For decades, Job Control Language (JCL) has powered IBM Z batch operations, and it remains the backbone of mission-critical workloads today. But with modernization accelerating and AI transforming IT, how organizations manage their JCL assets has never been more important. 

Join SEA on October 23rd 2025, 2pm ET for an insightful look at how JCL has evolved, where it stands today, and how you can prepare for the opportunities of an AI-driven future. This session will show you why JCL is more than just a legacy technology—it’s a strategic foundation for efficiency, resilience, and innovation. 

You’ll discover:

• How JCL practices have shifted over the past 20+ years
• What leading enterprises are doing to maximize the value of their JCL assets today
• How to build a solid foundation that prepares your organization to leverage AI in the JCL management arena.
• A glimpse into the future of JCL management powered by AI. 

Don’t miss the chance to gain a clear perspective on JCL’s past, present, and future—and why it matters for your business. 

Our Speakers

Jack Hicks

Jack Hicks is a seasoned IT professional with 30+ years of experience working with Mainframe. Jack is a U.S. Army Reserve veteran and is organized, structured and passionate about driving IT efficiency and innovation.

As Senior Technical Consultant with Software Engineering of America (SEA), Jack specializes in delivering modernized IBM Z solutions for JCL asset management including JCL testing, standardization and integration. 

Jim Morgan

Jim Morgan is the Director of Sales for Software Engineering of America. Jim has extensive experience in Enterprise Software for Build and Run organizations. Jim specializes in providing modernized IBM Z products for JCL testing, batch output management and IBM Z observability for DevOps Enterprises.