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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
 

4:30pm PDT

VS Code Tech Talk
Monday May 19, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Amazon
By now, everyone knows the benefits of using VS Code (and if you don’t you should!). In this “tech session” see how to use VS Code in real-world scenarios. Leveraging client cases, see how our team used VS code, why we chose to use VS code in these situations and how you can do the same. We will discuss VS Code and the IFS, VS and SEU, using VS code for converting files from DDS to DDL, the DB2 for i extension, etc.  
Speakers
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Phil Tolbert

Senior IBM i Developer, Briteskies
Monday May 19, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Amazon 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programmer Tools
 
Tuesday, May 20
 

8:00am PDT

Code for IBM i in 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
South Ballroom B
Code for IBM i has changed a lot over the past two years. We've added more than a dozen enhancements and it's easy to miss them. We'll show off the brand new things you've missed for RPGLE, the database extension and more. Plus, we'll throw in things the community has been working on to make Visual Studio Code better for IBM i.
Speakers
avatar for Liam Allan

Liam Allan

Software Advocate, IBM
I am a developer and open-source advocate. Ask me about Node.js, VS Code, app deployment and CICD :) 
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
South Ballroom B 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programmer Tools

10:45am PDT

Technical Debt: The Clock is Your Friend
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Amazon
Acknowledging that you have amassed Technical Debt is easy.  The hard part is paying it off.  Join us as we explore one of the most prevalent types of debt, Hard Coding.  Admit it, we've all done it.  We'll discuss two methods of attacking this problem - The Standard Cross Reference and the Truth Matrix, both of which can be easily implemented and gradually introduced into your legacy and new development to replace most instances of hard coding in your ILE/RPG and CL programs.
Speakers
avatar for Christopher Burns

Christopher Burns

Sr. Consultant, Tri-Delta Resources
Most of my peers know me as the brains behind Inuendo, an open source database model and API layer. But I'm just an IBM i geek like everyone else. In recent years, I've tackled the sensitive topic of Technical Debt, and how to eliminate it.  Check out my open source projects on GitHub... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Amazon 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programmer Tools

3:15pm PDT

PASE Twilight Zone
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Castle
You have just been introduced to PASE ... you log in via SSH, visit familiar directories and use familiar programs .. maybe adventure as far as  nano ... but just around the corner from the familiar lies another dimension between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination ... it is an area which we call the PASE Twilight Zone ...
Speakers
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Jack Woehr

Senior Engineer / Senior Consultant, Consulting to Procern Technology Solutions and Seiden Group LLC
40+ years development. IBM Champion 2021-2025. IBM Qiskit Advocate since 2019. Secretary, OpenQASM Technical Steering Committee. MongoDB Creator status. Prolific Open Source creator/contributor. Former Contributing Editor, Dr. Dobb's Journal. Consult on IBM i modernization.
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Castle 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programmer Tools

4:30pm PDT

VS Code Features You Didn’t Know Existed
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Amazon
Visual Studio Code has quickly become one of the most popular development environments, praised for its lightweight design and flexibility. In this session, I will be sharing several powerful and lesser-known features that you might not have known existed, helping you unlock even more potential in your development workflow.
Speakers
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Sanjula Ganepola

Software Developer - IBM i App Dev & AI Toolchain, IBM
Sanjula Ganepola is a Software Developer at IBM working on IBM i application development tools. As an open-source advocate, he is an active contributor and maintainer of several Visual Studio Code extensions including IBM i Project Explorer, Code for IBM i, IBM i Testing, Source Orbit... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Amazon 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programmer Tools

5:05pm PDT

My Fave VS Code4i - Database Extension features
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
South Ballroom B
In this new session, Scott will explain and demo his favorite VS Code4i - Database Extension features.
Come to this session to learn how to use the database features, and gain a depth of understanding on what these amazing features can do.
All in 20 minutes!
Speakers
avatar for Scott Forstie

Scott Forstie

STSM, Db2 for i Architect, IBM
Scott Forstie is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Db2 for i Architect. He has worked on IBM operating system development since joining IBM in 1989.Scott is a frequently published author, speaker at industry events... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
South Ballroom B 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programmer Tools
 
Wednesday, May 21
 

9:15am PDT

Git Concepts I Wish I Knew Years Ago
Wednesday May 21, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Nile
Join us for a deep dive into Git concepts you probably did not know about! Whether you only know the basics of Git or have been using it for years, we will uncover useful tips and tricks that will not only help you appreciate the power of Git but also improve your day-to-day workflow.
Speakers
avatar for Sanjula Ganepola

Sanjula Ganepola

Software Developer - IBM i App Dev & AI Toolchain, IBM
Sanjula Ganepola is a Software Developer at IBM working on IBM i application development tools. As an open-source advocate, he is an active contributor and maintainer of several Visual Studio Code extensions including IBM i Project Explorer, Code for IBM i, IBM i Testing, Source Orbit... Read More →
Wednesday May 21, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Nile 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programmer Tools

9:15am PDT

Technical Debt: It's Wise to Decustomize
Wednesday May 21, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Magic Ballroom 2
One of the riskiest and potentially destructive forms of Technical Debt involves the customization of source code in licensed third party applications.  Back in the day, we called them "mods" - all those little customizations to vendor supplied RPG and CL programs to cater to user requests.  Eventually, they can cripple your line of business applications and your ability to keep them at supported levels.  Join us as we explore methods to use better programming practice to reduce if not completely eliminate mods, while still being able to provide the value adds your business needs.
Speakers
avatar for Christopher Burns

Christopher Burns

Sr. Consultant, Tri-Delta Resources
Most of my peers know me as the brains behind Inuendo, an open source database model and API layer. But I'm just an IBM i geek like everyone else. In recent years, I've tackled the sensitive topic of Technical Debt, and how to eliminate it.  Check out my open source projects on GitHub... Read More →
Wednesday May 21, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Magic Ballroom 2 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programmer Tools

5:00pm PDT

Db2 for i inside of VS Code
Wednesday May 21, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
South Ballroom A
VS Code is really built with developers in mind. IBM has been building a neat Visual Studio Code extensions that makes accessing and working with the database much simpler for developers. Not only can VS Code be used for writing in many different languages, but now it has great tools for working with Db2 for i. You might see exporting data, working with examples, browsing your schemas, or even managing multiple database configurations. There's a lot to see!
Speakers
avatar for Liam Allan

Liam Allan

Software Advocate, IBM
I am a developer and open-source advocate. Ask me about Node.js, VS Code, app deployment and CICD :) 
Wednesday May 21, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
South Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programmer Tools
 
Thursday, May 22
 

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
avatar for Ann Wilkerson

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

1:30pm PDT

Stored Procedures for Hybrid Development
Thursday May 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
North Ballroom A
Accessing business logic from Open Source application and off platform has evolved a great deal over the years. In this session we’ll look at some of the reasons for centralizing this business logic in the database via Db2 Stored procedures. We’ll look at RPG and SQL procedures and work through examples of how these are used from exhibit languages like PHP and Python.
Speakers
avatar for Mike Pavlak

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 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
North Ballroom A 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programmer Tools

1:30pm PDT

VS Code and Code for IBM i Hidden Gems
Thursday May 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Castle
Thanks to the Code for IBM i open source extension, VS Code became an IDE of choice for whoever wants to do some development on IBM i. Less expansive (as in "free") and more modern than RDi, it's already a daily driver for IBM i professionals and enthusiasts alike. But what does it have to offer we barely know? What are the less-known features that can make a developer's life easier? The legend tells that it's even possible to work locally on IBM i source code synchronized with Git or to use Visual Explain right from VS Code. But the best is yet to come and see for yourself! Whether you are a seasoned developer or just curious, join me to discover or rediscover the hidden gems that VS Code has to offer. Don't be a stranger and bring your questions along!
Speakers
avatar for Sebastien Julliand

Sebastien Julliand

Tech Lead, ARCAD Software
Hi, I'm Seb! I am a Tech Lead & IBM i Advocate at ARCAD Software and an active contributors to IBM i open source projects.Let's talk about anything related to software development, on IBM i or not, it doesn't mater to me. RPGLE, Java, TypeScript...I love them all equally 😁I'm actively... Read More →
Thursday May 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Castle 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programmer Tools

4:45pm PDT

Modern, Buildable Projects with IBM i Project Explorer and Bob
Thursday May 22, 2025 4:45pm - 5:45pm PDT
South Ballroom B
Modern development on the IBM i uses stream files which allows the use of the modern application development technology. Learn how to migrate your source from the QSYS file system and manage it with Git, develop it with VS Code extensions in projects that understand how to build themselves. This will introduce you to the IBM i Project Explorer and BOB (Better Object Builder).
Speakers
avatar for Edmund Reinhardt

Edmund Reinhardt

IBM i Application Development Tools Lead, IBM
Edmund Reinhardt has been working on application development tools for IBM i for over 25 years. Starting with the green screen tools in 1989 through each technology iteration from OS/2 to Java. As the architect for Rational Developer for i, he is passionate about engaging and delighting... Read More →
Thursday May 22, 2025 4:45pm - 5:45pm PDT
South Ballroom B 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
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