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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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Monday, May 19
 

10:00am PDT

Give me an hour, and I'll give you a week!
Monday May 19, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
North Ballroom A
"Hey, do you have a minute?" We're asked that question many times every day, and while we say yes, the sad answer is... NO! Our lives and our careers are busier than ever. Feel like you're barely keeping your head above water at work? You're not alone. We struggle to keep up with the demands of our careers while retaining some semblance of balance between work and personal time. Come to this session and learn the life hacks you need to supercharge your productivity! By the end of the session you'll have the tools to save over 168 hours - that's one full week - every year! What will you do with all that extra time?
Speakers
avatar for Steve Wolk

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 →
Give me an Hour, and I’ll Give You a Week Steven Wolk pdf
Monday May 19, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
North Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Personal Development

4:30pm PDT

Fostering Positive Relationships
Monday May 19, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
South Ballroom B
Positive healthy relationships are vital to success in everything you do: whether it is excelling in your career, creating a vibrant and energetic work environment, or having a happy and rewarding personal life. Learning how to interact with others in a way that is respectful and constructive is essential.
Speakers
avatar for Kim Greene

Kim Greene

President, Kim Greene Consulting, Inc.
Kim Greene is president of Kim Greene Consulting, Inc. specializing in providing consulting services for the HCL Collaboration Solutions portfolio for IBM i, Windows, and Linux. Kim has over 20 years of experience with IBM Domino and 25 years of experience with the AS/400, iSeries... Read More →
Monday May 19, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
South Ballroom B 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Personal Development

4:30pm PDT

The Secrets to Negotiating and Resolving Workplace Conflict!
Monday May 19, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Magic Ballroom 2
Do you dread the thought of negotiating on your own behalf? Are you unsure of the best ways to handle conflict in the workplace? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you need to attend this session! We'll cover time-tested techniques for negotiations and conflict resolution that could change your life!
Speakers
avatar for Steve Wolk

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 →
The Secrets to Negotiating and Resolving Workplace Conflict Steven Wolk pdf
Monday May 19, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Magic Ballroom 2 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Personal Development

5:05pm PDT

N2i Mentorship Program
Monday May 19, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
South Ballroom A
N2i (New to IBM i) is on a mission to help new IBM i professionals navigate their way through learning and optimizing the platform. By providing advocacy, community, and education during their formative years, N2i hopes to support the IBM i community, build skills and confidence, and fuel fresh careers.

This is a short session meant to socialize N2i, and especially the mentorship program.  Come learn about N2i and our mission to bring community members together to POWERUp their skills and NAViGATE the industry!
Speakers
avatar for Steve Riedmueller

Steve Riedmueller

Certified IBM i Admin - IBM Champion, Speaker, Mentor, and Advocate, Kisco
Monday May 19, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
South Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Personal Development

5:05pm PDT

The Secrets to Making the Most of Online Meetings!
Monday May 19, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Magic Ballroom 2
Now that virtual meetings have become the new normal for so many of us, it's vital that we learn to make the most of this approach to getting things done. Whether you use Zoom, Teams, Webex, or another product, come to this session to learn the secrets to supercharging your online meeting productivity and getting results!
Speakers
avatar for Steve Wolk

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 →
The Secrets to Making the Most of Online Meetings Steven Wolk pdf
Monday May 19, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Magic Ballroom 2 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Personal Development
 
Tuesday, May 20
 

8:00am PDT

Developing IBM i Talent: A Practical Approach to Power Up Skills Development
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
South Ballroom A
60% of IT leaders have concern over IBM i skills. As IBM i professionals retire and IT talent shortages grow, organizations must find ways to help new talents grow their skills as they take on application modernization.

We will share a framework and resources for developing next-generation IBM i talent. Our expert panel will share a multi-faceted onboarding approach, exploring the impact of college programs with IBM, hands-on instructor-led courses, flexible self-study resources, business-focused workshops, and immersive new hire programs. Learn how to create a dynamic learning journey that empowers new hires to master core IBM i skills, understand business context, and contribute to project success from day one.
Speakers
avatar for Carmelita Ruvalcaba Cevallos

Carmelita Ruvalcaba Cevallos

IBM i Product Manager, IBM
avatar for Marina Schwenk

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 →
avatar for Linda Alkire

Linda Alkire

Program Manager, IBM Power Skills Academy, IBM
Skills gap, academic initiatives, community engagement, and all things IBM Power content and learning related.
avatar for Jim Buck

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 →
avatar for Steve Wolk

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 →
avatar for Shelly Petty

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 →
avatar for Yan Zhuo

Yan Zhuo

IBM i Product Management Leader, IBM
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
South Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Personal Development

4:30pm PDT

How to Become a Speaker at COMMON
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Monorail
You have a wealth of experience and expertise. Have you thought about sharing your know-how by speaking at COMMON? Speaking at COMMON is fun and a great way to get involved with other members as well as the organization at large.
Come join this session to learn how to submit a session for speaking at a COMMON event along with tips and tricks for putting together a session abstract and learning objectives, what the overall process is once you have submitted a session, how to prepare for giving your presentation, and what speaker resources that are available to you.
Speakers
avatar for Kim Greene

Kim Greene

President, Kim Greene Consulting, Inc.
Kim Greene is president of Kim Greene Consulting, Inc. specializing in providing consulting services for the HCL Collaboration Solutions portfolio for IBM i, Windows, and Linux. Kim has over 20 years of experience with IBM Domino and 25 years of experience with the AS/400, iSeries... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Monorail 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Personal Development

4:30pm PDT

N2i: One Year Roadmap for Getting Up to Speed in a 37 year old Industry
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
South Ballroom A
While some IBM i developers may have been around for a while, there are plenty of ancillary business members who are working hard to get up to speed on the relatively complex industry like IBM i. From IBM i adjacent developers to IBM i services salespeople, joining this community can be intimidating. Here’s how I took my first 12 months on the job and integrated myself into this amazing community – and how you can too! This will be a talk and discussion so we can all learn from each other and create a sense of community around struggles and how to overcome them.
Speakers
NS
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
South Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Personal Development
 
Thursday, May 22
 

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
avatar for Marina Schwenk

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 →
avatar for Shelly Petty

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 →
avatar for Steve Wolk

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
avatar for Steve Wolk

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 →
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
avatar for Steve Wolk

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 →
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
 
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