IBM TechXchange 2025 is a premier event, occurring in Orlando from October 6 - 9, that brings together innovators, technologists, and developers to share knowledge about the latest in AI, automation, hybrid, cloud, and more. This blog post will highlight some of the IBM Z & LinuxONE sessions you won’t want to miss. 

IBM Z & LinuxONE Sessions Not to Miss

General Session: Agents Transforming Enterprise Technology

Wednesday, October 8 at 9:00 AM EDT

Anant Jhingran, IBM Software CTO, is jumping in to show us the world of AI agents operating across the IBM software platform. He’ll walk through engaging live demos, get the audience involved with interactive polls, and chat with experts, giving everyone a front-row seat to how AI and agents are being used in businesses today. Don’t miss this chance to learn directly from leading IBM experts and see AI agents in action.

Speaker:

1. Anant Jhingran, IBM Fellow & CTO, Software

Cybersecurity Trends in 2026 and Beyond: Navigating the Evolving Threat Landscape

Wednesday, October 8 at 10:30 techAM - 11:30 AM EDT

This presentation explores the emerging cybersecurity trends that organizations must prepare for in 2026 and beyond. The rapidly evolving digital landscape, fueled by technological advancements and an increasingly connected world, introduces new challenges for safeguarding sensitive information and critical infrastructure. As we delve into the future, an array of cybersecurity challenges such as meeting regulatory compliance requirements, advancements in artificial intelligence, and the power of quantum computing will have impact. Anne Dames and Bryan Childs will emphasize the significance of fostering a culture of security awareness and investing in employee training to stay ahead of emerging threats.

Speakers:

1. Anne Dames, Distinguished Engineer, Cryptographic Technology Development, IBM

2. Bryan Childs, Principal Product Manager, IBM Z Security, IBM

AI at speed and scale: New Use cases with IBM z17

Tuesday, October 7 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Join Elpida and Khadija as they explore how IBM z17, powered by the advanced IBM Telum II processor and Spyre accelerator cards, brings AI to mission-critical data and transactions. You will learn how we engineered IBM z17 to : - unlock the full potential of your data, accelerate ROI, and enable business innovation and growth. - leverage advanced on-chip inferencing capabilities, which allow for significant accuracy and performance gains in AI models and use cases. - support a broader set of AI models and use cases with the Spyre Accelerator - drive innovation, improve efficiency, and gain a competitive edge with real-world, practical use cases.

Speakers:

1. Elpida Tzortzatos, IBM Fellow - CTO AI on IBM Z & LinuxONE, IBM

2. Khadija Souissi, Principal Solution Architect - AI on IBM Z & LinuxONE, Distinguished Technical Specialist, IBM

BMO: Future Proofing Mainframe Applications with watsonx

Wednesday, October 8 at 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

Explore how Bank of Montreal (BMO) is driving enterprise-wide innovation through its strategic adoption of IBM’s watsonx platform. In this session, Amelia Aroda (BMO) and Jay Manickam (IBM) will share insights into the beginning of BMO’s AI journey on the mainframe. Learn how this partnership will be strengthening mainframe capabilities, improving skills and knowledge transfer for talent, and setting the foundation for the future of AI in financial services.

Speakers:

1. Jay Manickam, Director, IBM Z DevEx and AI, IBM

2. Amelia Aroda, Director, STO Everday Banking Mainframe Platforms, BMO Financial Group

IBM TechXchange 2025 Excellence Awards and Closing Ceremony 

Thursday, October 9 at 12:30 PM EDT

Join us on the sandbox main stage for the TechXchange 2025 closing ceremony, where we’ll wrap up this year’s conference on a high note. Hosted by Amy Tennison, this event highlights the outstanding achievements of eight IBM clients recognized by the TechXchange Community. You’ll see innovative breakthroughs in AI, automation, application modernization, and data management, and hear from winners across FinOps, Hybrid Cloud, IBM Z, LinuxONE, and Open Source. Cheer on the winning Champions, Community leaders, and conference standouts as we wrap up TechXchange 2025, and look ahead to TechXchange 2026.

Speaker:

1. Amy Tennison, Vice President - IBM TechXchange & Client Advocacy

Whether you're a developer, IT professional, or business leader, IBM TechXchange 2025 is an event you won't want to miss. Register today!