Call for Papers
WAVEZ Spring Event 2025
8 Apr 2025
Barclays Technology Centre, Radbroke Hall Knutsford, United Kingdom
This exciting in-person day event, hosted in partnership with Barclays, is designed specifically for early-career mainframers with 0-7 years of experience and aspiring mainframers (students). It's a fantastic opportunity to build your skills, expand your network, and learn from industry peers.
Why Attend?
Build Your Skills: Participate in technical sessions covering key mainframe technologies like RACF, DB2, CICS, and z/OS.
This event has a capacity of 80 attendees, these will be spread across the WAVEZ learning streams.
This is a FREE to attend Event, Lunch and refreshments are provided, as spaces are limited, please only register if you are able to attend the event
Two Learning Streams:
WAVEZ 101: Ideal for students and those just starting their careers or new to specific mainframe topics.
WAVEZ 102: Perfect for professionals looking to deepen their expertise and build upon foundational knowledge.
Expand Your Network: Connect with mainframers from major companies including Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, IBM, and more.
Learn from Peers: Gain insights into how mainframe technology is driving careers forward.
About WAVEZ
Connecting and empowering the next wave of aspiring mainframers
WAVEZ is a vibrant, community-driven group dedicated to fostering a new generation of mainframers. We provide educational programs, career-building workshops, and networking events to equip newcomers and early-career professionals with the skills, resources, and connections they need to thrive.
Join Us!
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a supportive community where you can learn, share, and create lasting connections. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your IBM Z expertise, the WAVEZ Spring 2025 Event is the place to be!
Call for Papers
17 Feb 2025
10 Mar 2025
We are seeking submissions for technical sessions and workshops to be included in our event agenda. We welcome contributions on a range of topics suitable for both introductory (WAVEZ 101) and intermediate (WAVEZ 102) sessions.
Session Streams and Audience:
WAVEZ 101: Building Mainframe Foundations
Audience: Aspiring mainframers (students) and early-career professionals who are new to mainframe topics or have limited experience. Ideal for those who have yet to be introduced to specific topics or subsystems.
Content Focus: Foundational concepts, basic skills, and practical, hands-on learning designed to set a strong base in mainframe technology.
WAVEZ 102: Advancing Your IBM Z Expertise
Audience: Early-career mainframers with a foundational understanding looking to deepen their expertise. Suited for professionals further into their careers who have more familiarity with their specialism.
Content Focus: Intermediate topics, deeper insights into IBM Z technology, offering more in-depth insights into specialized areas.
Topics of Interest
Security (e.g., RACF)
Databases (e.g., DB2)
Transactions & Messaging (e.g., CICS)
Operating Systems (e.g., z/OS)
Soft Skills relevant to the mainframe industry
Submission Guidelines
Title: Provide a clear and concise title of your session.
Abstract: A summary of your topic and its relevance (150-300 words).
Session Level: Specify whether your session is suitable for WAVEZ 101 or WAVEZ 102.
Presenter Information: Include a short bio and contact details.
Sessions will be 45 Minutes in length, including Q&A
Travel Approval: Ensure you have obtained travel approval from your management before submitting.
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