Elevate your events with IBM User Group benefits
IBM User Groups are a community of technologists who share a passion for learning, professional development and building connections in their technology area. Through local User Group events hosted in-person, virtually or hybrid, members can stay at the forefront of product knowledge with updates from IBM product experts, get hands-on experience, hear from clients that share their use cases and solve problems, bringing immediate value.
Serving all IBM products, 250+ groups in 30+ countries across the world, there is an IBM User Group for everyone.
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IBM User Group benefits
Bring vision into reality
Make your vision for in-person events and community into reality with support from the IBM TechXchange program.
Be the community connector
Bring like-minded individuals together to network, learn, and share experiences with others interested in the same products and topics (all while hosting a memorable event).
Planning support
Apply for benefits like light catering, access to IBM facilities near you, or items from our IBM inventory for giveaways.
What’s included?
“We rely really heavily on the IBM TechXchange community, they provide technical speakers and content, there are great benefits and it’s easy.” – Matt Passini, Midwest Automation User Group Leader
Event catering
Planning an event and want to keep your audience engaged and refreshed? IBM TechXchange can assist with covering the cost of light catering. Since launching the program in 2023, we’ve supported over 150 events, ensuring thousands of attendees at User Group gatherings enjoy a welcoming and energizing experience.
IBM speaker matchmaking
Let us know the type of technical product expert your User Group wants to hear from, and we’ll work to connect you with a knowledgeable IBMer in your local area who fits the bill.
Access to IBM facilities
Need help finding a suitable venue in your city? Let us find an IBM space near you! We can help you gain access to IBM offices and Innovation Studios in over 150 countries worldwide.
Hands-on experiences
Looking to provide deep technical content at your event? We offer access to hundreds of self-paced labs that attendees can explore on their own devices using our immersive virtual environments such as TechZone, ensuring an engaging and enriching experience.
IBM branded giveaways
You and your members deserve a reward for your dedication to professional development! With IBM and IBM TechXchange branded giveaways like socks, travel mugs, shirts, hats, and umbrellas, we have the perfect item to make your User Group members feel appreciated and leave with a memorable token of your event.