Technology Breakouts
An in-depth, technical session delivered by a client, partner, or IBM subject matter expert that demonstrates or explores IBM products, architectures, client case studies and/or best practices (60 minutes)
Tech Talks
Quick, interactive, and to-the-point discussions featuring use cases and special topics regarding IBM technologies shared by peer technology experts, advocates and enthusiasts (20 minutes)
Plan your conference experience
Explore session types
Technology Breakout
Duration: 60 minutes
Lecture-style sessions by IBM technical experts, clients & partners who explore and show product use-cases and best practices.
Tech Talk
Duration: 20 minutes
In these interactive and concise discussions, learn with peer experts, advocates & enthusiasts in an approachable setting.
Instructor-led Lab
Duration: 90 minutes
Facilitated by IBM technical experts, you work hands-on with step by step instructions to solve real-world problems.
Certification Testing
Duration: 90 minutes
Validate your skills development by completing a certification exam and earning credentials onsite for free.
Meet the Expert
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet IBM experts, clients & partners after their session to go deeper on products, features and “how they made it happen.”
Workshop
Duration: 60-180 minutes
Hands-on challenges where you learn by doing, and work individually or in teams to build a solution using IBM products.
Professional Development
Duration: 60 minutes
Strengthen your soft skills with seasoned professionals who share the keys to their career success in interactive workshops.
Peer Roundtable
Duration: 45 minutes
Connect with peers on topics that interest you. Bring your ideas, your attention, and engage with your technical colleagues.
Plan each day
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Monday, October 6 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last seating at 3:30 PM)
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8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Certification Testing
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8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Early Access Instructor-led Labs
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8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Partner Day Program
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1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Community Day (Open source projects, User Group Meetups, CABs and CACs)
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7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Opening Night Block Party @ Sandbox Expo
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Tuesday, October 7 | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM (last seating at 4:30 PM)
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7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Peer Roundtables including continental breakfast
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7:30 AM – 5:45 PM
Instructor-led Labs & Workshops
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9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sandbox 3.0 Expo open
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Opening General Session @ Sandbox Expo
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10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Break & Networking
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10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Technology Breakouts, Meet the Experts, Live Demos & Tech Talks
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10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Certification Testing
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11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Lunch & Networking
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3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Break & Networking
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7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Evening Entertainment at Universal Orlando Resorts Islands of Adventure
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Wednesday, October 8 | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM (last seating at 4:30 PM)
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7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Peer Roundtables including continental breakfast
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7:30 AM – 5:45 PM
Instructor-led Labs & Workshops
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9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sandbox 3.0 Expo open
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Wednesday General Session @ Sandbox Expo
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10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Break & Networking
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10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Technology Breakouts, Meet the Experts, Live Demos & Tech Talks
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10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Certification Testing
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11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Lunch & Networking
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3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Break & Networking
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7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Annual Champions Celebration
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Thursday, October 9 | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM (last seating 11:00 AM)
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7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Peer Roundtables including continental breakfast
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7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Instructor-led Labs & Workshops
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8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Sandbox 3.0 Expo open
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8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Certification Testing
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Technology Breakouts, Meet the Experts, Live Demos & Tech Talks
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10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Break & Networking
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11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Grab & Go Lunch (Bring your lunch to the Sandbox)
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12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Closing General Session & Awards Ceremony @ Sandbox Expo
Make time for adventure
After a full day of technical sessions and activities, join us for an amazing evening at Universal Orlando Resorts Islands of Adventure. Enjoy a theme park packed with wizards, dinosaurs, superheroes, and memorable characters that are larger than life. Seeing as you accomplish incredible things on a regular basis, we think you’ll fit right in.
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