdysseyIn this session\, we embark on an exciting journey where Zowe and Azure Pipelines converge to revolutionize DevOps practices. Explore how Zowe acts enabling seamless communication between cloud-native tools and the venerable z/OS environment. Witness the power of bridging these worlds. Learn how to construct reusable Azure Pipeline templates that transcend project boundaries. Discover best practices for sharing templates across different pipelines\, promoting consistency and efficiency. Dive into securing your connections. We’ll demystify the process of setting up certificates for secure communication between Azure Pipelines and z/OS. Safeguard your data with confidence.\nJoin us as we unravel the mysteries of mainframe-cloud harmony\, empowering DevOps teams to thrive in this interconnected landscape. William Pereira at Cognizant11:15 amZowe Server Install Wizard (ZEN) – The “Easy Button” for Zowe InstallationDiscover how Zowe Server Install Wizard (ZEN) simplifies the deployment of Zowe with its intuitive\, wizard-driven configuration guide. Effortlessly leverage powerful features like variable value validation\, real-time security checks\, certificate management support\, and configuration file validation—all with just a few clicks. Join us to experience firsthand how Zowe Server Install Wizard (ZEN) can enhance your workflow right from your desktop! Jan Prihoda at Broadcom Mainframe Software12:15 pmDemonstrating Zowe containers with IBM z/OS Container PlatformLearn more about the benefits and challenges of the IBM z/OS Container Platform using Zowe as an example. Run Zowe in Kubernetes natively deployed on z/OS as shown in the demonstration at the end of the session. Zowe\, Kubernetes and IBM z/OS Container Platform can improve your integration into a hybrid environment while retaining the stability and security for which z/OS is renowned. Chris Hodgins at IBM2:15 pmBuild End-to-End Automation in Just 3 Days with Ansible and Open Source Tools – No Problem!In this session\, you'll discover how to leverage Ansible and open source tools to create a fully automated self-service portal to deploy application or infrastructure changes to the target Mainframe system. Germanas Samrickis at Rocket Software UK Ltd3:15 pmPreparing for the Installation and Configuration of Zowe API Mediation LayerIn this session\, we will review the various Zowe API ML configuration options and help you decide which is best for your company. We will include relevant Zowe server-side configuration details and cover topics you should keep in mind when preparing your configuration so that you can configure with confidence. Jakub Balhar at Broadcom Mainframe Software
URL:https://openmainframeproject.org/event/gse-uk-in-person-conference-2024/
CATEGORIES:Industry Conference
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SUMMARY:GSE UK Virtual Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The GSE UK Virtual Conference 2025 is happening from Tuesday\, April 29 to Thursday\, May 1\, 2025 and Open Mainframe Project will have a track at the conference. Whether you’re an industry expert\, a tech enthusiast\, Open Mainframe Project ambassador or a rising star with valuable insights\, we invite you to share your knowledge with the vibrant mainframe community.\n\n\nIf you would like to speak at the event\, submit a speaking proposal here. Submit your proposal by Monday\, March 17.\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about the event at the main conference site here.
URL:https://openmainframeproject.org/event/gse-uk-virtual-conference-2025/
CATEGORIES:All,GSE UK,Industry Conference
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SUMMARY:SHARE Washington D.C 2025
DESCRIPTION:SHARE is an independent volunteer-run information technology association that provides education\, professional networking and industry influence. SHARE Washington D.C 2025 will be held from February 23-27\, 2025 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center\, offering access to the latest enterprise IT news\, key focus areas\, prominent industry leaders\, and product highlights on emerging technologies. SHARE is an associate member of the Open Mainframe Project and Open Mainframe ambassadors will be on-site. Check out these Open Mainframe Project -related sessions and register here. \nAble Baker to Mainframer – What I Wish I’d Learnt at College About Enterprise Computing Systems – Joseph Winchester (IBM)\, Reg Harbeck & Steven Perva (Ensono)\nDate & Time: Mon Feb 24\, 2025; 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 66901 \nAbstract: The mainframe is a difficult system to onboard. EBCDIC codepages\, Keyrings\, Data Sets with Fixed Blocks and more as well as the need to become versant at 3270 dialogs for proficient system programming. To folks at college these are often barriers to entry\, not because they’re difficult\, but because there is a hill to climb and information disparate and often dated. This talk will provide the skills and tools to quickly summit\, from the experience perspective of three mainframers with differing background\, sharing what they wish they’d learnt at college and now want to share with the SHARE attendees\, both new and experienced\, about the tips and tricks\, the cheat sheets\, and the background behind why\, as well as the solutions for\, the idiosyncracies of the platform that make the IBMz such a fantastic enterprise computing system \nTo Test or Not to Test??? – Joseph Winchester (IBM) & Gerald Mitchell (IBM)\nDate & Time: Mon Feb 24\, 2025; 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 57615 \nAbstract: You want it? Open Source has got it. Check out Open Mainframe Project’s COBOL Check\, a framework for COBOL to help with test driven development; or GenevaERS\, the single-pass optimization engine for data extraction and transformation on z/OS is the tool. If you’re looking for more – there’s the newest project – Galasa\, which allows you to test your applications at scale regardless of platform — including z/OS. Join us to learn about these testing tools and how they can bring value into your development process and ask all your testing questions. \nKnow It Before Installing It! A Starter Guide for Zowe API Mediation Layer Administrators – Brian Jagos (Broadcom) & Dan Kelosky (Broadcom Software)\nDate & Time: Mon Feb 24\, 2025; 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 70003 \nAbstract: This session will offer a comprehensive overview of the Open Mainframe Project Zowe API Mediation Layer configuration options and installation methods to help System Admins understand each and determine what is best suited for their company. We will showcase an installation example using the industry-standard z/OSMF\, PSWI and ZWE Command to serve as reference material for when you install on your own. \nZowe CLI and IBM Z NetView Plug-ins – Derrick Washington & Domenico D’Alterio (IBM)\nDate & Time: Mon Feb 24\, 2025; 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 39468 \nAbstract: The speakers will provide information on the Zowe Command Line Interface (CLI) and the NetView plug-ins that extend the CLI interface. Topics will include basics about the CLI\, installation of the CLI and NetView plug-ins\, and using the NetView plug-ins. A demo will be done. \nBYOD Lab: DIY! Install and Configure the Zowe API Mediation Layer – Brian Jagos (Broadcom) & Andrej Chmelo\nDate & Time: Mon Feb 24\, 2025; 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 70026 \nAbstract: If your company is interested in Open Mainframe Project Zowe and you are responsible for installing mainframe software don’t miss this opportunity. Participate in this hands-on lab where you will follow instructions to install and configure the API Mediation Layer on our Workshop Systems. We will include an overview of the latest configuration options\, discuss “what-if” scenarios and reserve time to discuss potential challenges. \nMaking the Mainframe Great Again With Zowe Command Line Interface (CLI) – Joseph Winchester (IBM) & Eugene Johnston (Broadcom)\nDate & Time: Tue Feb 25\, 2025; 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 29997 \nAbstract: The Zowe Command Line Interface opens up IBM z/OS to non mainframers who want to do anything from ad-hoc scripting\, building full DevOps automation pipelines\, and everything inbetween. By providing simple easy to use intuitive commands to run commands covering everything from listing data sets\, submitting jobs\, running REXX\, as well working with CICS\, MQ and Db2\, non-mainframers can become versant at how to become mainframers without needing to leave their familiar PC terminal or command window\, and embed scripts in their laptop’s existing technology. This talk will cover 101 getting started with Zowe CLI through to advanced tasks such as console commands\, substitution variables\, and will cover many scenarios for the audience from beginner mainframe students to advanced system programming. \nWhy Zowe Is a Key Enabler for Mainframe Modernization: User Panel – Joseph Winchester (IBM Corporation)\, Steven Perva (Ensono)\, John Mertic (The Linux Foundation) & Rose Sakach (Broadcom)\nDate & Time: Tue Feb 25\, 2025; 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 61076 \nAbstract: This panel will bring together users\, academics\, students\, vendors who have benefitted from the Zowe project being part of their modernization strategy. Together topics such as New to Z\, empowering existing toolchains to adapt to hybrid cloud\, familiar IDEs working with mainframe subsystems\, will be discussed together with challenges\, use cases\, and solutions for rolling out Zowe with success (as well as failures). \nHidden Treasures\, Advanced Features\, and Administrative Tips for Zowe API Mediation Layer – Dan Kelosky (Broadcom Software) & Elliot Jalley (Broadcom)\nDate & Time: Wed Feb 26\, 2025; 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 70015 \nAbstract: What are the Administration expectations and the art-of-the-possible for the Open Mainframe Project Zowe API Mediation Layer? Join this session to understand the day-to-day and future potential. We will include the what\, why\, and how capabilities like dynamic discovery\, high availability\, multifactor authentication\, single-sign-on\, OIDC integration\, personal access tokens\, and multi-tenancy work and the value they may provide your organization. \nGenerations in Sync: Unlocking the Power of Technology Through Collaborative Communication – Philip Sutherin\, Sean Rooney (Broadcom)\, J.J. Lovett\, Steven Perva (Ensono) & Joseph Winchester (IBM Corporation)\nDate & Time: Wed Feb 26\, 2025; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 70016 \nAbstract: In this interactive session\, we will develop actionable strategies to enhance communication and knowledge transfer among mainframers of different generations. Participants will be grouped 1-on-1 by experience level for focused discussions on mainframe introductions\, “a-ha” moments\, lifelong learning\, and problem-solving. The goal is to actively foster collaboration to overcome industry wide barriers. \nAutomated Symphony: Orchestrating Automation Using Cutting Edge Tools Like VS Code\, Python\, and Zowe – Cody Giardinello (Broadcom) & Sean Rooney (Broadcom)\nDate & Time: Wed Feb 26\, 2025; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 70037 \nAbstract: Automation engineers lead with one mission in mind – automate everything. What tools are they using and why? VS Code has again been voted by developers as the preferred text editor\, and Python continues to grow exponentially on the mainframe. Join us as we examine what sets these tools apart and how they can be effectively leveraged in automation using OPS/MVS\, REST APIs\, and the Open Mainframe Project Zowe ecosystem. \nDispelling the Myths Around Open Source – Leonard Santalucia (Vicom Infinity\, A Converge Company)\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, February 26\, 2025: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 55125 \nAbstract: Wondering if Open Source is right for you and your organization? Don’t know what you don’t know? Is it myth or fact? Let the experts from within the Open Mainframe Project help you weed it all out. Fact or fiction\, we will help you understand why Open Source IS right for you and your organization. \nOpen Sesame – The Secret to Open Source on the Mainframe – John Mertic (The Linux Foundation)\nDate & Time: Wed Feb 26\, 2025; 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 16848 \nAbstract: The open source movement has rapidly become the way code is being developed for today’s smart and agile businesses. This session will cover how an “open mainframe” is the perfect solution for deploying open source on an enterprise computing platform. Open Mainframe Project is home to 18 open source initiatives like Zowe and working groups for COBOL that aim to help overcome the the barriers between mainframes and other infrastructure to make DevOps easier and more efficient. This session will offer a quick glimpse of the challenges each project solves and how to get involved. \nBYOD Lab: Python\, REXX\, and Zowe CLI a No-Bake Recipe for Automation – Thomas McQuitty & Gene Johnston (Broadcom)\nDate & Time: Thu Feb 27\, 2025; 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 70035 \nAbstract: Designed for traditional and new Mainframers\, this hands-on lab will cover the major tenants for creating mainframe automation: Open Mainframe Project Zowe CLI basics\, some Python coding techniques and the use of orchestration tools. We will include a focus on connectivity & establishing the Client configuration file\, exporting a mainframe report to a desktop spreadsheet and triggering off-host automation from an on-host REXX application. \nDemonstrating Zowe Containers With IBM z/OS Container Platform – Chris Hodgins\nDate & Time: Thu Feb 27\, 2025; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 30520 \nAbstract: Learn more about the benefits and challenges of the IBM z/OS Container Platform using Zowe as an example. Run Zowe in Kubernetes natively deployed on z/OS as shown in the demonstration at the end of the session. Zowe\, Kubernetes and IBM z/OS Container Platform can improve your integration into a hybrid environment while retaining the stability and security for which z/OS is renowned. (This needs to be finessed by Chris Hodgins so different to GSE presentation) \nTake Your Mainframe Career to a New Level With Zowe! – Dan Kelosky (Broadcom Software) & Michael Bauer (Broadcom)\nDate & Time: Thu Feb 27\, 2025; 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 37687 \nAbstract: Advance your technical skills by contributing to Zowe. From modern to low level languages and frameworks such as: Node.js\, TypeScript\, JavaScript\, Angular\, Java\, Spring Boot\, HLASM\, and Metal C\, we’ll cover the bulk of Zowe’s underlying technologies and how the project on-boards new Community members. We will conclude by highlighting a recent contribution: the Zowe Java Client SDK. \nMainframe\, Movies and Me: A Journey Through Hollywood\, Computers\, Aliens and Mainframe Computing – Joseph Winchester (IBM Corporation)\nDate & Time: Thu Feb 27\, 2025; 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 69851 \nAbstract: In this session Joe will discuss how while mainframes are mocked by rival computing architectures as belonging in the 1960s\, Hollywood understands us and promotes the mainframe as the superheroes’s IT platform of choice. From Will Smith\, Jeff Goldblum\, and countless others that have saved the world against aliens\, dinosaurs or supervillans\, these are the true hero in every Hollywood plot! This presentation is either going to get an award for being the funniest thing SHARE has ever presented\, or else the speaker is going to get the record lowest score and the most number of social media dislikes for being extremely unfunny. Either way folks seeing it hopefully won’t forget it. With any luck they’ll remember it for the right reasons and come away reflecting on what motived them to enter mainframe computing and have a fresh to-do list of movies to catch up with and music tracks to listen to next time they’re struggling to read a syslog or debug an abend. \n  \nCheck out the complete schedule for SHARE and register here.
URL:https://openmainframeproject.org/event/share-washington-d-c-2025/
CATEGORIES:Industry Conference
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SUMMARY:VM Workshop (Columbus\, OH)
DESCRIPTION:The VM Workshop will take place on June 12-14 at The Ohio State University in Columbus\, Ohio. The group is a grassroots non-profit organization made up of customers\, ISVs\, and business partners with an interest in the use and growth of the z/VM platform\, Linux on IBM Z\, and VSE (z/VSE and VSEn). \nOpen Mainframe Project will be on-site at the event with a few sessions: \nEMMA: The Creation of a Mainframe Apprenticeship – Dr. Cameron Seay\, Adjunct Professor and Co-Chair of the COBOL Programming Course  \nThe Eli Madison Memorial Apprenticeship (EMMA) is a mainframe focused apprenticeship program. It uses the traditional apprenticeship model for technical roles. We feel this is THE solution to the “mainframe skills shortage” and have buy in from industry and the community at large. Currently involved are 3 mainframe ISVs\, 185 apprentices\, 6 university professors at 5 universities\, and 8 full time volunteers. EMMA is ready to do business. \nDispelling the Myths Around Open Source on the Mainframe – Len Santalucia\, CTO at Vicom Infinity\, a Converge Company and Chair of the Open Mainframe Project Governing Board \nWondering if Open Source is right for you and your organization? Don’t know what you don’t know? Is it myth or fact? Let the experts from within the Open Mainframe Project help you weed it all out. Fact or fiction\, we will help you understand why Open Source IS right for you and your organization. \nCheck out these sessions and more on the VM Workshop schedule here.
URL:https://openmainframeproject.org/event/vm-workshop-columbus-oh/
CATEGORIES:All,Ambassadors,Industry Conference
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SUMMARY:Community Day CFP for IBM TechXchange 2025 (Orlando\, FL)
DESCRIPTION:The Open Mainframe Project will again be featured as part of IBM TechXchange’s Community Day\, which will be held on October 6\, the first day of the event.  Last year\, Open Mainframe had record-breaking attendance and a packed agenda highlighting open source and projects including Zowe\, Galassa\, Mentorship\, Mainframe Open Education\, COBOL Programming Course\, Feilong\, Software Discovery Tool\, zopen Community and more. \nIf you are interested in speaking at Community Day\,  the Call for Presentations is currently open. \nSubmit topics by Monday\, June 30: https://bit.ly/4iWwhDH. \nThe timeline for the CFP: \n\nCFP opens: Thursday\, May 8\, 2025\nDeadline to submit CFP: Monday\, June 30\, 2025\, at 11 pm PDT\nSpeaker notifications: Monday\, July 21\, 2025\nSchedule announcement: Week of August 8\, 2025\n\nSubmit or register today!\nRegister for Community Day for free using the Open Mainframe code here. (This only registers you for Community Day on Monday\, October 6. It does not give you access to the rest of the IBM TechXchange conference.) \nRegister with the Open Mainframe Project code and link for a 30% discount on the TechXchange conference here.  \nOpen Mainframe Project is planning the content for October 6 as it pertains to the Community Day or Pre-Conference Day. The Linux Foundation and Open Mainframe Project are not managing TechXchange. The main TechXchange event is planned and managed by IBM. Learn more about TechXchange here.
URL:https://openmainframeproject.org/event/community-day-cfp-techxchange-2025/
CATEGORIES:All,CFP,IBM TechXchange,Industry Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250822
DTSTAMP:20260425T080139
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SUMMARY:SHARE Cleveland (Ohio)
DESCRIPTION:SHARE Cleveland\, happening on August 17-21 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown\, provides attendees with access to the latest enterprise IT news\, key focus areas\, prominent industry leaders and product highlights on emerging technologies all in one space over five days. \nOpen Mainframe Project will be on-site at the conference again this year with several sessions including: \nMonday\, August 18:\n\n9:15–10:15 am: Which Mainframe Connection Protocol: FTP\, SSH\, or z/OSMF – Just Another Manic Monday? – Dan Kelosky\, Broadcom Corporation\n \nBefore launching your modernization project leveraging Open Mainframe Project Zowe\, it’s important to have a comprehensive understanding of the available mainframe connection protocols. REST APIs? FTP? SSH? We’ll cover the available options\, the pros and cons of each and how to use them with the Zowe clients – Zowe CLI\, Zowe Explorer for VSC and the Zowe Client SDKs. \n\n2:30-3:30 pm: Dispelling the Myths Around Open Source on the Mainframe – John Mertic\, Linux Foundation \nWondering if Open Source on the Mainframe is right for you and your organization? Don’t know what you don’t know? Is it myth or fact? Let the experts from within the Linux Foundation Open Mainframe Project help you weed it all out. Fact or fiction\, we will help you understand why Open Source on the Mainframe IS right for you and your organization. \n2:30-3:30 pm: Mainframe Modernization Trends (Including DevOps) – Len Santalucia and Jerry Edgington\, Pellera Technologies \nMany different definitions of What mainframe Modernizations encompasses” have been discussed.In this session we will discuss many of them along with examples\, and include mainframe Devops!!!!!!!! \nTuesday\, August 19:\n3:30 – 4:30 pm: Customer Success Stories with Zowe – Joe Winchester\, IBM \nThis talk will cover customer success stories and scenarios where users have been able to deploy and use Zowe technology in real work situations. It will be given jointly with a customer (TBD) to showcase their use of DevOps and operation automation using Zowe CLI and Zowe Explorer. \nWednesday\, August 20:\n7:30-8:30 am: Skill Up! Mainframe Learning for All – IBM’s Devonte Hawkins\, Joe Winchester and Hunter Johnson\, Broadcom \nAs the mainframe industry evolves\, so does the need for accessible and engaging learning resources. This panel brings together experts from the Open Mainframe Project (OMP) Education Initiative\, the COBOL Programming Course\, and Zowe to discuss the future of mainframe education. Moderated from the perspective of an early-career professional\, this session will highlight essential learning tools—including the OMP Education Gitbook\, COBOL Programming with VS Code\, and the Fundamentals for Zowe course—that empower all professionals. Join us for an insightful discussion on how these resources shape the next generation of mainframe talent. \n10-11 am: Making the Mainframe Great Again With Zowe Command Line Interface (CLI) – Joe Winchester\, IBM and Gene Johnston\, Broadcom \nThe Zowe Command Line Interface opens up IBM z/OS to non mainframers who want to do anything from ad-hoc scripting\, building full DevOps automation pipelines\, and everything inbetween. By providing simple easy to use intuitive commands to run commands covering everything from listing data sets\, submitting jobs\, running REXX\, as well working with CICS\, MQ and Db2\, non-mainframers can become versant at how to become mainframers without needing to leave their familiar PC terminal or command window\, and embed scripts in their laptop’s existing technology. This talk will cover 101 getting started with Zowe CLI through to advanced tasks such as console commands\, substitution variables\, and will cover many scenarios for the audience from beginner mainframe students to advanced system programming. \n2:30-3:30 pm: How to Captain Your Mainframe’s USS Enterprise Environment – Joe Winchester\, IBM; Steven Perva\, Ensono; and Reg Harbeck\, Mainframe Analytics \nThis session will show how to become a Unix System Services power user\, embracing tools like Z Open Automation Utilities\, Z Open Community\, ZTI\, Access Control Lists\, CBT Tape USS utilities\, and more … We’ll show with practical examples and demos how and why its crucial for mainframers to understand the capabilities of the USS environment as well as how to configure\, secure\, and use it as the basis for python and bash scripting. It’s also the platform to enable Linux developers to embrace the z/OS operating system from within the comfort of a modern flexible UTF enabled shell allowing a wider range of open source and other packages to be ported and run on-prem to help continue to make the mainframe less of a steep learning curve for distributed IT staff. \n3:45-4:45 pm: Open Source and Industry Standards – Joe Bostian\, Chad McIntyre\, Frank DeGilio\, IBM \nInterfaces become industry standard when they are formalized in a specification\, or achieve a level of pervasive use. Standards organizations outline rules that governments and other organizations adopt as approved processes. These all have to be expressed in commonformats at public locations\, and through widely accepted processes. This is the essence of open source. Come and see how open source affects standards\, and how standards are adopted by open source communities. \nLearn more about the event or register for it here.
URL:https://openmainframeproject.org/event/share-cleveland-ohio/
CATEGORIES:All,Ambassadors,Industry Conference,SHARE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260425T080139
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SUMMARY:IBM TechXchange 2025 (Orlando\, FL)
DESCRIPTION:IBM TechXchange\, taking place October 6-9 at the Orange County Convention Center and Hilton Orlando\, is the ultimate learning hub for developers\, technologists\, and techies looking to grow their skills. With 400+ learning courses and labs\, 150+ available certifications\, 1k+ technical events per year and a growing community of over 400k members\, IBM TechXchange is on a mission to creating a better future with technology. \nOpen Mainframe Project will be on-site again at Community Day on Monday\, October 6. Check out more details here. Additionally\, Open Mainframe will also have several other sessions presented by ambassadors and project leads including: \nMonday\, October 6:\n5:45 – 6:05 PM: The Linux Distributions Working Group as Part of the Open Mainframe Project – Sara Julia Kriesch (Kyndryl) \n4:00 – 5:00 PM: Dispelling the Myths Around Open Source on the Mainframe – Len Santalucia and Ken LoCascio (Pellera Tchnologies)\, Elizabeth Joseph (IBM)\, Steven Perva (Ensono) and Louisa Denly (IBM) \nWednesday\, October 8: \n11:00 – 11:20 AM: Credit Agricole: How to use modern tools to facilitate IBM z/OS operations and data access – Francois Delombe (CA-GIP) \n11:30 – 11:50 AM: Beyond DevOps: Unlocking New Possibilities with Zowe – Jan Prihoda (Broadcom) \n1:30 – 1:50 PM: Achieving Greater Business Agility with VS Code and Hybrid Toolchains – Vaughn Marshall (Broadcom) \n2:00 – 3:00 PM: ISPF and/or VS Code Zowe Explorer. how to become a power user in BOTH mainframe file editors – Jim Horne (Lowe’s Companies) and Joe Winchester (IBM) \n2:00 – 3:30 PM: Using OpenTelemetry to integrate the mainframe into enterprise-wide observability solutions – Chris Walker\, Rudiger Schulze\, Ash Mahay (IBM) \nOpen Mainframe Project will also be in the Open Source Zone in the event expo. Stop by the booth and get your 10th anniversary swag! \nRegister with the Open Mainframe Project code and link for a 30% discount on the TechXchange conference here. 
URL:https://openmainframeproject.org/event/ibm-techxchange-2025/
CATEGORIES:All,IBM TechXchange,Industry Conference
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