commoneuropecongress2026: Full Schedule

Welcome to Common Europe Congress 2026

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08:00 CEST

Wednesday June 17, 2026 08:00 - 09:00 CEST

IBM Bob is the latest AI development partner that is fantastic with IBM i. In this session, Tim and Benoit will spend the time playing with Bob using real like use cases for IBM i applications.
Code understanding, refactoring, modernization and more! Great chance to talk with the experts on how you can put Bob to work in your shop.

Speakers

Benoit Marolleau

AI Solution Architect, IBM

Benoit Marolleau is a Solutions Architect and AI Engineer in IBM Client Engineering EMEA at IBM, based in Montpellier, France. He has extensive experience in application and infrastructure modernization, with specialized expertise in IBM i platform integration and artificial intelligence... Read More →

Tim Rowe

STSM - IBM i Business Architect, IBM USA

Tim Rowe is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Architect for Application Development and Systems Management. He has been working on the IBM i operating system since 1989. Tim is a frequent author, industry speaker and... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2026 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
02 - Auditorium

Systems management

09:10 CEST

Planning a Smooth Move of your IBM i to the Cloud

Wednesday June 17, 2026 09:10 - 10:10 CEST

02 - Auditorium

Utilizing the cloud is can be a great option for IBM i customers. It sounds simple, and at it core it is! However, there are many items to consider for your organization to help determine if it's the right thing for you. There are, however, options on how to plan, execute, and validate the migration and these should be analyzed to find the best fit. In this session you'll gain a great overview of the reasons and the process for moving to a cloud.

Speakers

Pete Massiello

IBM i Advisor, Massiello Holding Corp.

Pete Massiello has been working with the AS/400, iSeries, IBM i since 1989, focusing on systems management and technical support. He has held numerous technical positions through out his career. He is the President of iTech Solutions Group, an IBM Premier Business Partner delivering... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2026 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
02 - Auditorium

Systems management

10:30 CEST

Learn more about the SQL system manager approach

Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 CEST

02 - Auditorium

In today's world a modern system manager no longer can limit him or herself to using 5250 emulation only. The SQL service have been on the menu for quite a while now. Dive into what can be done the SQL way, resulting in less errors and getting the work done faster. eaving you more time to dive into enhancing your SQL, because once you get started using SQL I promise you, you can not stop.

Speakers

Rudi van Helvoirt

Technical Director, van Helvoirt Beheer

After having started as a System/38 programmer in 1986. In 1989 the switch was made to system programming and systems management.
Being passionate about systems management he founded van Helvoirt Automatisering in 1993.
Rudi enjoys helping IBM i customers ever since for running the... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 CEST
02 - Auditorium

Systems management