The Think 2026 experience

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Win the enterprise AI race

Enterprises are at a decisive moment, where possibility gives way to performance. At Think 2026, leaders showed how AI becomes the operating model, uniting agentic intelligence, real time data and hybrid cloud to move from ambition to execution.

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Week at a glance

*IBM Partner Plus Day activities open only to IBM Business Partners registered to attend

10:30 AM-12 PM | IBM Partner Plus Day keynote

12-1:30 PM | Lunch and networking

1:30-5 PM | IBM Partner Plus Day sessions, meeting center and Forum activities

5-7 PM | Opening reception in the Forum

7:00–8:00 AM | Breakfast and networking

8:30–9:15 AM | Opening Keynote

9:30 AM–5:30 PM | Forum, sessions and meeting center

11:30 AM–12:00 PM | Keynote

12:00–2:00 PM | Lunch and networking 

3:00–4:00 PM | Keynote

4:30–5:30 PM |  Forum Networking Reception

7:00–8:00 AM | Breakfast and networking

8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Forum, sessions and meeting center

8:30–9:30 AM | Keynote

11:30 AM–12:00 PM | Keynote

12:00–2:00 PM | Lunch and networking 

3:00–3:30 PM | Keynote

6:00–9:00 PM | Closing reception at Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC)

8:00 AM–12:00 PM | Meeting center and account planning activities

*Agenda and timings subject to change

Exclusive experiences
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IBM Partner Plus Day

A full day dedicated to IBM’s ecosystem—driving growth and shared success. IBM Business Partners discover how collaboration fuels innovation and opens new AI-native market opportunities.

From co-creation sessions to strategic planning, Partner Plus Day is where collaboration becomes a competitive advantage for IBM’s ecosystem.

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Innovation Studio

An immersive, hands‑on space that connects you with IBM experts to assess your current state, identify blockers, and explore the technologies that can move you forward. Leave with a personalized, actionable plan you can put to work immediately—at Think and beyond.

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Senior Leadership Exchange

An exclusive, invitation-only program created for senior executives to engage in high-level discussions, shape industry direction and foster strategic partnerships. Participants enjoy privileged access, private networking opportunities and direct engagement with IBM executives. Limited seats available.

Save the date. Think 2027. June 7-10 Boston, MA

Where AI expectations meet enterprise reality

Don’t miss analysis of the leadership decisions shaping AI outcomes and learn how alignment, accountability and structure turn fragmented efforts into sustained advantage.

 

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