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

IBM i Migrate While Active: Deep Dive into Migration Methods

Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Galerie 4

Evaluation Survey

Join this session for an in-depth look at IBM i Migrate While Active. We’ll explore its core capabilities and highlight recently delivered enhancements designed to simplify migrations and minimize downtime.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe the core features and concepts behind Migrate While Active and how it can minimize downtime during partition migrations.
Differentiate between the supported migration methods and understand when each method is most appropriate.
Explain the end to end migration flow for each migration method.
Recognize common migration scenarios and use cases where Migrate While Active provides clear advantages.

Speakers

Shauna Rollings

Senior Software Engineer - IBM i Performance Tools & High Availability Development, IBM

Shauna joined the IBM i development team in 2008. She has developed and supported IBM i performance data collector tools throughout her entire IBM career. From the very beginning of the Db2 Mirror for i project, she has also been the technical team lead for the Db2 Mirror Configuration... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Galerie 4

Systems Management

9:15am CDT

Db2 for i Web-Services ? Yes i can!

Thursday April 30, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT

Galerie 4

Evaluation Survey

In a modern world, information gets exchanged over the web.

A request is send and an answer is returned. We do not care where the data is located. On the i data is stored within a relational database. Data access occurs with native I/O or SQL.

What if we could receive the request and provide the data directly by executing a SQL statement?

Wouldn’t that be great?

The HTTP Web Administration GUI interface can be used for deploying SQL Statements as REST APIs while the IBM Db2 acts as RESTful service provider

Learning Objectives:
- Create the integrated web services server
- Deploy the SQL statements as a RESTful web service, including how to define the database properties and how to depose the SQL statements for each HTTP-method
- Manage the deployed services

Speakers

Birgitta Hauser

ModEdCon

Thursday April 30, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Galerie 4

Database

Level Intermediate

10:45am CDT

Shallow Dive into Database Modernization

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT

Galerie 4

Evaluation Survey

Do you still use DDS to create physical files? Do you create an "extension" file when you need to add a field to an existing file? Are you worried that moving to SQL is too difficult? This session is for you.

Do you need to prevent bad data from getting into your system regardless of how it's being added? This session is for you.

Do you need to mask sensitive data, or protect data from unauthorized users? This session is for you.
If you love working really hard, enjoy cryptic column-oriented codes, or the thought of recompiling all your RPG programs gives you a thrill, then maybe this session isn't for you.

Learning Objectives:
1. Convert DDS physical files to SQL tables
2. Add audit fields that are automatically updated
3. Use constraints to ensure data integrity
4. Use Row And Column Access Control (RCAC) to control access to your data

Speakers

Patrick Behr

Senior Consultant & Instructor, Seiden Group & imPower Technologies

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Galerie 4

Database

1:00pm CDT

Accelerate your SQL Queries with SMP

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

Galerie 4

Evaluation Survey

With Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) now available as a no-charge feature in IBM i, you've gained access to a powerful feature that can significantly improve the speed of query execution. However, SMP must be approached carefully, as improper usage may produce lackluster results. This session will cover the inner workings of SMP, when to utilize SMP, and tools for controlling system-wide SMP usage.

Learning Objectives:

`- Understand how the SQL Query Engine utilizes SMP to accelerate query execution - Understand what workloads benefit most from SMP - Understand the controls available to the Database Engineer to control SMP

Speakers

Ryan Moeller

Software Engineer, IBM

Ryan Moeller is a software engineer working on Db2 for i, specifically on the SQL Query Engine (SQE) team. He joined the team in the Rochester, MN development lab in 2020. Ryan specializes in SQL, database development, and query performance analysis.

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Galerie 4

Database

3:00pm CDT

Audit Journaling with Navigator for i

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Galerie 4

Evaluation Survey

Audit journaling on IBM i doesn’t have to be complicated. With IBM Navigator for i, configuring and analyzing audit data is easier than ever. This session will demonstrate how Navigator streamlines audit setup with just a few clicks and simplifies the process of consuming and interpreting audit journal entries. We’ll also highlight performance enhancements that accelerate data analysis and expand the possibilities for leveraging audit data in security and compliance efforts.

Learning Objectives:

`- Learn how to configure audit journaling on IBM i using Navigator for i with minimal effort - Understand how to efficiently consume and analyze audit journal entries through Navigator - Explore performance enhancements and new capabilities that expand the potential of audit data analysis

Speakers

Ann Wilkerson

Software Developer, IBM

Ann Wilkerson is a lead user interface developer in IBM i. She joined the Rochester lab in 2021 and has since worked on Navigator, IBM i Services, and IBM i Migrate While Active. Her focus areas include security, networking, and the IFS.

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Galerie 4

Security, Systems Management

4:15pm CDT

Navigator for i from a Developer's Perspective

Thursday April 30, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT

Galerie 4

Evaluation Survey

Think IBM Navigator for i is just for system administrators? Think again! Navigator for i is a versatile, web-based interface that offers powerful tools for all IBM i users—including developers. In this session, you'll get an overview of how Navigator works and discover specific features that can simplify and enhance your development workflow. From accessing system information to managing objects and reviewing job details, Navigator provides developers with a modern and efficient way to interact with IBM i.

Learning Objectives:

`- Gain a foundational understanding of IBM Navigator for i and its relevance to developers - Learn how to use Navigator’s features to streamline development tasks and improve productivity

Speakers

Ann Wilkerson

Software Developer, IBM

Thursday April 30, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Galerie 4

Systems Management, Programmer Tools

COMMON POWERUp 2026

8:00am CDT

Shauna Rollings

9:15am CDT

Birgitta Hauser

10:45am CDT

Patrick Behr

1:00pm CDT

Ryan Moeller

3:00pm CDT

Ann Wilkerson

4:15pm CDT

Ann Wilkerson

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