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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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The Future of RPG : Evolution of a Legacy Language LIMITED
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
07 - R18
RPG has been the backbone of IBM i development for decades, but how is this language evolving to meet modern programming needs? This session explores the ongoing transformation of RPG, highlighting recent enhancements and future directions. We'll compare modern RPG features with those of contemporary languages, demonstrating how these trusted languages are adapting to current development paradigms. Additionally, we'll address the critical issue of attracting new talent to RPG, discussing strategies for bridging the generational gap in the IBM i developer community. Whether you're a seasoned RPG developer or a manager looking to future-proof your team's skills, this session will provide valuable insights into the enduring relevance of this legacy language.
Speakers
avatar for Koen Decorte

Koen Decorte

Owner and CEO, IBM Champion, CD-Invest
Koen Decorte is owner of CD Invest, an international IBM business partner with offices in Belgium andSpain. CD-Invest is specialized in innovating and modernizing IBM i applications.Koen studied philology and computer linguistics.His focus is mainly on integrating and using open source... Read More →
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
07 - R18
  IBM i App Dev

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