Portsmouth 2026 OpenVMS Bootcamp
Get answers you won’t find online, from the people running OpenVMS
Join us in New Hampshire
October 27-29, 2026 in Portsmouth
Located on the Atlantic coast just an hour north of Boston, Portsmouth is a historic seaport with a vibrant downtown, full of local restaurants, indie shops, and waterfront views. Its walkable streets and relaxed atmosphere make it a great place to connect, learn, and unwind with the OpenVMS community.
Why attend?
Different roles, different goals - one Bootcamp built for all of them
The Bootcamp brings together everyone involved in OpenVMS environments, from strategic leaders to hands‑on engineers. Each group gets something different out of the experience:
- CTOs and IT leaders: Gain clarity on OpenVMS direction, roadmap, and modernization paths to support long‑term planning.
- Senior OpenVMS engineers: Learn advanced techniques, compare approaches with peers, and get direct access to VSI experts.
- System administrators and newer team members: Build skills and get introduced to the ecosystem through hands‑on sessions with experts and the included systems management training track.
- Customers and partners: Share real-world experiences, challenges, and solutions with the broader community.
Direct access to experts and practitioners
Discussions that help you make better decisions
What are Bootcamps?
What to expect
- 50+ sessions covering migration to x86, Oracle Rdb, VMS XDE, AI, and modernization
- Customer sharing and peer-led sessions offering practical insights from real OpenVMS environments
- Optional systems management training
- A focused environment to exchange ideas and solve real problems
- Leave with practical ideas and next steps you can apply
Optional training
Deep technical training included with Bootcamp admission
Add a focused training program to your Bootcamp experience at no extra conference price. These programs take up most of the conference schedule, so they are a strong value-for-money option for attendees who want a structured, hands-on learning path while still joining the main presentations and social events.
Intro to Systems Management
This three-day course provides students with a focused introduction to System Management on an OpenVMS system.
Wentworth - 0/12 seats confirmed
Signup closes 09-OCT-2026 09:34
Interaction
Built for interaction
A large part of the Bootcamp’s value comes from the conversations around the sessions.
- Ask questions directly to engineers and experts
- Compare approaches with peers facing similar challenges
- Build relationships you can rely on after the event
Many attendees find that a single discussion or insight helps unlock their next step.
Platform
Plan your experience
- Build your personal agenda and track sessions
- Like sessions and add them to your schedule
- Connect with attendees and request meetings
- Use the platform on your phone during the event
Travel Info & Booking
Our Venue: Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
This year’s Bootcamp will be held at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel, a modern waterfront hotel in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Just steps from restaurants, shops, and the historic seaport, it’s the perfect setting to mix business with a breath of New England charm.
The hotel is easily accessible from two nearby airports:
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS): ~1 hour drive (55 miles). Direct bus service is available via C&J Bus Lines to Portsmouth.
- Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM): Just 10 minutes away by taxi or ride-share.
Getting around:
- On-site parking is available at the hotel.
- Portsmouth’s compact downtown is walkable, and hotel guests will have easy access to all Bootcamp activities, nearby dining, and evening networking events.
We’ve partnered with the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel to offer our guests a discounted rate for the duration of the Bootcamp, up until September 28th. Follow the link below to book your room at this exclusive price!
Once you've arranged your stay in Portsmouth, at this hotel or otherwise, please let us know using the button below.
What Past Attendees Say
Hear from Previous Bootcamp Participants
Here is what past Bootcamp attendees had to say about our previous events.
It was a great experience for me, as I reconnected with great people after seven years.
Fernando Rocha
CEO at ARS Servicios Profesionales
Organization was excellent! As a speaker, I was very impressed to find everything set up for me. Definitely coming back next year.
Tom Wade
Consultant at Tom Wade Consultancy
This was my first VMS Bootcamp and I was very impressed with the organization and execution of the event.
William Cox
VMS Ambassador
Plan your sessions
Sessions at a Glance
Times are shown in the event timezone: America/New_York.
The full room-by-room agenda is easier to use on the dedicated agenda page on phones.
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Tuesday 27-OCT-2026
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Whipple-Roberts
Lear
Gardner
Amphitheater
Thaxter
Wentworth
08:30
10:00
10:10
10:50
11:10
11:40
12:00
13:00
14:00
14:50
15:30
16:30
17:00
19:00
08:30-10:00Registration
10:00-10:10Day's opening
10:50-11:10Morning break
12:00-13:00Lunch
14:50-15:30Afternoon break
19:00-21:00Dinner
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System Environment and Cluster Concepts, Volume Management13:00-16:20Training details
Dave Sullivan, Robert Brooks, Liam Bainsfair
14:00-14:50
14:00-14:50
Tatyana Krupnova, Vahe Momjyan, Athanasios Andriopoulos
16:30-16:50
16:30-16:50
Victoria Solodovnikova
17:00-17:20
17:00-17:20
Wednesday 28-OCT-2026
Time
Whipple-Roberts
Lear
Gardner
Amphitheater
Thaxter
Wentworth
08:00
09:00
09:10
10:00
10:50
11:10
12:00
13:00
14:00
14:50
15:30
16:30
17:30
09:00-09:10Day's opening
10:50-11:10Morning break
12:00-13:00Lunch
14:50-15:30Afternoon break
17:30-22:00Birds of a FeatherBirds-of-a-feather
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Questions on Labs08:00-08:50Training details
System Startup and Shutdown, User Management10:00-12:00Training details
Process and Network Management13:00-16:20Training details
Part 1 of 2Vadim Ilves, Vahe Momjyan, Aleksandr Krupnov, Fynn Papadopoulos
13:00-14:50
13:00-14:50
Part 2 of 2Vadim Ilves, Vahe Momjyan, Aleksandr Krupnov, Fynn Papadopoulos
15:30-17:20
15:30-17:20
Brett Cameron
15:30-16:20
15:30-16:20
Thursday 29-OCT-2026
Time
Whipple-Roberts
Lear
Gardner
Amphitheater
Thaxter
Wentworth
08:00
09:00
09:10
10:00
10:50
11:10
12:00
13:00
14:00
14:50
15:30
16:30
09:00-09:10Day's opening
10:50-11:10Morning break
12:00-13:00Lunch
14:50-15:30Afternoon break
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Questions on Labs08:00-09:00Training details
Queue and Backup Management09:00-12:00Training details
System Management Utilities13:00-15:20Training details
Adam Hoff-Nielsen, Jackie Tressler
09:10-09:50
09:10-09:50
John Adams, Lucas Hartfiel, Michael O'Hare
10:00-10:50
10:00-10:50
Andrea Arthur
10:00-10:50
10:00-10:50
Brett Cameron
13:00-13:50
13:00-13:50
Athanasios Andriopoulos
14:00-14:50
14:00-14:50
Jeff Murch, Dušan Dželebdžić
15:30-16:20
15:30-16:20
