Event information
Celebrating special groups before we kick off the conference
Monday, October 21st, is a day just for developers, user groups, councils and business partners.
Open Source Community Track: 11:00 AM-5:30 PMDevs, get ready to contribute to some amazing open source projects
We’ve curated a developer accelerator program giving you the opportunity to contribute to an Open Source project. Hear from over 20 AI and Hybrid Cloud open source project leaders, including:
IBM Partner Track: 11:00 AM–5:30 PMLet’s talk amplifying partner success
The conference experience for IBM Business Partners will kick off with a bespoke agenda on Monday. Top IBM technical experts will share how partners are front and center in our growth strategy. Learn how to accelerate and grow business with the latest resources, programs, and incentives. Hear how accessing some of the partner technical support teams at IBM can help you thrive, inspire innovation, start new ventures, and drive growth.
Partner Track Agenda
- 11:00 AM-12:15 PM: Opening kick off and session: Accelerate partner-led wins in AI & Hybrid Cloud including success stories
- 1:00 PM-2:00 PM: GenAI hot topics – Panel and use case sharing with TD SYNNEX and Arrow
- 2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Fuel success with Technical Partner Plus Benefits
- 3:15 PM-4:00 PM: Partner applying InstructLab to rapidly develop embed AI use cases
- 4:45 PM-5:30 PM: Grow your revenue activating watsonx and Business Automation solutions with clients
Partner Track sponsored by:
Early Access Instructor-Led Labs: 9:00 AM–5:15 PMBeat the rush and sign up for labs before the conference begins
Get in from the start in our Hands-On Lab experiences beginning on Monday morning with time slots running throughout the day. Labs are first-come, first-served, so be sure to sign up early.
Evening program: 6:00 PM–9:00 PMEveryone’s invited to the Opening Night Block Party
Join us on Monday evening for our popular Opening Night Block Party! Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and exciting games with fellow tech enthusiasts. Plus, comedian Jimmy O. Yang will bring the laughs on the Sandbox Stage. And, stick around for something special with Jimmy in the Technical Book Swap & Study Hall, where you can also share knowledge, exchange resources, and relax.
