IBM Systems technical events: “What’s the difference?”
Recently I’ve been asked quite a bit about the IBM Systems tech events being hosted in the US, specifically “What’s the difference between them?”
The short of it: not much.
IBM Systems Technical University events are designed to provide technical education to clients, IBM Business Partners and IBMers. The TechU events feature a wide range of technical topics on IBM Systems and IBM Storage, with multiple track options of presentations and hands-on lab exercises. In addition to the full-week IBM Systems Technical Universities, smaller IBM TechU Comes to You or Symposia events extend our reach to additional cities worldwide.
You may have recently seen an announcement about an IBM mega-event called IBM Think starting in 2018, but don’t worry, this is not replacing IBM Systems technical events. We will continue to serve our core audience of the IBM Systems technical community through small-scale events that offer in-depth skills training on IBM Systems.
Our 2017 US-based events
Are you curious about the upcoming IBM Systems Technical University events in the US or wondering about the differences between them? Here is a quick guide with a few fun facts to help you decide which event is the best fit:
IBM Systems Technical University
Orlando, May 22–26
The IBM Systems Technical University can help you grow your skills with in-depth technical training.
Some features of this event:
- IBM z Systems, IBM Power Systems and IBM Storage technical sessions (explore the sessions with the Agenda Preview Tool)
- 22 hours of one-hour technical sessions, with six hands-on-labs each hour
- The general session will be about the “The Quantum Age,” presented by Chris Schnabel (@chrisschnabel), IBM Quantum Computing offering manager.
- On Wednesday night, you’ll have a chance to decompress with your peers at Universal CityWalk Orlando followed by a Blue Man Group show.
Register here for the upcoming Orlando event.
IBM Power Systems & IBM Storage Technical University
New Orleans, October 16–20
This technical university will be much like the May event, except the sessions and hands-on labs will focus only on IBM Power Systems and IBM Storage topics. Visit the website to learn more.
IBM z Systems Technical University
Washington, DC, November 13–17
Hundreds of technical sessions focused specifically on IBM z Systems will be offered at the November event, as well as related sessions in IBM Storage. Visit the website to learn more.
Join us at IBM TechU
Registration for the New Orleans and Washington, DC events will open later this month. If there’s something you’d like to see at the fall events, let us know by joining our LinkedIn group. Here you can connect with peers and stay up-to-date on the latest IBM Systems technical events.
I hope you’ll join us at an IBM Systems Technical University event this year. Each and every one offers numerous opportunities to develop new technical skills and learn about the latest updates to IBM Systems offerings. To learn more or register for an event, please visit our website.
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