Mighty Mainframe isn’t just a name – it’s a statement.
It’s a tribute to one of the most enduring, powerful, and misunderstood pillars of modern IT. While many technologies come and go, the mainframe has quietly remained at the core of global banking, insurance, retail, and mission-critical systems. Old? Maybe… But obsolete? Not even close!
That’s exactly why Mighty Mainframe conference exists.
Hosted as a conference-within-a-conference at QED, and organized by CROZ, Mighty Mainframe is a dedicated space where tradition meets modernity, and where the conversation around mainframe finally evolves.
What’s Going on Beyond the Main Stage
Imagine it like this: for a long time, mainframe lived on a faraway island, cut off from most of the civilization. A small group of devoted enthusiasts (mostly guys) kept it alive, discussing COBOL the way Indiana Jones chases ancient relics.
But we firmly believe that it shouldn’t be like this anymore, and therefore, that it doesn’t make sense to host a conference focused solely on the mainframe. That’s why we introduced Mighty Mainframe as a “conference within a conference” at QED.
So while the main stage (can’t miss it, there are big shiny Q-E-D letters on it) welcomes a mix of renowned technology and business experts, professors from the world’s leading universities, senior officials of European banks and technology companies, as well as serial entrepreneurs, we gather close‑by as a group of people who work with mainframe, care about it, or simply want to understand where it’s heading next – in a format that encourages focused conversations while staying fully connected to the wider QED energy.
What That Means in Practice
With Mighty Mainframe ticket, you automatically get full access to the QED Conference too.
That means you get a dedicated stage, focused talks, and an audience that really “gets it.”
No explaining why the mainframe still matters.
No empty buzzwords.
Why Do We Believe It’s Time to “Reinvent” Mainframe Modernization?
The term mainframe modernization has become overused and overhyped. For some, it means migrating to the cloud; for others, it’s about reengineering existing mainframe applications. But we believe both approaches miss the bigger picture. For some, it’s about migrating to the cloud; for others, it’s about reengineering existing mainframe applications. But we believe both approaches miss the point. We propose 15 (+1) ways to reinvent mainframe modernization. Our goal is to shift the conversation from simply upgrading legacy systems to building future-ready infrastructure: positioning the mainframe as a flexible, powerful, and forward-looking foundation for AI transformation.
But in the meantime, you are more than welcome to join any of the QED sessions to get the scale, innovation and energy of a broader BizTech QED community. Whether you’re deep in discussion after a talk, chatting over coffee, joining a planned group activity, or attending the mutual Saturday night party, you’ll meet people who challenge your thinking and expand your perspective.
Because after all, both QED and Mighty Mainframe are designed for connection. It’s learning, but with heart. We make sure you feel at home and leave with great memories, not just great notes.