2025 OpenVMS Bootcamp - Portsmouth

Where OpenVMS Experts Meet, Learn, and Shape the Future

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Join us on October 22-24 2025 in Portsmouth, NH (USA)

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.

Note: Registration is now closed.

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    Why Attend?

    The 2025 OpenVMS Bootcamp – Portsmouth: Deepen Your Expertise, Grow Your Network

    After successful gatherings in Malmö and Boston, we’re heading to New Hampshire’s scenic coast to bring OpenVMS experts, professionals, and community members together once again. Expect in-depth sessions, real-world case studies, and collaborative conversations on the latest innovations in the OpenVMS ecosystem. Whether you're aiming to sharpen your technical skills or connect with peers, this event is for you.

    • Insights into the latest OpenVMS innovations and use cases

    • Access to exclusive presentations from top speakers in the field

    • Networking opportunities with industry leaders and peers

    Become a Speaker

    Call For Papers

    Want to Present at the Portsmouth Bootcamp?

    We’re looking for dynamic and engaging speakers to present at the 2025 OpenVMS Bootcamp in Portsmouth. If you have valuable insights to share, submit your proposal today! We welcome a wide range of topics, from technical sessions to use case studies.

     

    Call for Papers applications for the Portsmouth Bootcamp are now closed. For existing Call for Papers applications, please reach out to info@vmssoftware.com.

    Interested in Sponsoring the 2025 Portsmouth OpenVMS Bootcamp?

    Our sponsors help make the Bootcamp a success. As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to gain premier visibility, showcase your solutions, and network with top professionals in the OpenVMS community.

    Sponsorship applications for the Portsmouth Bootcamp are now closed. For existing applications, please reach out to info@vmssoftware.com.

    Agenda

    Check out the Agenda for the 2025 OpenVMS Bootcamp in Portsmouth! 

    Explore the schedule and start planning your sessions!

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    Our Tracks

    3 available tracks:

    1. Business
    2. Programming
    3. System Management

     

    Each track is designed to cater to different expertise levels, ensuring valuable takeaways for everyone, from beginners to advanced professionals.

    Our Topics

    • x86, Migration and Porting
    • Integrity
    • Database
    • High Availability
    • Performance
    • Cloud and virtualization
    • Application development
    • Open Source
    • Cluster Communication
    • Modernization

    Speakers & Presentations

    • Bengt Gunne, CTO at Mimer
      • Effortless migration from Oracle Rdb to Mimer SQL on x86-64
    • Brad McCusker, VP OpenVMS System Services at Software Concepts, International
      • My system manager retired
    • Brett Cameron, Chief Application Services Officer at VSI
      • Improved visibility - getting more data out of your OpenVMS systems
      • Leveraging cloud-based services with OpenVMS
    • Brian Schenkenberger, VMS Kernel Mode Hacker at TMESIS
      • RMS Change Data Capture (Introduction to RMS CDC)
    • Camiel Vanderhoeven, Chief Architect and Strategist at VSI
      • Benefits of VSI OpenVMS for Alpha systems (with Dan Fleury)
      • Everything you always wanted to know about the port but were afraid to ask
      • iSCSI on OpenVMS
      • Software is Eternal
    • Clair Grant, OpenVMS Researcher at VSI
      • Performance Investigations and Results
    • Dan Butterworth, Developer at VSI
      • VSI Performance Series products
    • Dan Fleury, Owner – ABR Service
      • Benefits of VSI OpenVMS for Alpha systems (with Camiel Vanderhoeven)
      • Alpha performance case study
      • How to use UIC Groups and Logical names to keep users apart
      • VMS through the years - A walk down memory lane to today
    • David Sullivan, PS Manager North America at VSI
      • Migrations and Upgrades
    • Denys Beauchemin, Database Migration Specialist at Sector7
      • Moving from Rdb to Oracle, PostgreSQL or SQL Server while on OpenVMS
    • Dick Stockdale, R&D Developer at VSI
      • LAN, PEDRIVER – What’s New x86
    • Dimitrios Kalogeropoulos, Software Engineer Team Lead at Teracloud
      • Driver Modernization for OpenVMS x86
    • Dušan Dželebdžić, Lead developer at Murch Group
      • Using Git on OpenVMS
      • How to talk to a Rest API (with Jeff Murch)
      • Hands on workshop - How to talk to a REST API. (with Jeff Murch)
    • Hein Van Den Heuvel, Consultant at VSI
      • RMS - Functionality, Features, Fumbles. On disk, API, and tools.
      • TLDR: Guide to OpenVMS File Applications
    • Jacqueline Tressler, Account Manager at VSI
      • VMS Cloud Offering
    • James Preciado, Owner & Senior Systems Engineer at James J. Preciado LLC
      • Data backup and recovery for IBM Storage Protect and Rubrik
      • Running OpenVMS x86 on Single Board Computers
    • Jeff Murch, Managing Director at Murch Group
      • How to talk to a Rest API (with Dušan Dželebdžić)
      • Hands on workshop - How to talk to a REST API. (with Dušan Dželebdžić)
    • Jeff Pearring, Sales Support Engineer at STORServer, Inc
      • Data backup and recovery for IBM Storage Protect and Rubrik (with Steve Jensen)
    • John Gemignani, Consultant/Engineer at VSI
      • TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS V7
    • John Reagan, Senior Compiler Engineer at VSI
      • Compiler Update and Calling Standard Overview
    • John Seder, Support Engineer at VSI
      • OpenVMS Admin - Day 1 (for Linux admins)
    • Jon Power, CEO at Sector7
      • Introducing LegacyMap - Automatic documentation of your OpenVMS application
    • Jonathan Bergdahl, Tech Support Specialist at VSI
      • Cloud-native OpenVMS
    • Keith Hare, President at JCC Consulting
      • Replicating Rdb Databases to Oracle 23ai
    • Keith Parris, Senior OpenVMS Support Engineer at SCI
      • OpenVMS Performance in Multi-Site Clusters
    • Kevin Duffy, Senior Director at Oracle
      • Oracle Rdb Update
    • Kobe Smith, Support Engineer II at VSI
      • Tips & Tricks for managing your Hypervisor (ESXi)
    • Kyle Brown, OpenVMS Ambassador
      • Running a VMSCluster on a Kubernetes Cluster
    • Lucas Hartfiel, Support Engineer at VSI
      • Tips and Tricks for Managing your Hypervisor (KVM)
    • Martin Schneider, Technical Support Specialist at VSI
      • Cloud-native OpenVMS
    • Nic Clews, Senior Systems Engineer at DXC Technology
      • Tips, tricks and tales, teaching new dogs old tricks
    • Nikita Grigorev, Product Manager at VSI
      • OpenVMS Layered Products Strategy
      • VMS Software ISV Program: Collaboration Opportunities
      • Round Table: OpenVMS in a modern environment
    • Nikolaos Tavoularis, Software Engineering Team Lead I at Teracloud
      • Virtual Machines tools
    • Norman Lastovica, CTO at Software Concepts, International
      • Data Storage, Caches and Buffers Review
      • BLISS Primer
    • Paul Jacobi, Software Engineer at VSI
      • Fibre Channel on OpenVMS using the KVM Hypervisor
    • Paul Nunez, Technical Support at VSI
      • Enabling Single-Signon Using External Authentication
    • Rafael Martin, Chief System Services Officer at VSI
      • VMS Cloud Offering
    • Robert Brooks, Engineer at VSI
      • VMS Host-based Volume Shadowing, from A to Z
    • Robert Gezelter, System Programmer/Architect at Robert Gezelter Software Consultancy
      • OpenVMS DEBUG: A Powerful Tool for Sophisticated Debugging
      • Troubleshooting AST Code
      • Inheriting and Structuring Logical Names
      • Group and Application-specific Login Profiles
      • Benchmarking Virtualized Mass Storage Systems
    • Steve Jensen, VP at STORServer, Inc
      • Data backup and recovery for IBM Storage Protect and Rubrik (with Jeff Pearring)
    • Tim Ward, Support Engineer at VSI
      • LAN, PEDRIVER – What’s New x86
    • Vadim Ilves, Chief R&D Officer at VSI
      • VMS/XDE - the next-gen development tool
    • Vadim Saifutdinov, Senior Software Engineer at VSI
      • Common Porting Bugs for x86 and How To Find Them
    • Wolfgang Burger, Managing Director at WBD Tech
      • SharkSQL – Migration from Oracle/RDB to SharkSQL; report on a recently completed project

    Fees & Dates

    OpenVMS Bootcamp Fees

    Find out about our participation fees. 

    • Regular Registration

      Regular admission to the Bootcamp.

      Regular pass: $450

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      Newcomer Registration

      If you haven't been to our Bootcamps in the past 2 years, join for a discounted price.

      Newcomer pass: $100

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      VMS Ambassador

      Applies to approved members of the VMS Ambassador Program.

      Ambassador pass: Free

       

       

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      Speaker Registration

      Applies to approved Speakers for the event. 

      Speaker pass: Free

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    The Venue: Sheraton Portsmouth Hotel, Portsmouth, NH (USA)
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    The Venue: Sheraton Portsmouth Hotel, Portsmouth, NH (USA)
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    The Venue: Sheraton Portsmouth Hotel, Portsmouth, NH (USA)
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    The Venue: Sheraton Portsmouth Hotel, Portsmouth, NH (USA)
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    The Venue: Sheraton Portsmouth Hotel, Portsmouth, NH (USA)

    Travel Info & Booking

    Our Venue: Portsmouth Sheraton

    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.

    Parking & local transport:
    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 Hotel to offer our guests a discounted rate for the duration of the Bootcamp. Follow the link below to book your room at this exclusive price!

    Note: this offer is only valid until September 29.

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    What Past Attendees Say

    Hear from Previous Bootcamp Participants

    Here’s what past Bootcamp attendees had to say about our previous events

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    • "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

    See you there!