# Open Mainframe Project
> Linux Foundation Project

## Posts
- [I am a Mainframer: Bruno Laurent on Mainframe Modernization, Cloud Development, and AI](https://openmainframeproject.org/i-am-a-mainframer/i-am-a-mainframer-bruno-laurent-on-mainframe-modernization-cloud-development-and-ai/): Join host Steven Dickens in this engaging episode of I am a Mainframer featuring Bruno Laurent, who shares how he
- [The Open Mainframe Project at the 2026 VM Workshop](https://openmainframeproject.org/blog/the-open-mainframe-project-at-the-2026-vm-workshop/): The session highlighted how the Open Mainframe Project continues to modernize enterprise computing through open source collaboration. Speakers showcased the launch of the new Mainframe Infrastructure, a significant milestone.
- [Step Into the Spotlight: Be Recognized for Your IBM Z Advocacy](https://openmainframeproject.org/blog/step-into-the-spotlight-be-recognized-for-your-ibm-z-advocacy/): By Iskrenna Panayotova, IBM Z Advocacy Program Manager   You’re already making an impact   Whether you're speaking at industry
- [Hello, Mainframe: Using Zowe in an AI World with MCP Agents](https://openmainframeproject.org/blog/using-zowe-in-an-ai-world-with-mcp-agents/): Live demonstration of what's possible when decades of mainframe tooling meets the Model Context Protocol, and a strong case for why this combination is the next major productivity shift for the platform.
- [Meet the Open Mainframe Project Summer 2026 Mentees and Mentors](https://openmainframeproject.org/mentorship/open-mainframe-summer-mentorship-program-2026/): The Open Mainframe Project's Mentorship program continues to be one of its most popular initiatives. Since its launch, the program

## Pages
- [Home](https://openmainframeproject.org/)
- [Blog](https://openmainframeproject.org/news/blog/): March 2026Do you have some news to share with the open source on mainframe community, or want to post a
- [Mainframe Connect](https://openmainframeproject.org/news/mainframe-connect/): Your home for community, conversations and collaboration Mainframe Connect highlights the mainframe ecosystem and its related technologies and provides insight
- [Diversity and Inclusion in the Open Mainframe Ecosystem](https://openmainframeproject.org/news/diversity-and-inclusion-open-mainframe-ecosystem/): The mainframe community has a lot to say about diversity, equity and inclusion. These conversations started because we believe the
- [Contact Us](https://openmainframeproject.org/about/contact-us/): For general inquiries, please feel free to contact us using the form below or email: support@.org. If you would like

## Projects
- [Software Discovery Tool](https://openmainframeproject.org/projects/software-discovery-tool/)
- [Mainframe Software Hub for Linux](https://openmainframeproject.org/projects/mainframe-software-hub-for-linux/)
- [Mainframe Open Education](https://openmainframeproject.org/projects/mainframe-open-education/)
- [zopen Community](https://openmainframeproject.org/projects/zopen-community/)
- [Zowe](https://openmainframeproject.org/projects/zowe/)

## Venues
- [The Westin Pittsburgh](https://openmainframeproject.org/venue/the-westin-pittsburgh/)
- [Rosen Centre Hotel](https://openmainframeproject.org/venue/rosen-centre-hotel/)
- [Austria center Vienna](https://openmainframeproject.org/venue/austria-center-vienna/)
- [](https://openmainframeproject.org/venue/3202/)
- [THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS](https://openmainframeproject.org/venue/the-cosmopolitan-of-las-vegas/)

## Organizers
- [](https://openmainframeproject.org/organizer/1837/)

## Events
- [Zowe Webinar: PAGENT policies to unite Zowe and AT-TLS](https://openmainframeproject.org/event/zowe-webinar-pagent-policies-to-unite-zowe-and-at-tls/): For sites using AT-TLS the TLS "http to https:" layer is provided by the PAGENT started task. Configuring this for Open Mainframe Project Zowe is an area that can be tricky to get right. This session will cover the basics of AT-TLS, where errors and informational messages are logged, how to enable different levels of tracing and understand output flow.
- [SHARE Pittsburgh 2026](https://openmainframeproject.org/event/share-pittsburgh-2026/): SHARE Pittsburgh, happening on August 16-20 at the The Westin Pittsburgh hotel, bringing together IT professionals for five days of community, knowledge sharing, and forward-thinking insights centered around the mainframe.

## Sessions
- [Customer success stories with Zowe](https://openmainframeproject.org/sessions/customer-success-stories-with-zowe-2/): Since Zowe was announced 6 years ago it has grown in popularity at mainframe shops where 85% report they have
- [Reflections on Open Source Leadership](https://openmainframeproject.org/sessions/reflections-on-open-source-leadership-2/): This talk discusses the challenges and successes of leading an open source project such as the Open Mainframe Project. What
- [Making The Mainframe Simple Again with the Zowe Explorer and Command Line Interface](https://openmainframeproject.org/sessions/testing-security-education-how-open-mainframe-project-makes-an-impact/): The Zowe Explorer and Zowe CLI were created by a group of new to Z folks who wanted to have
- [Talk 1: The Future of the Mainframe is here with Zowe LTS V3 & Talk 2: Get Fully Wired – Connect, Learn, Grow, and Advocate](https://openmainframeproject.org/sessions/the-future-of-the-mainframe-is-here-with-zowe-lts-v3/): There will be two presentations happening at this time slot. Talk 1: The Future of the Mainframe is here with
- [Can AI learn COBOL? Introducing Zorse: an initiative to train AI for the mainframe](https://openmainframeproject.org/sessions/modern-ways-to-interact-with-ibm-mainframe-using-zowe-and-ansible/): Large Language Models need to be trained on high-quality source code to be useful to programmers. This is in short

## Series
- [Mainframe Open Education Student User Group](https://openmainframeproject.org/series/mainframe-open-education-student-user-group/)

## Categories
- [Blog](https://openmainframeproject.org/category/blog/)
- [Zowe](https://openmainframeproject.org/category/zowe/)
- [News](https://openmainframeproject.org/category/news/)
- [Mentorship](https://openmainframeproject.org/category/mentorship/)
- [I Am A Mainframer](https://openmainframeproject.org/category/i-am-a-mainframer/)

## Tags
- [podcast](https://openmainframeproject.org/tag/podcast/)
- [Zowe](https://openmainframeproject.org/tag/zowe/)
- [mainframe](https://openmainframeproject.org/tag/mainframe/)
- [Open Mainframe Project](https://openmainframeproject.org/tag/open-mainframe-project/)
- [I am a mainframer](https://openmainframeproject.org/tag/i-am-a-mainframer/)

## Projects Stages
- [Incubation](https://openmainframeproject.org/projects_stage/incubation/)
- [Active](https://openmainframeproject.org/projects_stage/active/)

## Event Categories
- [All](https://openmainframeproject.org/events/category/all/)
- [Webinar](https://openmainframeproject.org/events/category/webinar/)
- [Zowe](https://openmainframeproject.org/events/category/zowe/)
- [Ambassadors](https://openmainframeproject.org/events/category/ambassadors/)
- [Industry Conference](https://openmainframeproject.org/events/category/industry-conference/)

## Tracks
- [Open Mainframe Project Track](https://openmainframeproject.org/track/open-mainframe-project/)
- [Room 1 (South), Jasmine E, Level 3](https://openmainframeproject.org/track/room-1/)
- [Room 2 (South), Jasmine F, Level 3](https://openmainframeproject.org/track/room-2/)

## Locations
- [Room 1 (South), Jasmine E, Level 3](https://openmainframeproject.org/location/room-1/)
- [Room 2 (South), Jasmine F, Level 3](https://openmainframeproject.org/location/room-2/)

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