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- 27 October
- 28 October
Agents are changing how applications are built and how work gets done. Our day one general session will explore what it takes to make them work across the enterprise. Expect live demos, real-world examples and a first look at the latest from IBM, with practical insight into how these technologies come together to turn agentic potential into enterprise impact.
The next generation of technology won't just be intelligent. It will be built on systems that can act. This session puts you at the center of that shift, designing, building and running the applications and infrastructure that make up the next enterprise stack. See the latest innovations from IBM in action and how they can help you build what comes next.
Join legendary skateboarder Rodney Mullen and Chris Wright, CTO of Red Hat, for a candid conversation on how radical adaptation, reinvention, and community-driven innovation can transform not only your technical craft in the age of AI, but your identity and purpose as a technologist.
Content tracks
AI applications
Welcomes developers and AI practitioners who are building intelligent applications, agents, automated workflows and systems integrations that accelerate productivity and help teams do AI better across their enterprise.
Data management
Built for practitioners who are responsible for connecting, governing, integrating data across pipelines, platforms and hybrid environments to deliver trusted data for AI and analytics with speed, scale and control.
Hybrid cloud management
Designed for platform engineers, SREs, DevOps teams and cloud architects building, automating and optimizing hybrid infrastructure for scale and AI-ready operations.
Infrastructure
For infrastructure practitioners who design, deploy and operate mission‑critical systems and platforms, including IBM Z® and LinuxONE, IBM Power® and IBM Storage, to support modern applications and generative AI alongside core enterprise workloads.
Security and governance
Invites security engineers, developers and compliance teams focused on securing data in the age of AI agents and creating an overall “secure by default” posture across hybrid environments.
Opening general session
Make your agents enterprise ready
Agents are changing how applications are built and how work gets done. Our opening General Session will explore what it takes to make them work across the enterprise. Expect live demos, real-world examples and a first look at the latest from IBM, with practical insight into how these technologies come together to turn agentic potential into enterprise impact.
Can't join in person? Catch the livestream here on Tuesday, 27 October at 9:00 AM EDT.
Where experts gather
IBM TechXchange™ brings together some of the most influential technical communities in the industry in one place. In addition to the core conference experience, attendees can connect with practitioners, experts and peers through HashiConf at IBM TechXchange, IDUG North America and COMMON NAViGATE at IBM TechXchange.
Connect with the builders behind modern infrastructure. From cloud provisioning and platform operations to security lifecycle management, HashiConf brings together the practitioners shaping what’s next.
Join one of the world’s largest gatherings of Db2® professionals. IDUG connects database administrators, architects, developers and IBM experts through technical education, certifications, hands-on learning and a vibrant global community dedicated to getting the most from Db2.
Be part of the premier community for IBM i professionals. COMMON NAViGATE brings together developers, system administrators, architects, business partners and technology leaders for expert-led education, hands-on learning and meaningful connections across the IBM Power ecosystem.
Pre-conference activities | Featuring hands-on learning, certification testing, peer connection and tailored experiences
10:00 AM–5:45 PM | Hands-on labs
8:30 AM–5:45 PM | Certification testing (last seating 4:00 PM)
10:00 AM–5:30 PM | Partner Day: Activities are open only to business partners registered to attend
10:00 AM–5:30 PM | User group meetups
6:00 PM–9:00 PM | Opening night block party at Sandbox Expo
Jumpstart your week at the opening night block party. Reconnect with peers and familiar faces, explore the Sandbox and get inspired before sessions officially start on Tuesday.
7:00 AM–9:00 AM | Breakfast
9:00 AM–10:00 AM | Opening general session
10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Sandbox Expo open
10:30 AM–6:15 PM | Hands-on labs
10:30 AM–6:00 PM | Certification testing (last seating 4:30 PM)
10:30 AM–5:00 PM | Technology breakouts, meet the experts, live demos and tech talks
12:00 PM–2:00 PM | Lunch and networking
7:00 AM–9:00 AM | Breakfast
9:00 AM–10:00 AM | General session
10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Sandbox Expo open
10:30 AM–6:15 PM | Hands-on labs
10:30 AM–6:00 PM | Certification testing (last seating 4:30 PM)
10:30 AM–5:00 PM | Technology breakouts, meet the experts, live demos and tech talks
12:00 PM–2:00 PM | Lunch and networking
7:00 PM–10:00 PM | IBM TechXchange unplugged: An evening at Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola
7:00 AM–9:00 AM | Breakfast
9:00 AM–11:30 AM | Technology breakouts, meet the experts, live demos and tech talks
9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Sandbox Expo open
9:00 AM–12:30 PM | Hands-on labs
9:00 AM–12:30 PM | Certification testing (last seating 11:00 AM)
Deep technical sessions led by clients, partners or IBM experts that explore IBM products, architectures, real-world case studies and best practices.
A live, interactive demonstration showcasing new or essential product features and capabilities. Presenters show the technology in action—without relying on slideware.
Fast-paced, focused discussions featuring use cases, trends and special-interest topics shared by IBM technologists, advocates and community experts.
An interactive learning experience where participants work directly with IBM technology to solve real-world challenges. Offered as instructor-led sessions with IBM supplied hardware or Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) collaborative workshops, these guide users through practical exercises that build technical skills and confidence.
Special appearances
Rodney Mullen
Skater, Skatrix
Widely regarded as the godfather of modern skateboarding, Rodney Mullen brings a unique perspective on innovation, drawing parallels between skateboarding and hacker cultures. Through a career spanning entrepreneurship, technology and research, he explores how curiosity and experimentation can unlock breakthrough ideas and drive meaningful change.
Tim O’Reilly
CEO, O'Reilly Media
Tim O’Reilly has a history of convening conversations that reshape the computer industry. If you’ve heard the term “open source software”, “Web 2.0" or “government as a platform,” he’s had a hand in framing each of those transformative ideas. He is the founder, CEO and Chairman of O’Reilly Media, a technical knowledge platform for both humans and AI.
HarperCollins published his book, WTF: What’s the Future and Why It’s Up to Us and he posts frequently on the O’Reilly Radar and the Asimov’s Addendum Substack. He is also the founder and co-director of the AI Disclosures Project, a nonprofit focused on building participatory, decentralized AI markets designed to support human participation, reward and oversight.
Discover how IBM Bob™ is transforming the way developers and technical teams build, modernize, automate and innovate across IBM platforms.
At TechXchange, experience IBM Bob through hands-on labs, expert-led sessions, demos and technical learning designed for engineers, developers, architects and platform teams.
Upcoming webcast: Match AI to the workload. Join a 30-minute discussion and Q&A.
Modernize IBM Z® applications while maintaining quality and control.
Accelerate development and modernization across Power environments.
Upgrade and refactor Java™ applications with less rework and risk.
Entertainment and networking
Opening night block party
Monday, 26 October | 6:00–9:00 PM
Jumpstart your week at the opening night block party. Reconnect with peers and familiar faces, explore the Sandbox and get inspired before sessions officially start on Tuesday.
IBM TechXchange unplugged
Wednesday, 28 October | 7:00–10:00 PM
Join us for an evening at the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola to unplug and experience two of Atlanta’s most iconic attractions after hours. Celebrate the connections, insights and innovation of TechXchange at this unforgettable evening event.