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Transform Legacy Systems for the Digital Age

Don't let legacy mainframes hold your organization back. Whether you're exploring modernization options or already deep into your transformation journey, this complimentary 2-day event delivers the strategic insights and practical guidance you need to succeed.

 

Join AWS experts and industry leaders to discover how to successfully modernize your mission-critical mainframe workloads through expert-led breakouts, hands-on workshops, and personalized guidance.


Key takeaways

   • Explore the application of generative AI in accelerating mainframe modernization efforts

   • Evaluate and select the right modernization approach for your workloads and different business scenarios
   • Learn when to apply specific modernization approaches for optimal results
   • Gain proven strategies and best practices for re-platforming, refactoring, and transforming mainframe applications

   • Optimize cloud-native capabilities while preserving critical functionality

   • Apply real-world lessons from organizations that have successfully migrated their mission-critical workloads to AWS

   • Navigate common migration challenges and avoid costly pitfalls
   • Build a tailored modernization roadmap aligned with your business objectives
   • Leverage AWS tools and services to streamline your transformation journey

 

What to expect

   • 24 breakout sessions

   • 11 self-paced hands-on technical workshops

   • One-on-one consultations with AWS experts for personalized guidance and in-depth technical recommendations

   • Peer networking opportunities

   • Happy Hour

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Who should attend

This event is designed for professionals driving mainframe modernization. Whether you're a technical leader charting a modernization strategy, a mainframe specialist managing legacy systems, or a business decision maker evaluating transformation options, you'll gain valuable insights and proven approaches for migrating mainframe workloads to AWS cloud.

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11:00AM - 12:00PM

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10:00aM - 11:00aM

Simplify your mainframe modernization journey with Amazon Q Developer

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Revolutionizing legacy systems: The power of cloud-connected mainframes in modern enterprise

11:00aM - 12:00PM

Transform your mainframe code: Modern refactoring techniques that work

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From hype to reality: Generative AI for mainframe modernization

12:00PM - 1:00PM

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1:00Pm - 2:00PM

Customer case studies: Accelerating mainframe modernization with generative AI

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Unlocking mainframe savings: Leveraging innovation from Intel in mainframe workloads

2:00pM - 3:00PM

How to create a business case that drives change

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Mainframe modernization: Utilizing a sustainable co-existence model for incremental change

3:00PM - 4:00PM

Generative AI for reimaging mainframe apps and architecting composable cloud-native systems

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Applying generative AI to rewrite and reimagine mainframe apps

4:00PM - 5:00Pm

Accelerating government innovation: embracing mainframe modernization

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Include the mainframe in your strategic business application orchestration journey

5:00pM - 6:00pm

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Modernizing legacy systems: Toyota's journey with Amazon Q Developer

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Simplifying large scale DB2 data migration to AWS

11:00aM - 12:00PM

Beyond Blu Age: Navigating the post-refactor modernization journey

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Engineering incremental mainframe migration with AWS

12:00PM - 1:00PM

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1:00pm - 2:00pm

Unraveling legacy code: Assembler to COBOL transformation using mLogica and Amazon Q Developer

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German automotive excellence, transpilers, and generative AI

2:00pM - 3:00pM

Integration architectures between mainframe and AWS for coexistence

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Generative AI and data augmentation

3:00pM - 4:00pm

Unleashing the power of mainframe data with AWS generative BI solutions

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Leveraging generative AI and agentic frameworks to derisk and accelerate mainframe migrations

4:00PM - 5:00PM

AWS Blu insights: generative AI-powered transformation

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Modernize mainframe workloads with AWS and Rocket Software

5:00PM - 6:00pm

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Featured Speakers

Abhijit Kshirsagar

Sr Cloud Application Architect, Amazon Web Services

Abhijit Kshirsagar serves as a Senior Architect for AWS Mainframe Modernization Refactor service, where he helps enterprises transform their legacy mainframe systems into modern cloud-based solutions. With over 19 years of mainframe expertise and a specialized focus on AWS cloud modernization, Abhijit leads complex migration initiatives for Global Fortune 500 customers ensuring minimal disruption to operations.


Vaidy Sankaran

Sr. Application Specialist, Amazon Web Services

Vaidy Sankaran leads go-to-market strategy and solution architecture for generative AI based Mainframe Modernization solutions at AWS. With 15 years of experience in Modernization, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloud Computing, Vaidy has guided Fortune 500 and enterprise customers worldwide through their digital transformation journeys. Vaidy holds a master's degree in software engineering, combining academic expertise with practical industry experience.


Bruno Sahinoglu

Principal Partner Solutions Architect, Mainframe Modernization, Amazon Web Services

Bruno Sahinoglu is a distinguished mainframe expert with an impressive 15+ year career helping organizations migrate and modernize their mainframe systems. His dynamic leadership and project management skills have consistently delivered successful outcomes, making him a trusted authority in the field. He is dedicated to teaching and empowering customers and AWS Partners to successfully transition to the cloud.

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Shubham Roy

Sr. Architect, Mainframe CoE, Amazon Web Services

Shubham Roy is a Senior Modernization Architect at Amazon Web Services, bringing over 19 years of expertise in technology innovation and digital transformation. He specializes in mainframe modernization, helping enterprises modernize their legacy systems and leverage cloud-native solutions. A recognized thought leader in mainframe modernization, Shubham has authored five AWS Prescriptive Guidance solutions, providing detailed architectural patterns and implementation strategies for enterprise modernization.

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Rao

Worldwide Leader – AWS Mainframe Application, Amazon Web Services

Rao is a seasoned IT professional with over two decades of experience spanning IBM Mainframes, distributed systems, and cloud technologies. Throughout his career, Rao has excelled in multiple roles, including Software Engineer, Database Administrator, Infrastructure Solutions Engineer, and Enterprise Architect, with a particular focus on mainframe environments. He has a proven track record in building and leading mission-critical application systems for large organizations.

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Frederic Vermenouze

Senior Development Manager, Amazon Web Services

Frederic Vermenouze currently serves as Senior Development Manager at AWS, leading Mainframe Modernization teams that help customers and partners refactor their mainframes and migrate to cloud solutions.

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Chiranjeev Mukherjee

Sr. Specialist Solution Architect, Amazon Web Services

Chiranjeev is a Sr. Specialist Solution Architect for mainframe modernization at AWS. He's worked with mainframes for about 20 years primarily focusing on mainframe modernization initiatives. In his current role, he advises customers and partners on how to best leverage AWS technology for success.

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Giridhar Krishnan

Sr. Cloud Architect, Amazon Web Services

Giri is a dynamic and innovative technology executive with over 20 years of experience in mainframe modernization and enterprise transformation. Giri successfully led Digital transformation initiatives and cloud migration for customers across Healthcare, Financial Services and manufacturing domains. He combines deep mainframe expertise with modern technology solutions to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and tangible business value.

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Thirupathi Bommidi

Sr. Specialist Solution Architect, Amazon Web Services

Thirupathi is a Sr. Specialist Solution Architect for Mainframe Modernization at AWS. With nearly 20 years of experience working with mainframes, he has primarily focused on helping customers with their modernization initiatives. In his current role, he specializes in developing migration and modernization architecture reference patterns that accelerate customers' journeys to AWS.

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Joan Reester

Principal GTM Specialist - Mainframe, Amazon Web Services

Joan is a go-to-market leader in Mainframe Modernization, bringing transformative solutions to the Financial Services sector. With over two decades of expertise, she has guided Fortune 500 financial institutions through complex digital transformation journeys, consistently delivering measurable business value.

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Santosh Singh

Sr. Mainframe Modernization Architect, Amazon Web Services

Santosh is a Mainframe Modernization Architect at AWS Professional Services. He has over 18 years of experience in the field of mainframe systems and cloud, with a strong focus on mainframe migration and modernization. In his current role, Santosh works closely with customers to assess their mainframe environments, develop migration strategies, and execute successful transitions to the AWS cloud.

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