heise-offer: conference on storage, server, network: S2N tickets still at the early booking price

The S2N conference, a specialized event for IT professionals focusing on storage, server, and network technologies, will take place on November 3rd and 4th, 2026, in Berlin. The event is designed for IT administrators, system architects, data center managers, and senior executives such as CTOs and CIOs. It offers attendees opportunities to learn about current industry trends and challenges directly from experts, while engaging in informal discussions. Tickets remain available at the early bird price of 549 euros until September 14th, after which the regular price of 649 euros will apply. The conference addresses pressing issues facing IT professionals today, including how organizations can operate large language models (LLMs) independently on their own hardware rather than relying on cloud services. It also explores strategies for managing supply chain disruptions related to memory and storage components, as well as the obligations imposed by regulations such as the EU AI Act on IT operators. These topics reflect the evolving landscape of enterprise IT management and the increasing complexity of operational responsibilities. Technical sessions will cover a range of practical applications for storage specialists, particularly around open-source solutions like Ceph. Attendees can expect detailed insights into real-world implementations, such as a case study involving a distributed 120-petabyte storage system spanning 30 regions. Other technical areas include architectural pitfalls in high-performance computing environments and cross-site mirroring with relational databases. Networking professionals will have access to content on advanced networking protocols like EVPN-VXLAN, the deployment of network packet brokers for modern security architectures, and the use of Wireshark for performance analysis. Proxmox VE will also feature multiple sessions, covering topics such as cluster resource scheduling and the operation of different storage caches. Keynote presentations will focus on how IT decision-makers can strategically integrate open-source software without compromising organizational control. On the second day, Bernd Erk from Netways will address the implications of artificial intelligence on experience, responsibility, and IT operations, posing the question: “Are we losing our junior staff to AI?” A panel discussion will follow, delving deeper into whether AI is displacing professional talent in the field. On the day before the main conference, November 2nd, participants can attend full-day workshops. Topics include backup and recovery using Proxmox, network analysis and troubleshooting with Wireshark, and multi-tenancy with Keycloak. These hands-on sessions are available separately from the main conference schedule and provide additional value for attendees seeking practical skills. For those interested in further engagement in December, the S2N Online Conference on Agentic Ops will occur on December 9th, 2026. This virtual event targets system and network administrators, IT leaders, DevOps engineers, site reliability engineers, and others involved in the professional operation of IT systems. It will explore how generative and agent-based AI is transforming daily operations. The call for proposals for speaking slots remains open until the end of August, inviting contributions on strategies, tools, case studies, and workshop formats. The S2N conference will be held at the Estrel Congress Center (ECC) in Berlin, offering a centralized venue for all activities. Detailed information on the program and ticket purchasing options is available through the official website.