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.
Date
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. Location: Villa Rodizio Berlin, Milastr. 2, 10437 Berlin |
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. |
09:30 - 10:30 | Registration & Networking Reception at the Palais, Kulturbrauerei Badge pick-up, coffee, and early networking. Visit the demo stations to preview the latest product capabilities. Room: Palais Foyer Networking | ||||||||||||||||
Beyond Dependency: Digital Sovereignty for the Autonomous Data Center | |||||||||||||||||
10:30 - 11:00 | Brick by Brick - The Journey to Autonomous IT Operations The future of IT operations will not be shaped by individual products alone, but by the interplay of new platforms, strategic partnerships, and innovative IT solutions. This keynote takes you on a journey through the key building blocks of the Beta Systems strategy, from mainframe innovation and AI to new solutions, partnerships, and international expansion. Together, we will explore the next evolution of modern IT operations: autonomous, resilient, and ready for the challenges of tomorrow. Room: Kesselhaus Keynote :quality(50)) | ||||||||||||||||
11:00 - 11:30 | Why a Complex World Needs Expert Generalists As technology grows more complex, organizations don't just need more specialists – they need Expert Generalists: people who work across silos and turn technology into solutions. Because more specialists, more tools, and more silos only mean more handovers, and more bottlenecks. What if technology made your organization faster, simpler, and more innovative instead? In this talk, we unpack the six traits that make Expert Generalists so effective – not to replace your specialists, but to set them free. Room: Kesselhaus Impuls :quality(50)) | ||||||||||||||||
11:30 - 12:30 | Beyond Technology – From Building Blocks to Solutions An open discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and pragmatic paths toward solution-oriented IT landscapes – navigating regulation, hyperscaler ecosystems, and corporate agility. Room: Kesselhaus Panel Discussion :quality(50)) :quality(50)) :quality(50)) | ||||||||||||||||
12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch Break Networking | ||||||||||||||||
13:30 - 15:30 | Parallel Tracks
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15:30 - 16:30 | Coffee Break Networking | ||||||||||||||||
Beyond Automation: AI-Driven Autonomous IT Operations | |||||||||||||||||
16:30 - 17:30 | Real-Life AI Use Cases in IT Operations AI is reshaping IT operations – but where do you start? This session walks through six practical use cases, from assistive copilots to autonomous operations. You'll leave with a clear maturity model and concrete entry points for your own IT landscape. Room: Kesselhaus Presentation | ||||||||||||||||
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. Room: Kesselhaus Live Demo :quality(50)) | ||||||||||||||||
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. |
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09:00 - 09:30 | Breakfast Networing | ||||||||||||||
Beyond Boundaries: The Modern Mainframe Reimagined | |||||||||||||||
09:30 - 10:00 | Legacy or Legendary - The bright future of IBM Z We like to answer "What is the modern Mainframe in 2026 and what can it offer for todays IT and Business Challenges?” for you, but also help you with what you need to do to make the most of it and why modern Software Architecture matters, also for IBM Z. Room: Kesselhaus Presentation :quality(50)) | ||||||||||||||
10:00 - 11:00 | 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. Room: Kesselhaus Panel Discussion :quality(50)) :quality(50)) :quality(50)) :quality(50)) | ||||||||||||||
11:00 - 12:30 | Parallel Tracks
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12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch Break | ||||||||||||||
13:30 - 15:00 | Parallel Tracks
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15:00 - 16:30 | Coffee & Closing Remarks Room: Foyer |
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