SHARE Orlando brings leading industry voices, user-driven technical sessions, insights from peers and hands-on exposure to the mission-critical mainframe ecosystem. Attending SHARE Orlando ensures you stay ahead of emerging trends, gain actionable knowledge you can apply right away and can connect with experts.
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Top 3 Reasons to Attend SHARE Orlando
Reason #1: Unmatched Technical Knowledge From Industry Experts
SHARE Orlando provides practical guidance and insights on platforms, tools, and emerging technologies for mainframe IT professionals at all career levels. The business impact of learning about increased efficiency, agility, and cost savings makes this one of the most valuable events your organization can invest in all year.
SHARE Orlando’s conference program centers around the theme of actionable intelligence for mission-critical mainframe ecosystems with technical sessions centered around five learning outcomes:
- Automate Data Center Operations and Reduce Manual Tasks
- Implement Modern Development Practices
- Maximize System Performance and Throughput
- Strengthen Security and Access Controls
- Career Toolkit Essentials
Reason #2: Networking You Can't Get Anywhere Else
Only at SHARE Orlando will you find technical leaders from all sectors of the mainframe ecosystem come together to network, learn, and partner. From users to vendors, attendees are able to form career-long relationships.
Reason #3: Career-Boosting Insights and Opportunities
Attendance at SHARE Orlando will empower one's professional growth with actionable takeaways, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and direct access to hiring companies and mentors. Whether you're advancing in your current role or exploring new paths, SHARE Orlando can help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving mainframe ecosystem.
Convince Your Boss
What value will your organization gain from SHARE Orlando?
SHARE events deliver measurable ROI by helping your team increase agility, boost efficiency, and tackle complex mainframe challenges with confidence. The skills gained empower participants at every career stage and help strengthen your organization from within.
Reason #1: Increase Efficiency, Reduce Costs. Attendees learn the latest methods, tools, and best practices to reduce errors, save time, and optimize resources through expert-led sessions.
Reason #2: Build Meaningful Professional Connections. Networking is consistently ranked as one of the most valuable aspects of SHARE's conferences. Team members who attend will return with a reliable network of mainframe peers and problem solvers committed to advancing mission-critical technology.
Reason #3: Support Long-Term Growth. Participants explore both current and emerging areas of the mainframe, gaining exposure to new skills and ideas that fuel ongoing innovation and development inside your organization.
Tip: When submitting your request, highlight specific successes and new ideas you have brought back from previous SHARE events and emphasize the benefits of attending in person.
Alternate Attendance Options
Group Registration Rate: Maximize your budget by registering three or more people from your organization. Contact registration@share.org to obtain the group rate code.
Attendee Quotes
"SHARE's conference is the de facto mainframe conference for deep technical conversations, exploration of new technologies, and unparalleled networking opportunities. I take home fresh ideas every year and look forward to each opportunity to attend."
"I have attended SHARE for many years with different organizations. I always return with a list of improvements to implement. The sessions are well planned, thoughtfully paced, and supported by strong resources. The opportunity to learn from experienced peers is invaluable. I recommend SHARE's conference to anyone working in this industry."