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SUMMARY:Speak at CMG Impact 2025 Conference
DESCRIPTION:CMG Impact is seeking dynamic speakers to share their expertise at our 2025 conference! As the premier event for IT performance\, capacity planning\, AIOps\, observability\, and digital transformation\, CMG Impact brings together industry leaders\, practitioners\, and innovators to discuss the latest trends and best practices. https://cmgimpact.com/speak/ \nWhy Speak at CMG Impact?\n✅ Showcase Your Expertise – Position yourself as a thought leader in IT performance and emerging technologies.✅ Engage with Industry Leaders – Connect with peers\, experts\, and organizations shaping the future of IT.✅ Inspire & Educate – Share your insights through interactive sessions\, case studies\, and technical workshops.✅ Expand Your Network – Gain visibility among top professionals in enterprise IT\, cloud\, and digital transformation. \nTopics of Interest\nWe are looking for presentations that cover a wide range of topics\, including but not limited to: \n\nPerformance & Capacity Planning – Strategies for optimizing IT infrastructure\, resource management\, and forecasting.\nAIOps & Observability – Leveraging AI-driven analytics for system monitoring and incident response.\nMainframe Modernization – Best practices for integrating legacy systems with modern architectures.\nCloud & Hybrid IT – Cloud cost optimization\, scalability strategies\, and performance monitoring.\nDevOps & Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) – Automation\, CI/CD\, and operational efficiency improvements.\nDigital Transformation & Emerging Tech – The impact of AI\, edge computing\, and quantum technologies on IT operations.\n\nWho Should Apply?\nWe welcome proposals from:🎤 IT Performance Engineers🎤 Capacity Planners🎤 Observability Experts🎤 Enterprise Architects🎤 DevOps & Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)🎤 Technology Leaders & Innovators \nHow to Submit Your Proposal\n🔹 Step 1: Prepare a session title\, abstract\, key takeaways\, and speaker bio.🔹 Step 2: Submit your proposal by March 21 to https://cmgimpact.com/speak/🔹 Step 3: Our team will review submissions and notify selected speakers by April 21. \nSponsorship & Speaking Opportunities\nInterested in both speaking and showcasing your organization? We offer sponsorship packages that provide additional exposure and engagement opportunities. Contact us for more details.
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SUMMARY:CMG Be Curious Series: A Conversation with Anoush Najarian
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special CMG Be Curious Series session featuring Anoush Najarian\, a dynamic leader in performance engineering and a passionate advocate for innovation in tech. In this engaging interview\, Anoush will share insights from her career\, discuss the evolving landscape of performance and reliability\, and offer practical advice for engineers and IT professionals navigating today’s challenges. \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4USQaGKFRGu6Xj2gypd_Cw \nKnown for her expertise in large-scale system performance and her ability to break down complex concepts\, Anoush brings a unique perspective on topics like observability\, AI-driven automation\, and building resilient systems. With our moderator\, Rich Byrnes\, this conversation will go beyond the technical\, touching on leadership\, career growth\, and what it takes to stay ahead in an ever-changing industry. \nWhether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out\, this session will leave you with fresh insights and inspiration. Come curious\, leave inspired. \n📅 Date: Thursday\, March 27\, 2025⏰ Time: 10 AM ET📍 Location: Zoom! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4USQaGKFRGu6Xj2gypd_Cw \nRegister now to be part of the conversation! \n  \nAbout Anoush Najarian \nAnoush Najarian is a Software Engineering Manager at MathWorks where she leads a team focusing on performance engineering\, and helps nurture grassroots DEI (diversity\, equity inclusion) and Ethical AI efforts. Anoush’s team pioneered the AI-assisted coding work at MathWorks. Passionate about making the tech community welcoming to everyone\, Anoush co-led and co-coached teams of hundreds of speakers and power TAs (teaching assistants)\, most of whom are women\, to build highly technical (and fun!) workshops that have since been presented to thousands of participants around the world.\nAnoush holds a Red Diploma from Yerevan State University in Applied Math/Computer Science. Anoush was awarded a fellowship for a non-degree graduate program in Economics by the US Department of State. Anoush holds two Master’s of Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: in Math and in Computer Science.\nAnoush served on the organizing committees of conferences focusing on computer science\, performance engineering\, and machine learning/AI research. Anoush is the Board Director and Past Chair of the Board of Directors of CMG (Computer Measurement Group) https://www.cmg.org/\, a professional organization of performance engineers. Anoush has been serving on the conference committees of ACM/SPEC International Conference on Performance Engineering (ICPE) https://icpe2025.spec.org/\, reviewer for the workshop “Algorithmic Fairness through the Lens of Metrics and Evaluation” (AFME) https://www.afciworkshop.org/\, and committee member for IEEE 7009.1 Standard for Safety Management of Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Systems–Interventions in the Event of Anomalous Behavior https://standards.ieee.org/ieee/7009.1/11850/ Anoush served as the AI and Data Science Co-Chair of GHC (Grace Hopper Celebration) https://ghc.anitab.org/\, the inaugural Virtual Co-Chair of ICML (International Conference on Machine Learning) https://icml.cc/\, and Meetup Co-Chair of NeurIPS https://neurips.cc/. Anoush is the Senior Organizer of the WiML (Women in Machine Learning) Mentorship Program https://sites.google.com/view/wimlmentorship202425/ Anoush is on the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics list; for more about Anoush’s background and involvement in Ethical AI\, see: https://medium.com/women-in-ai-ethics/iamthefutureofai-anoush-najarian-49b13029dbca \n 
URL:https://www.cmg.org/event/cmg-be-curious-series-a-conversation-with-anoush-najarian/
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:The Countdown Is On… Register Now for IBM Z Day: Special Edition 🚀
DESCRIPTION:⏰ The countdown is on… for something SO BIG it only happens every 3 years🔥🔥🔥! Don’t miss our IBM Z Day: Special Edition(SE) 1-day virtual mega-event on April 8th and be one of the first to see the future of mainframes up close. Catch 150+ speakers | 3 tech tracks | hands-on demos. Go deeper with technical sessions designed for all levels to advance your expertise. Skill up\, badge up & join thousands of participants from 165+ countries.  \n        🚀 🚀 Register now >> ibm.biz/ibmzday2025-se   \nUnveiling the Future of Mainframe Technologies:\n✨ Experience the future of mainframes and get an exclusive look at the newest innovations from IBM Z. \n✨ Connect with the experts behind these technologies & explore what’s possible with next generation capabilities. \nElevate your career and badge up!\n🎓 Earn up to 4 new industry-recognized IBM digital skills badges: \n\nAI & Data\nSecurity \nIBM Z Foundations Level 1 \nIBM Z Foundations Level 2 (Intermediate)\n\n                      \nExplore 3 content-rich technical learning tracks:\n▶  IBM zNext – Experience cutting-edge enterprise computing with IBM zNext\, featuring up to 8x AI processors per core for unmatched scale\, performance\, and security. Discover innovations behind the systems powering 70% of global transactions. \n▶  AI & Data – Unlock the potential of AI+ with IBM Z. Drive growth while securing data\, scaling AI with minimal performance impact. Harness mainframe data for predictive modeling and AI-driven insights across industries. \n▶  App Dev & IT Ops – Maximize productivity with AI-driven tools that streamline operations\, boost developer efficiency\, and enhance code quality. Learn how clients save 80% of developer time with accelerated incident resolution. \nThe clock is ticking and momentum is building – Don’t miss IBM Z Day: Special Edition! \n        \n       ⚡⚡ Register today >>> ibm.biz/ibmzday2025-se   \nCan’t wait to see you there! \nIBM Z Day SE Program Team
URL:https://www.cmg.org/event/the-countdown-is-on-register-now-for-ibm-z-day-special-edition-%f0%9f%9a%80/
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SUMMARY:CMG TORONTO Regional Event: AI & Mainframe – Exploring the Future of Enterprise Computing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for CMG’s AI & Mainframe Regional Event in Toronto\, Ontario\, an exclusive\, in-person gathering bringing together industry experts\, technology leaders\, and practitioners to explore the intersection of Mainframe and Artificial Intelligence. Hosted at IBM Markham\, this one-day event will feature insightful presentations\, real-world case studies\, and interactive discussions on how AI is transforming mainframe operations\, security\, and application development. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts and peers at the forefront of Mainframe & AI innovation. \n \n  \n  \nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hshszcp/lp/9814e4e4-e7c6-426b-b75d-3df67576a3f5 \n🧭WHERE \nIBM Canada Software Lab\n8200 Warden Ave.\, Markham\, ON L6G 1C7\nView on map \n🕰 DATE AND TIME \nAPR 23\, 2025 08:30am ET – Apr 23\, 2025 05:00pm ET \nAdd to Google · Outlook Web · Outlook Mobile · Yahoo · iCal \n🕰 SPONSORS \n \n  \n  \n  \n🎤SESSIONS \nAre you worried about Skynet? I’m not worried about Skynet (even though an AI program wrote this abstract)! This presentation will provide a framework for thinking about AI\, clarifying its capabilities and limitations. By understanding that current AI primarily functions through sophisticated pattern matching and detection\, we can better discern which tasks and challenges AI can effectively address and\, crucially\, which it cannot. This framework will demystify AI’s impressive feats\, revealing them as complex pattern recognition rather than genuine understanding or consciousness\, and ultimately dispel fears of a technological singularity. Presented by Larry​​​​ Strickland\, DATAKINETICS \nAI-assisted risk\, resilience & performance management for mainframe with IBM Concert With a newly launched integration\, Concert + Z aims to help hybrid SecOps teams understand application performance degradations to assess risk\, manage enterprise compliance holistically\, and accelerate change-related troubleshooting to be more resilient. This session will be beneficial to mainframe executives\, application owners or anyone in SRE\, compliance\, performance\, and/or Z architect roles. There will be a product demonstration\, and we’ll openly ideate new integration opportunities for driving value across infrastructure/application teams. Presented by Andrew Bowker\, IBM \nOptimizing Application Performance with AI: A MAT-Driven Approach Traditional performance tuning struggles with dynamic workloads. AI transforms this process by enabling automated\, intelligent optimization.\nThis session explores how Broadcom’s Mainframe Application Tuner (MAT) leverages AI to:\n – Detect inefficiencies and optimize resources\n – Identify performance bottlenecks in real-time\n – Provide actionable insights for faster issue resolution\nReal-world case studies will show successful AI-driven optimizations. Attendees will learn practical strategies to enhance application efficiency and adaptability. Presented by Gashaw Tsegaye Shawo\, Broadcom \nFuture Proofing Mainframe Applications Explore how Bank of Montreal (BMO) is driving enterprise-wide innovation through its strategic adoption of IBM’s watsonx platform. In this session\, Amelia Aroda (BMO) and Jay Manickam (IBM) will share insights into the start of BMO’s AI journey on the mainframe. Learn how this partnership will strengthening mainframe capabilities\, improving skills and knowledge transfer for talent\, and setting the foundation for the future of AI in financial services. Presented by Amelia Aroda\, BMO\, and Jay Manickam\, IBM \nGenerative AI for Mainframe Code Assistants Presented by Milandeep Shergill\, IBM \nProactive Reliability: The Role of Machine Learning in Observability The SRE role is increasingly expanding into the mainframe environment to gain a comprehensive view of application flows and performance. As a result\, observability tools have become essential for mainframe operations. The next phase of this evolution is the integration of machine learning with observability\, bridging the gap between enterprise and mainframe monitoring. This session will explore this trend and discuss available tools\, from Broadcom’s mainframe-specific WatchTower Platform to enterprise solutions like Splunk\, DataDog\, and more. Presented by Michael Kiehl
URL:https://www.cmg.org/event/cmg-regional-event-ai-mainframe-exploring-the-future-of-enterprise-computing/
LOCATION:IBM Corporation\, 8200 Warden Ave\, Markham\, Ontario\, L6G 1C7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:CMG Impact 2025 Conference
DESCRIPTION:CMG Impact is the premier conference for professionals in IT performance\, capacity planning\, AIOps\, observability\, and digital transformation. Join us for expert-led sessions\, hands-on workshops\, and networking opportunities with industry leaders. https://cmgimpact.com/ \nWhy Attend?\n\nEngaging Keynotes & Sessions: Hear from top thought leaders on the latest in IT infrastructure\, emerging technologies\, and best practices.\nHands-on Workshops: Deep dive into performance engineering\, cloud optimization\, and AI-driven monitoring.\nNetworking & Collaboration: Connect with peers\, vendors\, and experts to exchange insights and solutions.\nIndustry Trends & Innovations: Stay ahead with discussions on AIOps\, mainframe modernization\, cloud cost optimization\, and more.\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nIT Performance Engineers\nCapacity Planners\nObservability Experts\nEnterprise Architects\nDevOps & Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)\nTechnology Leaders & Innovators\n\nSponsorship & Speaking Opportunities\nInterested in showcasing your solutions or sharing your expertise? Contact us for sponsorship details and speaking opportunities. \nStay Updated\nFollow us for updates and announcements: www.cmgimpact.com
URL:https://www.cmg.org/event/cmg-impact-2025-conference/
LOCATION:MathWorks\, 1 Apple Hill Drive\, Natick\, MA\, 01760-2098\, United States
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SUMMARY:Software for Humanity 2025
DESCRIPTION:Software for Humanity is a thought-provoking and immersive event that brings together software engineers\, developers\, technologists\, and industry leaders to explore the intersection of technology\, humanity\, and sustainability. This event aims to foster knowledge sharing\, collaboration\, and awareness of critical topics such as open-source APIs\, performance engineering\, sustainable IT practices\, and diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) in the tech industry. \nThis year’s theme\, “There’s IT in ‘humanity’ but is there humanity in IT?”\, promises a thought-provoking and immersive experience that unites software engineers\, developers\, and technologists. We aim to explore the intersection of technology\, humanity\, and sustainability\, serving as a supportive community for tech leaders\, practitioners\, and enthusiasts by sharing knowledge about the newest trends and technologies in IT. Our event will be recorded but not live streamed. \nRegister \nSeptember 23\, 2025   |  11:30 AM ET – 5:00 PM ET \n🥪LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED 🍽️\nMathWorks  1 Apple Hill Drive  Natick\, MA 01760-2098 \nNetworking and Interactive Activities: Throughout the event\, participants will have opportunities to network with like-minded professionals\, exchange ideas\, and collaborate on potential projects. Interactive activities\, such as panel discussions\, Q&A sessions\, and hands-on workshops\, will encourage active engagement and knowledge sharing. \nFeatured Sessions \n\n11:30 PM Lunch – provided by MathWorks\n12:00 PM INTRODUCTION – 5 minutes\n12:05 PM – 12:35 Session 1: “Leveraging Mainframe Data and Applications Anywhere via APIs – The Future Made Easy” – Thomas Halinski\, Scott Brod\, Brittany Dartlon\, Justin Carr\n12:35 PM – 12:40 – BREAK\n12:40 to 1:10 PM Session 2: “Performance Engineering: Ensuring Speed\, Scale & Stability” – Mohit Verma\n1:10 PM to 1:20 BREAK\n1:20 PM – 1:50 Session 3: “Building a Smarter System: Our Journey in Automated Performance Analysis” – Meng-Ju Wu\, Sean Lee\n1:50 PM – 1:55 BREAK\n1:55 PM – 2:40 Session 4: (roundtable) “Ethical uses of IT & AI\, Implications and Considerations” – Anoush Najarian\, Sheila Miller\, David Ross\, Scott Brod\, and moderated by Mohit Verma\n2:40 PM – 2:50 BREAK\n2:50 PM – 3:35 Session: 5: “Adding Carbon Awareness to your Technology Decisions” – Michael Eydman\n3:35 PM – 3:45 BREAK\n3:45 PM – 4:30 Session 6: “The Lazy Engineer or the Smarter Engineer? Navigating Productivity in the Age of LLMs” – Hina Gandhi\n4:30 -4:40 PM Concluding Remarks\n5:00 – 7:00 Appetizers/Drinks @ SKYBO5KZ 109\, 319 Speen Street\, Natick\, MA 01760; Sponsored by Broadcom\n\nJoin us at Software for Humanity and be part of the movement to shape a sustainable\, inclusive\, and innovative future for the software industry!\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Abstracts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeveraging Mainframe Data and Applications Anywhere via APIs – The Future Made Easy\nMainframes hold decades of critical business data and applications—but unlocking their full potential often means bridging them with modern systems. This session will explore how APIs make it easier than ever to connect mainframe assets with cloud\, mobile\, and distributed platforms. The speakers will share practical examples of how organizations are streamlining integration\, accelerating innovation\, and extending the reach of legacy systems without sacrificing reliability or security. Attendees will walk away with insights into how APIs can simplify modernization efforts and create new opportunities for delivering business value. \nPresented by Thomas Halinski\, Scott Brod\, Brittany Dartlon\, Justin Carr \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformance Engineering: Ensuring Speed\, Scale & Stability\nIn today’s fast-paced digital world\, performance isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s mission-critical. In this session\, Mohit Verma will explore how organizations can build systems that remain fast\, resilient\, and reliable at scale. From practical strategies for identifying performance bottlenecks to frameworks for ensuring long-term stability\, this talk will highlight the key practices every engineering team needs to master to keep technology running at peak efficiency. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how performance engineering can drive both user satisfaction and business success. \nPresented by Mohit Verma. Mohit Verma is a seasoned Performance Engineering and Technology Leader with over 20 years of experience in delivering high-scale\, high-reliability software systems. He has expertise in performance tuning\, scalability\, benchmarking\, application monitoring\, and cloud/architecture strategies. Mohit is recognized for developing technical competencies within organizations\, mentoring engineering teams\, and establishing best practices in observability\, performance\, and capacity. \n  \n\n\n\nBuilding a Smarter System: Our Journey in Automated Performance Analysis\nManual performance analysis is a significant bottleneck in software development. In this talk\, I’ll share our journey of building a more intelligent\, automated performance analysis system. We’ll move beyond the limitations of early manual methods and explore how we leveraged AI to create an intelligent\, AI-powered solution. You’ll learn about our key development milestones\, the pain points we overcame\, and how we transformed a time-consuming workflow into a streamlined\, automated process. \nCo-presented by Meng-Ju Wu\, Compiler Engineer at MathWorks\, where he focuses on enhancing MATLAB’s performance. His work involves applying JIT compiler techniques and developing tools for performance and code quality analysis. He is passionate about building efficient\, scalable systems that improve developer productivity and software reliability. Also presented by Seihyung Lee is a skilled Performance Engineer at MathWorks. Seihyung is particularly interested in harnessing artificial intelligence to drive innovation in performance monitoring and root cause analysis\, continually striving to enhance user experience and product quality. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEthical uses of IT & AI\, Implications and Considerations\nAs IT and AI technologies advance\, so do the questions about how they should be used responsibly. This round table will bring together diverse voices to examine the ethical implications of IT and AI\, including fairness\, accountability\, transparency\, and their broader social impact. Panelists will share perspectives on practical considerations for organizations\, developers\, and communities as they adopt and expand these powerful technologies. \nRoundtable with Anoush Najarian\, Sheila Miller\, David Ross\, Scott Brod\, and moderated by Mohit Verma \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdding Carbon Awareness to your Technology Decisions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarbon-Aware Application Portfolio Management (CAPM) integrates carbon metrics into everyday technology decision-making. This presentation introduces a pragmatic framework that augments traditional APM: total cost of ownership\, technical fit\, and business value\, with per-application CO₂e visibility so architects\, product owners\, and sustainability teams can compare both performance and environmental impact side-by-side. I will summarize available data sources like cloud provider disclosures\, carbon accounting tools\, and grid intensity data; review calculation options based on emerging standards; and demonstrate resulting carbon dashboards along with a carbon-aware rationalization process. Will dive into real-world examples where this is applicable\, such as cloud migrations\, M&A\, and SaaS optimization. The talk will also cover automation patterns for continuous carbon telemetry\, normalization strategies for multi-cloud and hybrid environments\, and governance practices to operationalize carbon-aware KPIs. CAPM reframes sustainability from annual report metrics into actionable\, day-to-day application intelligence – enabling organizations to reduce emissions while preserving business outcomes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Lazy Engineer or the Smarter Engineer? Navigating Productivity in the Age of LLMs – Hina Gandhi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLarge Language Models (LLMs) have transformed the way software engineers design\, code\, debug\, and document. Tasks that once took hours can now be accomplished in minutes\, but with this speed comes a new question: are we becoming more efficient—or simply more dependent? In this talk\, we’ll explore the day-to-day life of a software engineer before and after the rise of LLMs\, examining real-world scenarios where AI assistance boosts creativity and accelerates delivery\, as well as cases where it risks eroding problem-solving skills. We’ll discuss strategies for leveraging LLMs as a force multiplier while maintaining technical depth\, critical thinking\, and craftsmanship. Attendees will leave with a balanced framework for integrating AI into their workflow without losing the essence of engineering excellence. key takeaways:\n1. Balance AI and Skill Retention – How to integrate LLMs into your workflow without losing core engineering problem-solving abilities.\n2. Boost Productivity Without Blind Dependence – Practical techniques to ensure LLM outputs enhance\, not replace\, critical thinking.\n3. Redefining the Engineer’s Role – Understanding how AI shifts the focus from code creation to higher-level design\, architecture\, and strategy.
URL:https://www.cmg.org/event/software-for-humanity-2025/
LOCATION:MathWorks\, 1 Apple Hill Drive\, Natick\, MA\, 01760-2098\, United States
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SUMMARY:IBM Z Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:IBM Z Day 2025\, a flagship annual virtual event\, will take place on November 12\, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET.\, with the IBM Z Skills Acceleration track starting at midnight ET\, and following the sun to join up with the larger event.  \nLast year\, IBM Z Day set new records with over 40\,000 unique live views from participants spanning 165 countries. The event brings together the global IBM Z and LinuxONE community for a full day of technical innovation\, learning\, and inspiration across 6 content-rich learning tracks\, featuring 250 industry speakers: \n 6 Curated Tracks: \n\nIBM Z – See how AI-powered Z is driving unmatched security\, performance\, and sustainability\nAI & Data – Build smarter with energy-efficient AI and scalable data strategies\nSecurity – Get ahead of threats with AI-driven detection and quantum-safe cryptography\nApp Dev & IT Ops – Streamline ops with AI for anomaly detection and rapid resolution\nIBM Z Skills Acceleration – (extended 16-hour track!)  Learn from experts\, advance your skills\, and earn industry-recognized badges\nEcosystem in Action – Explore breakthrough industry solutions and visionary ecosystem approaches\n\n Register Now \nAbout IBM Z Day \nIBM Z Day is one of IBM’s largest annual technology conferences—open to everyone at no cost. This signature global experience showcases how IBM Z makes more possible\, featuring: \n\nDeep technical sessions and hands-on labs\nLive demos and thought-leadership discussions led by experts across the ecosystem\nInsights\, use cases and best practices on unlocking value with AI\, modernization\, security and hybrid cloud innovation\n\nBuilding on last year’s tremendous success\, participants will once again have the opportunity to earn up to four (4) industry-recognized IBM Digital Skills Badges\, gaining real-world expertise and professional credentials. \nAsk to CMG – Friends of IBM Z Community Invitation  \nCMG has been a long-standing and valued friend of the IBM Z community\, and we appreciate your continued collaboration and advocacy. We would appreciate CMG’s support in amplifying awareness of IBM Z Day 2025 and encouraging your community to join us for this global\, no-cost signature event. For your engagement and amplification\, we would feature the CMG logo on the official IBM Z Day 2025 event website to recognize your ongoing advocacy and support. \nTo make it easy\, we’ve created a suite of ready-to-use promotional resources—including sample social posts\, visual assets\, and key messages—available on the IBM Z Advocacy Hub: Please see more details below. \nPlease let me know if you would like to be a Friend of the IBM Z Community once again this year. If so\, we will need your consent to include your logo\, and kindly share a high-resolution version at your convenience. \nResources to Amplify IBM Z Day 2025 \nTo make it easy\, we’ve created a suite of ready-to-use promotional resources—including sample social posts\, visual assets\, and key messages—available on the IBM Z Advocacy Hub:\nAmplify IBM Z Day 2025 \nHere are a few ways CMG can help spread the word: \n\nEvent promotion: Encourage registrations through social media or newsletters.\nSocial media engagement: Share posts on LinkedIn\, X (Twitter)\, or community forums.\nContent collaboration: Publish a blog or highlight IBM Z Day in your user group updates.
URL:https://www.cmg.org/event/ibm-z-day-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Where Innovation Meets Collaboration –  CMG Atlanta 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the CMG Atlanta Regional Event hosted by IBM — a full day of learning\, networking\, and innovation focused on the evolving worlds of AI and mainframe technology.\n📅 November 13\, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET \n📍 IBM | 1001 Summit Blvd. NE\, Brookhaven\, GA 30319 | Room 1540 (15th Floor) \n🥗 Lunch included \nThis thought-provoking\, interactive event brings together software engineers\, developers\, technologists\, and industry leaders to explore how AI and mainframe advancements are shaping the future of tech. \nEngage with expert presenters\, participate in insightful discussions\, and connect with forward-thinkers driving innovation. \n \n  \n  \n\n\n\nTime (ET)\nItem\n\n\n9:00 – 9:20\nArrival & Coffee\n\n\n9:20 – 10:05\nSession 1\n\n\n10:05 – 10:10\nTransition\n\n\n10:10 – 10:55\nSession 2\n\n\n10:55 – 11:10\nMorning Break\n\n\n11:10 – 11:55\nSession 3\n\n\n11:55 – 12:00\nTransition\n\n\n12:00 – 12:45\nSession 4\n\n\n12:45 – 1:25\nLunch\n\n\n1:25 – 2:10\nSession 5\n\n\n2:10 – 2:15\nTransition\n\n\n2:15 – 3:00\nSession 6\n\n\n3:00 – 3:15\nAfternoon Break\n\n\n3:15 – 4:00\nSession 7\n\n\n4:00 – 4:05\nTransition\n\n\n4:05 – 4:50\nSession 8\n\n\n4:50 – 5:00\nClosing / Wrap-up\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.cmg.org/event/where-innovation-meets-collaboration-cmg-atlanta-2025-2/
LOCATION:1001 Summit Blvd. NE\, Brookhaven\, GA 30319\, 1001 Summit Blvd. NE\, Brookhaven\, 30319\, United States
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SUMMARY:CMG Be Curious Series | Featuring Art Gutowski\, President of SHARE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Art Gutowski — mainframe engineer at Huntington National Bank and President of SHARE\, one of the longest-running and most respected technical user communities in the industry. \nArt’s path to mainframe leadership is rooted in curiosity. From writing JCL and Assembler as a college student to mentoring the next generation of mainframe professionals\, his career reflects a belief that great technology is built by great people — and that community is what sustains both. \nIn this Be Curious session\, Art will discuss the evolving mainframe landscape\, what it takes to grow and sustain a technical community\, his perspective on quantum computing and emerging technologies\, and the leadership lessons learned across decades in enterprise IT. \nThis session is open to all CMG members and guests. Whether you work on the mainframe every day or are simply curious about its future\, you’ll walk away with new perspectives on the platform\, the people behind it\, and what it means to lead with purpose. \nThursday\, April 16 | 11:00 AM ET | Register Now →
URL:https://www.cmg.org/event/cmg-be-curious-series-featuring-art-gutowski-president-of-share/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:CMG Toronto Regional: Mainframe & AI
DESCRIPTION:Join us for CMG’s Regional Event in Toronto\, an exclusive\, in-person gathering bringing together industry experts\, technology leaders\, and practitioners to explore the intersection of Mainframe and Artificial Intelligence. Hosted at IBM Markham\, this one-day event will feature insightful presentations\, real-world case studies\, and interactive discussions on how AI is transforming mainframe operations\, security\, and application development. \n**Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts and peers at the forefront of Mainframe & AI innovation.** \nIBM Canada Software Lab\n8200 Warden Ave.\, Markham\, ON L6G 1C7 \nJul 28\, 2026 08:30am ET – Jul 28\, 2026 05:00pm ET
URL:https://www.cmg.org/event/torontoregional26/
LOCATION:IBM Canada Software Lab\, 8200 Warden Ave.\, Markham\, Ontario\, L6G1C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Region
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