COMMON POWERUp 2025: Full Schedule

Unlock the Power of IBM i at POWERUp 2025!

Join us in Disneyland, California, for POWERUp 2025, the premier conference for IBM i professionals. Whether you’re an experienced expert or just starting your IBM i journey, this event offers unparalleled education, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. Stay ahead of the curve with insights from industry leaders, explore the latest innovations, and connect with a thriving community that shares your passion for IBM i. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, grow your skills, and power up your career!

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10:00am PDT

Give me an hour, and I'll give you a week!

Monday May 19, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

Room 4

"Hey, do you have a minute?" We're asked that question many times every day, and while we say yes, the sad answer is... NO! Our lives and our careers are busier than ever. Feel like you're barely keeping your head above water at work? You're not alone. We struggle to keep up with the demands of our careers while retaining some semblance of balance between work and personal time. Come to this session and learn the life hacks you need to supercharge your productivity! By the end of the session you'll have the tools to save over 168 hours - that's one full week - every year! What will you do with all that extra time?

Speakers

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 →

Monday May 19, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 4 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Personal Development

11:15am PDT

SQL 101 Bullet Train

Monday May 19, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT

Room 4

Hang on as we go from 0 to 300 MPH with SQL. We'll start out slow by covering the basics of creating tables, inserting, and selecting data. We pick up speed as we discuss Constraints, Join Types, and SQL Views. We will be going at full speed when we learn how to leverage Functions, Procedures, and Db2 Services! We will bring it all back to the station as we use all our SQL skills to build an example project that combines everything we've learned along the way.

Speakers

Patrick Behr

Software Developer / Architect, Seiden Group

Monday May 19, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 4 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Database

3:15pm PDT

Revving up SQL Performance with Indexes

Monday May 19, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT

Room 4

One of the most important things needed to improve SQL performance is to have the proper indexing over tables, especially as table grow in size. Indexes are so important that the database provides index advice for assistance. However, advice is no substitute for knowledge and proper understanding of indexes. As with all advice, it must be reviewed and good judgment applied on when to create them.

Speakers

Kent Milligan

Senior Db2 for i Consultant, IBM

Kent Milligan is a Senior Db2 for i Consultant in IBM Technology Expert Labs. Kent has over 25 years of experience as a Db2 for IBM i consultant and developer working out of the IBM Rochester lab. Prior to re-joining the Db2 for i Expert Labs practice in 2020, Kent spent 5 years... Read More →

Monday May 19, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 4 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Database

4:30pm PDT

How many indexes is too many?

Monday May 19, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT

Room 4

The creation of indexes can have a positive impact on query performance. However, an index also has a cost since it has to be maintained every time rows in the associated table are inserted, deleted and updated. This session will the discuss indexing tradeoffs including the review of a benchmark test created to quantify the positive & negative impacts of indexes. In addition, you will learn about tooling that can be used to identify your most valuable and least valuable indexes.

Speakers

Kent Milligan

Senior Db2 for i Consultant, IBM

Monday May 19, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Room 4 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Database

5:05pm PDT

IBM i Unit Testing Now in VS Code!

Monday May 19, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT

Room 4

Join us for an in-depth look at the new IBM i Testing extension for VS Code. In this session, we will demonstrate how you can now write and execute RPGUnit test suites (supporting both RPG and COBOL) directly within the editor using local files or source members. We will cover the basics of the RPGUnit test framework, guide you through the installation process, and demonstrate how to execute tests with code coverage. If you are looking to adopt new and modern tooling, come check out this exciting addition to the IBM i development ecosystem in VS Code.

Speakers

Sanjula Ganepola

Monday May 19, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Room 4 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Program Testing