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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08:00 CEST

What's New in Db2 for i

Thursday June 5, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST

05 - F3

In the tradition of previous Technology Refreshes (TR), the database team is delivering enhancements on the same cadence. Attend this session to hear about the many enhancements to SQL on i, SQL Query Engine, IBM i Services and more. This session will cover the new and enhanced Db2 for i capabilities added to IBM i 7.4 and IBM i 7.5 over the most recent IBM i Technology Refreshes.

This session will include something for everyone and anyone who uses the IBM i.

Speakers

Ryan Moeller

Software Engineer, IBM

Ryan Moeller is a software engineer working on Db2 for i, specifically on the SQL Query Engine (SQE) team. He joined the team in the Rochester, MN development lab in 2020. Ryan specializes in SQL, database development, and query performance analysis.

Thursday June 5, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
05 - F3

IBM i App Dev

09:10 CEST

Db2 for i times 2 = Awesome

Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST

05 - F3

In this brand new session, two Db2 for i experts from IBM join forces and examine topics, technologies, and techniques that they use to help IBM i clients achieve success on Db2 for i. Attend this session and you'll get a confluence of Db2 for i knowledge, technique, and wisdom.

Scott Forstie has 36 years of experience developing Db2 for i and IBM i operating system features. His passion for SQL includes many innovations that are intended to help all personas that involve the IBM i.

Morten Buur Rasmussen has over 35 years of experience optimizing IBM i performance, specializing in Db2 for i, application efficiency, and system tuning. His passion for performance engineering drives him to find practical solutions that help DB engineers fine-tune databases and applications for peak efficiency.

Speakers

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 →

Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
05 - F3

IBM i Div.

10:20 CEST

Accelerate your SQL Queries with SMP

Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST

05 - F3

With Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) now available as a no-charge feature in IBM i, you've gained access to a powerful feature that can significantly improve the speed of query execution. However, SMP must be approached carefully, as improper usage may produce lackluster results. This session will cover the inner workings of SMP, when to utilize SMP, and tools for controlling system-wide SMP usage.

Speakers

Ryan Moeller

Software Engineer, IBM

Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
05 - F3

IBM i App Dev

COMMON EUROPE CONGRESS 2025

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