The State of IBM in 2026: Power, Cloud, and What’s Next

A clear-eyed look at IBM’s evolving role in modern infrastructure spanning Power, private cloud, and the strategies shaping what comes next.

From the continued evolution of Power architecture to the growing role of private cloud in hybrid infrastructure strategies, organizations are rethinking how IBM fits into their environment today and where it’s headed tomorrow. For IT leaders responsible for performance-critical workloads, keeping pace with that evolution is not optional. 

Getting clarity on that picture requires more than reading the release notes. It means cutting through the noise with people who are living inside the platform every day and working directly with IBM to shape what comes next. 

The conversation will cover the broader trends shaping IBM’s direction, a closer look at IBM PowerVS and what it means for organizations running Power workloads in the cloud, and the evolution of private cloud as a strategic choice rather than a legacy compromise. The panel will also walk through IBM’s current portfolio, including an overview of the Tile marketplace and how organizations can take advantage of what’s available today.