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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:
  1. 3 ½ days of latest education delivered by top IBM and industry leading speakers  punctuated by large breaks offering maximum networking,
  2. Three-hour in-depth workshops, 60 minutes’ education sessions and solution provider’s special slots,
  3. 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,
  4. 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.
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Wednesday, June 4
 

08:00 CEST

What you need to know to Upgrade IBM i to 7.6
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
03 - F1
When doing an upgrade to IBM i, there is more work involved in the planning of the upgrade than in the actual upgrade itself. When you have done the planning, the actual upgrade is simple. We will cover planning tips, pre-requisites, the upgrade, and then post-installation requirements. Your upgrade isn’t complete until this last step is done.
Speakers
avatar for Pete Massiello

Pete Massiello

IBM i Advisor, Massiello Holding Corp.
Pete Massiello has been working with the AS/400, iSeries, IBM i since 1989, focusing on systems management and technical support. He has held numerous technical positions through out his career. He is the President of iTech Solutions Group, an IBM Premier Business Partner delivering... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
03 - F1
  IBM i System Management

10:20 CEST

Cool thinkgs in Navigator to be a Rockstar IBM i System Administrator
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
03 - F1
IBM Navigator for i is a powerful tool to manage your i environment better. Get expert advice for installation and setup to make sure you get this powerful tool up and running at peak efficiency. Step through the functionality of this product and learn how to leverage the Performance Data Investigator to turn the collection services data into graphs you can use to identify performance issues. Learn ways to protect your system from intrusions and close security holes such as FTP. See how this tool can help you select and install Logical files on your system to improve performance. Learn about the enhancements to this valuable tool in the latest release while we see how this tool provides tips and techniques for better and more easily managing your IBM i.
Updated 2025
Speakers
avatar for Pete Massiello

Pete Massiello

IBM i Advisor, Massiello Holding Corp.
Pete Massiello has been working with the AS/400, iSeries, IBM i since 1989, focusing on systems management and technical support. He has held numerous technical positions through out his career. He is the President of iTech Solutions Group, an IBM Premier Business Partner delivering... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
03 - F1
  IBM i System Management

11:30 CEST

Ransomware and i
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
03 - F1
Ransomware is one of the biggest threats to businesses today, but with the right tools, you can effectively protect your data.
Join our session, where we will showcase a live ransomware attack on IBM i and demonstrate how the latest IBM FlashSystem solutions with Insights Pro identify and stop attacks in real time.
Discover how Safeguarded Copy secures your data with immutable snapshots and get practical tips on how to best protect your IBM i environment.

Sign up now and be prepared to tackle one of today’s biggest threats—ransomware!
Speakers
avatar for Jesper Skov Johansen

Jesper Skov Johansen

IBM Certified Systems Expert & IBM Champion, Molgaard Data A/S
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
03 - F1
  IBM i System Management, Security

12:40 CEST

SPS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
03 - F1
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
03 - F1
  Solution provider

14:05 CEST

IBM i Security: A Dual Responsibility
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
03 - F1
With security breaches making weekly headlines, what is IBM doing to provide us with a secure-able operating system? From initial design through final tests, what part does security play? And once delivered to the IBM i community, what are our responsibilities? Or is what IBM's doing sufficient such that we have no additional work or responsibilities? Come and join a lively discussion between Steve Will and Carol Woodbury as they debate these relevant issues including the features delivered in the latest release.
Speakers
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Carol Woodbury

IBM i Security SME and Senior Advisor, Kisco
avatar for Steve Will

Steve Will

IBM i CTO & Chief Architect, IBM
Steve is the CTO and Chief Architect for the IBM i Operating System. Spending the past fourteen years of his IBM career in this position, he has become an award-winning speaker, author of the influential blog "You and i," (https://bit.ly/You-and-i-blog) and is one of the most sought-after voices at customer briefings and events. Steve has worked on IBM i and its predecessors since before the creation of the AS/400, and is currently responsible for setting the strategy of the IBM i operating system, as well as deciding which enhancements will be implemented. In his role, he talks to clients and pa... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
03 - F1
  IBM i System Management, Security

15:20 CEST

Learn all about the SQL system manager approach
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
03 - F1
In today's world a modern system manager no longer can limit him or herself to using 5250 emulation only. The SQL service have been on the menu for quite a while now. Dive into what can be done the SQL way, resulting in less errors and getting the work done faster. Leaving yoy more time to dive into enhancing your SQL, because once you get started using SQL I promise you, you can not stop.
Speakers
avatar for Rudi van Helvoirt

Rudi van Helvoirt

Technical Director, Easi
After having started as a System/38 programmer in 1986. In 1989 the switch was made to system programming and systems management.Being passionate about systems management he founded van Helvoirt Automatisering in 1993.Rudi enjoys helping IBM i customers ever since for running their... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
03 - F1
  IBM i System Management, SQL

16:30 CEST

IBM i Security with an SQL Chaser
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
03 - F1
In this award-winning session, be prepared to hear Scott Forstie and Carol Woodbury shake up the world of IBM i Security, mixing up new SQL features that allow you to completely do away with the old way you've been investigating and managing your IBM i Security environment. They will also shake up your mind with thoughts of finding vulnerabilities in your code and debate various methods of resolving the issues. Come prepared to have your IBM i Security world a bit shaken.  
Speakers
avatar for Scott Forstie

Scott Forstie

STSM, Db2 for i Architect, IBM
Scott Forstie is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Db2 for i Architect. He has worked on IBM operating system development since joining IBM in 1989.Scott is a frequently published author, speaker at industry events... Read More →
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Carol Woodbury

IBM i Security SME and Senior Advisor, Kisco
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
03 - F1
  IBM i System Management, Security
 
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