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

Introduction to Python on IBM i

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

Room 9

Come get your first look at Python and learn some of the basics! Also, learn about the product offerings that enable you to do software development with the language on the platform. Upon completing this class, you will be able to acquire, install, and use the language on IBM i, as well as extend its power using contributions from the larger open source community. We will also explore Db2 Data Access and IFS file system access as primary use cases for Python on IBM i.

Speakers

Mike Pavlak

Solution Architect, Perforce Software

Mike Pavlak has been working with IBM midrange solutions since 1992 and IBM Mainframes before that. After years of developing applications using RPG, CL and PHP he managed IT development and IT for power protection manufacturer Tripp Lite. Later Mike was instrumental in developing... Read More →

Monday May 19, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 9 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Programming: Python

11:15am PDT

Modern CL Programming

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

Room 9

IBM Made a huge number of enhancements to the CL language starting with V5R3 through i 7.1. WHile the changes slowed after that most CL programmers ignore all these changes and continue to write unreadable code with gotos and tags.

Come to get a detailed look at examples of the new functions including DOFOR, DOWHILE, DOUNTIL and SELECT, and how they allow programming CL in a much more structured format, and allow you to banish goto to the bit-bucket.

Learn about the many new process flow options and variable types in the CL language such as integer, signed integer, and pointer variables and how to use them.

Get tips on how to simplify the compiling of CL programs and command objects.

Find out how to provide direct feedback to IBM on your needs for the CL language -- they want to know if these changes are helping you and what to enhance next.

Speakers

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 →

Monday May 19, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 9 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Programming: General

3:15pm PDT

Begin Your DevOps Journey - Evolution vs Revolution

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

Room 9

In this session, Denise Walstead dives into the fundamentals of DevOps. Explore what these methodologies look like and what they can do for your business as you learn first steps for implementation, the best mindsets for success, and tips on where to start and how to make regular progress.

Speakers

Denise Walstead

Monday May 19, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 9 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

DevOps

4:30pm PDT

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

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Monday May 19, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Room 9 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

5:05pm PDT

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

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Monday May 19, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Room 9 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802