General Information
This Spectrum Scale user group event has a fantastic agenda of Spectrum Scale experts and will take place over 2-days. The event will provide you with the opportunity to hear the latest Spectrum Scale updates from filesystem experts as well as hear from other users on their experiences.

Whilst the user group is open to all Spectrum Scale users, please note that the user group is a forum for technical discussion and is not a sales opportunity.

Due to limited space at our venue, if you want to send more than 3 people from your organization, please contact us via email prior to registering (usa-principal@gpfsug.org or usa-co-principal@gpfsug.org)

Tentative Agenda:

More Details on talks and schedule coming! Topic to include:

User Talks
Spectrum Scale: The past, the present, the future
Accelerating AI workloads with IBM Spectrum Scale
AI ecosystem and solutions with IBM Spectrum Scale
Spectrum Scale Update
ESS Update
Support Update
Container & Cloud Update
AFM Update
High Performance Tier
Memory Consumption in Spectrum Scale
Spectrum Scale Use Cases
New storage options for Spectrum Scale
Overview - Introduction to Spectrum Scale (For Beginners)

April 16th:

Breakfast, Lunch, and afternoon snack provided on-site at NCAR (no charge for attendees)
Evening Reception at NCAR (beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres )

April 17th:
Breakfast, Lunch, and afternoon snack provided on-site at NCAR (no charge for attendees)

Directions from Denver International Airport

Fastest Route (w/ Tolls)

Take Peña Blvd exiting the Airport
Take exit 6B toward Boulder/Ft. Collins
Merge onto E-470 N
Keep to the left and continue on Northwest Pkwy
Slight right to merge onto US-36 W to Boulder
Take the CO-157 N / Foothills Pkwy exit
Use the 2nd from the left lane to turn left onto Valmont Rd
Turn right onto Center Green Dr
Destination is at the end of the cul-de-sac

Accommodation
There are a number of hotels nearby to suit a range of budgets. We do not provide a booking service for accommodation and you will need to make your own arrangements. Book your hotel early to get the best rate.

Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder
3030 Center Green Dr, Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 449-5545. 800-331-3131
marriott.com

Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
2701 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-2200
hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
2601 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-2600
embassysuites3.hilton.com

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
2280 Junction Pl, Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 442-0160
hyatt.com

Courtyard by Marriott Boulder
4710 Pearl E. Circle, Boulder, CO 80301
303-440-4700
marriott.com

The Millennium Harvest House
1345 28th Street, Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 998-3822
millenniumhotels.com

Any questions?

Contact us by email: usa-principal@gpfsug.org or usa-co-principal@gpfsug.org

FAQs

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact us by email: usa-principal@gpfsug.org or usa-co-principal@gpfsug.org

Is this an IBM run event?

No. The Spectrum Scale user group is not part of IBM, we are a community of users, ISVs, VARs and have a number of IBM staff as members of the group. To enable us to bring developers from IBM to speak, we work closely with IBM to run user group events and are very grateful for their support.

I have an idea for a talk, how can I get a slot?

Contact Kristy Kallback-Rose or Bob Oesterlin, co-principal by email: usa-principal@gpfsug.org or usa-co-principal@gpfsug.org

How do I join the group?

The group is free to join, please visit www.spectrumscale.org/join for details of the group and how to join the mailing list.

There are no tickets left, can I still attend?

We are limited to 125 people by the space available. We will be running a wait-list, however if you do not have a ticket by event day, we are unlikely to be able to accommodate you.

I can no longer attend, what should I do?

Contact Kristy Kallback-Rose or Bob Oesterlin, co-principal by email: usa-principal@gpfsug.org or usa-co-principal@gpfsug.org

We will then be able to offer your ticket to another member.