COMMON POWERUp 2026: Full Schedule

Unlock the Power of IBM i at POWERUp 2026!

Join us in New Orleans, Louisiana for POWERUp 2026, 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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8:00am CDT

Opening Session

Monday April 27, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am CDT

Mardi Gras Ballroom

Speakers

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 →

Steve Bradshaw

Friendly Techie, RowtonIT.com

My latest work as the Friendly Techie, includes assisting IBM i with the design and testing with IBM i 7.6 as both Beta Tester and Redbook Author, and as assistant in the design and testing of the new IBM i Migrate While Active tool and the AI based RPG Code Assistant.

I have worked in the IBM Business Partner world for over thirty years now and despite IBM's best attempts I still love them ;-) My career started as an RPG developer but for the last twenty years I have specialised in System Design, installation and management. In 2008 I founded my

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Jack Woehr

Senior Engineer / Senior Consultant, Consulting to Procern Technology Solutions and Seiden Group LLC

40+ years development. IBM Champion 2021-2026.
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 AI modernization... Read More →

Floyd Del Muro

Board President, COMMON

Hillery Hunter

General Manager IBM Power, IBM

Hillery is the General Manager for IBM Power and serves as IBM Infrastructure CTO. In this role, she is focused on setting the global strategy for both Power and Infrastructure Platform in addition to driving cross-functional innovation and growth across IBM's Infrastructure portfolio... Read More →

Monday April 27, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Mardi Gras Ballroom

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9:30am CDT

Coffee Break

Monday April 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am CDT

Preservation Foyer

Monday April 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Preservation Foyer

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12:30pm CDT

Jeff Carey NOLA Session

Monday April 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT

Third Floor, near Mardi Gras Ballroom

Jeff Carey, who's been volunteering and speaking at COMMON for years, happily talks about his deep personal connection to COMMON and the contagious energy of New Orleans — plus he shares friendly, upbeat tips to help you make the most of every minute in this awesome city.

Speakers

Jeff Carey

Midrange Engineer III - IBM i, Lightedge

Jeff Carey is an IBM i professional with over 30 years of experience on the platform, specializing in system administration. He currently is a Midrange Engineer for Lightedge, a company providing managed services for IBM i, VMware, Nutanix, AIX, AWS and Azure. He is on the Board of... Read More →

Monday April 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
Third Floor, near Mardi Gras Ballroom

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1:15pm CDT

Keynote: IBM Bob - Your IBM i AI Development Partner

Monday April 27, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT

Mardi Gras Ballroom

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IBM Bob is an AI-powered development partner for IBM i. Your IBM i runs everything. Bob helps you run faster. Bob accelerates initiatives that traditionally take months like converting fixed-format RPG to free-form, migrating DDS to SQL DDL, refactoring monolithic programs into modular services, and generating comprehensive documentation and tests. Bob bridges the skills gap and ensures the long-term viability of IBM i investments through intelligent, incremental modernization that preserves decades of business logic. The next era of IBM i development starts now.

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Tim Rowe

STSM - IBM i Business Architect, IBM USA

Tim Rowe is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Architect for Application Development and Systems Management. He has been working on the IBM i operating system since 1989. Tim is a frequent author, industry speaker and... Read More →

Monday April 27, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Mardi Gras Ballroom

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2:15pm CDT

COMMON Problem Solving

Monday April 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT

Mardi Gras Ballroom

Ready for problem-solving without the programming?Join us Monday for a laid-back, analog team challenge. Step away from the screens and work together to crack word puzzles and brain teasers. It’s a fun way to connect with the COMMON community while putting your teamwork skills to the test.

Monday April 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Mardi Gras Ballroom

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5:40pm CDT

Partner Solution Corner inside Expo

Monday April 27, 2026 5:40pm - 7:55pm CDT

Partner Solution Corner in Grand Ballroom

Get the most up to date tools to maximize your systems. Vendor Partner experts will be presenting 15 min Solution Sessions during mid-day and evening expo hours. The Partner Solutions Corner is across from booth 111 and the daily schedule will be in your daily morning email. Get all of your questions answered by knowledge leaders in POWER.

Monday April 27, 2026 5:40pm - 7:55pm CDT
Partner Solution Corner in Grand Ballroom

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