Cross-posted to the IBMVM, Linux-390, and VSE discussion lists, and various online communities.
The 2017 VM Workshop will be conducted at Ohio State University in Columbus, OH for 2.5 days from about 9AM Thursday June 22 through (about) 2PM Saturday, June 24. For more details, see: 2017 VM Workshop home page<http://www.vmworkshop.org/2017.shtml> Many sessions presented since the grass-roots led VM Workshop 're-animation' in 2011 have been 'vendor' sessions. Some of those described vendor products, while some have been general interest sessions. Most vendor sessions were excellent, however the description of the original VM Workshop at http://www2.marist.edu/~workshop/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www2.marist.edu/~workshop/&k=t8cWouLHMWKnKZhAFQUeVA%3D%3D%0A&r=nrBVwBu4HM6KYckWvTZRj4dHSe16%2BP4I%2B8EEQCdxyEI%3D%0A&m=%2FwqJwVHJv31ab5AEtoSr3tMYYyVgAqjmyuxrZwernCA%3D%0A&s=fe04a765b96e51976534549f47d2c6b5339b065034a30253410bad4acbee9f29> relates: "The VM Workshop is an annual event which is essentially an "immersion program for systems programmers". It is 3.5 days of intensive discussion and presentations about the VM operating system and related subjects. The Workshop began in 1977 as an alternative to the more formal (and expensive) conferences such as SHARE and Guide. Over the years, it has remained a completely grass-roots effort, with its organization being handled by volunteers from various colleges, universities and corporations. Its emphasis is on participation and the exchanging of ideas and information." Those VM systems programmers of yore freely shared their personal experiences with the VM system, tools they had written, solutions that they had discovered, clever ways to do things that everyone must do - perhaps with little or no documentation, and much more. A key point of the original VM Workshop was "Its emphasis is on participation and the exchanging of ideas and information." The z/VM, Linux on z Systems, and z/VSE Communities really needs your personal, non-professional, real-life-experience volunteer sessions just as much these days, too. If you've been attending and learning from technical conferences - perhaps it is time for you to 'pay it forward'. Please take a moment to think about something you have done, written, or learned from which you think others may benefit. It does not have to fill up the whole 60 minutes (we'll merge smaller ideas into a single hour session), and it certainly does not need to be a polished, professional presentation. You won't find a friendlier, more welcoming audience anywhere else. Remember: it's all about we who do the actual technical work: the 'VM Community', the 'Linux on z Systems Community' and the 'z/VSE Community' exchanging our own ideas, real-life experiences, and useful hints and tips... "Sysprogs helping Sysprogs". Be one! With what are you struggling? Even if you cannot make a presentation, let us know what you would like to see - you may not be the only one with that same need. Your thoughts may inspire others to suggest additional valuable session topics. The VM Workshop Volunteer Committee will sort through the posted ideas, adding those that fit into a "Desired Sessions" list, and seek speakers (preferably: you) to meet popular needs. Submit your session offerings and requests at: Session Submissions<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.vmworkshop.org_2017sesp.shtml&d=DQMGaQ&c=9BRlCmTIZ8YpLA0ALfXaxg&r=a13acfXEqW2NpLhBNKmVJUNx4dmWZg49gymxgTCwrK4&m=Ps1SDlbq0Z9e3oPlISYvZy0FYjPwCcKW-LvNyTTaHVU&s=1ohKaQaNwWRpueYhcsA8VoERL8fMIOZ3sw-nMhWT87c&e=> Besides all those and any new session ideas accepted, we plan to hold a 'Stump the Old-timers Q&A Session', and informal evening 'z End of Day' discussions in the dorm building. These are intended as a friendly 'Free Fire Zone' where anyone too shy or intimidated by z/VM, Linux on z Systems, or z/VSE expertise in a classroom setting can feel comfortable asking any question in the midst of welcoming folks who have "been there, done that". The Session Submissions web page is expected to remain open only until 11:59 PM May 30. Don't dawdle! :-) Volunteers need time to sort through the submissions, fitting those that apply into the limited 2.5 days of session slots. Posted on behalf of the VM Workshop Volunteer Committee ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information on Linux on System z, visit http://wiki.linuxvm.org/
