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!

10:00am PDT

Introduction to Python on IBM i

Monday May 19, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

Room 9

Come get your first look at Python and learn some of the basics! Also, learn about the product offerings that enable you to do software development with the language on the platform. Upon completing this class, you will be able to acquire, install, and use the language on IBM i, as well as extend its power using contributions from the larger open source community. We will also explore Db2 Data Access and IFS file system access as primary use cases for Python on IBM i.

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 →

Monday May 19, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 9 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Programming: Python

10:45am PDT

30 Python tips in 60 Seconds on IBM i

Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT

Room 6

Python on IBM i has been around for a while now. In this session we explore many of the various tips I’ve run across over the last few years. These tips apply to both Python and/or the IBM i environment running the Python scripts. Tips include best practices, IFS features, pathing and MUCH more.

Speakers

Mike Pavlak

Solution Architect, Perforce Software

Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Programming: Python

3:15pm PDT

Advanced Python on IBM i

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT

Room 6

So, you’ve been learning about Python and maybe even playing a bit. Building upon the introductory session, this session will address the object oriented world of Python programming and introduce several topics for those considering Python for development. Some of these include Exception processing, Pathing, GUI use ODBC and NoSQL(Mongo), Web Services and much more. Many examples are taken from my college course on Advanced Python.

Speakers

Mike Pavlak

Solution Architect, Perforce Software

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Programming: Python

4:30pm PDT

Getting Started with Python on IBM i

Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT

Room 7

Python is becoming an essential tool in the IBM i ecosystem. This session will provide a beginner-friendly introduction to setting up and using Python on IBM i. Topics include calling Python from PASE, SSH access, development in VS Code, and methods for integrating Python with RPG and SQL.

Speakers

Joseph Wright

Owner / Consultant, Wright4i

Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Room 7 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Programming: Python

5:00pm PDT

Broaden Your Reporting Capabilities Using Python

Thursday May 22, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

Room 13

One can only imagine just how many Excel sheets or other reports are generated on a daily basis. Are these reports portraying information in the best way possible? Is there anything we can do to help make this information more easily understood?
Over the recent years, there has been quite the craze over data analytics and the importance of data that we should question our reporting standards.
In this session we will cover the usage of Python and its readily available open source modules that can help us improve our reports.

Speakers

Mike Zaringhalam

Developer, PC Richard & Son

Have you ever wanted to meet someone who started Hawaiian Shirt Fridays at their work place? If the answer is 'Yes!', then feel free to reach out with any questions you have regarding Hawaiian shirts... Or IBM i related topics. My main focuses are RDi, DB2, Modernization, and D... Read More →

Thursday May 22, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 13 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Programming: Python