Dear z/VM, z/VSE, and Linux on IBM Z Professionals (new and experienced), zNextGen and Enthusiasts,
The countdown to the 2018 VM Workshop at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, NC continues with a little over a month to complete your registration. Please keep in mind that in order to receive a complimentary polo shirt and the dinner reception, your registration must be received by May 31.
Mark your Calendars!
If not already done, please mark your calendars for June 28-30th and visit our website at www.vmworkshop.org for more information and 2018 registration details.
Want a Room!
Our website has been updated with a list of hotels you may consider if the on-campus dorm rooms do not meet your needs. A description of the dorm room offer and prices can also be found on our website. The deadline to reserve a dorm room is May 31.
A Sneak Peak!
Although we are not done yet, presentation abstracts that have been submitted to us and the all important session grid (work in process) are now available on our website at http://vmworkshop.org/2018.shtml#.
Propose a Session to Present!
Inspired by our session list? Want to share your experiences? We continue to look for presentation submissions for the workshop. Presentations must be on topics related to z/VM, z/VSE, and Linux on Z. If you have recently created or installed an application, found a new way to accomplish a task, etc., please consider sharing your experience with us. Even if you won’t fill a complete session time slot, we can schedule multiple user experience presentations into one session. For details on other sought-after topics and presentation requirements, please visit our session proposalsubmissions page.
For those of you considering a presentation submission including a demo, our sponsor ITC has offered to provide a fully operational zPDT system with three CPs activated for use by all presenters and educators at the conference. It will have z/VM, z/VSE, and Linux on Z, installed and available. If you have questions please see our session proposal page for ITC contact info.
Checkout our Sponsors!
We encourage you to visit our 2018 sponsors page to review our list of companies who help us keep this event affordable.
Spread the Word!
Please feel free to forward this reminder to your associates and mainframe friends who might be interested in this affordable educational experience. We will provide more information periodically as we get closer to the Workshop. If you received this e-mail from an associate, friends, or family, and would like to be added to our e-mail list, please visit our website at www.vmworkshop.org and click on the “Join our mailing list” link.
We look forward to seeing you in Greensboro on June 28-30!
Marc I. Smith
2018 VM Workshop Communications Committee
2018 IBM Champion for Z
