Engage 2026

workshop: How to Train Your Domino Dragon
Marc Thomas Florian Vogler Franz Walder

Your HCL Notes and Domino environment is not a legacy beast to be feared – it is a powerful dragon. And with the right training, it can take you further than you ever imagined.
panagenda invites you to explore how existing HCL Notes and Domino infrastructures can be modernized, extended and future-proofed without abandoning the investments that have served organizations well for decades.
Join us in this fast-paced and fun workshop to:

• Hear about how AI is disrupting more and more of what we do at panagenda
• Explore how and where to best use AI and Domino.IQ
• Learn what it takes to extend an existing application beyond its original boundaries
• Update your applications for Notes 64-bit clients, Nomad Web and Nomad Mobile

… and a dragon-load more!

Stay until the end for the traditional “State of the Union” update from panagenda.
This session is designed for all attendees, job roles and dragons.
Join us to learn how to turn your Domino dragon into a dependable, powerful ally – ready to fly into the future.

P.S.: Toothless has Teeth!

Data Retention Compliance: Know What You Must Keep
Franz Walder

Do you know the legal obligations tied to your Domino data?
Many organizations underestimate not only how deeply their business processes rely on decades of Domino history, but also how much of that content is bound by strict retention, auditability, and compliance rules. This session shows how Content Age and retention analytics reveal which data truly matters – whether for compliance, ongoing operations, or long-term accessibility in original Domino format.
You’ll learn how to separate essential, legally protected records from inactive content that can be archived safely. Expect practical insights using panagenda’s solutions to build a repeatable, confident workflow for archiving, modernizing, or maintaining Domino applications.

Move it! The Why, How, What and When for 64-bit Notes, Web, Nomad Web and Mobile
Florian Vogler

Your clients and applications are of TREMENDOUS value. The question is: are they ready for what’s next?
64-bit Notes. Nomad Web. Nomad Mobile. Web enablement.
Everyone’s talking about it – few know how to approach it strategically.

This session is a no-fluff, high-energy knowledge firehose designed for architects, developers, and decision-makers who want their applications to shine, scale, and survive the next wave of modernization.
Together, we’ll cut through the noise and answer the questions that really matter:
– Why moving to 64-bit and Nomad isn’t optional anymore
– How to modernize without breaking what already works
– What pitfalls, trade-offs, and hidden blockers you need to watch out for
– When to take which step – and how to avoid expensive detours

This is not a theoretical overview.
It’s a practical decision framework you can apply immediately – whether you’re upgrading legacy clients, enabling web access, or going full mobile with Nomad.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
In this session, we’ll map the journey together – so you leave with clarity, confidence, and a roadmap instead of open questions.

If you care about the future of your Notes and Domino applications, this is the session you can’t afford to miss.

Data Retention Compliance: Know What You Must Keep (repeat session)
Franz Walder

Do you know the legal obligations tied to your Domino data?
Many organizations underestimate not only how deeply their business processes rely on decades of Domino history, but also how much of that content is bound by strict retention, auditability, and compliance rules. This session shows how Content Age and retention analytics reveal which data truly matters – whether for compliance, ongoing operations, or long-term accessibility in original Domino format.
You’ll learn how to separate essential, legally protected records from inactive content that can be archived safely. Expect practical insights using panagenda’s solutions to build a repeatable, confident workflow for archiving, modernizing, or maintaining Domino applications.

Inside the HCL Notes 2026 Upgrade: What Admins Need to Know
Marc Thomas

With the freshly released HCL Notes 2026 (14.5.1) arriving only weeks before Engage, this session delivers a timely, hands-on deep dive into everything you need to know about upgrading to the newest generation of the Notes client. Building on last year’s highly rated session, this reloaded edition focuses entirely on the latest installer framework, new behaviors, configuration changes, and practical lessons from early field experience.

Join Marc for a detailed exploration of the updated installation and upgrade process, including what’s new in the transition workflow, how the redesigned installer impacts existing environments, and how to streamline migrations from older 32- and 64-bit setups. Learn about revised cleanup approaches for the installed plugins and the users workspace folder.

Beyond the upgrade mechanics, the session highlights best practices for optimizing client performance and enhancing user experience with the newest build. Topics include workspace and bookmark evolution, UI and Eclipse layer refinements, smarter configuration defaults, and the impact of changed folder structures and bitness on desktop management. You’ll also gain practical insights into fine-tuning local clients by adjusting antivirus and security tools to reduce friction.

Expect a session filled with actionable guidance, updated field knowledge, and a few valuable “giveaways” of the intellectual kind – designed to help you avoid pitfalls and accelerate your path to a clean, fast, and modern HCL Notes 2026 deployment.

Whether you’re preparing a large-scale rollout or planning your personal upgrade strategy, this session will equip you with clarity, confidence, and the latest expert insights for HCL Notes 2026.