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!

10:00am CDT

PHP Best practices and New and Exciting Updates on IBM i

Monday April 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT

Studio 7-8

Evaluation Survey

PHP is moving fast these days. In this session, Alan will share his favorite techniques for creating APIs and web apps with PHP, plus introduce new PHP 8.5 features and how to prepare for them. Alan will also cover tips on upgrading from older releases, the risks of not upgrading, recent security enhancements, and best practices for PHP on IBM i. As a bonus, Alan offers a peek into how PHP is made and built.

Learning Objectives:

Power of PHP in today’s market with IBM i Why and how to get on a regular upgrade cycle with PHP Features and benefits of PHP 8.4 and 8.5 for security, performance, and ease of programming

Speakers

Alan Seiden

Principal Consultant, Seiden Group

How to modernize and create something new while leveraging your valuable business logic. Supporting developers, mentoring, staff augmentation, architecture, development and programming. Seiden PHP+ Server for IBM i,
APIs, IBM i, open source, web, PHP, Node.js, Python, RPG, ERPs... Read More →

Monday April 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Studio 7-8

PHP, Programming: PHP

Track Student

COMMON POWERUp 2026

10:00am CDT

Alan Seiden

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