IBM Support

How to request a speaker from IBM i development

How To


Summary

Information on how to request a speaker from the IBM i development team

Steps

Construct an email to the IBM i development team travel coordinator at ibmispeaker@ibm.com with the subject line: IBM i Speaker Request: [Event Name]
Include answers to the following questions in the email (feel free to copy/paste)
Name of event:
-
Coordinating entity (user group, business partner, etc) of the event:
-
Date:
-
Location:
-
Description/Objective:
-
Topics requested:
-
Expected Attendee Count (if known):
-
Number of Speakers requested:
-
Travel expenses to be covered by event:
-
Travel expenses to be covered by IBM:
-
Specific revenue opportunities, if any:
-
Client name(s) if known:
-
Opportunity number (if applicable):
-
Any other comments to travel coordinator:
-

Additional Information

Important Questions

For which IBM speakers does this process apply?

This process must be followed for all IBM speakers from the IBM i operating system development or product management teams.

What if I worked directly with someone from the IBM i development team?

All speakers must be assigned through collaboration with the IBM i Team Travel Coordinator following the process outlined here. If your event does not follow this request process, IBM participation is subject to withdrawal at any time without notice.

What if I want specific speakers?

Specific speakers may be requested but are not guaranteed. IBM will make an effort to assign speakers based on business needs and topics requested.

Document Location

Worldwide

[{"Type":"MASTER","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB68","label":"Power HW"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU070","label":"IBM Infrastructure"},"Product":{"code":"SWG60","label":"IBM i"},"ARM Category":[{"code":"a8m0z0000000CHAAA2","label":"Operating System"}],"ARM Case Number":"","Platform":[{"code":"PF012","label":"IBM i"}],"Version":"All Versions"}]

Document Information

Modified date:
24 March 2025

UID

ibm17174273