We’re thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for the first-ever IBM Storage Strategy Days event in the Americas—and your customers won’t want to miss it.
This premier, in-person event will take place September 15–16, 2026, at the brand-new IBM Innovation Studio in Austin, Texas. Designed for IBM Storage clients and business partners, this two-day experience offers a unique opportunity to dive deep into the future of IBM Storage.
Why Attend?
IBM Storage Strategy Days is more than just a conference—it’s a collaborative space where innovation, strategy, and expertise come together. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technical knowledge or gain insight into IBM’s storage roadmap, this event delivers.
🔍 What You’ll Learn
Attendees will hear directly from IBM experts, including product managers, development architects, and technical leaders, who will share perspectives across a wide range of technologies:
- IBM FlashSystem
- IBM SAN Volume Controller (SVC)
- IBM Storage Defender
- IBM Storage Insights
- IBM DS8000
- IBM TS7700
- IBM Ceph
- IBM Scale
- IBM Fusion
🎤 What to Expect
Over two engaging days, you’ll experience:
- Expert-led presentations and strategic insights
- Interactive sessions and panel discussions
- Real-world best practices
- Opportunities to network with peers and IBM leaders across the ecosystem
🌟 Featured Key Speakers
We are proud to showcase an outstanding lineup of IBM leaders and storage experts, including:
- Sam Werner – General Manager, IBM Storage
- Alistair Symon – Vice President, Storage Systems Development
- Stacie Mason – Vice President, Americas Storage Sales
- Barry Whyte – Storage Technical Specialist & IBM Master Inventor
- Chris Vollmar – Global Storage Architect & Master Inventor,
- Rob Coventry – Global Product Specialist, IBM Fusion
- Brandon Mann – Program Director, Storage Product Management
- Alistair Mackenzie – Founder and CEO, Predatar
- Veena Prasad – Director, DS8000 Development
These speakers bring deep expertise and will provide valuable insights into IBM’s vision, innovation strategy, and the future of enterprise storage.
✨ Special Experiences
We’re adding a few exclusive touches to make this event even more memorable:
- 🌟 IBM Champions Reception on Monday evening ahead of kickoff
- 🎉 Networking Reception at the end of Day 1
Don’t Wait— Have your Customers and Partners Register Today
We expect this event to fill quickly, so be sure to secure your spot as soon as possible.
👉 Register here: https://ibm.biz/Austin2026
We encourage you to share this message and opportunity with your customers and partners. We’re excited to bring the IBM Storage community together in Austin for a powerful exchange of ideas, insights, and innovation.
See you in September!