Mainframe core systems continue to power the most critical operations inside large enterprises. At the same time, modernization pressure is intensifying—driven by rising digital expectations, cost scrutiny, and shrinking legacy skill pools. The tension is real: move too slowly and innovation stalls; move too aggressively and uptime, compliance, and customer trust are put at risk. How do organizations make meaningful progress without disrupting the business they’re trying to evolve?
Leaders are reexamining how modernization programs are structured—prioritizing the right starting points, protecting mission-critical workflows, and building executive confidence through measurable progress. The conversation has shifted from large-scale replacement to disciplined execution: managing business continuity, aligning funding to outcomes, and scaling safely across functions and lines of business.
Join a select group of senior technology and business leaders, alongside OpenLegacy, for a private executive dinner focused on practical lessons from the field. Together, we’ll explore how organizations are navigating modernization pressure, what “safe progress” looks like in the first 90 days, and how to move forward without triggering unnecessary risk.
Discussion topics
Protecting uptime, compliance, and customer experience while modernizing mission-critical core systems
Deciding where to start to avoid analysis paralysis and generate measurable early progress.
Scaling modernization across lines of business while maintaining executive confidence and funding.
Speakers
Rao Panchomarthi
Event Agenda
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Arrivals, welcome drinks, and networking
7:00pm - 7:30pm
Event welcome and introductions
7:30pm - 9:15pm
Table discussions and three-course dinner
9:15pm - 9:30pm
Event Wrap Up
Why Attend
Experience shared learning
Meet industry leading like-minded executives tackling similar initiatives.
Benchmark with your industry peers
Discover and network to gain expertise and experience on how to best act and succeed.
Accelerate your projects
Accelerate In-depth face time with the world’s leading organizations pushing the boundaries to solve your challenges.
An engaged experience
An expert host facilitates conversations, with live polling, Q&As, and gamification to ensure focused conversation.
Discover next-level ideas
Ensure project success with access to industry experts and cutting edge thought leadership.
De-risk new projects
Gain a range of insights from peers and technical experts who are current with emerging business trends.