The open source movement has fundamentally redefined enterprise computing, proving that the traditional mainframe is not only alive but thriving as a modern, agile pillar of business infrastructure. The Open Mainframe Project currently stands as the vendor-neutral home for global community collaboration on the mainframe. This session delivers a comprehensive look into the cutting-edge milestones transforming the enterprise ecosystem today. We will explore the launch of the new Mainframe Infrastructure - a landmark milestone that establishes a clear, governed path to infrastructure access for open source projects worldwide. Attendees will discover how foundational initiatives like Zowe bridge modern DevOps tooling with traditional z/OS environments, and how Open Mainframe Project continues to cultivate the next generation of mainframers through its global mentorships, diversity initiatives, and projects like Mainframe Open Education, Feilong and the Mainframe Software Hub for Linux. Join us to learn how open source collaboration is ensuring longterm sustainability, accelerating delivery, and modernizing the enterprise mainframe for the decade ahead.
