Event

Beyond 2026

A first of its kind – and a genuine milestone for our community. For the first time, Beta Systems is bringing everything together under one roof – and opening the door to all of Europe. Together with our existing customers and our new Automation Community: two days of inspiration, innovation, and real conversation about the future of autonomous IT operations and data centers.

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Date

June 10, 2026
June 11, 2026

But Beyond 2026 is more than a conference. It marks the beginning of something greater, a closer and more connected community centered on automation and orchestration across the entire spectrum of modern IT, spanning from mainframe and distributed systems to the cloud. It brings together customers, partners, and innovators who share one common ambition: to build hybrid IT landscapes that are efficient, secure, and intelligent.

The pressure on IT organizations has never been greater. Growing complexity, rising security demands, persistent skills shortages, and relentless efficiency targets require solutions that are both holistic and future-ready. Automation and orchestration are the answer – streamlining processes, managing workflows intelligently, and laying the groundwork for IT environments that are resilient, scalable, and built to last.

That's exactly what Beyond 2026 is about and those are the benefits you gain:

Meet the people driving automation and orchestration forward – customers, partners, and industry experts

Discover the latest product updates, innovations, and what's on the roadmap for Beta Systems

Share experiences, best practices, and ideas with a community that's building the future of IT ops

See how Beta Systems – alongside customers and partners – is driving innovation, exchanging best practices, and turning the vision of the autonomous data center into reality. Connect with a community that doesn't just talk about the future of automation and orchestration, but actively builds it.

The next step starts here. Take it with us.

Beyond 2026 – Let's go beyond.


Agenda

19:00

Get Together

Sponsored by HORIZONT – an informal evening reception open to all early arrivals. Meet fellow attendees, speakers, and the Beta Systems team in a relaxed setting before the conference begins.

Networking

19:00

CxO Reception Invitation Only

An exclusive reception for C-level executives. Candid conversations on IT strategy, digital sovereignty, and the future of enterprise automation – in an intimate, off-the-record setting with Beta Systems leadership.

Networking

09:30 - 10:30

Registration & Networking Reception

Badge pick-up, coffee, and early networking. Visit the demo stations to preview the latest product capabilities.

Networking

Beyond Dependency: Digital Sovereignty for the Autonomous Data Center

10:30 - 11:00

What will tomorrow's IT operations look like – and where does Europe stand in a fragmented digital world?

This keynote traces Beta Systems' path from mainframe vendor to hybrid cloud solutions company – and the vision of autonomous IT operations that support people rather than replace them. In a fragmented digital world, sovereignty becomes Europe's strategic edge, and Beta Systems the partner uniting innovation with stability.

Mirko Minnich, Co-CEO & Chief Operating Officer, Beta Systems

Keynote

11:00 - 11:30

The European Path in IT Automation: Why We Chose Beta Systems

IT service provider within the health care industry handles highly sensitive health data, where digital sovereignty is an absolute requirement. Insights into the demands on data protection, security, and control – and into the decision to choose Beta Systems as a European automation partner.

Customer Success Story

11:30 - 12:30

Data Sovereignty Between Regulation and Reality

An open discussion on the opportunities, obstacles, and pragmatic paths toward a sovereign IT landscape in Europe – navigating regulatory requirements, hyperscaler ecosystems, and corporate agility.

  • Mirko Minnich, Co-CEO & Chief Operating Officer, Beta Systems

  • And further participants from the industry

Panel Discussion

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch Break

Networking

13:30 - 15:30

Parallel Tracks

13:30–14:30

ANOW! Customer Solutions – 4 Use Case Pitches

Four compact customer pitches on key ANOW! application areas: Automation Observability, SAP Orchestration, migration from BMC Control-M to ANOW!, and Cloud Automation – with hands-on insights from ongoing projects.

Customer Success Story

14:30–15:30

Business Roundtable

Moderated exchange along four guiding theses: business case and ROI, organizational structure, enterprise adoption, and "What would you have done differently?" – including a discussion on the use of AI in the context of SOAP.

Daniel Kranz, VP Services, Beta Systems

Roundtable

14:30–15:30

Technology Roundtable

Technical exchange on observability approaches and best practices, CI/CD pipeline handling, self-servicing, and "Bring your most interesting use case" – practical architecture and operations questions discussed peer-to-peer among practitioners.

Daniel Sosinski, Head of Solution Engineers & Principal Architect, Beta Systems

Roundtable

13:30–14:00

Data Center Trends

An overview of the key developments in data center operations – from hybrid architectures to regulatory requirements.

Niels von der Hude, VP, Beta Systems

Presentation

14:00–14:30

Hybrid Mainframe Access – XINFO Next

Introducing the next generation of XINFO for hybrid, modernized mainframe access – bridging traditional operational needs with open tooling ecosystems.

Michael Hahm, Product Manager XINFO, HORIZONT Software GmbH

Presentation

14:30–15:00

Replacing LRS Output Management– Customer Story: Schwäbisch Hall

A firsthand account from Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall on replacing LRS with Beta Systems Output Management: motivation, migration path, and lessons learned from live operations.

Thomas Gaschler-Kaßl, Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall

Customer Success Story

15:00–15:30

Replacing Broadcom/CA with Beta Systems

A look at concrete migration scenarios and added value when moving from Broadcom/CA products to the Beta Systems platform – with a focus on cost structure, feature coverage, and European sovereignty.

Customer Success Story

15:30 - 16:30

Coffee Break

Networking

Beyond Automation: AI-Driven Autonomous IT Operations

16:30 - 17:00

Six Real-Life AI Use Cases in IT Operations

Six concrete, production-proven AI use cases in IT operations – and what they mean for your own roadmap.

Leon Stamm, VP Marketing, Beta Systems

Presentation

17:00 - 17:30

Customer Use Case: AI

A Beta Systems customer shares a firsthand account of deploying AI in their own IT operations: the challenge, the approach, the results, and the open questions.

Customer Success Story

17:30 - 18:30

From Prompt to Product: Vibe Coding in Action

A live demo evolving Automation Observability interactively – including AI-assisted coding, rapid prototyping, and live feedback from the audience. Speaker:

Thomas von Kulessa, Chief Architect, Beta Systems

Live Demo

18:30

BBQ and After Party

Wind down the first day over a relaxed dinner. An ideal setting to continue conversations started during the sessions and build lasting connections across the community.

Networking

09:00 - 09:30

Breakfast

Networking

Beyond Boundaries: The Modern Mainframe Reimagined

09:30 - 10:00

Modern Mainframe: IBM & Beta Systems

A joint perspective from IBM and Beta Systems on the modern mainframe: What role does z/OS play in hybrid architectures, and what does a future-ready tooling landscape around it look like?

  • Tobias Leicher, z Client Architect, IBM

  • Niels von der Hude, VP, Beta Systems

Presentation

10:00 - 11:00

Panel: The Modern Mainframe

An expert panel on the future of the mainframe: modernization, skills, integration with cloud and DevOps worlds, and how customers balance stability with innovation.

  • Tobias Leicher, z Client Architect, IBM

  • Vanni Martini, Head of Service Line Processes and Tools, Value Transformation Services S.p.A.

  • And further participants from the industry

Panel Discussion

11:00 - 12:30

Parallel Tracks

11:00–11:30

Product Vision & Roadmap ANOW!

The strategic product vision and concrete roadmap for the ANOW! suite: upcoming priorities, investment areas, and how the portfolio will evolve across the next releases.

Miroslaw Andziak, Founder and Chief Evangelist ANOW!, Beta Systems

Presentation

11:30–12:00

Co-Creation & Prioritization: Customer Roadmap Building

An interactive session where customers work with product management to prioritize topics and directly influence the evolution of the ANOW! suite.

Melahat Elis, VP Product, Beta Systems

Workshop

12:00–12:30

Preview: 3 New Features of the ANOW! Suite

An exclusive first look at three new features of the ANOW! Suite – including a live demo and Q&A directly with the product team.

Live Demo

11:00–11:30

Beta View in Containers / LVM

How Beta View runs in containers as part of lifecycle and volume management – with a focus on deployment options, scalability, and integration into existing platforms.

Customer Success Story

11:30–12:00

Beta Systems @ Zurich Group

A customer story from Zurich Group on deploying Beta Systems solutions in a corporate environment: use cases, architecture, and lessons learned from a regulated large-scale setup.

Stephan Uerlings, Operationsmanager, Zurich Group

Customer Success Story

12:00–12:30

The Mainframe in Visual Studio Code: SmartJCL & B/HORIZONT

What mainframe development looks like directly inside Visual Studio Code with SmartJCL and B/HORIZONT – featuring a customer sharing experiences from daily practice.

Live Demo

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch Break

Networking

13:30 - 15:00

Parallel Tracks

13:30–14:00

Beta Systems Community & Enablement Strategy for ANOW!

Introducing the new community and enablement strategy around ANOW!: goals, formats, and how customers and partners will be engaged from day one.

Daniel Kranz, VP Services, Beta Systems

Presentation

14:00–14:30

Beta Systems Learning Hub

A walkthrough of the new Learning Hub: structured learning paths, certifications, and self-service materials to get teams productive on ANOW! faster.

Sabina von Kulessa, Senior Manager CX, Beta Systems

Presentation

14:30–15:00

Integration Hub

The Integration Hub as the central hub for connectors and integrations – presented with examples of how existing toolchains can be cleanly connected.

Leon Stamm, VP Marketing, Beta Systems

Presentation

13:30–15:00

Round Tables: Modern Mainframe

Expert rounds of moderated table discussions with rotating participants. The specific topics are chosen by the participants themselves on the first day of the conference; a closing round consolidates the key insights and takeaways.

Niels von der Hude, VP, Beta Systems

Roundtable

15:00 - 16:30

Coffee & Closing Remarks

Networking

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