We are days away from the best community event of the year. Come celebrate #HugYourMainframeDay with us on October 6th.
Post your photos using the hashtag, and join in on the worldwide celebration.
For high res photos of IBM Z and LinuxONE check out the link: ibm.biz/HYMD2026
If you're looking to learn what's next for IBM Z, connect with experts from around the world, and hear directly from the people driving innovation across the platform, this is one event worth adding to your calendar.
This FREE virtual event brings together participants from more than 165 countries for 80+ sessions led by 250+ speakers, covering topics including AI and GenAI, hybrid cloud, quantum-safe security, modernization, and more.
You'll also have the opportunity to earn up to five digital skills badges in areas such as:
• AI & Data
• Security
• Modernization
• IBM Z Skills
• IBM Z Innovation
This year, IBM Z Day includes four curated learning journeys to help you get the most out of the event:
• New to Z: Built for those early in their mainframe journey
• Today's Architects: Perspectives from technical leaders, innovators, and community advocates
• Developer: Deep technical content for developers and builders
• Startups: How startups are leveraging IBM Z and IBM Hyper Protect
📅 November 18, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET
Register here: https://ibm.biz/ibmzday2026
I'll be attending, and I am looking forward to talking about the latest innovations across the IBM Z ecosystem. Hope to see you there!
Me and some of my friends submitted a Panel Picker session for SXSW and we need your votes!
Please vote for our session: https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw27/community-voting-sxsw/page/community-voting/session/1784842577618001U9Aj