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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10:45am CDT

Building a Quick Website on IBM i using Python?

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT

Studio 7-8

Evaluation Survey

There are many tools for building basic web content on IBM I and Python has a few options. We’ll explore Flask briefly and then do a deep dive on Flask and FastAPI.

Learning Objectives:

1) Consider complete solutions vs back end & front end models. 2) See Flask in action with jinja templates. 3) Explore FastAPI and how it can be used to hydrate JavaScript front ends.

Speakers

Mike Pavlak

Solution Architect, Programmers.io

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 →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Studio 7-8

Python

5:00pm CDT

Python Tips in 20 Minutes on IBM i

Wednesday April 29, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT

Studio 7-8

Evaluation Survey

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.

Learning Objectives:

1) Little bit of everything to help the Python developer 2) Standards based code development and linting. 3) Features that improve Python performance

Speakers

Mike Pavlak

Solution Architect, Programmers.io

Wednesday April 29, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Studio 7-8

Python

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COMMON POWERUp 2026

10:45am CDT

Mike Pavlak

5:00pm CDT

Mike Pavlak

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