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!

3:00pm CDT

Broaden Your Reporting Capabilities Using Python

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

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One can only imagine just how many Excel sheets or other reports are generated on a daily basis. Are these reports portraying information in the best way possible? Is there anything we can do to help make this information more easily understood? Over the recent years, there has been quite the craze over data analytics and the importance of data that we should question our reporting standards. In this session we will cover the usage of Python and its readily available open source modules that can help us improve our reports.

Learning Objectives:

1. How to create a Python script and call it (with parameters) 2. Learn of Python modules that may be of interest 3. How to generate/alter/merge Excel reports 4. How to generate PDF's, images, and graphs

Speakers

Mike Zaringhalam

Developer, PC Richard & Son

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Thursday April 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Python, Programmer Tools, Programming: General, Programming: Python, Technologies Integrated with IBM i

COMMON POWERUp 2026

3:00pm CDT

Mike Zaringhalam

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