IBA Group at GSE 2025: Showcasing Mainframe Modernization and AI-Driven Solutions

From March 31 to April 4, 2025, IBA Group participated in the GSE Conference 2025 in Dresden, Germany. As a Gold Sponsor, IBA Group engaged with mainframe professionals from across Europe to showcase its Mainframe Modernization expertise, share insights into AI-driven development, and explore the future of legacy systems.

IBA Group’s Participation and Keynote Presentation at GSE 2025

At this year’s GSE Conference, IBA Group highlighted its mainframe solutions and the latest advancements in AI-powered COBOL development. The company’s experts Alex Burak and Uladzislau Kalesnikau delivered a keynote presentation titled AI-Driven Mainframe Development: Empowering Developers for Higher Productivity. The session drew a large audience as Alex and Uladzislau explored how GenAI is transforming the mainframe development process.

The IBA Group experts showcased how COBOL developers can modernize legacy applications directly in VS Code and IntelliJ IDEA using AI tools.

Highlights from IBA Group’s Presentation

Zowe integration. IBA Group discussed how Zowe bridges the gap between legacy systems and modern tools, making mainframe environments more adaptable and efficient.
LLM for COBOL. The team shared insights on the challenges and successes of using Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate and refactor COBOL code.
Real-world use cases. The presentation also featured live demonstrations and examples of how AI supports mainframe development and drives productivity for developers.

The session was well-received, with many attendees expressing interest in how they can apply similar AI-driven solutions to modernize their own mainframe systems.

Mainframe Services at the IBA Group Booth

Throughout the conference, IBA Group hosted discussions at its booth, where the company’s representatives provided in-depth explanations of mainframe modernization, cloud migration, and 24/7 support services. IBA Group’s expert team was on hand to answer questions, offer insights, and demonstrate how IBA Group is helping businesses optimize and modernize their mainframe environments.

Attendees were particularly interested in the Agenda for Zowe Enablement Workshop, and how AI is transforming the mainframe development process. The conversations centered around the growing demand for hybrid cloud integration and the role of modern tooling in enhancing developer productivity.

Inside the Conversation at GSE 2025

At GSE 2025, IBA Group emphasized the key areas shaping the future of mainframe technology:

Mainframe modernization. Businesses are increasingly prioritizing the modernization of their legacy systems to integrate them with cloud technologies and AI tools. IBA Group presented an approach that keeps mainframe systems competitive, secure, and future-ready through comprehensive modernization strategies.
AI and mainframes. The use of GenAI to streamline COBOL development, automate code refactoring, and enhance developer workflows was a hot topic. IBA Group also demonstrated how LLMs are transforming COBOL tasks by automating repetitive tasks and improving productivity.
Zowe. As an open-source platform, Zowe is pivotal in connecting mainframe environments with modern development tools. Our team’s discussions focused on how Zowe optimizes the developer experience and offers a smooth integration between legacy systems and modern cloud tools.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Mainframe Modernization

As the demand for hybrid cloud and AI-driven solutions continues to rise, mainframe modernization will remain a key focus for many organizations. GSE 2025 confirmed that businesses are recognizing the need for modern tooling, cloud integration, and AI-powered development to upgrade legacy systems and boost productivity.

IBA Group remains committed to providing innovative solutions that support the modernization of mainframe systems. The company’s expertise in cloud migration, DevOps, and AI integration provides comprehensive support for businesses aiming to modernize their mainframe environments and secure their digital future.

Thank You to GSE 2025 Participants

IBA Group extends heartfelt thanks to all the participants who joined the session and visited the company’s booth during GSE 2025. The event was an excellent opportunity to connect with industry professionals, exchange ideas, and explore new trends in mainframe modernization.

It was a pleasure engaging with so many professionals who are passionate about transforming the mainframe landscape and exploring new ways to drive productivity through AI and cloud technologies.

Stay Connected with IBA Group

If you missed IBA Group at GSE 2025, feel free to explore the Mainframe Services page for more information about how the company’s experts can assist your business with mainframe modernization, cloud migration, and AI-driven development.