commoneuropecongress2026: Full Schedule

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08:00 CEST

IBM Room

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

12 - IBM Room

Tuesday June 16, 2026 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
12 - IBM Room

10:30 CEST

How to Make the Most Out of Advisory Connect and Expert Labs Assets in IBM i Subscription Bundles

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

12 - IBM Room

Organizations running IBM i environments are increasingly looking for ways to accelerate modernization, strengthen resilience, and maximize the value of their platform investments.
IBM i subscription bundles include valuable services such as Advisory Connect and IBM Expert Labs assets, but many clients are not fully aware of how to take advantage of them. In this session, you will learn how to unlock the full value of these resources and incorporate them into your IT strategy.
We will explore how Advisory Connect provides direct access to IBM experts for guidance on architecture, modernization, security, and operational best practices, while Expert Labs assets can help accelerate implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization projects. Join us to understand what services are available within IBM i subscription bundles, how to engage with these resources effectively, and practical examples of how organizations are using them to drive faster outcomes and stronger platform value.

Speakers

Eric Barsness

Global Resiliency Practice Leader, IBM

Eric Barsness is theGlobal Resiliency Practice Leader for IBM i in Expert Labs and an IBM Master Inventor. Eric specializes in IBM i resiliency, performance and scalability and has led various IBM i performance teams for most of his career. Eric has been improving customer's IBM i... Read More →

Claude Roustan

Global Business Design Consultant (Expert Labs), IBM

Yan Zhuo

IBM i Product Management Leader, IBM

Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 CEST
12 - IBM Room

IBM i, IBM Session

11:40 CEST

IBM NDA Session

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

12 - IBM Room

Speakers

Wennie Allen

Executive Director of Product Management, IBM Power, IBM

Wennie Allen is the Executive Director of Product Management for IBM Power. Wennie oversees teams responsible for developing and delivering impactful Power products and offerings, including the Power platform, IBM i, and AIX. She plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of IBM Power, driving... Read More →

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