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SNIA SMB3 Interoperability Lab EMEA

SNIA SMB3 Interoperability Lab EMEA

SNIA SMB3 Interoperability Lab

SNIA SMB3 Interoperability Lab EMEA

The SNIA SMB3 Interoperability (IO) Lab EMEA will take place April 22-23, 2026, following the SambaXP conference at the Hotel Freizeit in Goettingen, Germany.

The purpose of the IO Lab is for vendors to bring their implementations of SMB3 to test, identify, and fix bugs in a collaborative setting with the goal of providing a forum in which companies can develop interoperable products.

SNIA provides and supports networks and infrastructure for the IO Lab, creating a collaborative framework for testing. The participants of the IO Lab work together to define the testing process, assuring that objectives are accomplished.

The IO Lab is an opportunity to learn about new SMB features and test your implementation with Microsoft Windows protocol test suites. During the IO Lab you can directly engage with Windows Protocol Support, Test Suite Development, and members of the Windows development team, as well as network with other professionals from all over the world.

The SNIA SMB3 IO Lab EMEA offers:

  • The latest Windows client and server software from Microsoft, including test suites that help verify interoperability on various features of SMB3 protocols
  • Technical support from the Protocols Support team ([email protected])
  • Opportunities to network, discuss and learn from the experts

Note: IO Lab participants are covered by a non-disclosure agreement and lab access is restricted to registrants only.

How You and Your Company Can Participate:

The fee to participate in the SMB3 IO Lab is 350 Euro for each IO Lab participant. Registration will open soon, please check back for the registration link.

*Pre-registering does not obligate or commit your company or team members to participate in the IO Lab or associated activities.

SMB3 IO Lab Logistics

The networks and infrastructure for the SNIA SMB3 IO Lab EMEA will be supported onsite, creating a collaborative framework for testing. A platform test bench consists of a table work area, a standard power drop and network connection. 

  • Set Up: April 21, 2026
  • Testing: April 22-23, 2026
  • Tear-down: April 23, 2026 

The SMB3 IO Lab EMEA event fee includes meals from April 22-23. 

Need Accommodations for the event?

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International participants: 

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