We’re over halfway through 2026 now, and I’m excited to see what the rest of the year has in store for us. The 2026 SolarWinds World Tour has officially reached the halfway mark of the roadshow, but there’s still plenty of time to join us in-person. With 25+ events taking place from July through November, don’t miss your chance to gain direct access to SolarWinds experts, connect with peers to gather insights that inform your IT strategy, and experience interactive product demos designed to simplify your most complex challenges. Be part of the conversation. Register for an upcoming World Tour stop near you.
What Might You Have Missed in June?
SQL Sentry 2026.2 Is Now Available by David Bierman
VoD: How Zero Trust is Reshaping Federal IT Strategy featuring Brian Chamberlain
VoD: SolarWinds Observability SaaS Product Update (Q2 2026)featuring Pramodh Chandrachary, Cydney Myers, Tony Johnson, and Chandni Jaswal
SolarWinds Web Help Desk 2026.2 Is Now Generally Available by Avadhut Deshpande
VoD: SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted | 2026.2 Features and Demo featuring Erik Eff and Chad Every
M&M: Brainscan (1994) featuring Andy Garibay and Kevin M. Sparenberg
Inside the Conversation: What We’re Hearing at SolarWinds World Tour by Dan Hauenstein
SolarWinds Updates Reseller Partner Program featuring Barb Huelskamp
SolarWinds Partner Program Update Adds Tiered Discounts, Training and Rewards featuring Barb Huelskamp
SolarWinds Database Portfolio Product Update – May 2026 by Eoin Keenan
The High-Performance DBA: CPU Under Pressure, Part 1: How SQL Server Uses CPU by Kevin Kline
The High-Performance DBA: CPU Under Pressure, Part 2: Troubleshooting SQL Server by Kevin Kline
More Than Hype: How DBAs Can Ensure AI Adds Real Value by Kevin Kline
VoD: Beyond the Bottleneck: Mastering High-Performance CPU Optimization featuring Kevin Kline
What's New in Security Event Manager (SEM) 2026.2? by Keshav Kumar
Can AI Agents Solve Monitoring and Scaling Crises on the Network featuring Neraj Kumar
VoD: Discovering Entities in SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted featuring Cheryl Nomanson
Upcoming: June 30th SolarWinds Service Desk Release by Lauren Okruch
SLA Timer Start, SLA Policy Re-Application, and Built-In DocuSign Integration by Lauren Okruch
SolarWinds Service Desk System Requirements and Compatibility Matrix by Lauren Okruch
How to Choose an ITSM Tool: What IT Teams Actually Need in 2026 by Lauren Okruch
Why Web Help Desk 2026.2 Matters for Your Security and Operations Roadmap by Lauren Okruch
Working Smarter in SolarWinds Web Help Desk: What the New Experience Changes for Your Day by Lauren Okruch
The New IT Pit Crew: 4 Roles Every AI‑First Service Desk Needs by Lauren Okruch
Your New ITSM Playbook: A Practical Path to Maturity by Lauren Okruch
VoD: The ITSM Maturity Playbook Live Episode Two | The CMDB is Your Map: Connecting Assets to Incidents featuring Lauren Okruch and David Russell
SolarWinds Platform and Products—Version 2026.2 is Now Generally Available! by Brian Radovich
A New CISO Takes the Helm at SolarWinds featuring Sudhakar Ramakrishna and Justin Henkel
SolarWinds Appoints Justin Henkel as Chief Security Officer featuring Sudhakar Ramakrishna and Justin Henkel
The SaaSpocalypse Maybe Ending, But SaaS Will Never Be The Same Again featuring Krishna Sai
Latest SolarWinds Incident Response Product Updates & Feature Enhancements by Sanj Sandhu
Phase 2 Rebranding Update by Sanj Sandhu
SQLPerformance 2.0: The Next Chapter by Gavan Stockdale
TechPod: Oops! All Robots featuring Chrystal Taylor, Sean Sebring, and Andy Garibay
VoD: Observability Self-Hosted 2026.2 | Routing Summary Dashboard featuring Chrystal Taylor
VoD: Observability Self-Hosted 2026.2 | Cloud Cost Dashboards featuring Chrystal Taylor
VoD: SolarWinds Platform 2026.2 | Alert Suppression featuring Chrystal Taylor
What’s Planned for July?
We’re looking forward to TechPod on July 14, when our hosts Sean Sebring and Chrystal Taylor will be discussing Data Center Moratoriums and AI Regulation.
If you missed the last Observability Masterclass, Monitor the Unpredictable, you can catch it on LinkedIn on July 15 at 10 a.m. CDT with Pramodh Chandrachary, Chrystal Taylor, and guest, Whit Walters, GigaOm Field CTO.
Join us for a database webinar on July 16 at 10 a.m. CDT with Peter Di Stefano and Ash Recksiedler on Smarter SAP HANA Monitoring with SolarWinds DPA.
Join the SolarWinds World Tour in Jakarta, Indonesia, on July 16 for a look at the future of IT operations. Connect with experts and peers through hands-on demos, practical sessions, and real-world discussions on AI-driven operations and observability. Discover how teams are reducing complexity, improving performance, and driving measurable impact through innovation. Save your spot today.
The SolarWinds World Tour arrives in Chicago, Illinois, on July 23 for an interactive, high-energy event focused on modern IT and AI innovation. Engage in expert-led sessions, live demos, and strategic conversations with peers and SolarWinds leaders. Hear from Chrystal Taylor, Staff Product Marketing Manager, and Jasmine Park, Staff Product Marketing Manager, as they share insights on product innovations and real-world use cases. Register now.
Experience the future of IT in Sydney, Australia, on July 23 at the SolarWinds World Tour. This free event features hands-on demos, expert sessions, and discussions on AI-driven operations and observability. Hear from Eric Bauer, VP Solutions Engineering & Enablement, and Andre Cuenin, SVP Chief Revenue Officer, as they share how organizations are turning complexity into clarity and measurable outcomes. Reserve your seat today.
Join the SolarWinds World Tour in Mexico City, Mexico, on July 28 for a focused look at the future of IT operations. Explore AI-powered innovation through demos, peer discussions, and expert insights on modern observability. Hear from Andre Cuenin, SVP Chief Revenue Officer, and Abigail Norman, Sr. Director of Product Marketing, on improving performance and accelerating outcomes in complex environments. Register today.
Planning ahead? The 2026 SolarWinds World Tour continues its global journey this August and September, stopping in Johannesburg, South Africa, on August 18 and Amsterdam, Netherlands, on September 2. From hands-on insights to forward-looking innovation, this is where IT teams challenge convention and explore what’s next. Join the conversation. Register today. Still deciding if you should attend?Watch our latest World Tour Recap Video or read what the SolarWinds team is hearing from attendees about today’s biggest operational challenges, emerging AI trends, and how tools like SolarWinds® AI Agent, SW1 are reshaping the future of IT operations. See what’s driving conversations at the World Tour events across the globe. Read the latest insights from the road.
