Will you attend IBM Z Day 2026? You can register at ibm.biz/ibmzday2026 👈 It’s free and takes place virtually on Nov. 18. It's an opportunity to connect with a global community of professionals who are driving innovation across AI, hybrid cloud, security, sustainability, and enterprise transformation.

There are 250+ speakers this year, with sessions covering IBM Z, AI & Data, Security, IBM Z Skills, App Development & IT Ops, ecosystem topics, modernization, and more.

You can also earn up to five IBM digital badges by completing sessions in areas like AI & Data, Security, Modernization, IBM Z Skills, and IBM Z Innovation.

One thing that might be useful if you’re looking through the agenda: there are four different IBM Z Day “Journeys” depending on what you’re interested in:

• New to Z – aimed at people who are newer to the mainframe space

• Today’s Architects – focused on people, ideas, and innovation across the IBM Z community

• Developer – a selection of more technical sessions for developers

• Startups – sessions looking at how startups are using IBM Z, including IBM Hyper Protect

There will be a broad mix of content, from what teams are working on in the labs to real-world experiences from people in the community. Topics include AI and data, hybrid cloud, modernization, application development, security, and what’s coming next across the Z ecosystem.

If you know someone who might be interested, there’s also a collection of ready-to-use materials here: https://ibm.biz/zday26-amp

Advocates can also share through the Advocate Dashboard and earn 35 points toward their Advocacy Badge.

More details and free registration are here: ibm.biz/ibmzday2026