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

Using your existing Power investment for AI loads

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

10 - R15

Problem: We had an ever-increasing need for processing power running advanced analytics and AI workloads. Initially everything ran in a WMware/Intel environment which demanded more and more virtual hosts.

At the same time, we had a set-up where the ERP system ran on one master Power server and another hot stand-by Power server. The hot stand-by host was in principle never used other than when failover tests were performed.

Solution: We slightly redesigned the existing analytics platform and ported it to Linux on Power utilizing the hot standby server. The solution was from the beginning designed so that in case the hot stand-by was ever needed the workload could be dynamically distributed to other computing environments on-prem or in the cloud.

Configuration: The solution is based on open technologies to allow for flexible deployments on-prem or in any cloud. The primary building blocks are Apache Spark, Kubernetes, MongoDB and Elasticsearch. In addition to that other technologies are used to solve particular analytics or AI problems. The system is governed by a redundant master controller where the deployment of compute nodes is managed. The actual workloads and data pipelines are handled by a redundant job controller. Compute jobs are mainly run in Spark using SQL, R and Python and all data is stored in MongoDB or in Parquet or Delta table formats.

Conclusion: Utilizing spare capacity is extremely cost effective and performing heavy data processing on-prem can save a considerable amount of money.

by Peter Haneklou

Speakers

Peter Haneklou

CTO, Pacing Sweden AB

I am dedicated to driving innovation at the intersection of AI, Data science, and business strategy. I believe the true potential lies not just in algorithms, but in their thoughtful and practical application to create competitive advantages and new opportunities. My experience involves... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
10 - R15

AIX/Linux

11:50 CEST

Introduction to AIX RBAC and Implementation Best Practices LIMITED

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

10 - R15

Join this session to not only know the theory about AIX Role-Based Access Control but getting to know the Dos and Don'ts when implementing RBAC. This presentation is based on real customer projects and show you the best practices when using RBAC to reduce the need for root access.

Speakers

Thomas Barlen

Senior Managing Consultant, IBM

IT consultant architecting and implementing security solutions mainly in the IBM i and AIX area. I am also a frequent speaker at technical conferences. Specialties: Cryptography, Single Signon, Security assessments, Access Control concepts and implementation, IBM i networking, IBM... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
10 - R15

AIX/Linux

14:00 CEST

Building IBM Power as a Service Platform from Scratch: A Deep Dive into Integration with Hybrid Multi-Cloud Environments LIMITED

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

10 - R15

Learn about the top use cases for AI on Power 10. In this session, learn about design decisions, deployment, and challenges of AI on IBM Power, including taking advantage of MMA on Power10

Speakers

Youssef Largou

CEO, Power Maroc

As executive associate director, my focus is on delivering essential technology stack and frameworks to help organizations reinvent themselves and realize their digital transformation, modernize their infrastructure and move mission critical workloads across clouds. I focus my time... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
10 - R15

AIX/Linux

15:15 CEST

SPS LIMITED

Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST

10 - R15

Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST
10 - R15

Solution provider

15:50 CEST

Introduction to AI

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

10 - R15

AI is transforming industries, redefining business processes, and unlocking new possibilities across IT landscapes. In this session, we will explore the fundamentals of AI, its key concepts, and its impact on enterprise computing. We will discuss how AI technologies—such as machine learning, natural language processing, and automation—are shaping modern IT strategies, particularly in environments leveraging IBM Power Systems and Linux.

Join us for this insightful introduction to AI, designed for IT professionals looking to understand AI’s potential and how it aligns with IBM-based solutions. Whether you're new to AI or seeking ways to leverage it in your organization, this session will provide a clear roadmap for getting started.

Speakers

Mirza Ćutuk

Solutions Architect, InnoBoost SA

I am a Junior Solutions Architect with a passion for designing, building and implementing creative digital solutions. I enjoy solving complex problems, finding interesting use-cases for technologies and products that already exist, as well as making things from scratch. I am currently... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
10 - R15

AIX/Linux, AI

17:00 CEST

Accelerating Enterprise AI with IBM Power10: From LLMs to Real-World Applications LIMITED

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

10 - R15

Join Paul Chapman, for an in-depth exploration of how IBM Power10 is transforming enterprise AI deployment. Paul will demonstrate live how to deploy LLM & RAG, showcasing how Power10's built-in Matrix Math Accelerator (MMA), large memory capacity, and advanced threading capabilities enable organizations to efficiently run AI workloads including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications. Through real customer examples spanning healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing, learn how organizations are achieving up to 60% better performance and 48% lower energy consumption compared to x86 alternatives. The session will cover both enterprise solutions like IBM Cloud Pak for Data and open-source options including RocketCE, demonstrating practical paths to AI adoption regardless of your starting point. Get hands-on insights into deploying and optimizing AI workloads on Power10, and discover how to begin your organization's AI journey through IBM's use case alignment workshops.

Speakers

Paul Chapman

Global Power Modernisation Technical Lead, IBM UK

Firstly, I love creating memories with my family and dog, Buddy. Previously I enjoyed European motorcycle tours and track days and still own an Aprilia RSV1000. I spend my recreation time SCUBA diving or anything else adventurous. I have participated in Project Shark in the Red Sea... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
10 - R15

AIX/Linux

COMMON EUROPE CONGRESS 2025

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