SHARE Washington, D.C., Attendee Orientation Webinar Recording
Will SHARE Washington, D.C. be your first in-person SHARE event? Or your first SHARE in-person event in a long time? Do you have questions about the event or just need to brush up on your conference knowledge before you register? Watch the SHARE Washington, D.C., Attendee Orientation webinar recording below to learn everything you need to know about this year's conference.
Access webinar deck here.
Students and New to Z Networking With Peers and Industry Experts
Sunday, Feb. 23 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
If you are a student, or new to Z, join the Students and New to Z Networking With Peers and Industry Experts networking event, which offers exclusive insights from seasoned mainframers, new to Z mainframers and like-minded colleagues. Connect with experts and find wise advice on how to effectively move through the journey from novice to proficient technology expert. Gain tips on navigating your week at SHARE Washington, D.C., and discover which sessions are crucial to your success as a student or new mainframer.
Unwind at Receptions
Platinum Party Opening Reception
Sunday, Feb. 23 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET
Join SHARE in celebrating 70 years during the Platinum Party. Taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and SHARE leaders past and present will toast to this milestone anniversary while enjoying skyline views of Washington, D.C. The opening reception will be held at the Pose Rooftop Lounge, located on the 18th floor of the Gaylord National Resort. The Lounge offers stunning river views, expertly crafted cocktails and a sophisticated atmosphere.
Closing Reception
Thursday, Feb. 27 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
Cheers to another successful event with fellow attendees on the last afternoon of SHARE Washington, D.C.!
Earn Your Digital Badge
SHARE Washington D.C. will offer attendees the opportunity to earn the Security Warrior and DevOps Wizard digital badges. Earn your badge to demonstrate your mastery of the topic! Attend at least 10 Security Warrior eligible sessions or 10 DevOps Wizard eligible sessions and then submit the appropriate badge form to qualify. To see which sessions are eligible, filter the Technical Agenda for "Security Warrior" or "DevOps Wizard" Digital Badge.
Badge forms will be open for submission Feb. 24 – March 7. Links to the forms will be available on this page.
After SHARE Washington, D.C. you will receive an email from SHARE HQ to access your digital badge, which you can showcase on your email signature, social media profiles, and digital resumes.
Birds of a Feather (BOF)
Birds of Feather discussions are an opportunity to connect on-site to discuss topics further. BOFs will be scheduled before or after technical sessions. If you want to organize a BOF, please submit the following form. Requests received after 1 pm local time will be scheduled for the following day. A member of the SHARE staff will send a confirmation email with the day, time, and room.