If you’re like me, you can’t believe we’re on the cusp of 2026, and wonder where in the world the year has gone. Before we say goodbye to 2025, if you didn’t join us for the live broadcast of the State of SHARE webinar on Nov. 20, I encourage you to watch the replay, available until Jan. 31, 2026.
Ros Schulman and I discussed many of the activities and milestones we hit this year. We provided updates on our 2025 conference results, governance and treasurer reports, dispelled a couple of rumors, and I gave a sneak peek into some really exciting announcements we’ll be making at our winter conference.
Our annual winter conference is returning to Orlando, Florida’s Rosen Center from Feb. 22 through Feb. 26, 2026. We’re kicking off the conference with some special announcements from the three task forces, who have been working all year to bring our strategic plan to fruition.
Our hard-working volunteers have completed planning for several initiatives that will kick off in 2026. These initiatives position SHARE for growth and increased value for our members and conference attendees. We are leveraging SHARE’s history to propel us into the future.
A new lab experience will debut in Orlando. We will have dedicated space for several BYOD labs throughout the event, which are one of our most popular activities at SHARE’s conferences.
We will soon announce the schedule packed with some great sessions. Thank you to all the volunteers in the focus areas and tracks for your hard work in choosing and scheduling sessions, it’s a monumental undertaking. Start planning your education journey today!
We also have some new and some familiar networking activities planned, starting at the opening reception on Sunday evening, so I hope you can join us then!
I don’t know about you, but I’ll be ready for some warm weather about that time!
I want to personally thank each and every one of our volunteers, who have dedicated their time, heart, and soul into making SHARE leading voice for the mainframe ecosystem. I also want to thank SHARE staff for working with our volunteers to bring our conferences and initiatives to life. To those who’ve supported SHARE through sponsorship, webinar sign-ups, and conference attendance, I especially want to thank you for engaging with us throughout the year, and continuing to make SHARE the place for mainframe professionals.
As we enter the holiday season and look to the New Year, take time to recharge and focus on what’s truly important to you. I wish you and your families, a joyous and peaceful holiday season!
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