September 28, 2026 - September 30, 2026
10:30 am - 3:30 pm CET
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Registration is now open for the 20th International GSE Conference, taking place 28–30 September 2026 at The Westin Leipzig, Germany.
Join users, experts, and partners to discuss the latest developments in VSE, Linux, Virtualization, AI, and Hybrid Cloud on IBM Z & LinuxONE.
An additional international conference on IBM Storage Protect will take place at the same venue, offering valuable cross-community networking opportunities.
Take advantage of the early bird rate.
Call for Papers
We are still accepting proposals for technical presentations (15–45 minutes) covering topics such as:
- Customer experiences with VSE, Linux, and Virtualization
- AI and Hybrid Cloud innovations
- Latest developments around IBM Z, LinuxONE, Storage, and Virtualization
- Modern solutions for VSE and Linux on Z, including container technologies
- Security and compliance in data centers (e.g., DORA, NIS-2)
Presentations may be delivered in English or German.
Submission deadline: 17 April 2026
Submit your abstract: vmvse@gse.org
We look forward to your participation!

