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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11:15am PDT

AI Meets Node.js: Unlocking the Power of Large Language Models in JavaScript

Thursday May 22, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT

North Ballroom A

Artificial Intelligence and large language models (LLMs) are reshaping industries and sparking innovation like never before. While AI development has long been associated with Python, the growing demand to seamlessly integrate AI into the web applications that drive the digital world is changing the game. So, do we transform web developers into Python experts—or do we empower them to leverage AI with the tools they already know?

In this talk, we’ll take you on an exciting journey of exploring LLMs with Node.js and JavaScript. Discover how leading AI libraries like LangChain, Ollama, and LlamaIndex are bringing JavaScript into the AI fold as a first-class citizen. Learn how surprisingly easy it is to integrate powerful AI capabilities into your applications with Node.js, and walk away inspired to embark on your own AI journey—no Python required! Whether you’re an AI enthusiast or a JavaScript developer curious about the future, this session is your gateway to building smarter, AI-powered applications.

Speakers

Michael Dawson

Thursday May 22, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
North Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Programming: General

1:30pm PDT

Web & API Language Shootout

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

Nile

Alan will compare and review several open source languages commonly used for web-related development and the role of RPG alongside them. Languages include PHP, Python, and Node.js (javascript). The session contains concrete information about each as well as a lively discussion.

Speakers

Alan Seiden

Principal, IBM Champion, Seiden Group

How to modernize and create something new while leveraging your valuable business logic. Supporting developers, mentoring, staff augmentation, architecture, development and programming.APIs, IBM i, open source, web, PHP, Node.js, Python, RPG, ERPs

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

Programming: General

4:45pm PDT

Quick Spreadsheets through PHP and Python

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

Magic Ballroom 2

Each language supports modules for extending basic features. In this session we'll explore this technique for creating REAL spreadsheets for both Python and PHP.

Learning Objectives:
1. Create REAL Spreadsheets using XLSXWriter in Python.
2. Create REAL Spreadsheets using PHPSpreadsheet in PHP.

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 →

Thursday May 22, 2025 4:45pm - 5:45pm PDT
Magic Ballroom 2 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Programming: General

4:45pm PDT

The Magic of Rest APIs for IBM i

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

Nile

Rest APIs play a core part of the modern application. The good news, the IBM i operating system has an integrated engine giving everyone the ability to easily get started with leveraging Rest. This session will show with live demos how to create Rest APIs that call backend RPG/COBOL programs or wrapper SQL statements.

Speakers

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 →

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

Programming: General