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

A Practical Guide to IBM i Authority Collection

Thursday May 22, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT

Safari

This session explores practical applications for Authority Collection, including standard and creative use cases. Authority Collection can be used to reduce the security exposure of privileged user profiles and to lock down objects/libraries/IFS. We will cover these in detail, along with some “outside the box” ways of using this technology to answer questions and solve problems.

Speakers

Carol Woodbury

IBM i Security SME and Senior Advisor, Kisco Systems

With over 30 years' experience in the area of IT security, Carol is known world-wide as an expert in the area of computer security. During her career, Carol has architected security solutions for Fortune 100 companies as well as small and medium-sized organizations. Carol is passionate... Read More →

Steve Riedmueller

Certified IBM i Admin - IBM Champion, Speaker, Mentor, and Advocate, Kisco

Thursday May 22, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Safari 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Security

9:15am PDT

Surfing the Net: The Neural Net

Thursday May 22, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT

Safari

Embark on a journey to understand neural networks! This session takes a dive into the math behind neural networks. We will also explores their applications, and demonstrate how they power AI innovations across industries.

Speakers

Jonathan Zak

Staff Software Developer | IBM i app tools, IBM

Working on IBM i application tools, notably Manzan, Mapepire, and Tyrico.

Thursday May 22, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Safari 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

11:15am PDT

OS AND POWER SYSTEM UPGRADE TESTING

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

Safari

Upgrading an OS or Power system infrastructure can be daunting when approached. This session will review how to analyze needs, manage risk, assign testing tasks, track, and report.

Speakers

Yvonne Enselman

Owner, Yvonne Enselman Professional Services

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

Program Testing

1:30pm PDT

Navigator for i from a Developer's Perspective

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

Safari

Do you think that Navigator for i is just for system administrators? Think again! Navigator for i is a powerful tool for all IBM i users, including developers. In this session, you will get an overview of how Navigator for i works and learn about specific functions that developers can use to make their day to day work easier.

Speakers

Ann Wilkerson

Software Developer, IBM

Ann Wilkerson is a lead user interface developer in IBM i. She joined the Rochester lab in 2021 and has since worked on Navigator, IBM i Services, and IBM i Migrate While Active. Her focus areas include security, networking, and the IFS.

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

Programmer Tools

3:30pm PDT

How Developers/Analysts Control the Expectations of What Can Be Done for the Organization with AI

Thursday May 22, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

Safari

Most organizations are intrigued by what AI can do, but what can actually be implements by programmers/Analyst. This session is focused on how to limit the expectations of management and leadership to what can actually be delivered by IT. The arguments and planning for AI are explored by this session.

Speakers

Michael McArdle

Instructor, Western Technical College

Though Mike McArdle has been involved in RPG programming since the 1970s, his career path has been through the ranks of leadership. He has been the CFO of Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the CFO of Desmond’s Formal Wear in LaCrosse Wisconsin, and Assistant Superintendent... Read More →

Thursday May 22, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Safari 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

IT Strategy

4:45pm PDT

GROK3 Magic: Turning IT Problems into Possibilities

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

Safari

In this session, we'll explore how this AI tool from xAI can revolutionize your IT practice. We'll introduce GROK's core features, its unique approach to problem-solving, and its application in enhancing decision-making, data analysis, and technical communication. Learn best practices for integrating GROK into presentations, technical integration with IT tools, and how to navigate its limitations. The session will conclude with a recap, a call to action for practical application

Speakers

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 →

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI)