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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

Node.js: What’s new and what’s next
Monday May 19, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 6
Node.js continues to evolve, powering the backbone of countless modern applications. In this talk, we’ll unveil the cutting-edge features and updates introduced in the latest Node.js releases.  We will then dive into the efforts of the Next-10 team as we explore the future of this pivotal runtime.

From practical insights on leveraging new capabilities to opportunities for you to contribute and make an impact, this session is your ultimate guide to staying ahead with Node.js. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, join us to stay in the know, gain actionable knowledge, and be part of the vibrant Node.js community driving innovation forward.
Speakers
MD
Monday May 19, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programming: Frameworks

11:15am PDT

Getting Started with Web Development
Monday May 19, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 6
Knowing where to start in your web development learning journey can be difficult. In this session, we will cover a high level view of the languages and practices to learn to plan the first steps of your web career.
Speakers
avatar for Jasmine Kaczmarek

Jasmine Kaczmarek

Director of IT, 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 →
Monday May 19, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programming: General

3:15pm PDT

What’s New with Open Source & IBM i
Monday May 19, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 6
Open source solutions have been on the IBM i platform for many years but recently the number of solutions deployed here has blossomed. Join Mike as he explores the latest news regarding packages and solution features available in IBM i Open Source Package Management and beyond.
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 →
Monday May 19, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programming: General

4:30pm PDT

"What is all this AI and LLM stuff really?!"
Monday May 19, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Room 6
Some of the brightest people in our community don't seem really to grasp the essentials of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). Part of it is the hype, which is historic, obscuring the facts. Another part is fear. Let's lay this to rest and look at what really is happening.
Speakers
JW
Monday May 19, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Artificial Intelligence (AI)

5:05pm PDT

Understanding Various Parts of the Save process
Monday May 19, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Room 6
Understand the different ways to save your system, such as using BRMS or traditional native commands. Along the way, tips will be given on best practices and ensuring you have what it takes to recover.
 
Speakers
avatar for Pete Massiello

Pete Massiello

IBM i Advisor, Massiello Holding Corp.
Pete Massiello has been working with the AS/400, iSeries, IBM i since 1989, focusing on systems management and technical support. He has held numerous technical positions through out his career. He is the President of iTech Solutions Group, an IBM Premier Business Partner delivering... Read More →
Monday May 19, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Systems Management
 
Tuesday, May 20
 

8:00am PDT

Getting Started VS Code and IBM i Workshop
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 10:15am PDT
Room 6
Dive into VS Code and CODE for IBM i / DB2 extensions with this perfect starter Lab. Many RPG developers are unfamiliar with VS Code, and beginning with this IDE can feel daunting. This lab offers a introduction to both VS Code and the Code for IBM i / DB2 development environment. To Participate the attendee MUST BRING A LAPTOP!  The attendee will receive access to an IBM i system to engage in lab tasks.
By the end of the lab:

The basics of VS Code.
Installing and VS Code extensions
Navigating the Code for IBM i development environment.



 
Speakers
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 →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 10:15am PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programming: RPG

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

4:30pm PDT

What the Heck is Binder Source and Why Do I Care?
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Room 6
Discover what binder source is, what it's used for, and why you definitely want to use it with your service programs.  We'll talk about binding, signatures and signature violations, and how to change service programs without having to recompile all your programs.
Speakers
avatar for Patrick Behr

Patrick Behr

Software Developer / Architect, Seiden Group
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programming: RPG

5:05pm PDT

Why Procedures Are Better Than Subroutines
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Room 6
Discover the super powers that procedures have(and subroutines don't) and how they can help you create more reliable and more easily maintained programs. We'll talk about the benefits of input parameters: local variables, and return values, error handling with on-exit, and increased functionality with recursion. 
Speakers
avatar for Patrick Behr

Patrick Behr

Software Developer / Architect, Seiden Group
Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:05pm - 5:25pm PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programming: RPG
 
Wednesday, May 21
 

8:00am PDT

Processing JSON with DB2 and RPG
Wednesday May 21, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Room 6
IBM has enhanced DB2's capabilities for managing JSON objects, simplifying data handling. This session provides "Tips and Tricks" for mastering JSON data, starting with an introduction to the new HTTP functions in DB2 and their synergy with JSON_TABLE. Jim will demonstrate the practical use of QSYS2.HTTP_GET and JSON_TABLE to fetch and process JSON from APIs. Many find it challenging to construct the correct SQL/JSON path expressions to convert JSON into relational data. Through detailed, actionable examples, Jim will clarify this process, improving your proficiency with DB2's JSON features.
Speakers
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 →
Wednesday May 21, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programming: General

9:15am PDT

Git Concepts I Wish I Knew Years Ago
Wednesday May 21, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room 6
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
SG
Wednesday May 21, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programmer Tools

10:45am PDT

DR Planning & Testing - Ensure your Recovery Works in a Disaster 
Wednesday May 21, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room 6
Do you have a disaster recovery plan? Are you really prepared? The difference in surviving depends on how well you prepare for the unexpected.  This session breaks down the components of disaster recovery planning as it relates to the availability and recovery of your systems in Cloud and On-premise . Testing your plan is essential examining critical points of failure, assumptions, and technical gaps.
Speakers
avatar for Richard Dolewski

Richard Dolewski

VP, Enterprise Solutions, Connectria
Richard is a recognized SME and award-winning industry speaker specializing in, Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Resiliency, Disaster Recovery Planning and Backup & Recovery Program Design. He leads organizations through the new era of technology, achieving the desired, successful... Read More →
Wednesday May 21, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Systems Management

3:45pm PDT

Integrating Open Source on IBM i: Advanced Topics and Optimization
Wednesday May 21, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 6
When your business grows, and you need speed and scalability, how do you find the best mix of open source technology and the integrated capabilities of IBM i? Learn from our years of experience in how to optimize scalability and performance with open source and traditional IBM i programs and capabilities (RPG, COBOL, Db2 etc). Impress your company with the most efficient techniques while avoiding rookie mistakes.
Speakers
avatar for Alan Seiden

Alan Seiden

Principal, IBM Champion, Seiden Group
How to modernize and create something new while leveraging your valuable business logic. Supporting developers, mentoring, staff augmentation, architecture, development and programming.APIs, IBM i, open source, web, PHP, Node.js, Python, RPG, ERPs
Wednesday May 21, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programming: General

5:00pm PDT

API Examples Using RPG, Node.js, PHP and Python
Wednesday May 21, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 6
APIs allow IBM i to connect with other systems safely and securely, using the languages you already know. You will feel empowered to provide and consume APIs with the many examples given here, in RPG, PHP, Python, and Node.js (javascript), along with secure techniques and free tools that make API development easier.
Speakers
avatar for Alan Seiden

Alan Seiden

Principal, IBM Champion, Seiden Group
How to modernize and create something new while leveraging your valuable business logic. Supporting developers, mentoring, staff augmentation, architecture, development and programming.APIs, IBM i, open source, web, PHP, Node.js, Python, RPG, ERPs
Wednesday May 21, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programming: General
 
Thursday, May 22
 

8:00am PDT

Fix Managment
Thursday May 22, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Room 6
Keeping your system up to date and secure requires knowledge of the Fixes (formerly PTFs). Here will will discuss what the fixes are, how to get them, and how to apply them. We will also discuss the different types of fixes and how to develop a Fix Strategy for your organization.
Speakers
SJ

Sarah Jacob

Agile Tech
Thursday May 22, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Systems Management

9:15am PDT

What is Journaling good for? Beyond journaling for logical HA/DR replication
Thursday May 22, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room 6
In this session, we will discuss journaling and its role in logical replication, hardware replication and also its benefit to availability when you not using any type of replication. You might think you don't need journaling if you are not replicating, not using commitment control, and not using other advanced DB2 Features, but that's not the case. We will answer questions such as:
What is journaling doing at its core?
What are the benefits for journaling when I'm not replicating to a second system?
Why do I need to journal for Hardware Replication?
Why should I journal if I want to use Flash Copy?
What is remote journaling and how is it used for Logical Replication?
What are the journaling implications for DB2 Mirror combined with long distance logical replication?
How can I improve journaling performance, disk consumption and remote journaling bandwidth?
Speakers
JV
Thursday May 22, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  High Availability Resilience

1:30pm PDT

Web & API Language Shootout
Thursday May 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 6
Alan will compare and review several open source languages commonly used for web-related development and the role of RPG alongside them. Languages include PHP, Python, and Node.js (javascript). The session contains concrete information about each as well as a lively discussion.
Speakers
avatar for Alan Seiden

Alan Seiden

Principal, IBM Champion, Seiden Group
How to modernize and create something new while leveraging your valuable business logic. Supporting developers, mentoring, staff augmentation, architecture, development and programming.APIs, IBM i, open source, web, PHP, Node.js, Python, RPG, ERPs
Thursday May 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programming: General

3:00pm PDT

Test-Driven Development: Clean Code that Works
Thursday May 22, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 6
Let's take a look at how testing is often done today, and why it's so hard.  
We'll discuss the benefits of test-driven development, and show how it works.  
We'll look at the xUnit frameworks available, and do a little test-driven development together.
Speakers
avatar for Patrick Behr

Patrick Behr

Software Developer / Architect, Seiden Group
Thursday May 22, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Program Testing

5:00pm PDT

The Magic of Rest APIs for IBM i
Thursday May 22, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 6
Rest APIs play a core part of the modern application. The good news, the IBM i operating system has an integrated engine giving everyone the ability to easily get started with leveraging Rest.   This session will show with live demos how to create Rest APIs that call backend RPG/COBOL programs or wrapper SQL statements.  
Speakers
avatar for Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

STSM - IBM i Business Architect, IBM
Tim Rowe is the Business Architect responsible for Application Development and Systems Management for the IBM i operating system. His responsibilities include helping to make sure that the IBM i has what is needed to be successful both today and into the future. He sends much of his... Read More →
Thursday May 22, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 6 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
  Programming: General
 
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