iCommunity Event Overview:
Join Meridian IT at Crowne Plaza, Stratford Upon Avon, on 14th May 2026 for a focused and engaging event designed to bring together innovation, expertise and real-world experience. Discover the newest advancements in IBM Power and Flash Storage, explore practical use cases from organisations leading the way, and gain direct insight from IBM specialists shaping the roadmap.
Throughout the day, you will hear strategic updates, technical deep dives and forward-looking perspectives, including sessions from IBM and Red Hat. Whether you are focused on resilience, performance, security or modernisation, the agenda is built to help you extract greater value from your existing investments while preparing for what comes next.
iCommunity is more than a series of presentations. It is an opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and share best practices with professionals facing similar challenges and opportunities. With the latest roadmap innovations now taking shape, there has never been a better time to engage with the community, strengthen your strategy, and build relationships that extend beyond the event itself.
Full details about the event, including the agenda, are below. To register for a day of insight, collaboration and meaningful networking, complete the form at the bottom of this page.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 14th May 2026
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Location: Crowne Plaza, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 6YR
Event Type: In-Person
iCommunity Event Agenda:
- 10:00 Welcome from Andy Haley, Managing Director at Meridian IT, setting the tone for the day and outlining key themes shaping the IBM ecosystem.
- 10:10 Neil McGovern and Greg Lee present the latest from IBM, including Cyber Senate insights and a Flash Storage update, covering operational resilience, security, and AI-driven management.
- 12:00 Lunch and networking, providing an opportunity to connect with peers and industry experts.
- 13:30 Andrew Laidlaw, IBM Power Technical Specialist, delivers the latest IBM Power update, exploring roadmap developments, AI and strategic direction.
- 14:15 James Cole, Modernisation & Automation Manager at Meridian IT, discusses IBM Bob and some common IBMi use cases.
- 15:00 Afternoon break.
- 15:30 Juan van der Breggen, Principal Associate Solutions Architect at Red Hat, will be talking attendees through The Value of RHEL in a Hybrid Cloud Environment.
- 16:15 Panel discussion featuring the day’s speakers, offering attendees the chance to ask questions and explore themes in more depth.
- 17:00 Close.
Interested in attending? Register for the event by completing the form below!
