Mainframe Roundtable: z17 – The Architects

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Join an exclusive panel discussion with the architects behind the IBM z17, the latest evolution in IBM’s legendary Z series. This webinar offers exclusive insights from some of the industry's foremost experts as they delve into the architecture behind one of the most sophisticated enterprise computing platforms ever built.

In this session, our panel of IBM architects will explore the groundbreaking innovations that define the z17—from AI acceleration and unmatched scale to hybrid cloud integration and enhanced sustainability.

Learn how the z17 is designed to meet the demands of modern workloads while ensuring unmatched reliability, security, and scalability.


Whether you're a systems architect, IT strategist, developer, or enterprise leader, this discussion will provide valuable insights into the design decisions, challenges, and future vision that shape the IBM Z Platform.

Key speakers



Craig Walters, IBM zSystems Hardware Performance Lead, STSM, IBM Master Inventor



Charles Webb, IBM Fellow - IBM Z and LinuxONE Performance and Architecture



Nathan Dotson, Principal Product Manager, IBM zNext



Elpida Tzortzatos, IBM Fellow – CTO AI on IBM Z & LinuxONE



Yamil Rivera, IBM Z - HW IO Performance



John Baker, Moderator

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When:  Aug 13, 2025 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM (ET)