Migrate and Modernize: A Blueprint for Virtualization Success

Event overview:

The era of static, on-premises infrastructure is over. As organizations accelerate their digital transformation, the strategic migration and modernization of virtual environments has become a critical imperative for achieving long-term agility, security, and cost-efficiency. The Migrate and Modernize: A Blueprint for Virtualization Success event will provide a pragmatic and forward-looking roadmap in navigating this transition.

In 2026, the virtualization landscape is defined by the convergence of containers, hybrid/multi-cloud strategies, and the integration of AI-powered automation. We will move beyond the simple "lift-and-shift" to explore the modernization pathways—from replatforming databases to refactoring monolithic applications into cloud-native microservices.

The event features thought leadership talks on the future of hybrid infrastructure and a tailored, hands-on lab that takes a comprehensive look at OpenShift Virtualization.

Attendees will gain actionable insights on:

  • Strategic Planning: Defining a virtualization strategy that aligns with business outcomes and the future of hypervisor alternatives, including leveraging open-source virtualization like KubeVirt/OpenShift Virtualization to avoid vendor lock-in.
  • Next-Generation Infrastructure: Integrating containers (Kubernetes/OpenShift) and virtual machines (VMs) for a unified hybrid cloud platform.
  • Operational Excellence: Leveraging AI and automation to streamline migration, ensure day-two operational efficiency, and build real-time resilience.
  • Security and Compliance: Implementing advanced, built-in security features like micro-segmentation and ensuring compliance across complex, multi-cloud virtual footprints.
     

Choose your learning path

Participants will select between talking through guided challenges or taking a practical deep dive into OpenShift virtualization in a hands-on lab.

Hands-on lab: OpenShift Virtualization deep dive

The hands-on session will provide practical experience with the core components of OpenShift Virtualization:

  • Fundamentals and Deployment: Installing and configuring the OpenShift Virtualization operator.
  • VM Lifecycle Management: Creating, cloning, snapshotting, and managing VMs using both the web console and CLI tools.
  • Networking and Storage: Configuring complex VM networking (e.g., external VLANs) and provisioning storage using Kubernetes storage classes.
  • Migration Toolkit: Importing and migrating existing virtual machines from traditional hypervisors (like VMware or RHV) into OpenShift Virtualization.
     

Join us to uncover the essential blueprint for a seamless, low-risk migration, and walk away with the knowledge to future-proof your virtual environment for sustained business success.

 

Registration

Speaker Details

Eric Chen
Director, Solution Architecture
Red Hat

 

Michael Quick
Senior Account Solution Architect
Red Hat

Event Topic

Data Center / Infrastructure, IT, Modernization

Relevant Audiences

All State and Local Government, All Federal Government, National Guard, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, City Government, County Government, Municipalities, State Government, Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Interior, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Department of the Treasury, Environmental Protection Agency, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Communications Commission, Food and Drug Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, General Services Administration, Government Accountability Office, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institute of Health, National Security Agency, U.S. Agency of International Development, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Postal Service, Veterans Affairs

Other Agency

Office of the President (includes OMB), Other Federal Agencies, Judicial Branch Agencies, Foreign Governments/Agencies
Migrate and Modernize: A Blueprint for Virtualization Success
Event Type
Onsite
Event Subtype
Conference / Summit, Expo / Tradeshow, Industry Day, Lunch & Learn, Social Networking, Workshop / Training
When
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm ET
Registration Cost
Complimentary
Location

Ronald Reagan Building

1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Washington, District Of Columbia, US, 20004

Website
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Organizer
Red Hat