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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8:00am PDT

Business and IT

Thursday May 22, 2025 8:00am - 10:15am PDT

South Ballroom B

Join us for a interactive workshop!

We will show you what it is like to work in a business, how a business communicates changes to the IT department and how does IT respond to those changes. We will learn and understand IT place in every company.

Speakers

Marina Schwenk

Innovative Software Solutions inc.

Marina started her career in January 2015 at Everbrite LLC in Greenfield WI after graduating from Gateway Technical College in May of 2014 with an Associate’s degree in IT Software Development. Marina worked for over nine years as a Senior Programmer Analyst/IBM i admin at Everbrite... Read More →

Shelly Petty

Application Support, Profound Logic

I am a Full Stack Developer at Profound Logic. We run our production applications on the IBMi Power Server. Primary languages are CL, RPG, DB2 SQL and Java, and the UI: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Drupple, React, and Sencha.My position is a fast paced job and it includes Help Desk phone... Read More →

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 May 22, 2025 8:00am - 10:15am PDT
South Ballroom B 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Personal Development

1:30pm PDT

You're Fired! ... Now What?

Thursday May 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

South Ballroom B

Some of us are lucky enough to have a single job for our entire career, but for most, we will at some point change jobs - either by our choice or our employer's choice. It just makes sense to be prepared for that reality, in case it happens. The irony is that many of the things you can do today to make yourself more employable in the event you ever do find yourself fired also may just make it far less likely that you ever will be fired!

Speakers

Steve Wolk

CTO, PC Richard & Son

You're Fired Now What Steven Wolk pdf

Thursday May 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
South Ballroom B 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Personal Development

4:45pm PDT

AI Throughout Your Day!

Thursday May 22, 2025 4:45pm - 5:45pm PDT

North Ballroom B

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!

Speakers

Steve Wolk

CTO, PC Richard & Son

AI Throughout Your Day! Steven Wolk pdf

Thursday May 22, 2025 4:45pm - 5:45pm PDT
North Ballroom B 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Personal Development