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!

8:00am PDT

Opening Session

Monday May 19, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am PDT

Grand Ballroom

Speakers

Floyd DelMuro

Board President, COMMON

Floyd Del Muro is currently retired but continues to serve as the President of the COMMON Board. With extensive experience in guiding companies from the planning stages to the delivery of strategic legacy modernization and refactoring projects, Floyd is a recognized expert in hybrid... Read More →

Jasmine Kaczmarek

Vice President of Technology, M.R. Williams

With over ten years of experience on the IBM Power System, Jasmine's passions include modernization, API development, integration of gamification techniques into business applications and mentoring new developers. Jasmine is an avid promoter of adopting open-source languages into... Read More →

Steve Will

IBM i CTO & Chief Architect, IBM

Steve is the CTO and Chief Architect for the IBM i Operating System. Spending the past fourteen years of his IBM career in this position, he has become an award-winning speaker, author of the influential blog "You and i," (https://bit.ly/You-and-i-blog) and is one of the most sought-after voices at customer briefings and events. Steve has worked on IBM i and its predecessors since before the creation of the AS/400, and is currently responsible for setting the strategy of the IBM i operating system, as well as deciding which enhancements will be implemented. In his role, he talks to clients and pa... Read More →

Steve Sibley

VP, Product Management, IBM

Steve Sibley is the Vice President of Offering Management for IBM Cognitive Systems Infrastructure. Steve has held a variety of position in his 30 years at IBM and is passionate about bringing new technology to offerings that help customers transform their business for competitive... Read More →

Chad Simpson

Chief Information Officer, City Furniture

Wennie Allen

Director of Product Management, IBM Power, IBM

Wennie Allen is the Executive Director of Product Management for IBM Power. Wennie oversees teams responsible for developing and delivering impactful Power products and offerings, including the Power platform, IBM i, and AIX. She plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of IBM Power... Read More →

Matthew Thurman

Jim’s Formal Wear

Anthony Ciccone

IBM

Anthony currently leads the IBM Power Systems as-a-Service product team which includes Power Virtual Server. Anthony has held a variety of roles within IBM Infrastructure and IBM Software during his tenure at IBM. He is passionate about and plays a pivotal role in making Power... Read More →

Closing Reception

Thursday May 22, 2025 6:30pm - 9:30pm PDT

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Thursday May 22, 2025 6:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802

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