AI, Data, Automation, Security, And More: Navigating Tech Frontiers At IBM TechXchange Summit 2024

The IBM TechXchange Summit EMEA 2024, taking place from January 23-25 at the Barcelona International Convention Centre, is tailored for developers, builders, and user groups utilising IBM products and hybrid cloud solutions to explore latest innovations in AI, data, automation, security, hybrid cloud, sustainability, infrastructure, and quantum computing by IBM.

The IBM TechXchange Summit EMEA 2024 offers a unique opportunity to delve into the profound implications of Generative AI specifically tailored for enterprise technologists utilising IBM products. Participants can actively explore and engage with the evolving landscape shaped by Generative AI, gaining insights that are crucial in navigating the intricate intersections of technology and enterprise solutions.

The IBM TechXchange Summit EMEA is a special limited event designed by a technical audience for developers, builders and user groups who use IBM products and hybrid cloud solutions. The event offers over 1,500 technical keynotes, technical breakout sessions, hands-on experiences, product demonstrations, instructor-led labs, and certifications tailored to user interests and learning style.

“The IBM TechXchange Conference has become a beacon for IBM technical professionals, offering a platform to learn, share, and network. From developers and data scientists to IT architects, our conference brings together the brightest minds in the industry”, says Community Manager, Marius Ciortea.

The speakers at the event include Dinesh Nirmal, Senior Vice President of Products at IBM; Nicholas Renotte, Chief AI Engineer at IBM Client Engineering; Rikke Jacobsen, CEO of CogniTech A/S and IBM Champion; Paul Mendelson, Product Manager at PMSquare and IBM Champion; Jason Gartner, General Manager of IBM Product Management & Application Modernization; Heather Gentile, Director of Watsonx.governance Product Management at IBM Software; Jean-Georges Perrin, Co-Founder of AbeaData and IBM Champion; and Anant Jhingran, Chief Technology Officer at IBM Software. The event offers a unique opportunity to interact with IBM experts around product roadmaps and hang out with their peers in a casual and creative environment.

The IBM TechXchange Summit EMEA 2024: Event tracks

The TechXchange Summit EMEA 2024 offers a unique platform for individuals to engage in meaningful learning experiences that directly address the dynamic and multifaceted nature of contemporary information technology.

The IBM TechXchange Summit 2024 offers a comprehensive array of tracks, each meticulously curated to deliver highly technical and immersive experiences for participants. The AI track serves as a focal point for developers, featuring breakout sessions, hands-on experiences, and product demonstrations. Highlighted products include an enterprise-ready AI and Data Science platform, featuring Watsonx.ai, Watsonx.data, Watsonx.governance, IBM Watson Studio, IBM Watson Machine Learning, IBM OpenPages, and more.

In the Data track, attendees can expect an exploration of fit-for-purpose data management and processing capabilities. Products such as Cloud Pak for Data, IBM DB2, IBM Informix, and IBM DataStage take center stage. The track emphasises ubiquitous data governance, transparent privacy rules, and integrated business intelligence capabilities, providing an AI-powered self-service visualisation of data.

The Automation track highlights the transformative potential of intelligent automation with a focus on enhancing business performance and reducing costs. The Security track, on the other hand, addresses modern cybersecurity challenges with a spotlight on threat intelligence and customisable solutions.

The Sustainability track delves into resilient and sustainable business practices, leveraging IBM's products for environmental and business intelligence, and the Infrastructure track emphasises hybrid cloud platforms and trusted AI automation.

The Quantum track introduces participants to the cutting-edge realm of quantum computing, exploring hardware, software, and services provided by IBM Quantum.