COMMON EUROPE CONGRESS 2025: Full Schedule

WELCOME TO COMMON EUROPE CONGRESS 2025

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.

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

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10:00 CEST

Getting stared in the world of SQL performance

Sunday June 14, 2026 10:00 - 13:00 CEST

08 - ST CLAIR 3A

Do you want to get started in the world of SQL performance? I this session I will show you how to get started what to monitor and by telling you my story. My struggles and errors.

Speakers

Rudi van Helvoirt

Technical Director, van Helvoirt Beheer

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 →

Sunday June 14, 2026 10:00 - 13:00 CEST
08 - ST CLAIR 3A

Workshop

10:00 CEST

Workshop: Advanced Ansible Workshop on IBM Power

Sunday June 14, 2026 10:00 - 13:00 CEST

ST CLAIR 2

This hands-on workshop focuses on practical Ansible automation for IBM Power. Starting from a preconfigured lab, participants will set up Ansible, integrate it with PowerVC, and work through the IBM Power AIX collection to automate common admin tasks. Time permitting, attendees can optionally deploy a modern web application from GitHub to Power using the playbooks they build. Participants leave with tested playbooks, reusable role templates, and clear steps to reproduce the automation in their own environments.

Speakers

Upendra Rajan

Chris Gibson

Sunday June 14, 2026 10:00 - 13:00 CEST
ST CLAIR 2

Workshop

10:00 CEST

Workshop: IBM i Modernization Workshop with AI

Sunday June 14, 2026 10:00 - 13:00 CEST

09 - ST CLAIR 3B

Learn to modernize IBM i applications using IBM Bob AI assistant through five hands-on labs (80 minutes). Transform a green screen order management system into modern web applications using AI-guided techniques applicable to your own codebase.Workshop Objectives (examples) :

Code Modernization: RPG Fixed-to-Free format conversion with AI assistance
Web Interfaces: Build React applications with Carbon Design System
Database Access: Refactor to SQL with performance optimization
AI Integration: Configure IBM i-specific AI modes and tools
Automation: Generate Ansible playbooks for system operations

Duration: 80 minutes | Level: Beginner-friendly | Requirements: VS Code + IBM Bob
https://github.com/bmarolleau/IBM-i-Application-Modernization-with-Bob/blob/main/README.md

Speakers

Benoit Marolleau

Sunday June 14, 2026 10:00 - 13:00 CEST
09 - ST CLAIR 3B

Workshop

10:00 CEST

Workshop: IBM PowerVC

Sunday June 14, 2026 10:00 - 13:00 CEST

ST CLAIR 1

This hands-on workshop takes attendees from initial host onboarding to advanced automation in a single 3-hour session. We will start from a preinstalled PowerVC instance so participants can jump straight into adding hosts, importing images, provisioning VMs and perform more advanced CLI tasks to efficiently automate their PowerVC setup. Attendees will leave with sufficient knowledge they can use to tackle the official IBM PowerVC certification.

Speakers

Upendra Rajan

Sunday June 14, 2026 10:00 - 13:00 CEST
ST CLAIR 1

Workshop, Power Hardware

10:00 CEST

Workshop: Manage and optimize IBM FlashSystem deployments in real‑world scenarios

Sunday June 14, 2026 10:00 - 13:00 CEST

10 - ST CLAIR 4

Speakers

Guillaume Legmar

Sunday June 14, 2026 10:00 - 13:00 CEST
10 - ST CLAIR 4

Workshop, Storage

13:00 CEST

Lunch (for Workshop attendees)

Sunday June 14, 2026 13:00 - 14:00 CEST

ST CLAIR FOYER

Sunday June 14, 2026 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
ST CLAIR FOYER

General

14:00 CEST

Advanced IBM AIX Live Update Workshop

Sunday June 14, 2026 14:00 - 17:00 CEST

ST CLAIR 2

This hands-on workshop immerses attendees in a hands-on training session that will guide you through the steps to perform Live Update operations on the AIX operating system. This includes installing interim fixes, service packs and technology levels using the AIX Live Update capability. Equipping you with comprehensive knowledge on managing live updates for continuous availability on this robust platform. Attendees will start by performing Live Updates on a HMC managed system. Then participants will configure their environment for management with PowerVC and perform Live Updates. Attendees will leave with knowledge they can use to implement and manage AIX Live Updates in their real-world environment.

Speakers

Upendra Rajan

Chris Gibson

Sunday June 14, 2026 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
ST CLAIR 2

Workshop

14:00 CEST

IBM i Security Auditing Deep Dive: Unlocking the Power of the Audit Journal

Sunday June 14, 2026 14:00 - 17:00 CEST

08 - ST CLAIR 3A

IBM i’s integrated auditing capabilities are a cornerstone for security and compliance, yet many organizations fail to leverage them fully. This 3-hour deep dive begins with the auditing process itself—how IBM i writes log entries and why auditing is essential for security. From there, we’ll explore the audit journal architecture and structure, including common fields, subtype-specific details, and changes introduced across IBM i releases. We’ll examine the most important entry types and what they reveal, then move into practical techniques for configuring auditing at the system and user level. You’ll learn how to use built-in tools and SQL for powerful analysis, implement remote journaling for resilience, and understand the limits of IBM i auditing—what cannot be found in the audit journal.The content is based on the speaker's real-world experience implementing audit journal tools for customers, ensuring practical insights and proven approaches.Designed for anyone interested in IBM i security—from entry-level to advanced—, this session will give you actionable strategies to turn raw audit data into meaningful insights for security and compliance.

Speakers

Kurt Thomas

Senior System Engineer, HelpSystems

Kurt Thomas, CISSP, works with organizations all over the world to help them get the most out of their IBM Power ecosystem. His interests range from cybersecurity, data privacy, and operating systems to artificial intelligence. Kurt is Technical Product Manager for a number of Fortra's... Read More →

Sunday June 14, 2026 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
08 - ST CLAIR 3A

Workshop

14:00 CEST

Workshop 4

Sunday June 14, 2026 14:00 - 17:00 CEST

09 - ST CLAIR 3B

Sunday June 14, 2026 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
09 - ST CLAIR 3B

Workshop

14:00 CEST

Workshop 5

Sunday June 14, 2026 14:00 - 17:00 CEST

10 - ST CLAIR 4

Sunday June 14, 2026 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
10 - ST CLAIR 4

Workshop

14:00 CEST

Workshop: Visual Explain – Hands-On Experience

Sunday June 14, 2026 14:00 - 17:00 CEST

ST CLAIR 1

Visual Explain is your shortcut to understanding SQL requests and their performance impact on IBM i. In this interactive workshop, you’ll get hands-on experience with the tools used for SQL analysis and optimization.What to expect:Guided labs to help you get started and build confidencePractical exercises demonstrating how to analyze and graphically view SQL statementsInsights into working with Plan Cache snapshots for deeper performance analysisVisual Explain is part of Access Client Solutions (ACS) and has seen significant enhancements in recent years. This workshop will walk you through the latest features and best practices, ensuring you can leverage this powerful tool effectively.By the end of the session, you’ll have the skills to use Visual Explain to diagnose performance issues and optimize SQL queries like a pro.

Speakers

Morten Buur Rasmussen

Power Performance Specialist, IBM Expert Labs

Morten Buur Rasmussen is a performance Specialist at IBM Technology Expert Labs. Morten has 40 years of experience in the computing field. He started working with the S/38 and AS/400 in 1988 as programmer. Before joining the Lab Services and Expert Labs, he worked for IBM Denmark... Read More →

Sunday June 14, 2026 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
ST CLAIR 1

Workshop

18:00 CEST

First timers introduction

Sunday June 14, 2026 18:00 - 19:00 CEST

02 - Auditorium

Speakers

Juan Manuel Alcudia

President, IBM Champion, Common Europe

I am a long-time IBM i and Power Systems professional, currently serving as President of Common Europe as well as an IBM Champion. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively on IBM infrastructure, modernization, performance, and business development, always with a strong focus... Read More →