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SUMMARY:Community Day at TechXchange (Orlando\, Florida)
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. \nCommunity Day (Monday\, October 6) Schedule\n \nTransforming z/OS Software Management with an Open-First Approach Using Ansible and Zowe\n1:30-2:15pm | Room 1 | Jan Prihoda and Rose Sakach (Broadcom) \nHow to Contribute to Linux on the Mainframe\n1:30-2:15pm | Room 2 | Sarah Julia Kriesch (Kyndryl) and Elizabeth Joseph (IBM) \nCBT Tape – The Treasure Trove of Mainframe Utilities\n2:15-3:00pm | Room 1 | Joe Winchester (IBM) and Reg Harbeck (Mainframe Analytics) \nGalasa – Scaling Integration Testing for the Enterprise\n2:15-2:35pm | Room 2 | Louisa Denly (IBM) \nSkill Up! Mainframe Learning for All\n2:40-3:00pm | Room 2 | Kathleen Nordstrom (Broadcom) \nUnlock the Full Potential of Zowe Explorer – Essential Tips and Tricks AND What Mainframe Connection Protocols (FTP\, SSH\, or z/OSMF) Can I use for Zowe Clients?\n3:30-4:00pm | Room 1 | Dan Kelosky (Broadcom) \nMastering Mainframe Architectures – Transaction Processing on z/OS AND OpenTelemetry on Mainframe SIG: Progress Updates\n3:30-4:00pm | Room 2 | Rudiger Schulze (IBM) \nTake your mainframe career to a new level by contributing to Zowe\n4:15-5:00pm | Room 1 | Dan Kelosky (Broadcom) and Rose Sakach (Broadcom) \nZelma – z/VM and Linux Modern Administration\n4:15-5:00pm | Room 2 | Mike MacIsaac (Sine Nomine Associates) \nFrom Punch Cards to VS Code\n4:15-5:00pm | Room 1 | Wolfram Greis (European Mainframe Academy) \nA not-to-technical deep dive into Feilong\n5:15-6:00pm | Room 2 | Aazam Thakur (Open Mainframe Project Ambassador) and Mike Friessenger (SUSE) \n  \nAdditional Details\nTo learn more about these presentations or to add these to your schedule in the Session Catalog – click here. \nThere will be other Open Mainframe Project sessions and activities at TechXchange. For more details\, click here. \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. If you have questions\, please email techxchange@openmainframeproject.org. \n 
URL:https://openmainframeproject.org/event/community-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:All,Ambassadors,Member Event,Open Mainframe Summit
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SUMMARY:Community Day at TechXchange (Las Vegas)
DESCRIPTION:This year’s IBM’s TechXchange Conference takes place on October 21-24 at the Mandalay Bay – Las Vegas. More than 5\,000 technical attendees will be on-site to engage\, network and attend the more than 1\,000 sessions\, demos\, instructor-led labs and roadmap discussions. \nThe Open Mainframe Project will be featured as part of the Community Day being held on Monday\, October 21. Whether it is Zowe\, Galasa\, Mentorship\, Mainframe Open Education\, COBOL Programming Course\, Feilong\, Software Discovery Tool\, or others…there will be something for everyone. \nRegister using Open Mainframe Project’s link and receive a 30% discount. Click here: https://ibm.co/3KbeObO  \nSchedule: \nTime Open Mainframe Project Track   Room 1 (South)\, Jasmine E\, Level 3   Room 2 (South)\, Jasmine F\, Level 3  8:00 amLink Open Mainframe Project’s Room 1 schedule to your IBM TechXchange agendaClick here Open Mainframe Project - Room 1 (South)\, Jasmine E\, Level 3Link Open Mainframe Project’s Room 2 schedule to your IBM TechXchange agendaClick here Open Mainframe Project - Room 2 (South)\, Jasmine F\, Level 311:30 amRedefining developer experience on the Mainframe with AI and CommunityAbstract:\nMainframes\, 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 keynote\, Meredith Stowell\, Vice President of Ecosystems at IBM and member of the Open Mainframe Project Governing Board\, will unveil a few new projects under the Open Mainframe Project umbrella that advance developer experience on the mainframe.\n John Mertic\, Open Mainframe Project12:00 pmLunch timeLunch time1:00 pmThe Future of the Mainframe is here with Zowe LTS V3Open 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. Michelle Eggers\, NetSPIArchitecting and Implementing DevOpsAbstract: DevOps practices\, along with technologies like Git\, have revolutionized the way software development is done\, especially in terms of collaboration\, automation\, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD). Legacy SCM systems often lack the flexibility\, scalability\, and collaborative features required in modern software development environments. Migrating from legacy SCM systems to Git-based DevOps environments may involve challenges such as data migration\, tool integration\, and cultural shifts within the organization. However\, the benefits far outweigh the challenges\, as it empowers teams to innovate faster\, improve productivity\, and deliver software with greater reliability and quality. Vicom Infinity\, A Converge Company\, will present and discuss their client experiences. Len Santalucia\, Vincent Terrone\, and Greg Powiedziuk\, Vicom Infinity\, A Converge Company1:30 pmCustomer Success Stories with Zowe – Joe Winchester\, IBMAbstract: A number of mainframe customers are using Zowe for scenarios from education\, DevOps\, automated testing\, Db2 administration\, through to ad-hoc scripting to create custom dashboards. This talk will cover a number of these\, and include customer quotes (with recorded videos from customers) and is built around successful use cases and stories to show why 85% of mainframe shops report they are using Zowe and the scenarios that resonate and find success in the field. Joe Winchester\, IBMReflections on Open Source LeadershipAbstract: This 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 - Phoenix Software; Holly Cummins - Red Hat; J.J. Lovett - Broadcom; and Sudharsana Srinivasan - IBM2:00 pmStreamline your Zowe Experience: From Installation to Implementation with new install optionsAbstract: The Zowe community has been hard at work incorporating user feedback to make installation a perfect fit for your organization.\nWe’re excited to introduce several new installation options\, such as the Zowe Server Install Wizard\, designed to simplify and streamline the installation process. It transforms what was once a daunting task into a straightforward\, user-friendly experience\, ensuring that even those new to open systems can get Zowe operational with ease. This installer is empowered by a renewed commitment to simplified documentation and sample jobs that can be reviewed at any step of installation with new dry-run capabilities.\nThis session discusses different personas and their preferred methods for Zowe installation. We will also review of performance improvements and recommended configuration features. By the end of this session\, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to confidently install\, configure\, and utilize Zowe\, empowering your organization to begin or accelerate your mainframe modernization journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to simplify your Zowe journey and stay ahead in the evolving landscape of mainframe technology. Sean Grady\, Rocket SoftwareCall to Action: Join the SIG OpenTelemetry on MainframeAbstract: OpenTelemetry is a key component of the new observability stack. With effective observability\, companies gain a better insight into their often-complex distributed applications and can react more quickly to revenue impacting problems. Research among mainframe customers shows that mainframe integration is a mandatory requirement for the new observability stack. OpenTelemetry provides the technical requirements for extracting and converting signals from any source and distributing them flexibly to any backend. The OpenTelemetry project and the Open Mainframe Project jointly founded the new Special Interest Group (SIG) "OpenTelemetry on Mainframe" at the beginning of the year. The goal of this group is to enable OpenTelemetry for the mainframe to standardize and simplify the export of mainframe telemetry. Join this session to learn more about OpenTelemetry\, the SIG's activities and the areas where we invite you to contribute to improving the OpenTelemetry support on the mainframe. Rudiger Schulze\, IBM2:30 pmIs that Available on the Mainframe? An Open Source Software JourneyAbstract: The modern rise of open source software on the mainframe has increased innovation and collaboration on the platform in a way we’ve never seen before. But as a user or developer on the platform\, how do you keep track of all these new projects? And how do you see whether an interesting new open source tool you found works on mainframes? And does it work on IBM z/OS\, or just Linux? In this talk I’ll explore some of the consolidation efforts to make it easier to search for open source projects like the Open Mainframe Project Software Discovery Tool and the Open Mainframe Project Interactive Landscape. From there I’ll highlight some of the vendor-driven open source repositories that are available\, and where to find those. I’ll conclude by sharing some best practices for figuring out how to find out for yourself whether something works on the platform\, from keywords to search for to simply giving it a try yourself. Elizabeth Joseph\, IBMMaking a Case for COBOL – Time to Shout about it!Abstract: COBOL's quiet efficiency and fitness for purpose has kept it running great chunks of the economy\, without fuss\, for 65 years. But is its humble brilliance the cause of a near existential crisis? In its 65th anniversary year\, and using fresh input from those who use every day\, we ask - is it time to shout about COBOL all over again? Reg Harbeck\, Mainframe Analytics ltd. and Tom Ross\, IBM3:00 pmFrom 3270 Interfaces to IDEs and GUIsAbstract: We want and need to inspire young talent for the mainframe. This will be difficult if we first have to teach them how to use 3270 interfaces and TSO/ISPF. It will be much easier if we can use graphical interfaces that the young talents have already mastered. We try to convince our customers that getting started quickly is easier and more efficient if you use the new technologies that are available on the mainframe! Wolfram Greis\, European Mainframe AcademyCrowdsourcing Mainframe EducationAbstract: Open Mainframe Project has education opportunities that has helped more than 200 students\, new developers and engineers looking for a refresher. Whether it is the hands-on COBOL Programming Course\, Mainframe Open Education focusing on ‘open sourcing’ mainframe learning roadmaps and community knowledge transfer\, or the Mentorship program\, there is something for everyone. Join us to learn (pun intended!) about the educational opportunities offered through the Open Mainframe Project and how you can get involved either as a student or a teacher/mentor. J.J. Lovett - Broadcom; Michael Bauer - Broadcom; Elizabeth Joseph - IBM3:30 pmzopen community – Modernizing z/OS through Open SourceAbstract: In this session\, we will discuss the benefits of using open-source tooling on z/OS and how it can help organizations to improve their efficiency\, security\, and innovation. We will cover the latest updates\, including newly released tools\, git\, githubcli\, gitlab\, jq\, gpg and more! We will also discuss the new zopen package manager\, which allows developers and system administrators to efficiently manage their zopen community installations. Finally\, we will discuss the newly released IBM product\, IBM Open Enterprise Foundation for z/OS\, which provides support for 8 core tools (Git\, Bash\, Curl\, Vim\, Less\, Perl\, Ncurses) zopen community documentation: https://zosopentools.github.io/meta Igor Todorovski\, IBM CanadaMainframes for the New GenerationAbstract: Mainframe systems serve as the backbone of critical financial processes around the world\, yet there's a shortage of skilled mainframe professionals and a waning interest among the new generation of software engineers. Is there a fix to this dilemma? How can we implement mainframe modernization for the new generation? Jessielaine Punongbyan\, Dynatrace4:00 pmBuild Your Zowe Skills!Abstract: Your modern mainframe career needs Zowe Skills\, so BUILD THEM UP! Join Open Mainframe Project Ambassador Darren Surch for a walk through the OMP's massive array of at-your-fingertips Zowe training resources including Zowe Docs\, YouTube Channel\, Zowe code\, Free Trials\, Blogs and a Slack Channel! There are even structured online Zowe courses which earn you a bragworthy Open Mainframe Project digital badge to show the world your Zowe skills! Darren Surch\, InterskillHow is Integration Testing in Hybrid Cloud Possible?Abstract: This talk explores the challenges and solutions associated with conducting integration testing in hybrid cloud environments\, where applications span both on-premises (z/OS) and cloud infrastructures. Focused on the innovative Galasa open-source project\, the discussion delves into how Galasa addresses the complexities of hybrid cloud testing\, offering a comprehensive framework for validating the interoperability of diverse components. Attendees will gain insights into practical strategies\, best practices\, and real-world examples\, empowering them to effectively navigate the intricacies of integration testing in the evolving landscape of hybrid cloud computing. Gerald Mitchell\, IBM4:30 pmEmpowering Mainframe Modernization: Leveraging SRE Expertise with Zowe or AnsibleAbstract: In this session\, we will delve into the essential role of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) in modernizing Mainframe systems\, highlighting key tools such as Zowe\, Ansible\, Python\, and VSCode. Join us to discover how SRE principles and open source tools can be applied to improve Mainframe reliability\, efficiency\, and scalability. Jan Prihoda\, BroadcomToday’s COBOL – What you should know!Abstract: In this session Sudharsana Srinivasan\, the co-chair for the COBOL Programming Course and Michael Bauer (Broadcom) will discuss how this Open Mainframe Project has been shifting perception about COBOL in the community over the past 4 years by bringing in test automation\, CI/CD pipeline\, etc to the course. You don't want to miss this session\, if you want to learn how this course is enabling our application developers\, our next generation of technologists with the latest tools. You don't have to take my word for it\, you can hear firsthand from our summer mentorship program mentee Rituraj Mahato! Sudharsana Srinivasan- IBM; Michael Bauer - Broadcom5:00 pmTurbocharging the Mainframe Developer Experience with Zowe and Code4zAbstract: Visual Studio Code is a top choice for today’s developers and cloud development environments (CDEs) are gaining traction but these tools have been inaccessible to developers of z/OS-based applications\, until now. With Zowe and Code4z\, mainframe developers are free to use these powerful tools wherever their source code resides (e.g.\, Git\, mainframe SCM\, datasets). Streamlined code navigation alone provides a compelling reason to adopt VS Code\, or a compatible CDE\, and with AI assistance and platform engineering rapidly emerging\, teams should prepare themselves by adopting contemporary AppDev tools like these. The Code4z extension pack includes the Zowe Explorer that streamlines interaction with mainframe data sets\, USS files\, and jobs while Zowe CLI-enabled automations are easily accessed and run. Join this session to see the Zowe- and Code4z-enabled workflows\, from discover to deploy\, in action. Vaughn Marshall\, Broadcomzopen community V8 Port Needs your Help!Abstract: The IBM open source organization\, "zopen community"\, hosts a collection of Linux tools that are ported to z/OS Unix System Services. A recent addition to the collection is Google’s Chromium V8 JavaScript engine and supporting tools. Successfully porting the engine and tools required a collaborative effort between Broadcom and IBM. Ongoing efforts to upstream the work to Google are in progress. Additional work needs to be done to complete the port - not all features work to the same degree as on other platforms. This joint talk with Igor Todorovski of IBM is to publicize the effort and seek contributions from other developers. This is an opportunity to contribute to open source projects that benefit the whole zopen community and USS community. John Davis\, Broadcom1:00 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.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 International10:00 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\, IBM10:00 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\nIf you have questions\, please email techxchange@openmainframeproject.org. \nOpen Mainframe Project is planning the content for October 21 as it pertains to the Community 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/techxchange-las-vegas/
CATEGORIES:All,Ambassadors,Member Event,Open Mainframe Summit
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SUMMARY:Open Mainframe Summit New York
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Open Mainframe Summit will be co-located with Open Source in Finance Forum\, hosted in New York City on November 1.  \nOpen Source in Finance Forum is dedicated to driving collaboration and innovation in financial services through open source software and standards. The event brings together experts across financial services\, technology\, and open source to engage our community in stimulating and thought-provoking conversations about how to best (and safely) leverage open source software to solve industry challenges. Open Mainframe Summit will be featured as part of a 6-session track and a 10-minute keynote presentation on November 1. \nOpen Mainframe Project will also have a booth at OSFF. Stop by to chat with member from 11:30 am – 7:45 pm. \nLearn more about the event here. Register here. Open Mainframe Project members and community receive a 20 % discount. Use this code “20OSFF23” when checking out of registration. \n \n\nSchedule:\n11 – 11:10 am: Keynote Session: Driving the Modern Enterprise; Why Aren’t You On Board? – John Mertic\, Executive Director\, Open Mainframe Project \nOpen source transforms every industry\, from automotive to energy – even movies! Even as ubiquitous as open source\, adoption in industries like the financial industry has been challenging\, and organizations have sometimes hesitated to leverage open-source software. \nBut that trend is changing. Is your enterprise onboard? \nIn this keynote\, John Mertic\, Executive Director of the Open Mainframe Project\, will highlight how projects like Zowe and Galasa and investments into OpenTelemetry and security are changing the narrative for open source in forward-thinking financial services organizations. \n11:30 am – 7:45 pm: Sponsor Showcase  \nStop by the Open Mainframe Project booth for stickers\, a chance to win John Mertic’s new open source book and more. \n12:00 – 12:30 pm: From Vulnerability to Resiliency: Securing Open-Source Software Development – Andrej Chmelo\, Broadcom \nThe nature of open-source software makes it vulnerable to security threats that can lead to severe consequences\, including data breaches and system failures. Therefore\, it’s crucial to understand the importance of securing open-source software development to enhance its resiliency. This presentation will provide an in-depth understanding of the vulnerabilities associated with open-source software and the strategies to mitigate these vulnerabilities. It will explore the importance of building security in the development process\, such as code review and testing\, as well as the use of software analysis tools. By the end of the presentation\, attendees will have a clear understanding of the strategies and practices necessary to ensure the resiliency and security of open-source software development. They will also have a better understanding of the potential consequences of not adequately securing their open-source software projects. \n12:35 – 1:05 pm: Top 5 in 5! The Use Cases that Describe how Customers Have Leveraged Zowe for their Strategic Initiatives Over the Past 5 Years – Rose Sakach\, Broadcom \nSince 2020\, the Arcati Mainframe yearbook has predicted exponential increases in Zowe adoptions. By the end of 2023 close to 70% of mainframe organizations – i.e. more and more of you – will be doing something with Zowe. In this session\, we’ll showcase the most popular Zowe use cases. Whether you are a Systems Programmer\, DBA\, Security Administrator\, DevOps Architect or Developer you will gain an understanding of the value of Zowe as we demo and explain 5 common Zowe use cases to help prioritize and expedite your adoption journey. \n2:05pm – 2:35pm Unleashing the Power of Open Source: Revolutionizing Mainframe Insights with OpenTelemetry – Jessielane Punongbayan\, Dynatrace \nJoin me on an exciting exploration as we discover the immense potential of combining OpenTelemetry\, open source solutions\, and Dynatrace z/OS monitoring. In this talk\, we will uncover hidden efficiencies and unlock enhanced performance by utilizing these transformative monitoring tools. Together\, let’s embark on this journey to redefine the possibilities of mainframe monitoring. \n2:40pm – 3:10pm Galasa Use Cases – Louisa Seers\, IBM \nHow is Galasa used in the real-world? What kind of test cases could it handle? The test framework that can handle both complicated subsystems and web-based interfaces in the same test to demonstrate full system integration tests. This talk will show you a few use cases where Galasa can really shine and make difficult manual tasks look easy. \n3:40pm – 4:45pm: Secure & Open: Not Mutually Exclusive? – Michael DuBois\, John Jakacki\, Rose Sakach & Emre Tunar\, Broadcom; Len Santalucia\, Vicom Infinity; Tim Willging\, Rocket Software \nOpen source technologies offer businesses undeniable benefits like increased agility\, cost-effectiveness and freedom of choice. With the emergence of Zowe\, the mainframe ecosystem can realize those advantages and then some. So why are some organizations steadfast in their hesitation to embrace open? Perhaps because on a platform so widely recognized for its safeguards\, open source is still perceived by many as a security risk. Join our panel of mainframe security experts who will discuss the advantages\, concerns and reality of open source security and what it means for mainframe. \n5:45 – 7:45 pm Attendee Reception \nLearn more about the Open Mainframe Sessions here.
URL:https://openmainframeproject.org/event/open-mainframe-summit-new-york/
CATEGORIES:All,Open Mainframe Summit
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SUMMARY:Open Mainframe Summit Las Vegas
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Open Mainframe Summit will be co-located with two industry conferences – IBM TechXchange Conference 2023\, hosted in Las Vegas on September 11-14; and Open Source in Finance Forum\, hosted in New York City on November 1.  \n \nOpen Mainframe Summit – Las Vegas \nIBM TechXchange Conference offers technical breakout sessions\, hands-on experiences\, product demonstrations\, instructor-led labs\, and certifications tailored to your interests and learning style. Open Mainframe Summit will be featured as part of the TechXchange Community Day on September 11. Community Day unites diverse IBM user groups and technical communities to foster collaboration\, networking and learning. Experience engaging on-site programs\, connect with like-minded professionals\, be inspired by IBM Champions\, and contribute to tech-for-good projects. This is a celebration of unity\, diversity\, and innovation where user groups come together to create lasting connections and drive meaningful change. \n \nTo attend Open Mainframe Summit Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Hotel\, register for IBM TechXchange.  One registration will give attendees access to all the events for Community Day.  \nRegistration costs $1599 but Open Mainframe Summit attendees will receive an exclusive discount until August 30 at 5 PM ET. The discount of $300 USD*\, will require you to pre-register. Please submit this form to reserve your discounted pass. When your pre-registration submission has been successfully processed\, you will be invited to register for the event. \n**Timing and titles of sessions\, speakers and room assignments are subject to change as needed. Please see the schedule on-site for the latest updates.  \nSeptember 11 Schedule: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:00 AM\n8:30 AM\nBreakfast \n\n\n8:30 AM\n9:30 AM\nIBM Keynote\n\n\n10:00 AM\n10:10 AM\nKeynote: Welcome – John Mertic\, Open Mainframe Project Executive Director \nAll keynotes will take place in Room 121\n\n\n10:10 AM\n10:30 AM\nKeynote: Customer success stories using Zowe – Joe Winchester\, Senior Technical Staff Member at IBM \nThis talk will cover the scenarios and use cases where customers are achieving success with The Open Mainframe Project’s Zowe tooling\, showcasing examples spanning from DevOps\, education\, scripting\, Db2 automation\, custom web dashboards exploiting Zowe SDKs and more.\n\n\n10:30 AM\n11:00 AM\nKeynote Panel: Diversity in the Mainframe Community – Louisa Seers\, Product Manager at IBM; Sudharsana Srinivasan\, Advocacy Manager at IBM; Len Santalucia\, CTO at Vicom Infinity; and Donna Hudi\, CMO at Phoenix Software International \nCome walk a mile in our shoes. Join a range of female Mainframe practitioners who will share their experiences being professional women in the industry. Hear about not only the highs and lows\, but the utterly comical and absurd. This panel will investigate all different perspectives from business problems to more technical discussions.\n\n\n11:00 AM\n11:20 AM\nKeynote: Illuminating Pathways for Our Future Innovators – Elizabeth Joseph\, Global Head\, Open Source Program Office for IBM Z & LinuxONE at IBM \nProjects in The Open Mainframe Project are eligible to participate in the LFX Mentorship Program. The Software Discovery Tool has participated for 3 years\, and in that time the project has gained valuable new core contributors and provided opportunities to several students who had not previously been involved with the mainframe community. This talk will briefly summarize the program\, but more importantly\, will explain why providing an opportunity through a program like this is so important for future innovators in our community and serve as a call to action for more projects to participate.\n\n\n11:30 AM\n1:00 PM\nLunch (Grab and Go provided by conference) – Ask me Anything\, Networking\, Raffle in Room 121\n\n\n\n\nRoom 101\nRoom 102\n\n\n1:00 PM\n1:20 PM\nEasy and Modern – Learn COBOL today! – Sudharsana Srinivasan\, Advocacy Manager at IBM \nThe Open Mainframe Project COBOL Programming Course was built with one purpose – make it easy for learners around the globe to easily learn COBOL. How did we achieve this goal? and 3 yrs later what are the results? Join this Lightning Talk to learn all about COBOL\, the course and how you can get started today! \n  \n \nZowe CLI modernizes mainframe development – Gene Johnston\, Principal Software Engineer at Broadcom \nMost mainframe organizations are looking to modernize how they develop and deliver products. They want to leverage the knowledge of new-hires familiar with off-platform tools\, and incorporate concepts of continuous integration into their development processes. Zowe CLI and its SDK provide the means to make significant leaps forward on these challenges with a low barrier to entry. Join this session to learn how to get started\, to hear the possibilities available to you\, and discuss best practices to help you achieve those goals.\n\n\n1:25 PM\n1:45 PM\nShift Left and Beyond with COBOL Check ! – Joe Winchester\, Senior Technical Staff Member at IBM \nThe Open Mainframe Project COBOL Check allows shift left testing to go all the way up to unit testing of COBOL procedures\, making the language development benefit from early checking of code and building of reliable regression test pipelines. This talk will show the technology\, its Visual Studio Code integration\, and its importance in driving DevOps modernization at mainframe COBOL shops. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nDemystified: Put Your Web App on the Zowe Desktop in a Flash – UPDATED – Robert Blum\, Senior Software Developer at Phoenix Software International \nAre 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.\n\n\n1:50 PM\n2:10 PM\nWowee it’s Zowe!!!! 5 years old\, what worked\, what didn’t work\, and what is to be learned. – Tim Willging\, Fellow – Z Systems Architecture & Technology at Rocket \nZowe is five years old since its beginnings\, this talk will cover the goals of the project as its beginning to help customers make the mainframe open\, simple and familiar\, as well as bring forward both new and old communities. We’ll look at the metrics\, the key milestones\, what worked and didn’t work\, which components are successful and why\, and talk about lessons learned to move forward. \n  \n  \n  \n \nTogetherness of Linux Distributions on the Whole Open Source Software Development Life Cycle – Sarah Julia Kriesch\, Senior Consultant at Accenture & Elizabeth Joseph\, Global Head\, Open Source Program Office for IBM Z & LinuxONE at IBM \nAre Linux distributions really collaborating in development? They sure are! Our Linux Distributions Working Group at the Open Mainframe Project is a great example of collaboration on Linux projects together by sharing common issues and bugs\, along with recommendations on how to tackle specific pain points. In this session\, you will receive an overview about the latest efforts to collaborate in development\, testing and maintenance from over a half dozen Linux distributions that regularly participate. This is including upstream projects and the required infrastructure for development\, from the implementation of openQA tests by several distributions to the LinuxONE (OSS) Community Cloud.\n\n\n2:15 PM\n2:35 PM\nFeilong: the open source API for z/VM automation – Mike Friesenegger\, Solutions Architect at SUSE \nFeilong is an Open Mainframe project. Come learn about the project as well as be introduced to the technical components. A demonstration will show the API in action driving z/VM functionality. \n \nProductionizing z/OS Open Tools for Sysprogs and Developers – Steven Perva\, Senior Mainframe Innovation Engineer at Ensono \nOpen Source Tooling is gaining ground in z/OS environments. A critical component to adoption of Open Source in enterprise environments is laying a foundation for making tooling available\, maintainable\, and accessible. Learn my strategy for productionizing the z/OS Open Tools on our internal production systems!\n\n\n2:40 PM\n3:00 PM\nGalasa 101 – Louisa Seers\, Product Manager at IBM \nDiscover Galasa—an open-source test framework that ensures the integrity of your applications. With Galasa\, you can confidently verify that the latest maintenance hasn’t caused issues and that recent changes haven’t affected existing functionality. Seamlessly align the delivery of your hybrid Z applications with your enterprise’s code delivery process. Join for an informative presentation on Galasa’s powerful features and cost-effective benefits. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nHybrid Orchestration with IBM Z – Dong Ma\, Software Engineer at IBM \nThere are multiple workloads running on x86\, Power or Z\, and even for Z workloads there are multiple technical implementations like z/VM\, KVM\, PR/SM(Processor Resource/System Manager) or even zCX (z/OS container extension) or event native z/OS. Challenges comes when you have to manage all those workload all together\, especially those core systems are building across different technical stacks\, how to unify and simplify the management for all those different infrastructure stacks\, specifically some of those workloads(like z/OS workload and zCX workload) can decrease network latency and therefore\, improve IO performance while running under certain co-location rules. With this talk we will present how to manage different hypervisor resources like z/VM guest\, KVM guest or zCX (z/OS container extension) guest so that all those infrastructure can be integrated with cloud management tools to provision and orchestrate along with the cloud workloads\n\n\n3:05 PM\n3:25 PM\nAccelerate Your Mainframe Modernization using Zowe-Conformant REST APIs – Elliot Jalley\, Product Manager at Broadcom \nMainframe modernization is being driven by a number of factors\, not least the requirement to move fast while retaining the absolute focus on security. Embracing open-first technology is key. Opening the platform to ensure the mainframe remains vibrant into the future. This session focuses on the growing number of mainframe infrastructure REST APIs that provide standardized\, programmatic access to mainframe resources. Join me to learn how Zowe-conformant APIs play a vital role in a risk-managed\, in-place modernization strategy that leads to faster delivery\, higher quality and increased efficiency\, all without compromising on security and compliance.\nPositioning legacy ISPF tools for tomorrow – Michael Fontanetta\, Distinguished Technologist\, Senior Director zSystems Product Innovation Engineering at Ensono \nAs we hand over the reins of z/OS environments to the next generation\, a wealth of tools exists in ISPF that could prove useful to the tasks of tomorrow. We’ll explore how to transition ISPF panel-driven applications to consumable APIs that will fit into tomorrow’s paradigms and be ready for consumption by next-gen interfaces like z/OSMF and Zowe. \n  \n  \n \n\n\n3:30 PM\n3:50 PM\nDeploying Zowe CLI configuration throughout your organization – Gene Johnston\, Principal Software Engineer at Broadcom \nMost companies try new technology\, like Zowe CLI\, in a pilot program. Once you are convinced of the value of Zowe CLI\, you are challenged with deploying that technology throughout your organization. In this session you will hear how Zowe CLI team configuration was designed to improve sharing your configuration with everyone on your team. We will identify different approaches that are available to address different deployment situations. We will describe techniques for creating the most flexible and effective configurations. We will discuss best practices. And\, we will show useful techniques to diagnose problems that you may inadvertently place into your configuration.\nThe z/OS Open Tools Initiative – Mike Fulton\, Distinguished Engineer\, IBM Z Application Foundation at IBM \nIn this session\, we will discuss open-source tooling on z/OS\, with focus on the z/OS Open Tools initiative and how it can help organizations to improve their efficiency\, security\, and innovation. We will provide examples of tools such as Git\, Bash\, GNU Make\, Vim\, CMake\, Ninja\, JQ and Curl that are available under z/OS Open Tools and how they can be integrated into existing workloads. We will also cover the z/OS Open Tools porting process and how you can get involved. For more information on z/OS Open Tools\, see https://zosopentools.github.io/meta/. \n \n\n\n3:55 PM\n4:15 PM\nMapping the Face of the Modern Mainframe Workforce: Roles\, Skills and Resources – John Lovett\, Head of Education and Customer Engagement\, Mainframe Division at Broadcom & Meredith Stowell\, VP\, IBM Z Ecosystem at IBM \nWhat roles are out there right now for Mainframe professionals? What skills are needed for those roles and what resources are available to develop them? If you think you know the answers you may be surprised at how much the Mainframe workforce has evolved. Mainframe modernization and the accompanying call for agile business strategies have changed the face of traditional job roles. Share your own insights by joining Mainframe Open Education project leaders JJ Lovett and Paul Newton for an interactive discussion of these topics. \n \nSynchronzing Mainframe Data with Zowe – Diego Rodriguez Bravo\, Client Services Consultant at Broadcom \nUse case where a simple script embeding Zowe commands\, enables PDS member synchronization between isolated environments and keep version control in a Git repository. Main applicability for source code deployment. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n4:20 PM\n4:40 PM\nIBM Z Advocacy – As easy as 1-2-3! – Sudharsana Srinivasan – Advocacy Manager at IBM \nDid you know that you have likely been advocating for the mainframe without even realizing it? When you are mentoring others\, speaking at events\, and creating content – that is Advocacy. It is all about sharing – a journey that helps you find your authentic voice\, build your eminence\, and grow your career. Have you ever wondered how to get started on your advocacy journey? Attend this session to learn how you can get started today – it’s as easy as 1-2-Z \n \nZEN – A New Era of Zowe Installation – Jan Prihoda\, Product Owner at Broadcom \nZowe has already established its presence on mainframes. However\, its installation and configuration can still be challenging. ZEN aims to facilitate the adoption of Zowe through a wizard-driven installation guide. Features such as variable value validation\, real-time validation\, assistance with certificate management\, and configuration file schema validation are just a few of the capabilities offered by ZEN. And all of this from the comfort of your desktop! Come and see for yourself what ZEN can do for you!\n\n\n4:45 PM\n5:05 PM\nThe Art of Implementing Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform on an Air-gapped IBM zSystem – Vincent Terrone\, Enterprise Architect at Vicom Infinity\, & Len Santalucia\, CTO at Vicom Infinity \nThere are clients that desire to implement Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) on their IBM zSystems that are isolated from the internet for security reasons. However\, this isolation poses a challenge since OCP normally requires a live internet connection during its installation. We will discuss how to overcome this challenge and how to continue to support such isolated air-gapped OCP environments. This is a session from which everyone will learn and benefit.\nSoftware management automation using Zowe and Ansible – Jan Prihoda\, Product Owner at Broadcom \nIf you manage more than two LPARs\, you surely know that keeping all the software updated on all systems can be very demanding. Backup/recovery\, HOLDDATA resolution\, and different task levels/roles – all of these introduce complexity and the possibility of errors. And now\, imagine that with the help of open-source tools like Zowe and Ansible\, it is possible to not only eliminate but at least greatly simplify all these challenges. Want to know more? Come and see for yourself! \n \n\n\n5:10 PM\n5:30 PM\nTop Five Open Source Mainframe Powerups! – Joe Winchester\, Senior Technical Staff Member at IBM \nIn this talk\, I’ll show my favourite free open source tools that every mainframer should be using\, if they aren’t already. With short demos and instructions we’ll look at ports of Bash and VIM\, the amazing Zigi 3270 emulator\, and other open source tools. This will be the best 20 minute open source presentation you’ll be glad you attended to learn new things you didn’t know before and change how you work with the mainframe going forward.\nZowe – Beyond the Typical Use Cases – Jan Prihoda\, Product Owner at Broadcom \nZowe is often leveraged for popular use cases\, including creating CI-CD pipelines to achieve mainframe DevOps\, offering mainframe Developers & Administrators extensions for their VS Code workspace\, and creating modern UIs for operational tasks. It can also be leveraged for innovations. In this session\, we’ll share how we’ve used Zowe’s capabilities in various ways and in general\, why we view Zowe as an enabler for innovations. \n \n\n\n\n\n6 – 8 pm: Attendee Reception\n\nRegistration costs $1599 but Open Mainframe Summit attendees will receive an exclusive discount until August 30 at 5 PM ET. The discount of $300 USD*\, will require you to pre-register. Please submit this form to reserve your discounted pass. When your pre-registration submission has been successfully processed\, you will be invited to register for the event. For questions about Open Mainframe Summit\, email info@openmainframeproject.org.
URL:https://openmainframeproject.org/event/open-mainframe-summit-las-vegas/
CATEGORIES:All,Open Mainframe Summit
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SUMMARY:Open Mainframe Summit (Call for Papers - Deadline to Submit June 30)
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Open Mainframe Summit will be co-located with two industry conferences – IBM TechXchange Conference 2023\, hosted in Las Vegas on September 11-14; and Open Source in Finance Forum\, hosted in New York City on November 1.  \nThe Call for Proposals is now open and will be accepting submissions until Friday\, June 30\, 2023. Interested speakers for either event can submit proposals with options for 20 minute talks\, 30-minute sessions\, 60-minute panel discussions or a 60-minute workshop or lab. All topics that benefit the Open Mainframe ecosystem are welcome and can include (but not limited to) AI\, machine learning\, building the next workforce\, cloud native\, COBOL\, Java\, hybrid cloud\, diversity and Inclusion\, z/OS and Linux on Z\, and security.  \nSubmit a proposal: cfp.openmainframesummit.org.  \nOpen Mainframe Summit – Las Vegas \nIBM TechXchange Conference offers technical breakout sessions\, hands-on experiences\, product demonstrations\, instructor-led labs\, and certifications tailored to your interests and learning style. Open Mainframe Summit will be featured as part of the TechXchange Community Day on September 11. Community Day unites diverse IBM user groups and technical communities to foster collaboration\, networking and learning. Learn more here. \nOpen Mainframe Summit – New York \nOpen Source in Finance Forum is dedicated to driving collaboration and innovation in financial services through open source software and standards. The event brings together experts across financial services\, technology\, and open source to engage our community in stimulating and thought-provoking conversations about how to best (and safely) leverage open source software to solve industry challenges. Open Mainframe Summit will be featured as part of a 6-session track and a 10-minute keynote presentation on November 1. Learn more about the event here.
URL:https://openmainframeproject.org/event/open-mainframe-summit-cfp/
CATEGORIES:All,Ambassadors,CFP,Open Mainframe Summit
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SUMMARY:Open Mainframe Summit 2022 (Philadelphia\, PA + Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Open Mainframe Project is excited to announce that Open Mainframe Summit will be an in-person event this year! Join us on September 21-22\, 2022 in Philadelphia\, PA. Register here: https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-mainframe-summit/ \nIf you missed the 2021 event\, you can find a recap here. Or\, you can find the all the videos available on the Open Mainframe Summit 2021 playlist on our Youtube Channel. \n 
URL:https://openmainframeproject.org/event/open-mainframe-summit-2022/
CATEGORIES:All,Ambassadors,CFP,Industry Conference,Open Mainframe Summit
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