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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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Tuesday, May 20
 

8:00am PDT

Getting Started VS Code and IBM i Workshop
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 10:15am PDT
Room 6
Dive into VS Code and CODE for IBM i / DB2 extensions with this perfect starter Lab. Many RPG developers are unfamiliar with VS Code, and beginning with this IDE can feel daunting. This lab offers a introduction to both VS Code and the Code for IBM i / DB2 development environment. To Participate the attendee MUST BRING A LAPTOP!  The attendee will receive access to an IBM i system to engage in lab tasks.
By the end of the lab:

The basics of VS Code.
Installing and VS Code extensions
Navigating the Code for IBM i development environment.



 
Speakers
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Jim Buck

CEO & Head Instructor, imPower Technologies
Jim Buck’s career in IT has spanned more than 35+ years, primarily in college education, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. Past president (13 years) of the Wisconsin Midrange Computer Professional Association (www.wmcpa.org) and has served on several teams developing IBM... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 10:15am PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programming: RPG

10:45am PDT

30 Python tips in 60 Seconds on IBM i
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room 6
Python on IBM i has been around for a while now.  In this session we explore many of the various tips I’ve run across over the last few years.  These tips apply to both Python and/or the IBM i environment running the Python scripts.  Tips include best practices, IFS features, pathing and MUCH more.
Speakers
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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 →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programming: Python

3:15pm PDT

Advanced Python on IBM i
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 6
So, you’ve been learning about Python and maybe even playing a bit. Building upon the introductory session, this session will address the object oriented world of Python programming and introduce several topics for those considering Python for development. Some of these include Exception processing, Pathing, GUI use ODBC and NoSQL(Mongo), Web Services and much more. Many examples are taken from my college course on Advanced Python.
Speakers
avatar for Mike Pavlak

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 →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programming: Python

4:30pm PDT

What the Heck is Binder Source and Why Do I Care?
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Room 6
Discover what binder source is, what it's used for, and why you definitely want to use it with your service programs.  We'll talk about binding, signatures and signature violations, and how to change service programs without having to recompile all your programs.
Speakers
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Patrick Behr

Software Developer / Architect, Seiden Group
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programming: RPG

5:05pm PDT

Why Procedures Are Better Than Subroutines
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Room 6
Discover the super powers that procedures have(and subroutines don't) and how they can help you create more reliable and more easily maintained programs. We'll talk about the benefits of input parameters: local variables, and return values, error handling with on-exit, and increased functionality with recursion. 
Speakers
avatar for Patrick Behr

Patrick Behr

Software Developer / Architect, Seiden Group
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programming: RPG
 
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