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10:30 CEST

Power Processor Roadmap: Power11, Memory Architecture, Enterprise AI, and Chiplets

Monday June 15, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 CEST

In this talk, Power Processor Chief Architect, William Starke, will describe the Power11 processor and the value drivers in the Power11 stack, including its advanced packaging technology, innovative memory architecture, and expanded AI strategy. Looking beyond Power11, he will provide details on the strength of Power’s emerging chiplet-based architecture, with comparisons to industry chiplet architectures.

Speakers

Bill Starke

Power Processor Chief Architect, IBM

William Starke is an IBM Distinguished Engineer and Chief Architect for Power microprocessors. Since graduating from Michigan Tech University, Bill has been employed by IBM for over 30 years in several roles, spanning mainframe and Power systems performance analysis, logic design... Read More →

Monday June 15, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 CEST
06 - RHÔNE 3B

IBM Power hardware

11:50 CEST

What is new on IBM Power Virtual Server

Monday June 15, 2026 11:50 - 12:50 CEST

06 - RHÔNE 3B

During the last year a lot has happened. IBM Power Virtual Server has also made some major improvements. In this session we are going to discuss the updates and improvements that has been done on IBM Power Virtual Server, and how this helps you in archiving your business goals.This session is useful for current IBM Power Virtual Server customers, but also if you are currently not using IBM Power Virtual Server, this session can help you get a got impression of what IBM Power Virtual Server is, and why it is now a good moment to consider moving to IBM Power Virtual Server.During the last year a lot has happened. IBM Power Virtual Server has also made some major improvements. In this session we are going to discuss the updates and improvements that has been done on IBM Power Virtual Server, and how this helps you in archiving your business goals.This session is useful for current IBM Power Virtual Server customers, but also if you are currently not using IBM Power Virtual Server, this session can help you get a got impression of what IBM Power Virtual Server is, and why it is now a good moment to consider moving to IBM Power Virtual Server.

Speakers

Tonny Bastiaans

Product Manager IBM Power Virtual Server (PowerVS), IBM Netherlands

Monday June 15, 2026 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
06 - RHÔNE 3B

IBM Power hardware

14:00 CEST

Deliver generative AI solutions on Power with Spyre accelerator and ecosystem

Monday June 15, 2026 14:00 - 15:00 CEST

06 - RHÔNE 3B

The Power11 family introduces an AI-ready infrastructure with on-chip acceleration for inference and the capability to scale toward more demanding AI workloads through the IBM Spyre accelerator. Combined with a broad open-source ecosystem, Power11 delivers the flexibility, performance, and cost efficiency needed to operationalize AI workloads close to existing data on Power systems.This session will begin with a concise overview of key AI concepts, focusing on the distinction between training and inference, particularly in the context of large language models (LLMs). It will then examine current trends in the GPU market, highlighting the major challenges customers face—such as availability, cost, and scalability limitations.Within this context, IBM Spyre will be introduced as a new generation accelerator designed to enhance inference workloads. The session will explain how Spyre complements CPU and GPU infrastructures, providing an efficient, scalable, and cost-effective alternative to traditional accelerator architectures. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of Spyre’s positioning, its integration with software solutions, and the tangible business and technical benefits it offers for AI deployment and optimization.

Speakers

Thibaud Besson

Technical Presales Power Systems, IBM

Monday June 15, 2026 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
06 - RHÔNE 3B

IBM Power hardware

15:10 CEST

15:55 CEST

From Insight to Autonomy: The Future of Agentic Operations on IBM Power

Monday June 15, 2026 15:55 - 16:55 CEST

06 - RHÔNE 3B

IT teams are feeling the pressure: operational complexity is growing, regulatory demands are tightening, and deep platform expertise is becoming harder to find. As experienced administrators retire and new talent is scarce, organizations must find new ways to maintain resilience, security, and efficiency—without relying on shrinking pools of specialized skills.This session looks ahead to a bold future: agentic, AI‑driven operations that transform how IBM Power environments are managed. Grounded in our aspiration to be the industry’s most trusted autonomous operations platform—AI-driven, continuously resilient, and radically simple to run—we’ll explore the first set of autonomous use cases that reduce manual effort, shrink the dependency on expert-only knowledge, and make IBM Power environments easier for every team to operate without sacrificing the resilience and security IBM Power is known for.You will see autonomy already taking shape as agents enable tangible and quantifiable outcomes for your business, helping you dramatically decrease high-touch Days 0, 1, and 2 operational tasks across key use cases, such as infrastructure lifecycle management, resilience & recovery, and workload optimization. Imagine your datacenter‘s efficiency and resilience with capabilities such as: Dynamic partition optimization that self‑adjusts resources, reducing configuration errors and the need for expert tuning.okContinuous, autonomous inventory that discovers and reconciles assets in real time, simplifying audits and meeting standards like DORA and ISO 27001.Correlated detection of platform anomalies that cuts noise, highlights root causes, and surfaces clear, explainable actions—enabling staff to solve issues faster.Smart, policy‑driven provisioning that enables consistent deployments without relying on niche, platform-specific knowledge.Accelerated vulnerability remediation that identifies and fixes risks at scale, reducing the manual security burden on overstretched teams.But this session is more than an overview of features—it’s a glimpse into the future. You’ll see how these capabilities evolve into a closed‑loop autonomous operations fabric that continuously learns, improves, and acts, all while lowering the expertise barrier needed to operate complex environments.With demonstrations, client examples, and a roadmap of what’s coming next, you’ll gain a clear vision of how AI‑driven autonomy will make IBM Power operations simpler, safer, and more resilient—no matter the size or skill level of your team.Why Attend?See how autonomy addresses growing skills gap while improving service quality.Learn practical adoption patterns that deliver value today—incrementally and safely.Discover how AI + automation strengthens compliance readiness with less effort.Preview the next generation of IBM Power’s autonomous operations capabilities.If you want a forward‑looking, practical roadmap for evolving toward an autonomous, skill‑inclusive operational model, this session will show exactly how AI‑driven automation on IBM Power will shape the next era of enterprise IT.

Speakers

Heather Lavergne

Product Manager - IBM Power Autonomous IT, IBM

Heather Lavergne is a Product Manager for IBM Power, focusing on Autonomous IT solutions. With over 20 years of experience in business technology, she has held roles spanning sales, consulting, and product management. Prior to her current role, Heather served as Chief of Staff for... Read More →

Monday June 15, 2026 15:55 - 16:55 CEST
06 - RHÔNE 3B

IBM Power hardware

17:05 CEST

2026 Client Outcomes for AI with IBM Power

Monday June 15, 2026 17:05 - 18:05 CEST

06 - RHÔNE 3B

AI continues its momentum in 2026 but enterprises are increasingly interested in understanding actually achieved outcomes from AI initiatives:- Can productivity gains be measured in production?- Where has AI led to true competitive advantage?- How much has AI contributed to business growth?- Has return-on-investment been observed?With its renewed AI portfolio (with products such as IBM Spyre™ for Power, IBM watsonx.data for Power, and IBM Open-Source AI Foundation for Power), IBM Power has put a strong signal into the market last year.Learn how some clients and partners have already adopted this portfolio and what business outcomes they have achieved. Lessons learned will help you to assess above questions for your enterprise.

Speakers

Sebastian Lehrig

WW AI on IBM Power Leader, IBM

As world-wide team leader for AI on IBM Power, Sebastian is the main product manager to drive design, development, and market success of AI offerings & capabilities on the IBM Power platform. Previously, he has brought the open-source AI portfolio (including technology such as Kubeflow... Read More →

Monday June 15, 2026 17:05 - 18:05 CEST
06 - RHÔNE 3B

IBM Power hardware