COMMON EUROPE CONGRESS 2025: Full Schedule

WELCOME TO COMMON EUROPE CONGRESS 2025

Don’t forget to reach out to your local country user group to get the discount code for the congress!

Common Europe, in collaboration with Common Sweden, is delighted to be holding its annual flagship event, Common Europe Congress, in the friendly city of Gothenburg offering extensive education, networking and relaxation opportunities. It’s also a great opportunity for exploring the city… so why not take a family mini-break as well.
Congress education areas targeted are IBM Power hardware, Application Development, Advanced RPG, Open Source tools and Languages, System Management, Db2 and SQL, IBM Storage, IBM i services and microservices, Security and Compliance and much more.
There will be two AIX / Linux tracks, to emphasize the Power Systems character of Common Europe.
Top IBM Business Architects and industry experts have already agreed to share their knowledge on the latest announcements, customer cases as well as practical subjects.
The congress content includes:

3 ½ days of latest education delivered by top IBM and industry leading speakers punctuated by large breaks offering maximum networking,
Three-hour in-depth workshops, 60 minutes’ education sessions and solution provider’s special slots,
A Solution Providers’ Centre open for 2 ½ days with top European and worldwide technology companies at their booths presenting innovative practical solutions that will enhance our solutions,
A Congress Dinner in the hotel with live entertainment.

We have negotiated special room rates in the Congress hotel itself,
The Common Europe Organization Team looks forward to seeing you in picturesque Gothenburg.

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

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10:40 CEST

IBM i Ecosystem: Resources and Events for a Successful Career LIMITED

Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST

08 - R11/R12

This session will provide information about the resources available to learn and master IBM i, as well as training and certification opportunities. This information will help participants better understand industry expectations and the skills sought by employers. Additionally, it will highlight key events related to IBM i that anyone can participate in, offering not only learning opportunities but also networking possibilities with professionals in the field.

Speakers

Zouhair Oulli

Ansible for IBM i specialist, Kyndryl

As a specialist in Ansible on IBM i, I develop use cases that help delivery teams at Kyndryl automate their daily tasks and processes.I love creating IBM i related content and sharing knowledge with everyone through my website: https://zouhair-oulli.notion.siteI am a board member... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
08 - R11/R12

Personal Development

11:50 CEST

Enhancing, Improving, and Growing your IBM i Team LIMITED

Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST

08 - R11/R12

All teams adapt and change over time, and all organizations face challenges dealing with same. We will explore keeping your current team happy, healthy, and moving forward. How to foster professional development and empower employees to continue enhancing their knowledge base. Then we will move into on boarding new talent focusing on those new to IBM i; special attention will be paid to experienced professionals coming into an i profession from another specialty. We will conclude with attracting new professionals to the industry and adapting to the unique strengths of their youth.

Speakers

Yvonne Enselman

Principal Architect for Quality Assurance on IBM i, Yvonne Enselman Professional Services

Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
08 - R11/R12

Personal Development

14:00 CEST

Panel Discussion "Women in COMMON Europe" LIMITED

Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST

13 - Expo Stage

As we did already in Milano, I would llike to continue this togehter with Ann-Kathrin Stückl (by Heidi Schmidt)

Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
13 - Expo Stage

Personal Development

14:00 CEST

Upgrade your TODAY!

Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST

08 - R11/R12

We all want to upgrade our computer, car, house, phone... The list goes on and on. But how about upgrading our TODAY, so we get the most out of each new day? How much more productive would TODAY be if we could focus on the right things? How would you like to give your TODAY a processor upgrade, and get more done TODAY? How about a memory upgrade, so forgotten tasks don't fall through the cracks TODAY, and all the information you need will be at your fingertips TODAY? What does each new TODAY mean to you, and how do you make the most of it? Attend this session to upgrade your TODAY, and make TODAY matter!

Attend this session to learn:
- The value of each day and how to live TODAY to the fullest with no regrets
- How to spend each TODAY wisely by focusing on the right things, supercharging our productivity
- Ways to use tools and develop systems to be organized TODAY, supplementing our limited memories

Audience:
- Everyone who wants to make the most of all their TODAY's should attend this session!

Speakers

Steve Wolk

CTO, PC Richard & Son

Steven Wolk is the Chief Technology Officer for PC Richard & Son, a family owned and operated chain of 66 appliance and electronics superstores located throughout NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Founded in 1909, PC Richard has always been known for honesty, integrity, and reliability throughout... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
08 - R11/R12

Personal Development

15:50 CEST

Avoid Distractions, Get Focused LIMITED

Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST

08 - R11/R12

We live in a world of endless distractions. Get distracted and you lose focus. According to research, it takes around 23 minutes to refocus after a distraction.
Should we manage the distractions? Or let ourselves get distracted? Or learn to focus despite the distractions? If you can’t focus your attention, how can you accomplish anything?
This session will teach you how to identify when and why you’re being distracted, what to do about it, and how to increase your focus.

Speakers

Kim Greene

President, Kim Greene Consulting, Inc.

Kim Greene is president of Kim Greene Consulting, Inc. specializing in providing consulting services for the HCL Collaboration Solutions portfolio for IBM i, Windows, and Linux. Kim has over 20 years of experience with IBM Domino and 25 years of experience with the AS/400, iSeries... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
08 - R11/R12

Personal Development

17:00 CEST

Technical knowledge basics for project managers LIMITED

Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST

08 - R11/R12

Project managers, quality assurance testers, and business analysts all need to know the fundamentals of the technical projects they support. This session is a review of what technicians are facing currently and a survey of what can be used as a baseline for further education. As project plans and tests become more complicated and these professionals are a conduit between teams a need for general tech basics can be helpful to facilitate communication.

Review cross department and technology interactions and technologies professionals need for management.
Review trends in upcoming strategic planning and provide an overview of where the IBMi intersects with other technologies we may not be as familiar with.

Professionals who are supporting evolving tech environments and want a better understanding of evolving practices.
NOTE: This is presented with Tony Owens

Speakers

Yvonne Enselman

Principal Architect for Quality Assurance on IBM i, Yvonne Enselman Professional Services

Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
08 - R11/R12

Personal Development

COMMON EUROPE CONGRESS 2025

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