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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.
Monday, June 2
 

09:00 CEST

IBM ISV Advisory Council (Invitation only)
Monday June 2, 2025 09:00 - 13:00 CEST
Speakers
avatar for Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

STSM - IBM i Business Architect, IBM
Tim Rowe is the Business Architect responsible for Application Development and Systems Management for the IBM i operating system. His responsibilities include helping to make sure that the IBM i has what is needed to be successful both today and into the future. He sends much of his... Read More →
Monday June 2, 2025 09:00 - 13:00 CEST
11 - R9

10:00 CEST

Automating Power Virtual Servers with Ansible and AAP LIMITED
Monday June 2, 2025 10:00 - 13:00 CEST
This hands-on lab introduces you to Ansible and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) for automating IBM Power Virtual Servers on IBM Cloud. In the first part, you'll learn Ansible fundamentals, including playbooks, collections, and AAP. In the second part, you'll apply these skills to deploy and manage PowerVS instances via Ansible playbooks. 


Speakers
avatar for Fabio Alessandro Locati

Fabio Alessandro Locati

Principal Specialist Solution Architect, Red Hat
Fabio Alessandro Locati - commonly known as Fale - is an EMEA Principal Solutions Architect at Red Hat, public speaker, published author, and Open Source contributor. His main areas of expertise are Linux, containers (ie: Kubernetes), automation (ie: Ansible), security, cloud (mainly... Read More →
avatar for Geoffrey Pascal

Geoffrey Pascal

Technology Engineer, IBM
Monday June 2, 2025 10:00 - 13:00 CEST
09 - R14

10:00 CEST

Data Centric - Moving Business Logik into the Database LIMITED
Monday June 2, 2025 10:00 - 13:00 CEST
When talking about application modernization database most think about converting from DDS to DDL and redesigning the database Ö and yes, this might be the final goal.
But there is much more Ö because we never can touch the database without respect to the application and vice versa. We have to move from an application-centric thinking to a data centric thinking. In short, instead of coding everything in whatever programming language, we should move as much business logic as possible into the database. It may even include foreign data that is provided and accessed by Web-Services.
But Öwhat does that mean? At first, using encapsulated (complex) SQL Statements wrapped in SQL Views or User Defined Table Functions, externalizing Data Access, adding constraints and triggers, Row And Column Access Control (RCAC) Ö
With all these techniques we cannot only reduce our source code to a minimum but also secure our data!


Speakers
avatar for Birgitta Hauser

Birgitta Hauser

Database and Software Architect, IBM Champion, Birgitta Hauser - Modernization - Education - Consulting
Birgitta Hauser worked on the IBM i and its predecessors since 1992. She graduated with a business economics diploma, and started programming on the AS/400 in 1992. She worked and works as traditional RPG Programmer but also as Database and Software Engineer, focusing on IBM i application... Read More →
Monday June 2, 2025 10:00 - 13:00 CEST
08 - R11/R12

10:00 CEST

Exploring Database Tools (ACS & VS) LIMITED
Monday June 2, 2025 10:00 - 13:00 CEST
In this workshop, Scott will spend the entirety of the workshop doing a live demonstration of the database and SQL tooling found within IBM i Access Client Solutions (ACS) and Visual Studio Code for IBM i - Database Extension. In addition to discovering the database and SQL features, attendees will be able to engage in a live dialog on the better and best practices for all things database.
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 →
Monday June 2, 2025 10:00 - 13:00 CEST
06 - R17

10:00 CEST

How to stop and start IBM i - Workshop LIMITED
Monday June 2, 2025 10:00 - 13:00 CEST
IBM i has evolved over the years, so has the way to start and stop your system. the system startup program needs some love and care to gain flexibility. Shutting system down also needs some redecoration.
Are you open for this new approach or curious? If you attend this session, you will go home something worth implementing at your own IBM i LPARs.
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 →
Monday June 2, 2025 10:00 - 13:00 CEST
07 - R18

10:00 CEST

OpenShift, Microservices, AI (LLM & RAG) plus .NET Deployment on IBM Power Systems LIMITED
Monday June 2, 2025 10:00 - 13:00 CEST
This interactive workshop offers participants a unique "choose-your-path" experience in working with OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) on IBM Power Systems. Participants can select from four distinct laboratory tracks based on their interests and technical priorities, with the flexibility to complete multiple tracks if time permits.
Workshop Overview
The session begins with a brief introduction to OpenShift on IBM Power Systems and an overview of the available tracks. Participants will then have approximately 2.5 hours of hands-on lab time to pursue their chosen path(s), with continuous support from expert instructor.
Available Laboratory Tracks
1. Single-Node OCP Installation
o Learn the fundamentals of installing OpenShift Container Platform on IBM Power
o Work with Ansible scripts for automation
o Configure and manage LPARs through the Hardware Management Console
2. Deploy x86 Microservice Solution on IBM Power with OpenShift
o Port an existing x86 microservice application to Power ppc64le architecture
o Build and optimize container images using Dockerfiles
o Work with OpenShift Internal Registry
3. AI/ML Track: LLM & RAG Implementation
o Deploy LLM & Streamlit for interactive querying
o Deploy Minio to access private storage & Milvus vector database
o Implement Retrieval Augmented Generation with sample data
o Test and evaluate RAG model performance
4. .NET Development Track
o Deploy .NET applications using various methods (RHEL, Podman, S2I)
o Work with different application types (console, web, SignalR)
o Implement container registry operations with Quay.io
o Configure OpenShift deployment workflows

I will provide IBM Power, software and lab guide resources.
Please bring your laptop with admin rights to install VPN to access Power resources.
I recommend installing and testing the VPN before the class.
Speakers
avatar for Paul Chapman

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 →
Monday June 2, 2025 10:00 - 13:00 CEST
10 - R15

13:00 CEST

Lunch LIMITED
Monday June 2, 2025 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
Monday June 2, 2025 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
Restaurant

14:00 CEST

Db2 on steroids - deep dive
Monday June 2, 2025 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
This deep dive will be about all the cool stuff Db2 can do now. This is all about the noSQL features. Db2 is now a complete ecosystem of structured and unstructured data, procedural programming, and features that reach services and resources out of Db2 and beyond.
Speakers
avatar for Niels Liisberg

Niels Liisberg

Chief Software Architect, Partner & IBM Champion, System & Method
Niels has developed IBM i middleware used in numerous applications worldwide. He is the architect of the IceBreak application server for IBM i. Over the years he has contributed to the IBM i community with presentations, demos, and loads of open source: ILEastic and noxDB to name... Read More →
Monday June 2, 2025 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
06 - R17

14:00 CEST

Migrating IBM Power i to the Cloud: Best Practices for IBM PowerVS LIMITED
Monday June 2, 2025 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
Moving an IBM Power i system to the cloud offers many benefits, including greater scalability and optimized costs. But how can you ensure a smooth migration? In this workshop, we will share proven approaches and best practices for successfully migrating to IBM Power Virtual Server (PowerVS). We will cover key requirements, common challenges, and effective solutions. Through real-world examples and hands-on demonstrations, participants will learn how to efficiently transition their IBM Power i environment to the cloud and manage it effectively.
Speakers
avatar for Marc Rohloff

Marc Rohloff

SVP Global Channels, T.S.P. Gesellschaft fuer Informationssysteme mbH
IBM i Business Continuity - Real-time Data Protection, Disaster Recovery and High Availability, Software and Services.Migration and Consolidation Projects
Monday June 2, 2025 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
09 - R14

14:00 CEST

PowerSC hands-on Lab LIMITED
Monday June 2, 2025 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
With increasing focus across all industries on Security and Compliance to regulations, securing your Power workloads has never been more important. This hands-on lab shows you how to use many of the features in PowerSC to keep your IBM i, AIX, and Linux workloads more secure.
Bring your own device to participate - you will need to install OpenVPN and have an SSH client and browser.

By Andrew Laidlaw
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Laidlaw

Andrew Laidlaw

Senior Power Technical Specialist, IBM
A Technical Specialist with IBM Power covering the UK & Ireland.Feel free to talk to me about any interesting topics in technology at the moment, and in particular how they relate to the Power platform that we all know and love. That includes (but is not limited to):AIModernisationAutomationHybrid... Read More →
Monday June 2, 2025 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
10 - R15

14:00 CEST

SQL Performance from the System manager point of view LIMITED
Monday June 2, 2025 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
SQL Performance is for some system administrators a black box. In this deep dive that box will be opened. By giving example you will learn how to get insight in SQL performance.
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 →
Monday June 2, 2025 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
07 - R18

14:00 CEST

Visual Explain workshop - Get hands-on experience LIMITED
Monday June 2, 2025 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
Visual Explain is a short cut to better understand SQL requests and the performance. This hand-on workshop will introduced you to the tools used for analyzing SQL. You will have some labs that will get you started and guide you through different useful exercises. Visual Explain is part of Access Client Solution - ACS. The tool is constantly enhanced, and especially the last year, so the lab will guide you through ways to use the excellent tool. You will be guided through how to analyze and graphically view SQL statements. We will work with information from the Plan Cache snapshot.
Speakers
avatar for Morten Buur Rasmussen

Morten Buur Rasmussen

Power Performance Specialist, IBM
Morten Buur Rasmussen is a performance Specialist at IBM Technology Expert Labs. Morten has 39 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 and... Read More →
Monday June 2, 2025 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
08 - R11/R12

18:00 CEST

First Timer Session LIMITED
Monday June 2, 2025 18:00 - 19:00 CEST
Speakers
avatar for Steve Cast

Steve Cast

Practice Director, Fresche Solutions
I am the Founder of Redbourn Business Systems, a company acquired by Fresche Solutions in 2024, making us the world's largest IBM i dedicated team, outside of IBM.In my new role as Practice Director of Fresche Europe, I will continue to build on the success of Redbourn Business Systems... Read More →
Monday June 2, 2025 18:00 - 19:00 CEST
13 - Expo Stage

19:00 CEST

Welcome Reception
Monday June 2, 2025 19:00 - 21:00 CEST
Monday June 2, 2025 19:00 - 21:00 CEST
01 - Expo
 
Tuesday, June 3
 

08:30 CEST

TBD
Tuesday June 3, 2025 08:30 - 09:00 CEST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 08:30 - 09:00 CEST
01 - Expo

09:00 CEST

Opening Session
Tuesday June 3, 2025 09:00 - 09:30 CEST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 09:00 - 09:30 CEST
02 - F4/F5

09:00 CEST

IBM briefing room
Tuesday June 3, 2025 09:00 - 18:00 CEST
Only by invitation
Speakers
avatar for Simon Porstendorfer

Simon Porstendorfer

ISV Ecoystem Leader Europe, IBM
Simon spent the last 18 years with IBM in various sales roles from Client Executive in the Business Partner Channel up to being the Sales Leader for Scale Out Servers in Europe. After being the responsible Principal Offering Manager for Power Scale Out Worldwide he took over in 2020... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 09:00 - 18:00 CEST
12 - R7

09:30 CEST

IBM Keynote
Tuesday June 3, 2025 09:30 - 10:30 CEST
Speakers
avatar for Jonas Ullberg

Jonas Ullberg

Vice President IBM Power - Global Channel Sales, IBM
Tuesday June 3, 2025 09:30 - 10:30 CEST
02 - F4/F5

10:30 CEST

Break
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:30 - 10:40 CEST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:30 - 10:40 CEST
01 - Expo

10:40 CEST

A gentle introduction to containerization and OpenShift on IBM Power
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
The world of application containerization can be intimidating at first.
Fear not ! In this session, we’ll take things step by step, breaking down the complexities into manageable, easy-to-understand pieces.
With simple explanations and concrete examples we’ll explore the containerization fundamentals, its advantages in modern software development, and how OpenShift enhances the management, scaling, and deployment of containers.
And of course, everything we demonstrate will be running on IBM Power, so we’ll also see how this powerful platform supports modernization projects and cloud-native applications.
Speakers
avatar for Alfonso Cancellara

Alfonso Cancellara

Technical Account Manager, OpenShift, Red Hat
Alfonso Cancellara is a Technical Account Manager at Red Hat, specializing in OpenShift.Before taking on this role, he worked at Red Hat as a Senior Technical Support Engineer, where he developed a deep understanding of client pain points, building a strong foundation in empathy and... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
11 - R9

10:40 CEST

Using your existing Power investment for AI loads LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
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
avatar for Peter Haneklou

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

10:40 CEST

Should I stay or should I go LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
AI offers the opportunity to modernize legacy code, enhancing its performance and maintainability. However, it also presents the possibility of migrating away from the current platform. This raises an important question: should you invest in revitalizing your existing environment, or explore new horizons by transitioning to a different platform? The decision hinges on your long-term goals, the needs of your business, and the value each option brings. So, should you stay and optimize or take the leap and go? Or in The Clash words: "This indecision's bugging me If you don't want me, set me free"
Speakers
avatar for Juan Manuel Alcudia

Juan Manuel Alcudia

President, Common Europe
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
13 - Expo Stage

10:40 CEST

Db2 for i Inside of VS Code
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
Visual Studio Code is an industry standard development environment that provides powerful extendability through extensions. The IBM i team has built a VS Code extension that allows programmers, database engineers, and others to easily harness the power of Db2 for i through a modern interface. The extension offers features such as running SQL queries, a schema browser, Visual Explain, the SQL Error Logging Facility, and much more!
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Moeller

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.
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
07 - R18

10:40 CEST

Latest and Greatest for the IBM i Operating System
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
The IBM i team delivers new features on a regular basis.  In this session Scott and Tim will bring to life the most recent new features for the IBM i operating system.
Covering High Availability & Resilience; Performance; Tools and Frameworks; Security; RPG; SQL/Db2 on i; AI; Automation
Speakers
avatar for Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

STSM - IBM i Business Architect, IBM
Tim Rowe is the Business Architect responsible for Application Development and Systems Management for the IBM i operating system. His responsibilities include helping to make sure that the IBM i has what is needed to be successful both today and into the future. He sends much of his... Read More →
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 →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
05 - F3

10:40 CEST

I never thought of THAT, so I DO Need HA! LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
In this session we will discuss:

Many things that you did NOT plan for that would cause you to need an HA, or at LEAST a DR solution. Virtually every one of these are items from my personal customers, not made up or 'read it on the internet.'

You will be surprised and potentially even shocked by some of these occurrences. At the very least you will be amused!

Despite your security policies, the quality of your building, reliability of power and cooling, you cannot think of everything.
Speakers
avatar for Larry Bolhuis

Larry Bolhuis

Cloud and Datacenter Engineer, IBM Champion, Service Express Inc.
Larry has grown up with computers since his father became a CE in 1967. He obtained a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Calvin College in 1982 and soon after began working on IBM midrange equipment with the S/34 and S/36. Larry began working on the As/400 at its introduction In 1988.After spending many years as a developer Larry began working on communications, networking, and systems management tasks. Years of... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
06 - R17

10:40 CEST

Mission: Possible! Journaling Forensics 101 (with Free Tools)!
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
Learn to think like a spy! Many shops use journaling for a variety of reasons, but may not be familiar with how to use these journals for forensic purposes. Mining your journals for the who, what, when, where, how - and sometimes even why - can be very useful, not to mention fun! Come join us for a lighthearted and entertaining "Mission: Impossible" themed look at one of the most useful things you can do with your journals. This session will introduce journaling concepts and share tuning tips to optimize your journal environment for forensics. After reviewing the "old fashioned" way to dig into your journals, we will demonstrate how much easier this is with the right tools. The DMPJRN and CVTJRNDTA commands used in this presentation will be made available as a free download to all attendees, including source code!

Learning Objectives - After participating in this session, attendees should have the skills and tools to:
- Optimize your journal environment to maximize the forensic information available to you
- Understand what your journals are trying to tell you, and how to interrogate them to get the answers you need
- Dump your journals quickly and easily using the free software made available
- Be able to interpret the content of your journals to determine what really happened to your data
- Use the techniques demonstrated in the provided source code to develop your own tools
- Save the world from evil-doers

Audience:
- Anyone who would like to better understand how to maximize their journaling environment to make use of forensic data would benefit from this session. If you've ever needed to figure out how something happened to your data, if you like playing detective, if you enjoy building tools to make your job easier, then please join us!
Speakers
avatar for Steve Wolk

Steve Wolk

CTO, PC Richard & Son
Steven Wolk is the Chief Technology Officer for PC Richard & Son, a family owned and operated chain of 66 appliance and electronics superstores located throughout NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Founded in 1909, PC Richard has always been known for honesty, integrity, and reliability throughout... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
03 - F1

10:40 CEST

IBM i Ecosystem: Resources and Events for a Successful Career LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
This session will provide information about the resources available to learn and master IBM i, as well as training and certification opportunities. This information will help participants better understand industry expectations and the skills sought by employers. Additionally, it will highlight key events related to IBM i that anyone can participate in, offering not only learning opportunities but also networking possibilities with professionals in the field.
Speakers
avatar for Zouhair Oulli

Zouhair Oulli

Ansible for IBM i specialist, Kyndryl
As a specialist in Ansible on IBM i, I develop use cases that help delivery teams at Kyndryl automate their daily tasks and processes.I love creating IBM i related content and sharing knowledge with everyone through my website: https://zouhair-oulli.notion.siteI am a board member... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
08 - R11/R12

10:40 CEST

The IBM Power Clean Room LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
This session describes how to plan for and create an IBM Power clean room, covering IBM i and AIX partitions. Using benefits and features of IBM FlashSystem Safeguarded Copy, I'll show you how to create a clean room that provides a quick and safe recovery in the event of a Cyber Attack that hits your production system. The IBM Power Clean Room massively reduces RPO and RTO for any form of data corruption. I'll show how to plan, size and implement Safeguarded Copy. I'll describe how to present data from an immutable snapshot into a 'clean room' partition, how to validate it's a viable recovery point and how the process can be automated. I'll cover the relevant HMC and VIOS, FlashSystem functionality as well as an overview of FlashSystem cyber resilience features like FCM4 and Storage Insights.
Speakers
avatar for Ed Yeates

Ed Yeates

Professional Services Manager, Celerity (Chilli IT)
Ed’s entire working career has been centred on the IBM i platform, beginning in IBM's AS400 Technical Support. Ed then moved into the ISV arena focusing on system optimization and high availability. For the last 16 years Ed has been in the IBM Business Partner world designing, deploying... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
04 - F2

10:40 CEST

vSCSI, NPIV or NVMe. Internal or external. What IBM i administrator should know about storage options
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
Bart Grabowski - IBM Champion & Platinum Redbook author talks about internal and external storage devices. Descrive differences between vSCSI, NPiV or NVMe. What are the storage options today.
Speakers
avatar for Bartlomiej Grabowski

Bartlomiej Grabowski

IBM POWER Systems Principal Support Specialist, DHL
Bartlomiej Grabowski known as Bart, a B.A Computer Science. IBM Champion and Platinum Redbook author with over 15 technical publications. +18 years of experience in various worldwide solutions works for DHL IT Services - one of the biggest IBM i installations. He runs a personal blog... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
09 - R14

11:40 CEST

Break LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:40 - 11:50 CEST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:40 - 11:50 CEST
01 - Expo

11:50 CEST

Introduction to AIX RBAC and Implementation Best Practices
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
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
avatar for Thomas Barlen

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

11:50 CEST

Opensource Lifecycle Management on AIX LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
BFF, RPM, DNF, Toolbox... Everything you should know about opensource packages on AIX, how to install and manage them.

By Andrey Klyachkin
Speakers
avatar for Andrey Klyachkin

Andrey Klyachkin

Managing Director, eNFence
I help companies build standardized, completely automated and agile IBM Power infrastructure.➤ It minimizes your time to market for new apps and features.➤ It optimizes your IT operational costs.➤ It enhances your security.WHAT HAVE I ACHIEVED?➤ POWER DevOps (https://www.power-devops.com... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
11 - R9

11:50 CEST

IBM i - A Strategic Preview for 2025 and Beyond LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
With the extreme pace at which technology is changing, it's nice to have a platform that is built for change. In this session, Steve Will, IBM i CTO & Chief Architect, will talk about the current technology drivers in the industry, and how the IBM i strategy and roadmap are adapting. Come hear about the new things in 2025, and the direction of the platform in the future.
Speakers
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 →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
03 - F1

11:50 CEST

How to Build a LLM from scratch
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
Large language models (LLMs) power today's most advanced AI systems, but how are they actually built?  In this high-level, educational session, we'll break down how LLMs work, explore their key components, and walk through the process of building one from scratch. We'll cover essential concepts like data preprocessing, model architecture, and training techniques, without getting lost in complex math or code. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a developer curious about the technology behind LLMs, this session will give you a clear, big-picture understanding of how LLMs are built and why they matter.


Speakers
avatar for Adam Shedivy

Adam Shedivy

Software Developer, IBM
Adam is a software Developer working on enhancing client and open source integration on IBM i.
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
05 - F3

11:50 CEST

Merlin as a Service offering explained
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
In this jointly session of CSI, Arcad and IBM, the new offering Merlin as a Service will be explained. We will discuss what Merlin is, what the benefits are of Merlin as a Service  and how this can help in speeding up the modernization of your IBM i environment
Speakers
avatar for Tonny Bastiaans

Tonny Bastiaans

offering manager, IBM
Tonny Bastiaans is World Wide Product manager Power System at IBM. Started more than 20 years ago as an engineer on RS6000 systems (the predecessor of Power). He moved via several roles to his current role. With his technical background he is bridging the gap between technic and business... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
07 - R18

11:50 CEST

Securing IBM i in the Age of Cyber Threats
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
As cyber threats evolve in sophistication and frequency, securing IBM i environments has never been more crucial. This session provides a comprehensive overview of the current cybersecurity landscape and its implications for IBM i systems. We'll explore emerging security challenges specific to IBM i and discuss cutting-edge solutions to address them. Attendees will learn about advanced security features native to IBM i.  Join us for an in-depth look at safeguarding your critical business assets in an increasingly complex threat environment.
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 →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
06 - R17

11:50 CEST

Enhancing, Improving, and Growing your IBM i Team LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
All teams adapt and change over time, and all organizations face challenges dealing with same. We will explore keeping your current team happy, healthy, and moving forward. How to foster professional development and empower employees to continue enhancing their knowledge base. Then we will move into on boarding new talent focusing on those new to IBM i; special attention will be paid to experienced professionals coming into an i profession from another specialty. We will conclude with attracting new professionals to the industry and adapting to the unique strengths of their youth.
Speakers
avatar for Yvonne Enselman

Yvonne Enselman

Principal Architect for Quality Assurance on IBM i, Yvonne Enselman Professional Services
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
08 - R11/R12

11:50 CEST

What's new in IBM Power Virtual Server? LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
Did you know you can consume IBM Power as a service in IBM Cloud or even in your own data center?!? Join us for this exciting session to learn about the latest advances and innovations in Power Virtual Server and how you can get started!
Speakers
avatar for Joe Cropper

Joe Cropper

Distinguished Engineer, Power Hybrid Cloud, IBM
Joe is an IBM Distinguished Engineer within the IBM Power software development organization. In his current role as Chief Architect, Power as-a-Service and Hybrid Cloud, he has worldwide technical responsibility to enable hybrid cloud solutions on IBM Power and drive application modernization... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
04 - F2

11:50 CEST

Turn up the Power: External Disk and Hardware Replication on i... A Case Study!
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
Your IBM i does a great job of managing internal disk, so why upgrade to external storage using a SAN? Your replication software may require some extra time and attention, but it gets the job done - so why change? Turns out there are lots of reasons to change both! This won't be a nuts and bolts how-to session. Rather it will be a case study of the decisions made by one large appliance and electronics retailer to implement these technologies, including the considerations, decisions, trade-offs, and benefits. You may not leave this session knowing how to do it, but you'll understand why you might want to, and you'll be ready to ask many of the right questions to get you there.

Some of the topics we'll discuss will include:
- HA vs DR
- RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective)
- iASP's
- Tool-kits
- Backups
- Flash Copy
- Recovery Scenarios

You'll leave this session better prepared to:
- Determine if external storage is right for your environment
- Understand the trade-offs involved with external storage and hardware replication
- Know what questions to ask along the way!

Audience:
- Anyone who is curious about using external storage and hardware replication with their IBM i is encouraged to attend!


Speakers
avatar for Steve Wolk

Steve Wolk

CTO, PC Richard & Son
Steven Wolk is the Chief Technology Officer for PC Richard & Son, a family owned and operated chain of 66 appliance and electronics superstores located throughout NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Founded in 1909, PC Richard has always been known for honesty, integrity, and reliability throughout... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
09 - R14

12:50 CEST

Lunch in Expo LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:50 - 14:00 CEST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:50 - 14:00 CEST
01 - Expo

14:00 CEST

Building IBM Power as a Service Platform from Scratch: A Deep Dive into Integration with Hybrid Multi-Cloud Environments
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
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
avatar for Youssef Largou

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

14:00 CEST

Leverage Event-Driven Ansible to reduce your automation reaction time LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
In today's complex IT environments, it is more important than ever to automate tasks and processes. Event-Driven Ansible is a new feature of Ansible that allows you to automate IT tasks based on events that occur in your IT environment. This session will provide an introduction to Event-Driven Ansible, including what it is, how it works, and the benefits of using it. We will also discuss some examples of how Event-Driven Ansible can be used in real-world scenarios.
Speakers
avatar for Fabio Alessandro Locati

Fabio Alessandro Locati

Principal Specialist Solution Architect, Red Hat
Fabio Alessandro Locati - commonly known as Fale - is an EMEA Principal Solutions Architect at Red Hat, public speaker, published author, and Open Source contributor. His main areas of expertise are Linux, containers (ie: Kubernetes), automation (ie: Ansible), security, cloud (mainly... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
11 - R9

14:00 CEST

Inject more security into Db2 for i LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
In this updated session, Scott will explore the many ways that “bad actors” can attempt to subvert the security on IBM i. Whether the topic is protecting against SQL Injection, closing doors to acquiring elevated privileges, or attempting to discover unprotected objects, this session will include techniques for evaluation and protection of your IBM i. Attend this session to take a big step towards discovering and eliminating attack vectors within Db2 for i!
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 →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
03 - F1

14:00 CEST

JSON, SQL, XML done easy with noxDb
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
JSON, SQL, XML, dynamic arrays, objects and graphs. You can do all that today in RPG, but it is rather complex. Perhaps it would be better if you had a framework that could provide more flexibility and make your code more simple? The noxDb framework was made exactly to be a player in the world of microservices and serverless architecture doing JSON in/JSON out ñ and even better: it is 100% ILE and 100% open source. If you need to modernize your RPG code and make it available as services on the web. If microservices is a business strategy or just curious about tools like yum, git and gmake then this session is for you.
Speakers
avatar for Niels Liisberg

Niels Liisberg

Chief Software Architect, Partner & IBM Champion, System & Method
Niels has developed IBM i middleware used in numerous applications worldwide. He is the architect of the IceBreak application server for IBM i. Over the years he has contributed to the IBM i community with presentations, demos, and loads of open source: ILEastic and noxDB to name... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
05 - F3

14:00 CEST

Lessons learnt from a proof of concept using IBM watsonx Assistant
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
Steve Cast, IBM Champion, i-UG Marketing Director, COMMON Europe Treasurer, and technical entrepreneur will deliver this informative session.  

The session addresses the lessons learnt from a Proof of Concept to develop a chatbot using Watson X Assistant, with real word examples.

Starting with an introduction to Watson X Assistant, Steve will progress on to explore the challenges faced. This will include the successes and failures his team experienced along the way. Key takeaways will be presented to help your learning. Closing with conclusions and potential future directions, this session will be beneficial to anyone considering Watson X Assistant for their own needs.

Come along to this session to see Watson X Assistant for yourself and benefit from the lessons learnt by Steve and his team.
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
07 - R18

14:00 CEST

What's New in IBM i Security? LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
Significant security enhancements have been delivered in both recent releases and technology refreshes (TRs). In this session Carol will describe the new and enhanced security-related features of Navigator for i as well as SQL services. She will also describe how and why you should use the security features delivered in the most recent releases.  
Speakers
avatar for Carol Woodbury

Carol Woodbury

IBM i Security SME and Senior Advisor, Kisco
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
06 - R17

14:00 CEST

Panel Discussion "Women in COMMON Europe"
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
As we did already in Milano, I would llike to continue this togehter with Ann-Kathrin Stückl (by Heidi Schmidt)
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
13 - Expo Stage

14:00 CEST

Upgrade your TODAY!
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
We all want to upgrade our computer, car, house, phone... The list goes on and on. But how about upgrading our TODAY, so we get the most out of each new day? How much more productive would TODAY be if we could focus on the right things? How would you like to give your TODAY a processor upgrade, and get more done TODAY? How about a memory upgrade, so forgotten tasks don't fall through the cracks TODAY, and all the information you need will be at your fingertips TODAY? What does each new TODAY mean to you, and how do you make the most of it? Attend this session to upgrade your TODAY, and make TODAY matter!

Attend this session to learn:
- The value of each day and how to live TODAY to the fullest with no regrets
- How to spend each TODAY wisely by focusing on the right things, supercharging our productivity
- Ways to use tools and develop systems to be organized TODAY, supplementing our limited memories

Audience:
- Everyone who wants to make the most of all their TODAY's should attend this session!
Speakers
avatar for Steve Wolk

Steve Wolk

CTO, PC Richard & Son
Steven Wolk is the Chief Technology Officer for PC Richard & Son, a family owned and operated chain of 66 appliance and electronics superstores located throughout NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Founded in 1909, PC Richard has always been known for honesty, integrity, and reliability throughout... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
08 - R11/R12

14:00 CEST

Future Power Processor Roadmap LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
In this session, we will describe the technologies and characteristics underpinning the future Power Processor/System roadmap, highlighting the positive impacts on the IBM Power platform.
Speakers
avatar for Bill Starke

Bill Starke

Power Processor Chief Architect, IBM
William Starke is an IBM Distinguished Engineer and Chief Architect for Power microprocessors. Since graduating from Michigan Tech University, Bill has been employed by IBM for over 30 years in several roles, spanning mainframe and Power systems performance analysis, logic design... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
04 - F2

14:00 CEST

How to store and protect your container data
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
Storage has always been a challenge for IT users, with challenges such as integrity, replication and migration of large data sets.
These challenges are not new, and with modern decentralized systems based on containers, they have not disappeared.
Kubernetes is the most popular orchestrator for containerized workloads. Because containers delete all saved data as standard, this can create major challenges for many types of workload.
Come and learn more about the challenges, and learn about functions and technology that helps solve this problem in one container-based environment.
Speakers
avatar for Ole Kristian Myklebust

Ole Kristian Myklebust

Storage Dude, IBM
Tuesday June 3, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
09 - R14

15:00 CEST

Break
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:00 - 15:15 CEST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:00 - 15:15 CEST
01 - Expo

15:15 CEST

Sponsor session: Apper
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST
Sponsors
avatar for Apper

Apper

Our vision is to be the top-of-mind player in business-critical IT in the Nordic region, where IBM is the largest and most strategically important partner.To achieve our goal, we offer services and solutions in the following business areas:IBM i / IBM PowerSupply Chain Management... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST
04 - F2

15:15 CEST

Sponsor session: Control all your IBM i applications and systems from your current monitoring solution, extremely easily!
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST
Not happy with the IBM i monitoring level of your existing tool such as Nagios, PRTG, SolarWinds, Zabbix, etc ?
In addition, IBM recently stopped the support of their Nagios plugin for IBM i and said that Control for i is the recommended replacement.

Discover how “Control for i” adds instantly 200 ‘Plug & Play’ IBM i checks and how your tool is enhanced without any development required.

If you already know Control for I, come to see what’s new in the version 4.

You will also acquire knowledge on how it is easy to automate answers or trigger a program to well-known messages in MSGQ or System Log.

Learn how you will become more proactive: with high accuracy probes you are alerted of problems before they become critical; this improves the service continuity and reduces emergency response costs).
Note: “Control for i” is compatible with 90% of most commonly used monitoring tools.
Sponsors
avatar for M81

M81

M81 is a company specialized in system software running on IBM i operating system (also known as OS/400 or i5/OS), to help IT teams to better manage their systems.The products made by M81 address complex areas, but are very simple to implement and IT teams can work with them very... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST
06 - R17

15:15 CEST

Sponsor session: Data Protection for SAP HANA with StorSafe
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST
As SAP HANA environments continue to grow in complexity and size, ensuring efficient data protection and recovery becomes a critical challenge. StorSafe, a cutting-edge backup and recovery solution, is optimized to address the unique demands of SAP HANA. By leveraging StorSafe's advanced deduplication and compression capabilities, organizations can significantly reduce storage requirements, minimize backup windows, and ensure rapid recovery in the event of data loss or system failure.

With StorSafe, SAP HANA administrators can simplify their data protection operations, reduce costs, and improve overall system performance. StorSafe's compatibility with SAP HANA's backup and recovery tools ensures seamless integration, eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming custom scripting or modifications. Additionally, StorSafe's support for NFS and CIFS protocols enables easy backup and recovery of SAP HANA data, regardless of the underlying storage infrastructure.

In this technical session, we will delve into the details of how StorSafe optimizes SAP HANA data protection, exploring topics such as deduplication ratios, backup and recovery performance, and integration with SAP HANA's native backup tools. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how StorSafe can help them overcome common data protection challenges in SAP HANA environments, ensuring high availability, data integrity, and business continuity.
Sponsor speakers
avatar for Guy Berlo

Guy Berlo

MD EMEA FalconStor, FalconStor Software
Guy Berlo is the Managing Director for the EMEA Region. Prior to joining Falconstor, Mr.Berlo was the VP Sales & Operations for EMEA at ProphetStor Data Services active in the AImarket space. Previously, Mr. Berlo was the Vice President and General Manager EMEAafter starting up CEMEA... Read More →
Sponsors
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST
07 - R18

15:15 CEST

Sponsor session: Future-Proofing Your Data: Transitioning from Legacy Data Middleware to Advanced APIs and Seamless Data Replication
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST
Your IBMi platform is the strategic platform of choice for your organisation, however older methods of moving data such as ETL processes and FTP are an early 2000 answer to a 2025 problem. More and more organisations want to duplicate their legacy data alongside their distributed systems data for analytical, AI and ML cloud-based initiatives having a more secure, robust and automated way of achieving this. Join this session to learn about:
 
  1. One off bulk data load : Replicate your IBMi data by automating to cloud based services with no coding required.
  2. Utilise Change Data Capture (CDC)  : IBMi data changes automatically synchronised, staged and loaded into cloud-based services.
  3. Encapsulate RPG and Cobol Business Logic: Both screen and non-screen based programs can be converted into modern advanced APIs to then load business logic centric data into cloud based services.  No more having to duplicate business logic into stored procedures.
 
All with the latest security and standards which are at the top of your agenda.
 
The session will complete with a demo showing :
  1. The bulk loading of IBMi DB2 tables into a cloud-based database.
  2. Encapsulating business logic from an IBMi RPG program and loading that business logic enriched data into a cloud-based database.
  3. Transactional Data Changes (CDC)  loading into a cloud-based database.
Sponsor speakers
avatar for Andrew Simpson

Andrew Simpson

Solutions Architect, Rocket Software
Andrew has worked in the computer software industry for over 30 years starting off as a programmer to development manager, moving to technical consulting and then to a pre-sales engineering role. Andrew is currently a Solutions Architect at Rocket Software after being with Rocket... Read More →
Sponsors
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST
03 - F1

15:15 CEST

Sponsor session: Remain Software
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST
Sponsors
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST
05 - F3

15:15 CEST

Sponsor session: Rocket Software
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST
Sponsors
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST
08 - R11/R12

15:15 CEST

Sponsor session: Use AI to Build an IBM i Web App in Under 10 Minutes — No Coding Required!
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST
 Valence 6.3, the popular web and mobile framework for IBM i, includes a browser-based low-code development utility called Nitro App Builder (NAB), through which anyone with a solid understanding of their IBM i database can build and deploy dazzling web or mobile apps in a matter of minutes. 

With newly integrated IBM i-centric AI functionality, developers can use NAB to very quickly create a broad range of applications — from simple dashboard and inquiry apps, complete with download-to-Excel functionality, to highly intricate and intuitive data entry apps.

All of this can be achieved with no coding, though IBM i developers can easily extend functionality with RPG or SQL code to handle business logic as needed. Advanced programmers comfortable with HTML5 and JavaScript code can take things even further, creating super elaborate apps that work hand-in-hand with server-side RPG logic through the Valence Portal. And as of this latest release, you can use the integrated AI assistant to write much of the code for you!

The bottom line:  With Valence, whether you're a seasoned RPG developer or a super user with intimate knowledge of your system's physical files, you can crank out highly functional web and mobile apps on IBM i in no time — no prior experience in web or mobile development required. Come to this quick demo session to see the latest release of the Valence framework, and how easy it is to quickly build and deploy web apps on your IBM i system.

If time permits, some actual deployed IBM i customer applications from various industries will be demonstrated as well.
Sponsor speakers
avatar for Robert Swanson

Robert Swanson

Senior Partner, CNX
Rob has worked as an in-the-trenches IBM i developer since 1992, with the past 15 years focused on developing modernization efforts for legacy systems written in RPG. Currently serving as Senior Partner for CNX Corporation in Chicago, Rob is a strong advocate of introducing highly... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for CNX

CNX

Our missionThe true purpose of technology is to be helpful. That’s our core belief, and it’s why we’re dedicated to helping you deliver applications that transform the way people work. Our Valence Framework enables beautiful, accessible apps that empower user independence, operational... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST
09 - R14

15:15 CEST

SPS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 CEST
11 - R9

15:15 CEST

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

15:40 CEST

Break
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:40 - 15:50 CEST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:40 - 15:50 CEST
01 - Expo

15:50 CEST

Event Driven Power Infrastructure
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
This presentation is about event driven infrastructure and how you can facilitate autoremediation in case of problems, using Ansible, Icinga2, Request Tracker and webhooks, you can create an elastic auto-scaling infrastructure to optimize the capacity for your workload and dynamically scale your batches, and capcity usage.
Speakers
avatar for Toshaan Bharvani

Toshaan Bharvani

CTO, VanTosh
Toshaan Bharvani is a IT consultant, currently self-employed at VanTosh, with a interest in Open Source Software and Open Source Hardware. He started his IT interest at a very early age, when his father gave him his first own PC components. Ever since he has been interested in IT... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
11 - R9

15:50 CEST

Introduction to AI LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
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
avatar for Mirza Ćutuk

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

15:50 CEST

Open Source Success Stories on IBM i LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
Case studies and implementation strategies for leveraging open source technologies on IBM i. From Python and Node.js to open-source databases, discover how companies are innovating while maintaining IBM i's reliability.
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 →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
05 - F3

15:50 CEST

VS Code and Code for IBM i Hidden Gems LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
Thanks to the Code for IBM i open source extension, VS Code became an IDE of choice for whoever wants to do some development on IBM i. Less expansive (as in "free") and more modern than RDi, it's already a daily driver for IBM i professionals and enthusiasts alike. But what does it have to offer we barely know? What are the less-known features that can make a developer's life easier? The legend tells that it's even possible to work locally on IBM i source code synchronized with Git or to use Visual Explain right from VS Code. But the best is yet to come and see for yourself! Whether you are a seasoned developer or just curious, join me to discover or rediscover the hidden gems that VS Code has to offer. Don't be a stranger and bring your questions along!
Speakers
avatar for Sebastien Julliand

Sebastien Julliand

Tech Lead, ARCAD Software
Hi, I'm Seb! I am a Tech Lead & IBM i Advocate at ARCAD Software and an active contributors to IBM i open source projects.Let's talk about anything related to software development, on IBM i or not, it doesn't mater to me. RPGLE, Java, TypeScript...I love them all equally 😁I'm actively... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
07 - R18

15:50 CEST

IBM i Security Best Practices LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
The IBM i platform is widely known to be one of the most securable in the industry. However, it does still require that you configure it correctly to make it really secure. With the increasing cybersecurity threat level from Ransomware among other things, it is more important than ever to protect your IBM i.
In this session will cover IBM i Security Best Practices, including the most common and critical security configuration mistakes and how to remediate them.
Speakers
avatar for Janus Hertz

Janus Hertz

Consulting IT Specialist, IBM
IBM Technology Expert Labs Consultant - IBM Power / IBM i - Security, HA/DR, Virtualization - IBM Northern Europe
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
03 - F1

15:50 CEST

Using IBM Navigator in a Secure Manner
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
With all the increased focus on security these days, the IBM Navigator provides a robust secure interface for managing the IBM i.  This session will review how to configure Navigator and your system to leverage TLS at every turn. We will also dive into some additional administer features of Navigator.
Speakers
avatar for Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

STSM - IBM i Business Architect, IBM
Tim Rowe is the Business Architect responsible for Application Development and Systems Management for the IBM i operating system. His responsibilities include helping to make sure that the IBM i has what is needed to be successful both today and into the future. He sends much of his... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
06 - R17

15:50 CEST

Avoid Distractions, Get Focused LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
We live in a world of endless distractions. Get distracted and you lose focus. According to research, it takes around 23 minutes to refocus after a distraction.
Should we manage the distractions? Or let ourselves get distracted? Or learn to focus despite the distractions? If you can’t focus your attention, how can you accomplish anything?
This session will teach you how to identify when and why you’re being distracted, what to do about it, and how to increase your focus.
Speakers
avatar for Kim Greene

Kim Greene

President, Kim Greene Consulting, Inc.
Kim Greene is president of Kim Greene Consulting, Inc. specializing in providing consulting services for the HCL Collaboration Solutions portfolio for IBM i, Windows, and Linux. Kim has over 20 years of experience with IBM Domino and 25 years of experience with the AS/400, iSeries... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
08 - R11/R12

15:50 CEST

IBM Power Virtual Server for an IBM i Customer LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
IBM Power Virtual Server (PowerVS) provides a simple and straightforward solution for infrastructure modernization, while delivering the benefits of a hybrid cloud architecture.  It provides a seamless and fast cloud transition for IBM Power workloads since there is no need to change architectures.  A customer has access to additional application and data services as well as high availability and disaster recovery.  2024 saw many enhancements for IBM i customers such as better pricing, increased volume support, and Virtual Serial Numbers (VSN).  Leading businesses worldwide use IBM Power Virtual Server for their production, development and HA/DR operations, so attend this session to hear the latest and greatest about IBM PowerVS for an IBM i customer.
Speakers
avatar for Daniel Sundt

Daniel Sundt

IBM i Product Manager, IBM
Dan Sundt is an IBM i product manager. He has the responsibility for the IBM i business, including defining and guiding future directions and strategies. He works with the IBM i sales, marketing, and development teams as well as customers and partners to ensure that the IBM i operating... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
04 - F2

15:50 CEST

DS8K HA/DR and replication
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
Speakers
Tuesday June 3, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 CEST
09 - R14

16:50 CEST

Break
Tuesday June 3, 2025 16:50 - 17:00 CEST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 16:50 - 17:00 CEST
01 - Expo

17:00 CEST

Accelerating Enterprise AI with IBM Power10: From LLMs to Real-World Applications
Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
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
avatar for Paul Chapman

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

17:00 CEST

MariaDB Server and MariaDB MaxScale - Enterprise class database technology for IBM Power
Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
MariaDB Server is very popular database for any type of workload, and MariaDB Enterprise Server is the Enterprise database system that builds on this to deliver an Enterprise class database system which together with MariaDB MaxScale provides High Availability, Scalability and world class support and services, all available on the IBM Power platform. In this talk I will cover some of the foundations of MariaDB Enterprise Server and MariaDB MaxScale and what features are provided. There are also many new features in MariaDB Enterprise Server, such as Vector search for AI applications, enhanced JSON support and more, which will be covered.
One particular feature of MariaDB will be coverered in more detail, the ease of migrating from other database systems to MariaDB, in particular Oracle.
Speakers
avatar for Anders Karlsson

Anders Karlsson

Principal Sales Engineer, MariaDB
Database Sales Engineer with more than 40 years experience from relational databases. Develops tools and utilities and official MariaDB contributor, assistst in MariaDB implementations, specialized in database migrations. Has worked with many different relational database systems... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
11 - R9

17:00 CEST

Talk to your IBM i data: Using AI-RAG Pattern with LLMs to present db-data in an user-dialog-agent LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
Discover how to unlock the power of generative AI to interact with your IBM i database. This session introduces the Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pattern and demonstrates how Large Language Models (LLMs) can transform static database information into dynamic, interactive user-dialog experiences.
Topics covered include:
ï    Building intelligent user-dialog agents that provide natural language access to IBM i data.
ï    Integrating LLMs with IBM i databases for real-time query generation and contextual responses.
ï    Leveraging the RAG pattern to enhance accuracy and ensure reliable data retrieval.
ï    Practical examples of turning raw db-data into conversational insights.
Whether you're modernizing enterprise workflows or exploring AI for improved user experiences, this session equips you with the tools and knowledge to make your IBM i data more accessible and actionable through conversational AI.
Speakers
avatar for Dirk Neumann

Dirk Neumann

Owner, Neumann Softwaretechnik Consulting
Dirk Neumann is an expert in software integration, architecture, modernization and project management. He has been working in the power systems sector (IBM i, AS/400) for more than 25 years. As an expert in software technology, he creates integrative concepts for web applications... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
05 - F3

17:00 CEST

Using modern mobile Apps created with Flutter and RPG Microservices as Backend
Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
There is more than one way to skin a cat - so it is with creating a modern, graphical User Interface for IBM I Applications (and of course for all the other platforms as well).
My Team and I are using multiple ways like Angular, ExtJs, React, .Net (XAML with MAUI), Serverbased Web Applications, IceCap, Swift, Kotlin AND Flutter.
It always depends what you want to achieve and - of course - what kind of resources (human as well as time and money) you have.

One way, which is a very good one from our perspective, is the DART Framework Flutter.

In this Session you will see how you can create platform independent Apps with one codebase using the Flutter Framework and RPG Microservices with JSON as the backend on IBM i with DB2 for i.

Learn about the advantages of the Flutter Framework and how you can use one codebase to run on mobile, Desktop and Browser in combination with RPG Microservices in the backend running on IBM i with DB2 for i.
Quick Look on what a RPG Microservice is, how you can easily create them and why it is a great idea to use it as a backend for any modern Frontend.
Speakers
avatar for Markus Litters

Markus Litters

CEO, i and me - IT Training and Solutions GmbH
I start working with IBM POWER Servers and IBM i since I was 19 back in 1990 when it was called IBM AS/400 and from the beginning I was focused on Integrating the System with everything else (first of all DOS PC's, then Windows PC's and HP Unix and so on) and to modernize the existing... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
07 - R18

17:00 CEST

SQL Services for Systems Management LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
SQL Services on IBM i is a hot topic because there are so many ways that SQL Services can bring unique value and ease of use to anyone using an IBM i. Attend this session to understand which SQL Services have proven to be some of the most powerful and popular with IBM i users, with a specific focus on systems management.

The session will also include many working examples, to help you get started today!

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1119123
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/ibm-i-tutorials-demos-and-sql-examples-0
https://learn.common.org/products/ibm-isee-video-blog
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 →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
03 - F1

17:00 CEST

Taking the Guesswork out of IBM i Security with Authority Collection
Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
This session explores the practical applications of using Authority Collection to take the guesswork out of IBM i Security.  Carol will show how you can use Authority Collection to remove *ALLOBJ from a user without the fear of breaking something. She'll also show how you can easily secure an object in the IFS - again - without fear of breaking something. Carol answers your questions, including the best ways to interpret the Authority Collection output.
Speakers
avatar for Carol Woodbury

Carol Woodbury

IBM i Security SME and Senior Advisor, Kisco
Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
06 - R17

17:00 CEST

Technical knowledge basics for project managers LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
Project managers, quality assurance testers, and business analysts all need to know the fundamentals of the technical projects they support. This session is a review of what technicians are facing currently and a survey of what can be used as a baseline for further education. As project plans and tests become more complicated and these professionals are a conduit between teams a need for general tech basics can be helpful to facilitate communication.

Review cross department and technology interactions and technologies professionals need for management.
Review trends in upcoming strategic planning and provide an overview of where the IBMi intersects with other technologies we may not be as familiar with.

Professionals who are supporting evolving tech environments and want a better understanding of evolving practices.
NOTE: This is presented with Tony Owens
Speakers
avatar for Yvonne Enselman

Yvonne Enselman

Principal Architect for Quality Assurance on IBM i, Yvonne Enselman Professional Services
Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
08 - R11/R12

17:00 CEST

IBM Power Virtual Server: What is new and how is that helping my business LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
In this session we will discuss what new features and improvements have been implemented on IBM Power Virtual server and how these improvements will help your business.
We will also discuss by real examples how other business use IBM Power Virtual Server


Speakers
avatar for Tonny Bastiaans

Tonny Bastiaans

offering manager, IBM
Tonny Bastiaans is World Wide Product manager Power System at IBM. Started more than 20 years ago as an engineer on RS6000 systems (the predecessor of Power). He moved via several roles to his current role. With his technical background he is bridging the gap between technic and business... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
04 - F2

17:00 CEST

Backup, Restore and Archive, a new choice for IBM i
Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
Speakers
avatar for Shreya Nair

Shreya Nair

WW Product Manager, IBM
avatar for JP Lavigne

JP Lavigne

WW Product Manager, IBM
Tuesday June 3, 2025 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
09 - R14
 
Wednesday, June 4
 

08:00 CEST

AI Use Cases on IBM Power10
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
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
avatar for Youssef Largou

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 →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
10 - R15

08:00 CEST

Upgrade VIOS to 4.1. Fully automated!
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
I had two weeks between the years and ca. 160 Virtual I/O Servers to upgrade. It means I had ca. 30 minutes (or less) per upgrade. It is more than enough time if you use automation like Ansible. I describe how I automated my VIOS upgrades and what problems I've got on the way.

By Andrey Klyachkin
Speakers
avatar for Andrey Klyachkin

Andrey Klyachkin

Managing Director, eNFence
I help companies build standardized, completely automated and agile IBM Power infrastructure.➤ It minimizes your time to market for new apps and features.➤ It optimizes your IT operational costs.➤ It enhances your security.WHAT HAVE I ACHIEVED?➤ POWER DevOps (https://www.power-devops.com... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
11 - R9

08:00 CEST

Forget Everything You Know About IBM i HA – This Changes the Game! LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
How can you take IBM i high availability to the next level in 2025?

In this session, we demonstrate a Policy-Based High Availability (PBHA) setup with replication to a third site, leveraging the latest IBM FlashSystem technology—all without the need for expensive third-party solutions.

Speakers
avatar for Jesper Skov Johansen

Jesper Skov Johansen

IBM Certified Systems Expert & IBM Champion, Molgaard Data A/S
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
09 - R14

08:00 CEST

Getting started with SQL stored procedures and UDTF LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
Stored procedures and UDTF are gaining more and more attraction from companies around the world  Why? Because it runs on basically any platform and makes life much easier for modernizing and integration to legacy systems. Everybody knows SQL more or less  it is an Esperanto for any generation and it is quite natural to extend knowledge based on this design pattern.
Speakers
avatar for Niels Liisberg

Niels Liisberg

Chief Software Architect, Partner & IBM Champion, System & Method
Niels has developed IBM i middleware used in numerous applications worldwide. He is the architect of the IceBreak application server for IBM i. Over the years he has contributed to the IBM i community with presentations, demos, and loads of open source: ILEastic and noxDB to name... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
05 - F3

08:00 CEST

Securing and a monitoring SSH on IBMi LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
Many applications and functions are taking advantage of the SSH server on the IBM i, especially with the recent influx of open-source packages being made available to IBM i users. However, by default, it’s rather open to abuse. In this presentation we will explore the options for locking down, and monitoring access to SSH on the IBM i.
Speakers
avatar for Stefan Dufaye

Stefan Dufaye

Technical Consultant, Rowton IT
I’ve worked with the IBM i for over 25 years. I started as a developer, updating RPG code to make it millennium compliant, but I’ve spent most of my career working on the technical side. Originally supporting IBM i installations for customers and then moving on to manage the hosted... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
06 - R17

08:00 CEST

What you need to know to Upgrade IBM i to 7.6 LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
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

08:00 CEST

The Ninja Guide to Building Teams and Creating Engagement!
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
Sure, Ninjas are cool, and they're fun to talk about. And more importantly, there's a leadership lesson there... Ninjas are always 100% ENGAGED! They equate their personal success with the success of their team, and of their mission. How productive would your teams be if they were always completely engaged, like Ninjas? Whether you're a leader looking to learn the secrets behind building strong teams and keeping them engaged, or a team member who wants to better understand team dynamics, you'll find this session illuminating.

During this session you'll learn:
- Hiring tips to ensure you get the people you need on your team (and to communicate better with them)
- Learn to interview candidates like a pro (or to ace your next interview)
- Techniques to build your bench by creating a reserve of good will
- How to keep your people motivated (and yourself!)
- Methods to align your team's success (as well as your own) with that of your organization
By the end of this session you'll have the tools you need to build a team of the best and brightest, and keep them as engaged as... Ninjas!

Audience:
- Everyone who leads other people - or works as part of a team - will benefit from this session!
Speakers
avatar for Steve Wolk

Steve Wolk

CTO, PC Richard & Son
Steven Wolk is the Chief Technology Officer for PC Richard & Son, a family owned and operated chain of 66 appliance and electronics superstores located throughout NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Founded in 1909, PC Richard has always been known for honesty, integrity, and reliability throughout... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
08 - R11/R12

08:00 CEST

IBM in 7.5 and Power10 Performance Enhancements Highlights LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
IBM i 7.5 offers an array of new performance metrics, updates to performance tooling, and access to previously chargeable performance features at no extra cost. Plus, Power10 brings significant capacity enhancements. Join us to discover these improvements and understand which ones are available to you even before upgrading to IBM i 7.5.
Speakers
avatar for Morten Buur Rasmussen

Morten Buur Rasmussen

Power Performance Specialist, IBM
Morten Buur Rasmussen is a performance Specialist at IBM Technology Expert Labs. Morten has 39 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 and... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
04 - F2

08:00 CEST

Modernization Without Madness: The Practical Guide to IBM i Application Transformation
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
A comprehensive roadmap for transforming legacy applications into modern, maintainable systems without disrupting business operations. Through real customer case studies and hands-on examples, learn how to strategically modernize RPG applications using incremental approaches, modern tooling, and web technologies. Discover proven patterns for breaking down monolithic applications, implementing APIs, and introducing modern UI frameworks while maintaining the reliability that IBM i is known for.
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 →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
07 - R18

08:00 CEST

IBM briefing room LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 15:00 CEST
Only by invitation
Speakers
avatar for Simon Porstendorfer

Simon Porstendorfer

ISV Ecoystem Leader Europe, IBM
Simon spent the last 18 years with IBM in various sales roles from Client Executive in the Business Partner Channel up to being the Sales Leader for Scale Out Servers in Europe. After being the responsible Principal Offering Manager for Power Scale Out Worldwide he took over in 2020... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 08:00 - 15:00 CEST
12 - R7

09:00 CEST

Break
Wednesday June 4, 2025 09:00 - 09:10 CEST
Wednesday June 4, 2025 09:00 - 09:10 CEST
01 - Expo

09:10 CEST

Keynote - How we have made AI simple & fast for IBM Power
Wednesday June 4, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
The top priorities of IBM Power clients when integrating AI capabilities into their solutions are simplicity and performance. Both properties have driven the AI with IBM Power strategy since the past two years and have now led to significant innovation with products such as IBM Spyre Accelerator for Power, Code Assistant for IBM i, and more.

This session gives an overview of these innovations in light of the overall strategy and outlines the roadmap for what's next. The session covers concrete customer examples and live demonstrations of typical fit-for-purpose AI use cases on IBM Power, for example, in the generative AI space with large language models such as IBM/Granite & Meta/Llama and RAG architectures for digital assistants.
Speakers
avatar for Sebastian Lehrig

Sebastian Lehrig

WW AI on IBM Power Leader, IBM
As world-wide leader for AI on IBM Power, Sebastian is the main product manager to drive design, development, and market success of AI offerings & capabilities on the IBM Power platform. Previously, he has brought the open-source AI portfolio (including technology such as Kubeflow... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
04 - F2

09:10 CEST

Keynote - Integrated MFA and IBM i
Wednesday June 4, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
What ? Multi-factor Authentication integrated with the IBM ? Yes! With the new IBM i 7.6 announce the operating system now supports a fully integrated MFA security option. Each user profile can now be given an additional factor to help make sure that the user accessing the IBM i is who they say they are. Come hear world wide security expert Carol Woodbury and IBM i architect Tim Rowe explain this new support and better yet give a live demo on how it works.
Speakers
avatar for Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

STSM - IBM i Business Architect, IBM
Tim Rowe is the Business Architect responsible for Application Development and Systems Management for the IBM i operating system. His responsibilities include helping to make sure that the IBM i has what is needed to be successful both today and into the future. He sends much of his... Read More →
avatar for Carol Woodbury

Carol Woodbury

IBM i Security SME and Senior Advisor, Kisco
Wednesday June 4, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
02 - F4/F5

09:10 CEST

Keynote - IBM Flash System
Wednesday June 4, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
Speakers
NM

Neil McGovern

WW Sales Leader – IBM FlashSystem, IBM
Wednesday June 4, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
05 - F3

10:10 CEST

Break
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:10 - 10:20 CEST
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:10 - 10:20 CEST
01 - Expo

10:20 CEST

An invitation an AI panel
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
Last year we decided in real time to create a panel of AI experts, which I moderated.  It was  very popular!
Speakers
avatar for Charlie Guarino

Charlie Guarino

CEO & IBM Champion, Central Park Data Systems
Charles Guarino believes in the “power” of IBM Power Systems. His career reflects his dedication and interest in bringing the platform and its solutions to others and as a result has been recognized as an IBM Champion.He is a member of COMMON’s Speaker Excellence Hall of Fame... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
13 - Expo Stage

10:20 CEST

A story of real Multi- Hybrid Cloud, or reality?
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
This presentation show how you can run multi-cloud and hybrid cloud systems using IBM Power. The most important question is, can you really run your application in a cloud native way, or are you just being cloud naive?
If your workload does support running in a cloud native way, can you run on multiple clouds?
Now that you can run on multiple clouds, can you run in a hybrid cloud setup.
This presentation debuncts the myths around multi-cloud, hybrid-cloud and other cloud solutions, with a small demonstration of what multi- hybrid- cloud could really do if implementent correctly.
Speakers
avatar for Toshaan Bharvani

Toshaan Bharvani

CTO, VanTosh
Toshaan Bharvani is a IT consultant, currently self-employed at VanTosh, with a interest in Open Source Software and Open Source Hardware. He started his IT interest at a very early age, when his father gave him his first own PC components. Ever since he has been interested in IT... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
11 - R9

10:20 CEST

Single Node OpenShift on Power – A game changer! LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
What if you could dive into the world of containers with minimal resources? With OpenShift running on a single IBM LPAR, traditional IBM i and AIX customers can take their first steps into containerization with a tiny footprint. Join me to see just how easy it is to deploy OpenShift on Power and what it takes to build a fully functional container management platform!

by Nicolae Chirea
Speakers
avatar for Nicolae Chirea

Nicolae Chirea

System Architect, Seidor Iberia
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
10 - R15

10:20 CEST

IBM HA/DR solutions strategy LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
This session focuses on the IBM HA/DR solution portfolio for IBM i. The IBM i HA/DR solution portfolio is hardware based and as such the are highly automated. We will discuss the options, the positioning, what's new and what's coming in 2025.
Speakers
avatar for Steve Finnes

Steve Finnes

Product Manager, IBM
Steve has spent several years in IBM with positions spanning basic research to product development, product offering and marketing. He is the product offering manager for IBM Power Systems with responsibility for PowerHA for AIX, PowerHA for IBM i and the CBU.
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
04 - F2

10:20 CEST

Live Demo of how to create a Webservice from your existing 5250 Display programs within a few minutes
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
Very often you get the task to create a Webservice for a brand new mobile App, Web App, Cloud solution or whatever and use existing Data that is already available on your IBM I for decades. Maybe you should ìonlyî grab some data and show it or ñ even worse ñ you should also save and proceed data on IBM i.

When you start to find out where the data comes from or goes to you often stumble over one or multiple old (or very, very old) RPG programs that collect a bunch of data from old physical files and mix them up and again and again and then show the result on the screen or processes the input.

Another task is to optimize existing processes where your users need to enter data in multiple 5250 programs and enter the customer or article number many times.

To modernize these backend stuff normally takes a lot of time such as weeks or months. If you want to go the step by step approach or need to get up and running with your modern app very quickly the way you will find in the live demo will save your life.

See and learn how you can create a modern Webservice that receives and returns JSON and ìremote controlsî your 5250 application to grab Data from within your existing 5250 programs (even RPG-II from the 70ís) or enters the data like the user did it before.
All that is done in RPG or Cobol (ILE CL, c or c++)!!!
You even donít need the source code of the old programs.

You will learn when this approach makes sense and why and what you can do with it to optimize existing processes, document old stuff and moreÖ
Speakers
avatar for Markus Litters

Markus Litters

CEO, i and me - IT Training and Solutions GmbH
I start working with IBM POWER Servers and IBM i since I was 19 back in 1990 when it was called IBM AS/400 and from the beginning I was focused on Integrating the System with everything else (first of all DOS PC's, then Windows PC's and HP Unix and so on) and to modernize the existing... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
07 - R18

10:20 CEST

Cool thinkgs in Navigator to be a Rockstar IBM i System Administrator
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
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

10:20 CEST

IBM i Performance Analysis for SQL requests
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
The purpose of this presentation is to show practical ways of analyzing performance data collected via iDoctor/Jobwatcher. The focus of the presentation will be DB performance.
This presentation will give input to the performance investigation by demonstrating how to view and extract DB related information from Jobwatcher and use this information for more detailed analysis in ACS (Access Client Solution).
The introduction of the topic will be the recommended JobWatcher definition and the recommended ways to read JobWatcher collections.
For a bit deeper analysis, its demonstrated what pitfalls can occur by using only Plan Cache Snapshots for SQL performance analysis. Here JobWatcher collections can make the analysis much more powerful.
Speakers
avatar for Morten Buur Rasmussen

Morten Buur Rasmussen

Power Performance Specialist, IBM
Morten Buur Rasmussen is a performance Specialist at IBM Technology Expert Labs. Morten has 39 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 and... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
06 - R17

10:20 CEST

10 Simple and Impactful Techniques to Improve Your Professional Skills LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
This session is designed to help IT professionals adopt 10 simple and impactful techniques to practice and improve their professional or 'soft' skills.  You'll hear about improving your listening, practicing facilitation, showing empathy, using white boarding, writing better technical reports and presentations, conducting peer reviews, and practicing self-awareness.
Speakers
avatar for Ian Jarman

Ian Jarman

CTO Systems Expert Labs, IBM
A leader in the IBM Systems community, Ian has managed IBM's worldwide portfolio of IBM Power Systems software products, including IBM i, AIX, Linux, PowerVM and PowerHA. His specialties include worldwide brand and product management for enterprise IT systems, software and services... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
08 - R11/R12

10:20 CEST

TBD LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
Will be announced first half of May
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
05 - F3

10:20 CEST

IBM Storage Virtualize Performance Monitoring and Architecture
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
Speakers
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
09 - R14

11:20 CEST

Break
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:20 - 11:30 CEST
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:20 - 11:30 CEST
01 - Expo

11:30 CEST

Leverage Red Hat Ansible to automate your IBM Power Systems
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
Red Hat Ansible is a mighty Configuration Management System that can help you to automate all IT processes.
This capability is foundational for the success of Ansible, since automating all processes, end-to-end, with the same tools is the key to highly efficient and effective automation.
One of the less-known capabilities of Ansible is its ability to manage Power systems.
Now Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform can run on your IBM Power systems, so you can use it to automate without compromises!

By Fabio Alessandro Locati
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
11 - R9

11:30 CEST

Securing AI – Challenges and Best Practices LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
AI becomes a critical component of enterprise IT, ensuring its security is paramount. AI systems introduce new risks, from data privacy concerns to adversarial attacks and model integrity threats. This session will explore the key security challenges associated with AI, particularly in environments running on IBM Power Systems and Linux.

We will discuss best practices for securing AI applications, including data protection strategies, governance frameworks, and risk mitigation techniques. Attendees will gain insights into how AI-driven security solutions can enhance threat detection and response while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Speakers
avatar for Mirza Ćutuk

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 →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
10 - R15

11:30 CEST

RPG Code Assistant Update LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
In 2024 at POWERUp, Steve Will, CTO & Chief Architect of IBM i, launched a project to create a tool that would use an AI Large Language Model, trained to understand RPG, to make life much easier for programmers who work with RPG, and to allow businesses to more confidently hire programmers and know there was a tool that could help any programmer work with existing RPG code. That project, the RPG Code Assistant project, has had a year to mature. In this session, Steve will give you the latest update. Joining him will be Adam Shedivy, on of the developers on this project, who will give insight into what it takes to create and train the tool.

Speakers
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 →
avatar for Adam Shedivy

Adam Shedivy

Software Developer, IBM
Adam is a software Developer working on enhancing client and open source integration on IBM i.
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
05 - F3

11:30 CEST

The Zero-Code Revolution: Natural Language Processing Takes Over IBM i
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
Examining a future where traditional programming on IBM i is replaced by advanced NLP, allowing systems to be managed and modified through conversation alone.
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 →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
07 - R18

11:30 CEST

Ransomware and i
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
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

11:30 CEST

Organizing Technical Projects
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
Technical resources are highly in demand and their time needs to be used as efficiently as possible. Project management is the technique needed to offload tasks to administrative personal or junior team members. In this session we will discuss the needs of specialized engineers, multiple disciple teams, communication between departments and silos. Our focus will be on how everyone can ensure all the needed info for any given project is organized and communicated.


Write and contribute to project plan documents.
Communicate between teams and departments.
Form strong partnerships between technical and business resources
NOTE: Presented with Tony Owens
Speakers
avatar for Yvonne Enselman

Yvonne Enselman

Principal Architect for Quality Assurance on IBM i, Yvonne Enselman Professional Services
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
08 - R11/R12

11:30 CEST

PowerSC live demo for IBM i, AIX, Linux LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
A run through of some of the key features and capabilities of the PowerSC software to provide real time security monitoring and regulatory compliance for workloads running on Power servers. Examples will use IBM i, AIX, and Linux endpoints.

By Andrew Laidlaw
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
04 - F2

11:30 CEST

DS8000 G10 overview
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
Speakers
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
09 - R14

11:30 CEST

Security Catalog for IBM i
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
It is very often that clients ask the question that how can we secure our IBM i in today's IT world where ransomware attacks are increasing ? What we can implement in order to make systems more secure ? But security is something which can take most of the time and still a proactive approach is needed for planning, executing and monitoring. The session will broadly cover the different security areas that needs to be review with recommendation in order to restrict the inappropriate use. Different layers of security will be explained in relation to IBM i and how each layer can affect if elevated access in given or unencrypted channels are used. Considering different areas on IBM i and following appropriate steps can make a system much secure than leaving it wide open thinking that system itself is very secure which is a misconception.


By Rohit Chauhan
Speakers
avatar for Rohit Chauhan

Rohit Chauhan

Senior Technical Specialist and IBM Champion, Tietoevry Tech Services Norway AS
Rohit Chauhan is an IBM Champion and a Senior Technical Specialist with expertise in IBM i platform and IBM Power Systems. He is also a IBM Redbooks author and works at Tietoevry Tech Services, Stavanger, Norway, which is an IBM Business Partner and one of the biggest IT service providers... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:30 - 12:30 CEST
06 - R17

12:30 CEST

Break LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:30 - 12:40 CEST
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:30 - 12:40 CEST
01 - Expo

12:40 CEST

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

12:40 CEST

TBD
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
08 - R11/R12

12:40 CEST

TBD
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
11 - R9

12:40 CEST

TBD
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
04 - F2

12:40 CEST

TBD
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
05 - F3

12:40 CEST

TBD
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
06 - R17

12:40 CEST

TBD
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
07 - R18

12:40 CEST

TBD
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
10 - R15

12:40 CEST

TBD
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:40 - 13:05 CEST
09 - R14

13:05 CEST

Lunch at Expo
Wednesday June 4, 2025 13:05 - 14:05 CEST
Wednesday June 4, 2025 13:05 - 14:05 CEST
01 - Expo

14:05 CEST

GenAI on IBM Power can answer your questions about Harry Potter, and much more!
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
Everyone is talking about GenAI, and in this session we will show GenAI running on IBM Power. You may also be aware that GenAI models don't know everything, and can make up answers. Join us to see how we can improve the answers GenAI creates, from data you can control, without retraining the model.
Speakers
avatar for David Spurway

David Spurway

IBM Power AI and Security Principal, EMEA, IBM Technology Sales, IBM
As the Global Principal IBM Power, David is the primary evangelist for IBM Power in IBM Technology Sales. He regularly meets and presents to a range of audiences, from CxO to new graduates, articulating the value of our solutions. Whether the topic is the existing IBM Power offerings... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
10 - R15

14:05 CEST

KVM in PowerVM LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
Exploring KVM in PowerVM. New use cases and reference architectures.

By Hugo Blanco
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
11 - R9

14:05 CEST

SQL for System and Storage Management
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
Ryan Moeller (Software Engineer, Db2 for i) teams up with Ann Wilkerson (Lead Developer, IBM i Navigator) to show how Navigator and SQL services can be expanded upon to automate and report on everyday storage and systems management tasks.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Moeller

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.
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
06 - R17

14:05 CEST

AI developer tools for Db2 for i LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
What if you could write and debug SQL for Db2 for i using natural language? In this session, weíll introduce an open source AI code assistant designed to help developers generate, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL more efficiently using the VSCode Db2 for i extension. Weíll explore how AI can translate natural language into SQL (NL2SQL), provide real-time debugging insights with the SQL Error Logging Facility (SELF), and offer intelligent indexing recommendations. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to Db2 for i, discover how AI can transform the way you work with SQL.


Speakers
avatar for Adam Shedivy

Adam Shedivy

Software Developer, IBM
Adam is a software Developer working on enhancing client and open source integration on IBM i.
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
05 - F3

14:05 CEST

Serverless architecture and RPG?
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
It sounds like an oxymoron - serverless architecture is normally said in conjunction with frameworks like FastAPI in Python, Spring-boot in Java or LoopBack in Node.JS. But what about RPG? Can you leverage the same features in ILE? ñ of course you can! The ILEastic framework was made exactly to be a player in the world of microservices and serverless architecture ñ and even better: it is 100% open source. If you need to modernize your RPG code and make it available as services on the web ñ If microservices is a business strategy or just curious about tools like yum, git and gmake?  ñ then this session is for you.

Speakers
avatar for Niels Liisberg

Niels Liisberg

Chief Software Architect, Partner & IBM Champion, System & Method
Niels has developed IBM i middleware used in numerous applications worldwide. He is the architect of the IceBreak application server for IBM i. Over the years he has contributed to the IBM i community with presentations, demos, and loads of open source: ILEastic and noxDB to name... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
07 - R18

14:05 CEST

IBM i Security: A Dual Responsibility
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
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
avatar for Carol Woodbury

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

14:05 CEST

AI Throughout Your Day!
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
Tired of all the hype surrounding AI? Would you like to be more productive using AI - today - but you're not sure where to start? Or maybe you've scratched the surface with AI, but want to learn more? Either way, this is the session for you! Here we skip the theory and dive straight into real-world applications that boost productivity and streamline daily tasks using AI based tools. Join us for this session and leave with tangible skills to supercharge your productivity, while producing better results, with less effort!

Join this session to learn how to:
- Craft professional emails, reports, and letters in a fraction of the time
- Dive into data analysis without the headache
- Help you write code better and faster
- Unlock your creative side to make art you'll be proud of - even if you can't draw a straight line!
- Use AI throughout your day for personal and fun tasks as well as at work
- Get the most out of the many diverse AI tools available today for maximum productivity
- Whether you're new to AI or just looking for practical ideas, you'll leave with real examples and skills you can start using immediately for both professional and personal tasks. Join us to learn how to put AI to use for you today!

Audience:
Everyone who is curious about AI and would like to be more productive at work and in their personal life will benefit from this session. AI isn't just for data scientists anymore - it's a valuable tool we can all benefit from every day!


Speakers
avatar for Steve Wolk

Steve Wolk

CTO, PC Richard & Son
Steven Wolk is the Chief Technology Officer for PC Richard & Son, a family owned and operated chain of 66 appliance and electronics superstores located throughout NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Founded in 1909, PC Richard has always been known for honesty, integrity, and reliability throughout... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
08 - R11/R12

14:05 CEST

Enterprise Pools 2.0 - The Foundation for Hybrid Cloud LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
News & Experience with Enterprise Pools 2.0 - with a special focus on IBM i


Speakers
avatar for Peter Dussmann

Peter Dussmann

IBM Power Enterprise Systems Sales Leader EMEA, IBM
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
09 - R14

14:05 CEST

IBM Power's Differentiated Memory Roadmap LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
This session explores the historical importance of Power's memory architecture, reviews recent developments in Power's memory roadmap, and highlights the strengths of Power's memory architecture going forward versus developments in industry memory architectures.
Speakers
avatar for Bill Starke

Bill Starke

Power Processor Chief Architect, IBM
William Starke is an IBM Distinguished Engineer and Chief Architect for Power microprocessors. Since graduating from Michigan Tech University, Bill has been employed by IBM for over 30 years in several roles, spanning mainframe and Power systems performance analysis, logic design... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 14:05 - 15:05 CEST
04 - F2

15:05 CEST

Break
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:05 - 15:20 CEST
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:05 - 15:20 CEST
01 - Expo

15:20 CEST

Kubernetes on Power: hard, not so hard and easy way
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
Everyone talks about OpenShift. Why do we need it? What's the difference between Kubernetes and OpenShift? What can happen if you decide to run pure Kubernetes on IBM Power?

By Andrey Klyachkin
Speakers
avatar for Andrey Klyachkin

Andrey Klyachkin

Managing Director, eNFence
I help companies build standardized, completely automated and agile IBM Power infrastructure.➤ It minimizes your time to market for new apps and features.➤ It optimizes your IT operational costs.➤ It enhances your security.WHAT HAVE I ACHIEVED?➤ POWER DevOps (https://www.power-devops.com... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
10 - R15

15:20 CEST

Open Source on IBM Power LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
This presentation talks about Open Source on IBM Power, the initiatives ongoing within the OpenPOWER foundation, the open source community and the state of open source on IBM AIX, IBM i and Linux on Power
Speakers
avatar for Toshaan Bharvani

Toshaan Bharvani

CTO, VanTosh
Toshaan Bharvani is a IT consultant, currently self-employed at VanTosh, with a interest in Open Source Software and Open Source Hardware. He started his IT interest at a very early age, when his father gave him his first own PC components. Ever since he has been interested in IT... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
11 - R9

15:20 CEST

Live Demo of Navigator LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
The IBM Navigator is marching forward adding new features and ways to manage your IBM i. This session is all about the live Demo we will show you first hand the new features as well as help answer your questions on how you can take managing the IBM i to the next level
Speakers
avatar for Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

STSM - IBM i Business Architect, IBM
Tim Rowe is the Business Architect responsible for Application Development and Systems Management for the IBM i operating system. His responsibilities include helping to make sure that the IBM i has what is needed to be successful both today and into the future. He sends much of his... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
06 - R17

15:20 CEST

Cheat Sheet to Demystify AI LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
Letís discuss the alphabet soup that is AI and see how all the parts fit together.
Speakers
avatar for Charlie Guarino

Charlie Guarino

CEO & IBM Champion, Central Park Data Systems
Charles Guarino believes in the “power” of IBM Power Systems. His career reflects his dedication and interest in bringing the platform and its solutions to others and as a result has been recognized as an IBM Champion.He is a member of COMMON’s Speaker Excellence Hall of Fame... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
07 - R18

15:20 CEST

Modern SQL Mastery: Advanced Techniques for DB2 for i Performance and Productivity LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
Take your SQL skills to the next level with advanced techniques that maximize DB2 for i's capabilities. This deep-dive session covers powerful features including common table expressions, window functions, JSON handling, and advanced indexing strategies. Through real-world examples, learn how to transform complex business requirements into efficient SQL solutions. We'll explore performance optimization techniques, demonstrate modern SQL patterns for replacing traditional record-level access, and show how to leverage the latest DB2 for i enhancements. Whether you're modernizing legacy applications or building new solutions, you'll gain practical skills to write faster, more maintainable SQL code. Includes live demonstrations of performance tuning and query optimization.
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 →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
05 - F3

15:20 CEST

Learn all about the SQL system manager approach
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
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

15:20 CEST

It's How you Say It. A Guide to Effective Public Speaking
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
An introduction to techniques and exercises to help you look after, develop and use your voice effectively for public speaking. This practical overview offers advice and tips for handling nervousness, correct breathing, tone, creating vocal variation etc. to actively engage with your audience .
Speakers
avatar for Jonathon Sawdon

Jonathon Sawdon

Executive Secretary, Common Europe
Jonathon is a professional actor, writer, drama teacher, presenter and voice coach.He has several film and TV credits to his name, has appeared in numerous corporate films and advertisements as well as various corporate and commercial voice overs.He also works in the business sector... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
08 - R11/R12

15:20 CEST

Cloud Management Console and Power Enterprise Pools 2.0 Live Demo LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
Join this interactive session to see live action using a Cloud Management Console, see how Power Private Cloud using Power Enterprise Pools 2.0 works.

By Turgut Genec

Speakers
avatar for Turgut Genc

Turgut Genc

Solutions Architect, Expert Labs, IBM
Turgut Genc is the IBM Power and Storage Solutions Architect in Expert Labs UKI. He is the EMEA team leader for IBM Power Virtual Server (PowerVS), Power Enterprise Pools, Power Performance and Migration workshops. He holds an MSc degree in Computer Science Engineering and he is a... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
09 - R14

15:20 CEST

What? I Can Create a Private Cloud with IBM Power Servers? LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
Back in 2019 IBM introduced Power Enterprise Pools 2.0 on the Power9 model E980, offering customers the flexibility to tailor system configurations with a mix of purchased and pay-for-use consumption of processors and software.  This was expanded in 2020 to scale-out systems which are frequently used by IBM i customers.  When the latest Power10 processor-based models were introduced, new consumption capabilities were added.  If you are interested in dynamic, flexible consumption or cloud-like economics with on-prem servers, attend this session.
Speakers
avatar for Daniel Sundt

Daniel Sundt

IBM i Product Manager, IBM
Dan Sundt is an IBM i product manager. He has the responsibility for the IBM i business, including defining and guiding future directions and strategies. He works with the IBM i sales, marketing, and development teams as well as customers and partners to ensure that the IBM i operating... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
04 - F2

16:20 CEST

Break
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:20 - 16:30 CEST
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:20 - 16:30 CEST
01 - Expo

16:30 CEST

How Generative AI can be used within your business - safely
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
Businesses are investigating how they can add business value with Generative AI, but are facing common challenges such as cost, security, and data privacy limitations. This session will look at common use cases for Generative AI, and how IBM Power capabilities can help deliver on those use cases in a safe and secure manner.

By Andrew Laidlaw
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Laidlaw

Andrew Laidlaw

Senior Power Technical Specialist, IBM
A Technical Specialist with IBM Power covering the UK & Ireland.Feel free to talk to me about any interesting topics in technology at the moment, and in particular how they relate to the Power platform that we all know and love. That includes (but is not limited to):AIModernisationAutomationHybrid... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
11 - R9

16:30 CEST

Deploy Modern Enterprise Applications on IBM Power with OpenShift & Multi-Architecture Compute: Seamlessly Running x86 and Power Workloads Together LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
Join Paul Chapman to explore OpenShift & Multi-Architecture Compute capabilities. This session demonstrates how organizations can leverage both x86 and IBM Power architectures within a single OpenShift cluster, enabling more flexible and efficient containerized workload deployment. Through practical demonstrations including installation of Single Node OpenShift and deployment of an x86 microservices-based application on IBM Power, attendees will learn how to:

- Install Single Node OpenShift on Power systems
- Deploy x86 microservice solution on IBM Power with OpenShift Container Platform
- Migrate .NET 7.0 microservice to .NET 9.0
- Migrate microservice workloads between x86 and Power architectures

Drawing from actual customer implementations, including a major healthcare provider's success story, this session provides valuable insights for organizations looking to optimize their infrastructure while maintaining operational simplicity. Whether you're considering modernization strategies or already running mixed architecture environments, you'll gain practical knowledge about deploying and managing multi-architecture compute solutions in production.
Speakers
avatar for Paul Chapman

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 →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
10 - R15

16:30 CEST

Data analysis on IBM i: Alternatives to DB2 Web Query with a focus on Apache Superset
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
While DB2 Web Query has been a valuable tool for reporting and data analysis on IBM i, modern needs for data visualization and interpretation call for exploring alternative solutions. This session highlights powerful options, with a particular focus on Apache Superset, an Open Source platform for data visualization and exploration.

We will explore into Apache Superset: its key features, architecture, and use cases on IBM i. You will discover how this solution can transform your data into interactive and intuitive visualizations while seamlessly integrating with your existing ecosystem.

Additionally, we will see other Open Source and commercial options available on the market, their respective strengths, and criteria to help you make an informed choice based on your organizationís specific needs.

This session is designed for data professionals, decision-makers, and developers looking to adopt modern, powerful tools to maximize the value of their data.

Join us to learn how to embrace next-generation solutions while preserving the richness and reliability of your IBM i environment.
Speakers
avatar for Gautier Dumas

Gautier Dumas

Director, CFD-Innovation
Gautier DUMAS has been involved for 10 years in conducting numerous development projects implementing web technologies in the IBM i environment.A PHP specialist, Gautier is interested in various modernization approaches involving Open Source technologies. It is in this dynamic that... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
07 - R18

16:30 CEST

Developing IBM i apps with AI
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
AI is transforming how we build and interact with applications, and IBM i is no exception. In this session, we'll explore how AI can enhance IBM i development, covering IBM i's AI strategy, open-source stacks, and Watsonx integrations. Whether you're looking to modernize applications, leverage AI-driven automation, or explore open-source options, this session will provide the insights and tools you need to get started.


Speakers
avatar for Adam Shedivy

Adam Shedivy

Software Developer, IBM
Adam is a software Developer working on enhancing client and open source integration on IBM i.
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
05 - F3

16:30 CEST

Can cloud help me in accomplishing my DR and Cyber Resiliency goals
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
in this session we are going to find out how cloud can help you to accomplish your Disaster Recovery and also your Cyber Resilience goals.

Also the reason for cloud as a DR environment will be discussed.


Speakers
avatar for Tonny Bastiaans

Tonny Bastiaans

offering manager, IBM
Tonny Bastiaans is World Wide Product manager Power System at IBM. Started more than 20 years ago as an engineer on RS6000 systems (the predecessor of Power). He moved via several roles to his current role. With his technical background he is bridging the gap between technic and business... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
06 - R17

16:30 CEST

IBM i Security with an SQL Chaser LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
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 →
avatar for Carol Woodbury

Carol Woodbury

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

16:30 CEST

It's How you Say It. A Guide to Effective Public Speaking Part 2
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
An in-depth practical session to develop and build vocal delivery and confidence for public speaking. Following the content from part 1, this session allows you to practice the exercises and techniques using speeches and texts in a group environment and receive feedback on your 'performance'.
Speakers
avatar for Jonathon Sawdon

Jonathon Sawdon

Executive Secretary, Common Europe
Jonathon is a professional actor, writer, drama teacher, presenter and voice coach.He has several film and TV credits to his name, has appeared in numerous corporate films and advertisements as well as various corporate and commercial voice overs.He also works in the business sector... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
08 - R11/R12

16:30 CEST

How to reduce software license costs with Power Enterprise Pools 2.0 LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
How PEP 2.0 helps to reduce IBM i licenses. IBM Champion from a leading logistic company talks how implementation of the Private Cloud helps with CPU allocation, more efficient license usage and implementation of consumption based charging. In addition PEP 2.0 helps in failover and migration scenarios by reducing overhead required for resource allocation and keys management.
Speakers
avatar for Bartlomiej Grabowski

Bartlomiej Grabowski

IBM POWER Systems Principal Support Specialist, DHL
Bartlomiej Grabowski known as Bart, a B.A Computer Science. IBM Champion and Platinum Redbook author with over 15 technical publications. +18 years of experience in various worldwide solutions works for DHL IT Services - one of the biggest IBM i installations. He runs a personal blog... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
09 - R14

16:30 CEST

Power Platform Updates
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
The objective of the session is to provide an update on the next generation of Power systems, highlight its new key capabilities and use cases, as well as reinforce the Power roadmap for upcoming years.

By Wennie Allen
Wednesday June 4, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST
04 - F2

17:30 CEST

Break
Wednesday June 4, 2025 17:30 - 20:00 CEST
Wednesday June 4, 2025 17:30 - 20:00 CEST
01 - Expo

20:00 CEST

Congress Dinner
Wednesday June 4, 2025 20:00 - 23:00 CEST
Wednesday June 4, 2025 20:00 - 23:00 CEST
07 - R18
 
Thursday, June 5
 

08:00 CEST

Experience the Wonders of AI: Come Marvel With Me!
Thursday June 5, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
In recent memory very few new technologies have captured our imagination the way AI has.  Come join the discussion as we show the fascinating ways AI has revolutionized our world. We'll delve into the captivating reasons behind AI's growing influence and showcase real-life examples that demonstrate its transformative power. From revolutionizing industries to enhancing daily life, this session will illuminate the endless possibilities of AI. Whether you're a tech expert or simply curious about the future, you will leave inspired and informed about the marvels of modern AI.
Speakers
avatar for Charlie Guarino

Charlie Guarino

CEO & IBM Champion, Central Park Data Systems
Charles Guarino believes in the “power” of IBM Power Systems. His career reflects his dedication and interest in bringing the platform and its solutions to others and as a result has been recognized as an IBM Champion.He is a member of COMMON’s Speaker Excellence Hall of Fame... Read More →
Thursday June 5, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
07 - R18

08:00 CEST

What's New in Db2 for i
Thursday June 5, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
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
avatar for Ryan Moeller

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

08:00 CEST

Storage Insights Upcoming Features and Roadmap
Thursday June 5, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
Speakers
avatar for Manish Anand

Manish Anand

Engineering Leader- Storage Insights: UX Modernization & AIOps, IBM
Thursday June 5, 2025 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
09 - R14

09:10 CEST

Automation with Ansible (AAP) and Power Systems - PowerVC, HMC, AIX & Linux LIMITED
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
•    Session is all about how we went from semi manual workflow to deployment of an IKEA AIX Technical Standard via Ansible and PowerVC. The sessions shows our workflow for deployment and delete plus D2D tasks including
zoning, storage, power systems, dual vios and AIX configuration. To support this automation even more we use EP20.

By Stephan Åkeborg
Speakers
avatar for Stephan Åkeborg

Stephan Åkeborg

Systems Engineer Digital Compute Platforms, IKEA
Keep an expert competence within Power Systems, PowerVM, AIX and PowerHA, Linux, Storage Protect and Storage Systems. Cloud implementations based on PowerVC in complex environments, including automation through Ansible.Maintain IBM certifications.Other specialties: Customer suited... Read More →
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
10 - R15

09:10 CEST

BSD on IBM Power, the forgotten Open Source Operating System LIMITED
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
This presentation talks about BSD on IBM Power, while it is well known that IBM Power supports, IBM AIX, IBM i and Linux on Power, there is also support for BSD on IBM Power.
The currently supported BSD variants are FreeBSD and OpenBSD, these operating systems provide a UNIX setup that provides open source software native to IBM Power.
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
11 - R9

09:10 CEST

Beyond the Dashboard: An IBM i Monitoring Blueprint LIMITED
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
Your IBM i system serves as the backbone of your operations, with each workload presenting unique demands. However, certain key elements must be consistently monitored to maintain a healthy and efficient environment. In this session, you’ll gain a comprehensive guide to monitoring IBM i, covering system performance, database health, security, storage, and user activity. Discover best practices, tools, and strategies to identify bottlenecks, address security vulnerabilities, and ensure optimal uptime. Leave equipped with actionable insights to keep your IBM i system running smoothly in today’s demanding IT landscape.
Speakers
avatar for Ash Giddings

Ash Giddings

Product Manager, Maxava
Ash Giddings is an IT professional with over 30 years of experience in and around IBM midrange servers. He is currently the Product Manager at Maxava, a leading provider of disaster recovery, high availability, and cloud-based monitoring solutions for IBM i and beyond. Ash is an IBM... Read More →
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
04 - F2

09:10 CEST

The IBM i benefits of “instant disk copy” and the differences between ‘FlashCopy’ and ‘Snapshots’ External storage features explained.
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
All IBM external storage units can perform “instant copy” of all the disks of your IBM i LPAR.
Historically made using the ‘FlashCopy’ technology, these “instant copies” are now possible with a new method called ‘Snapshot’ or ‘Policy based FlashCopy’.
Discover the differences and how to use those two technologies to simplify and secure operations on your IBM i partitions:
-    To create easily manually a copy of your prod to test a change on it (or create a backup copy before a version change)
-    To perform daily several planned “instant copy” to create regular protection against ransomware or data corruption
-    To reduce, using IBM i commands, the backup window to less than 2 minutes
- To refresh nearly instantly your test/acceptance/preprod environment

By Pascal Ruckebusch
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
09 - R14

09:10 CEST

Code for IBM i & Co: contribute to an Open Source project ! LIMITED
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
Code for IBM i, the popular open source extension that brings modern IBM i development to VS Code is developed and maintained by developers, for developers. Since it's a community driven project more than 40 people already contributed to, why not come and join the fun? There are many ways to contribute, not only through code but also by submitting ideas or bug reports, writing documentation or just spreading the word about how nice it is! Through this session given by some of the extension's Core Team members, step through the looking glass and come discover what the Open Source model has to offer and how you, too, can join the adventure. It doesn't matter if you're a developer or not - everyone is welcome!
Speakers
avatar for Sebastien Julliand

Sebastien Julliand

Tech Lead, ARCAD Software
Hi, I'm Seb! I am a Tech Lead & IBM i Advocate at ARCAD Software and an active contributors to IBM i open source projects.Let's talk about anything related to software development, on IBM i or not, it doesn't mater to me. RPGLE, Java, TypeScript...I love them all equally 😁I'm actively... Read More →
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
07 - R18

09:10 CEST

Db2 for i times 2 = Awesome LIMITED
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
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
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 →
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
05 - F3

09:10 CEST

IBM i Backup and Restore Tactics with BRMS
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
Lots of clients are still using native save when saving their system with limited knowledge of BRMS. In this session there will be in depth knowledge of BRMS including prerequisites, installation and get start with it first time. The new web interface has been released and can be configured.Creating control groups for different type of saves will also be covered. Different system can share inventory via BRMS network. Defining BRMS policies and the affect on the operations will be demonstrated .Full system recovery reports generation and media inventory in BRMS Some Restore examples using BRMS for library and IFS. Learn about new BRMS product(5770BR2) with GUI
Speakers
avatar for Rohit Chauhan

Rohit Chauhan

Senior Technical Specialist and IBM Champion, Tietoevry Tech Services Norway AS
Rohit Chauhan is an IBM Champion and a Senior Technical Specialist with expertise in IBM i platform and IBM Power Systems. He is also a IBM Redbooks author and works at Tietoevry Tech Services, Stavanger, Norway, which is an IBM Business Partner and one of the biggest IT service providers... Read More →
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
03 - F1

09:10 CEST

Strategic IT - Partnering with the Business and Communicating for Success!
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
What are your career goals? Sure, we're all great with technology, but to continue growing in our careers requires that we do the unthinkable... we actually have to TALK to each other. And even worse... we have to TALK to the business people in our companies! Why? WHY? Why would we possibly want to TALK to PEOPLE? The answer to that question is that today more than ever, technology IS the business. So it makes sense that IT can help or hurt a business more than ever. It's critical that we align our IT efforts, goals, and strategies with those of the business - and all of that requires good communication. Would you like to have a seat at the table, to be taken seriously as a businessperson, and to have a voice in the decisions our companies make? Then this is the session for you. Take that first step outside your comfort zone, and you may just find yourself listened to with newfound respect and interest by your business. Come to this session to partner with your business and communicate for success!
Speakers
avatar for Steve Wolk

Steve Wolk

CTO, PC Richard & Son
Steven Wolk is the Chief Technology Officer for PC Richard & Son, a family owned and operated chain of 66 appliance and electronics superstores located throughout NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Founded in 1909, PC Richard has always been known for honesty, integrity, and reliability throughout... Read More →
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
08 - R11/R12

09:10 CEST

Compliance and security management on IBM i with IBM PowerSC LIMITED
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
Managing the security and compliance on different IBM i systems and partitions can be a challenging task. Changing a setting is quite simple, but automatically checking if a security setting remains the same over time and getting notified about a change is a challenge. IBM offers a product called IBM PowerSC. This product uses compliance profiles to perform the necessary security configuration and monitors that the systems remain compliant. It offers a single user interface that lets you monitor the compliance and security of all your IBM i, Linux on Power, AIX, and VIOS partitions on your Power System. It provides more security functions for malware detection, PTF level currency checking, and more. This session shows you what PowerSC is, how it works, and based on the Center for Internet Security (CIS) IBM i benchmark how to apply a compliance profile. You also see the reporting capabilities of the product, which offers administrators and auditors a comprehensive overview of the security state of your IBM i landscape.
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Barlen

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 →
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
06 - R17

09:10 CEST

Broadcom - Details to come LIMITED
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
Thursday June 5, 2025 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
12 - R7

10:10 CEST

Break LIMITED
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:10 - 10:20 CEST
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:10 - 10:20 CEST
01 - Expo

10:20 CEST

AIX Trends and Directions
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
In this session, I shall discuss how IBM AIX has grown and has new skills! IBM AIX has a strong, published roadmap out beyond 2038 and aligns to the IBM Technology Atlas that shows IBM’s technical direction. In this session, I shall focus on how AIX particularly delivers for Security, Hybrid Cloud and AI. Join us to learn more!
Speakers
avatar for David Spurway

David Spurway

IBM Power AI and Security Principal, EMEA, IBM Technology Sales, IBM
As the Global Principal IBM Power, David is the primary evangelist for IBM Power in IBM Technology Sales. He regularly meets and presents to a range of audiences, from CxO to new graduates, articulating the value of our solutions. Whether the topic is the existing IBM Power offerings... Read More →
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
10 - R15

10:20 CEST

Ubuntu on Power!
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
In this session we will explore the different Canonical solutions and use cases available for IBM Power.

By Hugo Blanco
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
11 - R9

10:20 CEST

IBM i Migration While Active
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
IBM i Migration While active announced by IBM in October 2024. It is a great tool in order to migrate the IBM i from one premise to another whether it is cloud or any other service provider. In this session will briefly cover this product and functionalities how to use it and what can be achieved with limited time when planning for migrations.

By Rohit Chauhan & Nicolae Chirea
Speakers
avatar for Rohit Chauhan

Rohit Chauhan

Senior Technical Specialist and IBM Champion, Tietoevry Tech Services Norway AS
Rohit Chauhan is an IBM Champion and a Senior Technical Specialist with expertise in IBM i platform and IBM Power Systems. He is also a IBM Redbooks author and works at Tietoevry Tech Services, Stavanger, Norway, which is an IBM Business Partner and one of the biggest IT service providers... Read More →
avatar for Nicolae Chirea

Nicolae Chirea

System Architect, Seidor Iberia
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
04 - F2

10:20 CEST

Accelerate your SQL Queries with SMP
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
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
avatar for Ryan Moeller

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 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
05 - F3

10:20 CEST

The Future of RPG : Evolution of a Legacy Language
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
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

10:20 CEST

IBM i Security Enhancements - What's new LIMITED
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
Attacks of different kinds have unfortunately also affected IBM i systems of companies of all sizes.
Therefore, it is important to leverage native IBM i security features to protect your business application environment. IBM i 7.5 has introduced many new security functions that can be used to lower the risk of successful hacking or intrusion attempts. New functions and enhancement are also introduced in almost every new Technology Refresh (TR).
Join this session to get an extensive overview of the latest security enhancements.
Speakers
avatar for Janus Hertz

Janus Hertz

Consulting IT Specialist, IBM
IBM Technology Expert Labs Consultant - IBM Power / IBM i - Security, HA/DR, Virtualization - IBM Northern Europe
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
03 - F1

10:20 CEST

Using Function Usage to Add another Layer of Security to your IBM i Configuration
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
Come to this session to understand what Function Usage (formerly known as Application Administration) is, how to access it, how to implement settings to add an additional layer of security to your IBM i Security strategy and how discover or report on current settings. Carol will also discuss the audit journal entries that are generated by function usage and describe several ways to utilize this information. Information on the functions added in the latest release will also be discussed.
Speakers
avatar for Carol Woodbury

Carol Woodbury

IBM i Security SME and Senior Advisor, Kisco
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
06 - R17

10:20 CEST

Are you a Sail, or an Anchor? LIMITED
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
Throughout your career you will be placed into many situations. You will work with peers, subordinates and superiors. You will work with vendors and customers. You will work with those inside and outside of Information Technology. All of those people will form an opinion of you. What will it be? Each time you meet a challenge, each time you are asked for your opinion, each time you will provide input. In what manner will you respond? Will people think of you as a Sail or an Anchor?
Speakers
avatar for Larry Bolhuis

Larry Bolhuis

Cloud and Datacenter Engineer, IBM Champion, Service Express Inc.
Larry has grown up with computers since his father became a CE in 1967. He obtained a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Calvin College in 1982 and soon after began working on IBM midrange equipment with the S/34 and S/36. Larry began working on the As/400 at its introduction In 1988.After spending many years as a developer Larry began working on communications, networking, and systems management tasks. Years of... Read More →
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
08 - R11/R12

10:20 CEST

DS8K SafeGuarded Copy and Cyber Resiliency
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
Speakers
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
12 - R7

10:20 CEST

FlashSystem and SVC Integration and Automation LIMITED
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
Speakers
CF

Carlos Fuente

Distinguished Engineer, IBM
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:20 - 11:20 CEST
09 - R14

11:30 CEST

Ask the Experts - AIX/Linux
Thursday June 5, 2025 11:30 - 12:18 CEST
AIX/ Linux Panel
Thursday June 5, 2025 11:30 - 12:18 CEST
04 - F2

11:30 CEST

Ask the Experts - IBM i
Thursday June 5, 2025 11:30 - 12:20 CEST
Moderators
avatar for Steve Cast

Steve Cast

Practice Director, Fresche Solutions
I am the Founder of Redbourn Business Systems, a company acquired by Fresche Solutions in 2024, making us the world's largest IBM i dedicated team, outside of IBM.In my new role as Practice Director of Fresche Europe, I will continue to build on the success of Redbourn Business Systems... Read More →
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 →
Speakers
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 →
avatar for Carol Woodbury

Carol Woodbury

IBM i Security SME and Senior Advisor, Kisco
avatar for Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

STSM - IBM i Business Architect, IBM
Tim Rowe is the Business Architect responsible for Application Development and Systems Management for the IBM i operating system. His responsibilities include helping to make sure that the IBM i has what is needed to be successful both today and into the future. He sends much of his... Read More →
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 →
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 →
avatar for Charlie Guarino

Charlie Guarino

CEO & IBM Champion, Central Park Data Systems
Charles Guarino believes in the “power” of IBM Power Systems. His career reflects his dedication and interest in bringing the platform and its solutions to others and as a result has been recognized as an IBM Champion.He is a member of COMMON’s Speaker Excellence Hall of Fame... Read More →
avatar for Birgitta Hauser

Birgitta Hauser

Database and Software Architect, IBM Champion, Birgitta Hauser - Modernization - Education - Consulting
Birgitta Hauser worked on the IBM i and its predecessors since 1992. She graduated with a business economics diploma, and started programming on the AS/400 in 1992. She worked and works as traditional RPG Programmer but also as Database and Software Engineer, focusing on IBM i application... Read More →
Thursday June 5, 2025 11:30 - 12:20 CEST
02 - F4/F5

12:20 CEST

Closing
Thursday June 5, 2025 12:20 - 12:35 CEST
Thursday June 5, 2025 12:20 - 12:35 CEST
02 - F4/F5
 
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