The Mighty Mainframe Conference once again brings together some of the brightest young talents in the mainframe ecosystem. This year, the best students from the FERIT and HOGENT Mainframe Academies are returning to Zadar, continuing a growing tradition that highlights the importance of investing in the next generation of mainframe professionals.
These students are part of highly specialized academic programs developed in close collaboration with industry leaders. Their participation at the conference goes beyond attendance – it represents an opportunity to showcase their skills, exchange ideas with industry leaders, and become active contributors to a global community. Previous generations of students have already demonstrated exceptional results.
Held as part of the broader QED BizTech event, Mighty Mainframe gathers experts, developers, and decision-makers to explore the future of mainframe modernization and its role in digital transformation. The conference emphasizes knowledge sharing, collaboration, and bridging the gap between generations of professionals in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
New2Z Croatia Gathering – Connecting the Mainframe Community
Beyond the official sessions, the conference also fosters community building through informal networking events. One of the highlights is the New2Z Croatia gathering – “Are We in Tune?”, designed for both newcomers and experienced mainframers.
Z Skills Panel – Aligning the Future of Mainframe Talent
Another key highlight of this year’s program is the Future of zSkills – Are We On the Same Page? panel discussion. This session brings together leading voices from the IBM Z ecosystem to address one of the most pressing challenges in the industry – the skills gap.
As mainframe systems continue to evolve and integrate with modern technologies such as cloud, AI, and DevOps, the need for a new generation of skilled professionals becomes increasingly critical. We are here to tackle that challenge once more!