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UID:www.ibm.com/community/ibm-techxchange-conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
SUMMARY:IBM TechXchange 2026
DESCRIPTION:### Overview\nIBM TechXchange 2026 is a hands-on conference designed for developers\, engineers\, architects\, and technologists to build real world skills across AI\, data\, security\, and hybrid cloud. The event gathers practitioners from around the world for immersive learning experiences\, including hands-on labs\, workshops\, and live demonstrations. The program emphasizes practical\, implementation focused content delivered by industry experts and IBM product teams. Attendees will gain exposure to the latest IBM technologies\, engage in deep dives on topics such as artificial intelligence\, data analytics\, cybersecurity\, and cloud infrastructure\, and have opportunities for certifications and peer networking.\n\n### Format and agenda\nThe conference features a mix of pre conference activities\, general sessions\, technology breakouts\, labs\, live product demos\, and vendor showcases. A leadspace intro introduces the event with a multi day schedule that includes opening sessions\, hands-on labs\, and interactive technology talks. The in person program runs across several days with a packed agenda that typically includes:\n- Breakfast and opening general session to kick off the event.\n- Sandbox Expo with hands-on labs and live demonstrations.\n- Technology breakouts\, expert meetups\, and live demos across data\, AI\, security\, DevOps\, and integration tracks.\n- Certifications testing and hands-on certification labs for attendees seeking credentialing.\n- Networking opportunities including lunch sessions and partner days for industry collaborators.\n\nA notable component is the co location with HashiConf and community user groups\, expanding the breadth of technical content and expertise presented at TechXchange. The event is structured to accommodate both individual attendees and partner organizations with a mix of public sessions and partner related activities. The schedule highlights a continuous flow of practical labs\, demonstrations\, and expert sessions designed to accelerate innovation within enterprise environments.\n\n### Key topics and sessions\n- Artificial intelligence and AI engineering workflows\, including AI model development\, deployment\, and governance.\n- Data and analytics capabilities across cloud data platforms\, data integration\, and governance.\n- Cloud infrastructure\, cloud native applications\, and container based deployments including OpenShift considerations.\n- DevOps and CI/CD practices for enterprise scale\, including observability and incident management.\n- Security\, privacy\, and data protection across hybrid environments.\n- API integration and modern application delivery through integration platforms.\n\n### Who should attend\nThis event targets developers\, data scientists\, IT architects\, cybersecurity professionals\, cloud engineers\, and technology leaders who want hands on experience with IBM tools and practical guidance for implementation in real world environments. Attendees can expect hands on experiences\, practical certifications\, and direct access to IBM experts and peers to discuss best practices\, lessons learned\, and real world use cases.\n\n### FAQs\n- What is the event format? In person with a mix of labs\, workshops\, sessions\, and demos.\n- Are there certification opportunities? Yes\, certification testing and labs are part of the program.\n- Who should I contact for speaker or session proposals? The page mentions an open call for sessions and a process to submit proposals via a linked registration area.\n\nOverall\, IBM TechXchange 2026 offers a comprehensive in person technical learning platform with practical content across AI\, data\, security\, and cloud technologies\, designed to help participants build concrete skills\, network with peers\, and engage with IBM product experts and partners. The event aims to foster hands on learning\, certification\, and direct access to industry experts to accelerate innovation in technology strategies and implementations.\nhttps://www.ibm.com/community/ibm-techxchange-conference?ref=ainave
LOCATION:Atlanta\, United States\, US
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.ibm.com/community/ibm-techxchange-conference?ref=ainave
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