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Looking Ahead: Open Mainframe’s Impact at SHARE, TechXchange, and GS UK 2025

By | August 25, 2025

In our latest Mainframe Voices episode, we turn our attention to the Open Mainframe Project’s exciting presence at three major 2025 events: SHARE, TechXchange, and GS UK. Featuring insights from leaders on the 2025 program committees, this episode offers a sneak peek into what attendees can expect from these pivotal conferences and why they’re essential for the mainframe community.

A Preview of Mainframe Innovation

SHARE, TechXchange, and GS UK are cornerstone events for mainframe professionals, bringing together experts, innovators, and newcomers to explore the latest advancements in mainframe technology. In this episode, our guests share their excitement about the planned sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, highlighting how the Open Mainframe Project is driving open-source innovation and collaboration at these events.

Our distinguished guests include:

  • Donna Hudi – Chief Marketing Officer, Phoenix Software International

  • Fernando Rijo Cedeno – R&D Engineer Software 4 (Staff), Broadcom Inc.

  • Elizabeth K. Joseph – Linux Systems Engineer, Open Source Program Office for IBM Z and LinuxONE

  • Maemalynn Nokdhes Meanor – Director of Marketing Communications & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ambassador, The Linux Foundation

Shaping the Future of Mainframe Technology

The Open Mainframe Project’s presence at these events underscores its commitment to fostering community, advancing open-source tools, and making mainframe technology accessible to all. Our guests discuss the innovative content planned—from cutting-edge technical sessions to initiatives that bridge the generational gap in mainframe expertise. They also share why these events are a must-attend for anyone passionate about the future of mainframe technology.

This episode captures the enthusiasm surrounding the Open Mainframe Project’s role in these conferences, emphasizing how they serve as platforms for collaboration, learning, and showcasing the mainframe’s continued relevance in today’s technology landscape.

Why This Matters

The perspectives of these program committee leaders provide a roadmap for what’s to come at SHARE, TechXchange, and GS UK in 2025. Their insights reveal how the Open Mainframe Project is not only highlighting technical advancements but also fostering an inclusive community that inspires the next generation of mainframers.

Mainframe Voices is all about showcasing the diverse voices shaping the mainframe ecosystem,” says Rahat Khan, producer of the Mainframe Connect podcast series. “This episode celebrates the excitement and innovation awaiting the community at these 2025 events.”

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Mainframe Connect is sponsored by the Open Mainframe Project, an initiative dedicated to fostering community and adoption of open source on the mainframe.

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