Events by MOE

Mainframe Open Education project is committed to sharing and engaging the community by joining events around mainframe. Familiarize yourself with the previous and upcoming events and engage with us.

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Mainframe Open Education Webinar

Upcoming MOE-Hosted Events

• Monthly Mainframe Open Education Student User Groups webinars - 1st Wednesday Every Month - Join the Calls Here! - Catch up with the other SUG videos by watching on the Mainframe Open Education Playlist

• Bi-Weekly Mainframe Open Education Meetings: We're always looking for new members to join our core team. We host it every other week virtually on Google Meet and discuss future events and topics for MOE. If you are interested in joining please reach out on our Slack Channel.

Check out additional Mainframe Events and Conferences

Upcoming Partner-Hosted Events

• New to IBM Z events: Deepen your technical skills, expand your global network, and connect with mentors and other early tenure professionals on the mainframe platform. Check upcoming events out here!

Previous Events attended by MOE

• IBM Tech Exchange @ Orlando, FL- October 2025

  • Session Topic: Transforming z/OS Software Management with an Open-First Approach Using Ansible and Zowe

    • Presenters: Jan Prihoda and Rose Sakach (Broadcom)

  • Session Topic: How to Contribute to Linux on the Mainframe

    • Presenters: Sarah Julia Kriesch (Kyndryl) and Elizabeth Joseph (IBM)

  • Session Topic: CBT Tape – The Treasure Trove of Mainframe Utilities

    • Presenters: Joe Winchester (IBM) and Reg Harbeck (Mainframe Analytics)

  • Session Topic: Galasa – Scaling Integration Testing for the Enterprise

    • Presenters: Louisa Denly (IBM)

  • Session Topic: Skill Up! Mainframe Learning for All

    • Presenters: Kathleen Nordstrom (Broadcom)

  • Session Topic: Unlock the Full Potential of Zowe Explorer – Essential Tips and Tricks AND What Mainframe Connection Protocols (FTP, SSH, or z/OSMF) Can I use for Zowe Clients?

    • Presenters: Dan Kelosky (Broadcom)

  • Session Topic: Mastering Mainframe Architectures – Transaction Processing on z/OS AND OpenTelemetry on Mainframe SIG: Progress Updates

    • Presenters: Rudiger Schulze (IBM)

  • Session Topic: Take your mainframe career to a new level by contributing to Zowe

    • Presenters: Dan Kelosky (Broadcom) and Rose Sakach (Broadcom)

  • Session Topic: Zelma – z/VM and Linux Modern Administration

    • Presenters: Mike MacIsaac (Sine Nomine Associates)

  • Session Topic: From Punch Cards to VS Code

    • Presenters: Wolfram Greis (European Mainframe Academy)

  • Session Topic: A not-to-technical deep dive into Feilong

    • Presenters: Aazam Thakur (Open Mainframe Project Ambassador) and Mike Friessenger (SUSE)

• Mainframe Technical Exchange @ Prague - March 2025

• SHARE @ DC - February 2025

• Mainframe Technical Exchange @ Plano - September 2025

• SHARE @ Kansas City - August 2025

• Open Mainframe Summit @ Las Vegas - September 11 - 13, 2023

• Fostering Mainframe Education Resources for the Future – September 07, 2023

• SHARE New Orleans 2023 - August 13 - 18, 2023

• Mainframe Technical Exchange - October 4-6, 2022

• Open Mainframe Summit 2022 - September 21 - 22, 2022

• IBM zDay 2022 - September 15, 2022

• SHARE Columbus 2022 - August 22-26, 2022

• SHARE Dallas 2022 - March 27-30, 2022

• Open Mainframe Summit 2021 - September 22-23, 2021

• SHARE Virtual Experience - August 9-13, 2021

• SHARE Virtual Summit 2021 - March 2021

• SHARE Virtual 2020 - August 2020

Recordings

Student User Group Recordings: Mainframe Open Education Playlist

Techstrong TV Episode 24 (2023)

Fostering Mainframe Education Resources for the Future - The Open Mainframe (Ep 24)

Share 2020 Mainframe Open Education Panel

SHARE Winter 2020