commoneuropecongress2026: Full Schedule

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08:00 CEST

NEWLY ADDED SESSION: Securing Open Source on IBM i

Tuesday June 16, 2026 08:00 - 09:00 CEST

Open source software brings innovation, flexibility, and modern development tools to IBM i, but also new security responsibilities. In this session, Alan Seiden explains how to keep your IBM i environment safe while benefiting from open technologies. You’ll learn how to assess and strengthen your open source supply chain, including precautions for VS Code extensions and lessons from recent Node.js npm attacks. Alan will share practical guidance on patching and updating PHP and other open source components, defending against denial-of-service threats, and applying IBM i-specific measures and permissions. The session includes some of the latest developments in web and application security that every IBM i administrator and developer should understand to protect today’s connected systems.

Learning Objectives:

`- Evaluate and strengthen the open source supply chain. - Apply practical security measures for open source technologies on IBM i - Implement IBM i-specific hardening techniques

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 →

Secure your Open Source Alan Seiden COMMON Europe 2026 06 16 pdf

Tuesday June 16, 2026 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2

IBM i application development

10:30 CEST

RPG Unit Testing Made Easy In VS Code

Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 CEST

04 - RHÔNE 2

Join us for an in-depth look at the IBM i Testing VS Code extension and IBM i Testing CLI. In this session, we will demonstrate how you can now write and execute RPGUnit test suites (supporting both RPG and COBOL) directly within the editor using local files or source members. We will cover the basics of the RPGUnit test framework, showcase how to generate test stubs that make it easy to get started, demonstrate how to execute tests with code coverage, and even run tests in a CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions. If you are looking to adopt new and modern tooling, come check out this exciting addition to the IBM i development ecosystem in VS Code.

Speakers

Alan Seiden

Principal Consultant, Seiden Group

RPG Unit Testing Made Easy In VS Code Alan Seiden Common Europe 2026 06 16 pdf

Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2

IBM i application development

11:40 CEST

JSON, SQL, XML done easy with noxDb

Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:40 - 12:40 CEST

04 - RHÔNE 2

JSON, SQL, XML, dynamic arrays, objects and graphs. You can do all that today in RPG, but it is rather complex. Perhaps it would be better if you had a framework that could provide more flexibility and make your code more simple? The noxDb framework was made exactly to be a player in the world of microservices and serverless architecture doing JSON in/JSON out – and even better: it is 100% ILE and 100% open source. If you need to modernize your RPG code and make it available as services on the web – If microservices is a business strategy or just curious about tools like yum, git and gmake? – then this session is for you.

Speakers

Niels Liisberg

Chief Software Architect, Partner & IBM Champion, System & Method

2026 06 CEC2026 noxDb pdf

Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:40 - 12:40 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2

IBM i application development

14:00 CEST

VS Code and Code for IBM i Hidden Gems 2.0

Tuesday June 16, 2026 14:00 - 15:00 CEST

04 - RHÔNE 2

The hidden gems have been refined for 2026 - come see for yourself what we have in store !Thanks to the Code for IBM i open source extension, VS Code became an IDE of choice for whoever wants to do some development on IBM i. Less expansive (as in "free") and more modern than RDi, it's already a daily driver for IBM i professionals and enthusiasts alike. But what does it have to offer we barely know? What are the less-known features that can make a developer's life easier? The legend tells that it's even possible to work locally on IBM i source code synchronized with Git or to use Visual Explain right from VS Code. But the best is yet to come and see for yourself! Whether you are a seasoned developer or just curious, join me to discover or rediscover the hidden gems that VS Code has to offer. Don't be a stranger and bring your questions along!

Speakers

Sébastien Julliand

Tech Lead R&D, I AND ME - IT TRAINING

Hi, I'm Seb! I am the R&D Tech Lead for i and me - IT Training and Solutions GmbH and an active contributors to IBM i open source projects.

Let's talk about anything related to software development, on IBM i or not, it doesn't mater to me. RPGLE, Java, TypeScript...I love them all... Read More →

Code for IBM i Hidden Gems 2.0 pdf

Tuesday June 16, 2026 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2

IBM i application development

15:10 CEST

Comarch: AI on IBMi Supercharge your Operations

Tuesday June 16, 2026 15:10 - 15:35 CEST

04 - RHÔNE 2

Sponsor speaker

Andrzej Niedziela

Senior ICT Consultant, Comarch

As an international expert connected with IBM platforms, I help large global companies in designing, building, and guiding them through successful digital transformation journeys. For over 30 years, I have provided IT expert advisory services across multiple industries, including... Read More →

Piotr Chłędowski

Business Solution Manager specializing in IT Infrastructure at Comarch, Comarch

As an experienced Technology Solutions Consultant, he excels in infrastructure and cloud solutions consulting, helping clients shape their IT strategies and design tailored technology environments. Piotr has a proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams—across... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2026 15:10 - 15:35 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2

15:55 CEST

NEWLY ADDED SESSION : SQL Functions and Procedures: A Fireside Chat for IBM i Professionals

Tuesday June 16, 2026 15:55 - 16:55 CEST

04 - RHÔNE 2

Are you intimidated by the idea of moving beyond simple queries? In this session, we’ll move away from complex, formal tutorials and instead have an open, casual discussion about the power of DB2 for i SQL Functions and Stored Procedures on the IBM i.

This session will break down some of theessential concepts, what they are, why they might be beneficial, and how you can start using them in your everyday development tasks without getting lost in the weeds of advanced conceptual details.

Whether you are just curious about creating your first stored procedure or function or just want to understand some of the DB concepts that make these little tools powerful. Also, join us for a practical look at possible modernizing approach for integrating your back end systems.

Speakers

Marius le Roux

IBM i Consultant / Owner, MLR Consulting

IBM i consultant with over 20 years of experience working with legacy systems and helping businesses adapt them to modern needs. My background is mainly in RPGLE development, system analysis, and integrating IBM i with other platforms, together with system administration lately... Read More →

COMMON Slide Deck SQL Procedures and Functions Fireside Chat pdf

getResultSet Stored Procedure Example.sql txt

itemcheck.rpgle txt

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getItemUDF RPGLE Example.sql txt

Tuesday June 16, 2026 15:55 - 16:55 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2

IBM i application development

17:05 CEST

Code for IBM i – What’s New, What’s Next

Tuesday June 16, 2026 17:05 - 18:05 CEST

04 - RHÔNE 2

The Code for IBM i family of extensions continues to grow with new tools and powerful enhancements. In this session, we will showcase recent improvements, highlight community contributions, and share a glimpse of upcoming features on the roadmap for 2026.

Speakers