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Minneapolis IBM Z Customer Council & User Group - April 22nd at Surly Brewing
Join the Minneapolis IBM Z User Group and the IBM Z Customer Council for a combined afternoon event featuring some of the most exciting developments in the IBM Z ecosystem today.
This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Z professionals in the Twin Cities, hear directly from IBM leadership and technical experts, and walk away with a clearer picture of where the platform is headed.
What to expect:
Kyle Charlet, CTO of IBM Z Software, will open the session with a discussion on simplifying the mainframe and modernizing workloads with AI - including how IBM Z Software, Spyre, and the AI Optimizer enhance the new IBM z17 platform.
Tyler Lynch will introduce HashiCorp on IBM Z, covering how Terraform, Vault, and Nomad can help you modernize infrastructure, reduce operational complexity, and increase automation across your hybrid environment.
Sreekanth Ramakrishnan and Daniel Wiegand will close out the day with a look at what is new in watsonx Assistant for Z and Concert for Z - including agentic AI, intelligent automation, and faster issue resolution.
Buffet lunch is included. The day wraps up with closing remarks and a Happy Hour.
Wednesday, April 22nd Surly Brewing Company 520 Malcolm Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN
11:15 AM — Registration and Lunch 12:00 PM — Kickoff 12:15 PM — Sessions Begin 4:00 PM — Happy Hour
Registration and full session details: https://ibm-zcouncil.com/events/minneapolis-apr-22/