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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10:00am CDT

IBM i Security Basics

Monday April 27, 2026 10:00am - 12:15pm CDT

Balcony K

Evaluation Survey

This is an "IBM i Security 101" double-session. We will cover IBM i security topics from the basics (user profiles, system values, and object authority) through more advanced topics (adopted authority, authority checking, IFS considerations, audit journaling, and a multi-layer defensive posture). We'll cover some of these topics from the traditional "greenscreen" as well as Navigator for i. This session is intended to "scratch the surface" on a wide range of IBM i security concepts.

Learning Objectives:

"Learn and understand how security is implemented in the IBM i platform: 1. User/group profiles 2. System values 3. Object-level authority "

Speakers

Steve Riedmueller

Director of Security Services, Kisco

Monday April 27, 2026 10:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Balcony K

Security, Security, Systems Management

Track Student

3:15pm CDT

The basics of moving from fixed format RPG to complete free form RPG.

Monday April 27, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm CDT

Balcony K

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Fixed format is still a heavily used code base and many developers need to be able to at least read it. But, what if you were able to read it and translate that into complete free form RPG? we will look at how to read fixed form RPG and give you the skills to actually translate into a more modern RPG.

Learning Objectives:

Understanding the difference between the syntax between complete free form and fixed form RPG. We will look at file declarations, variables, the use of constants and include files, data structures and meaningful names.

Speakers

Marina Schwenk

Senior Programmer/Analyst IBM i Admin, Innovative Software Solutions

Monday April 27, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm CDT
Balcony K

RPG

4:30pm CDT

Why is my disk filling?

Monday April 27, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT

Balcony K

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The threat of DASD filling is real and can bring a system down. Learn common threats to good disk management and and how to respond.

Learning Objectives:

What happens when DASD runs out What can you do when this happens What to do after the immediate threat is gone

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 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Balcony K

Systems Management, Systems Management

5:05pm CDT

When Job Tables Attack!

Monday April 27, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT

Balcony K

Evaluation Survey

There are very few issues that can threaten the stability of an IBM i LPAR, but one of them is filling of the system job tables. Circumstances can make this happen quickly even though you may not see it very often if at all! Even if you have seen the dreaded job table message, it may have been so long ago you don't recall what to do. Time may be of the essence when taking corrective action, so knowing what is happening and how to fix it can be critical. Protect your system and be able to thwart this threat before it becomes truly dangerous.

Learning Objectives:

Learn the tell tale messages that indicate impending job table doom. Learn what job tales are and why they can fill. Learn how to act fast to stop the danger.

Speakers

Jeff Carey

Midrange Engineer III - IBM i, Lightedge

Monday April 27, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Balcony K

Systems Management, Systems Management

COMMON POWERUp 2026

10:00am CDT

Steve Riedmueller

3:15pm CDT

Marina Schwenk

4:30pm CDT

Jeff Carey

5:05pm CDT

Jeff Carey

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