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Welcome to Common Europe Congress 2026
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Sunday, June 14
 

11:15 CEST

Coffee Break
Sunday June 14, 2026 11:15 - 11:45 CEST

Sunday June 14, 2026 11:15 - 11:45 CEST
13 - ROSERAIE 3

15:15 CEST

Coffee Break
Sunday June 14, 2026 15:15 - 15:45 CEST

Sunday June 14, 2026 15:15 - 15:45 CEST
13 - ROSERAIE 3

18:00 CEST

First timers introduction
Sunday June 14, 2026 18:00 - 19:00 CEST

Speakers
avatar for Torbjörn Appehl

Torbjörn Appehl

Vice President for Common Europe, Common Europe & LOAD System
IBM Champion for Power since 2016, love the IBM i platform since my very first contact with it in 1997. Today I am the CEO for Load System in Sweden. An IBM business partner with focus on IBM Power, IBM Storage, IBM Z and LinuxONE.
CEO for Load System AB in Sweden since January 20... Read More →
avatar for Juan Manuel Alcudia

Juan Manuel Alcudia

President, IBM Champion, Common Europe
I am a long-time IBM i and Power Systems professional, currently serving as President of Common Europe as well as an IBM Champion. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively on IBM infrastructure, modernization, performance, and business development, always with a strong focus... Read More →
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Steve Cast

Treasurer, Common Europe
avatar for Zouhair Oulli

Zouhair Oulli

IBM i sysadmin, Kyndryl
I’m an IBM i system administrator at Kyndryl. I serve as technical director for Common Europe, where I lead the NextGen initiative. For the IBM i community, I enjoy creating educational content and sharing useful knowledge and resources.
Sunday June 14, 2026 18:00 - 19:00 CEST
02 - Auditorium

19:00 CEST

Welcome Reception
Sunday June 14, 2026 19:00 - 21:00 CEST
Sunday June 14, 2026 19:00 - 21:00 CEST
01 - Expo
 
Monday, June 15
 

08:30 CEST

Reception desk open
Monday June 15, 2026 08:30 - 09:00 CEST
Monday June 15, 2026 08:30 - 09:00 CEST
01 - Expo

09:00 CEST

Opening Session
Monday June 15, 2026 09:00 - 09:30 CEST

Speakers
avatar for Torbjörn Appehl

Torbjörn Appehl

Vice President for Common Europe, Common Europe & LOAD System
IBM Champion for Power since 2016, love the IBM i platform since my very first contact with it in 1997. Today I am the CEO for Load System in Sweden. An IBM business partner with focus on IBM Power, IBM Storage, IBM Z and LinuxONE.
CEO for Load System AB in Sweden since January 20... Read More →
avatar for Nathanael Bonnet

Nathanael Bonnet

President, Common France
Après des débuts en tant que développeur RPG en 1999, j'ai évolué régulièrement jusqu'à devenir consultant chez Gaia en 2005, puis formateur sur les sujets liés au développement sur IBM i.Depuis, je travaille avec les clients sur la modernisation des applications, axée... Read More →
avatar for Juan Manuel Alcudia

Juan Manuel Alcudia

President, IBM Champion, Common Europe
I am a long-time IBM i and Power Systems professional, currently serving as President of Common Europe as well as an IBM Champion. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively on IBM infrastructure, modernization, performance, and business development, always with a strong focus... Read More →
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Steve Cast

Treasurer, Common Europe
Monday June 15, 2026 09:00 - 09:30 CEST
02 - Auditorium

09:30 CEST

IBM Keynote
Monday June 15, 2026 09:30 - 10:20 CEST

Speakers
avatar for Jonas Ullberg

Jonas Ullberg

VP Power and Cloud Global Sales, IBM Technology Sales

avatar for Katarina Gospic

Katarina Gospic

Co-founder. Chief Global Officer. AI. Author of 9 books. Keynote speaker talking about the brain & AI., Edsvärd
Dr. Katarina Gospic is a renowned physiologist, MD, PhD, entrepreneur, author of nine books and international keynote speaker. Katarina is a sought-after expert in the intersection of digitalization and the human brain. Throughout the years she has been honored with prestigious awards... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 09:30 - 10:20 CEST
02 - Auditorium

10:20 CEST

Break
Monday June 15, 2026 10:20 - 10:30 CEST
Monday June 15, 2026 10:20 - 10:30 CEST
01 - Expo

11:30 CEST

Break
Monday June 15, 2026 11:30 - 11:50 CEST
Monday June 15, 2026 11:30 - 11:50 CEST
01 - Expo

12:50 CEST

Lunch in Expo
Monday June 15, 2026 12:50 - 14:00 CEST
Monday June 15, 2026 12:50 - 14:00 CEST
01 - Expo

15:00 CEST

Break
Monday June 15, 2026 15:00 - 15:10 CEST
Monday June 15, 2026 15:00 - 15:10 CEST
01 - Expo

15:35 CEST

Break
Monday June 15, 2026 15:35 - 15:55 CEST
Monday June 15, 2026 15:35 - 15:55 CEST
01 - Expo

16:55 CEST

Break
Monday June 15, 2026 16:55 - 17:05 CEST
Monday June 15, 2026 16:55 - 17:05 CEST
01 - Expo

18:15 CEST

Soirée Networking Common France
Monday June 15, 2026 18:15 - 20:15 CEST
Cocktails, quiz & connexions IBM i (French) #French-i

Common France vous propose une soirée conviviale dédiée aux échanges et au networking.
Rejoignez-nous pour un cocktail interactif rythmé par une animation ludique et des jeux autour des environnements IBM i et Power.
Cette soirée sera l’opportunité idéale pour partager vos expériences, rencontrer d’autres professionnels de la communauté et élargir votre réseau dans une ambiance détendue.
Ouvert gratuitement à l’ensemble de la communauté francophone présente au congrès.
Monday June 15, 2026 18:15 - 20:15 CEST
13 - ROSERAIE 3
 
Tuesday, June 16
 

09:00 CEST

Break
Tuesday June 16, 2026 09:00 - 09:10 CEST
Tuesday June 16, 2026 09:00 - 09:10 CEST
01 - Expo

09:10 CEST

Key Note Storage
Tuesday June 16, 2026 09:10 - 10:10 CEST

Speakers
avatar for Neil MCGOVERN

Neil MCGOVERN

WW Sales Leader – IBM FlashSystem, IBM
Tuesday June 16, 2026 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
10 - ST CLAIR 4

10:10 CEST

Break
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:10 - 10:30 CEST
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:10 - 10:30 CEST
01 - Expo

11:30 CEST

Break
Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:30 - 11:40 CEST
Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:30 - 11:40 CEST
01 - Expo

12:40 CEST

Lunch
Tuesday June 16, 2026 12:40 - 14:00 CEST
Tuesday June 16, 2026 12:40 - 14:00 CEST
01 - Expo

15:00 CEST

Break
Tuesday June 16, 2026 15:00 - 15:10 CEST
Tuesday June 16, 2026 15:00 - 15:10 CEST
01 - Expo

15:35 CEST

Break
Tuesday June 16, 2026 15:35 - 15:55 CEST
Tuesday June 16, 2026 15:35 - 15:55 CEST
01 - Expo

16:55 CEST

Break
Tuesday June 16, 2026 16:55 - 17:05 CEST
Tuesday June 16, 2026 16:55 - 17:05 CEST
01 - Expo

18:05 CEST

Expo fun - Prize draw, challenges and more (New End Time)
Tuesday June 16, 2026 18:05 - 19:00 CEST
Prize Draw.

NOTE: New end time of 19:00 to allow time to walk to the Gala Dinner
Tuesday June 16, 2026 18:05 - 19:00 CEST
01 - Expo

19:30 CEST

GALA DINNER at Les Terrasses du Parc (20 minutes walk through the park)
Tuesday June 16, 2026 19:30 - 23:30 CEST
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nQnYu1Uy5kZfLpYD6

Park closes 22.30, but it just takes a few more minutes to walk around
Tuesday June 16, 2026 19:30 - 23:30 CEST
TBA
 
Wednesday, June 17
 

09:00 CEST

Break
Wednesday June 17, 2026 09:00 - 09:10 CEST
Wednesday June 17, 2026 09:00 - 09:10 CEST
01 - Expo

10:10 CEST

Break
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:10 - 10:30 CEST
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:10 - 10:30 CEST
01 - Expo

11:30 CEST

Break
Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:30 - 11:40 CEST
Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:30 - 11:40 CEST
01 - Expo

11:40 CEST

Ask the experts AIX/Linux
Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:40 - 12:30 CEST

Speakers
avatar for Andrey Klyachkin

Andrey Klyachkin

Managing director, eNFence
It is already there.
avatar for David Spurway

David Spurway

IBM Power AI and Security Principal, EMEA, IBM Technology Sales, IBM
As the Global Principal IBM Power, David is the primary evangelist for IBM Power in IBM Technology Sales. He regularly meets and presents to a range of audiences, from CxO to new graduates, articulating the value of our solutions. Whether the topic is the existing IBM Power offerings... Read More →
avatar for Thierry Huche

Thierry Huche

Power Brand Technical Specialist, IBM France
I'm a Power Brand Technical Specialist for IBM France. My role is pre-sales activities aroud Power Systems. My area of expertise is around AIX, Red Hat, Ansible, PowerVS, PowerVC, VM Recovery Manager, PowerHA.
avatar for Hugo Blanco

Hugo Blanco

IBM Champion, SIXE
I work at SIXE, my own company. We are a small boutique formed by engineers specialized in IBM technologies, including advanced solutions for data centers and cybersecurity. We do it in the form of consulting, professional services, training and execution of turnkey projects. We... Read More →
avatar for Mirza Ćutuk

Mirza Ćutuk

Head of AI, InnoBoost SA
Mirza Ćutuk, M.Sc., is a Solutions Architect specializing in Data and AI. With a strong background in developing innovative solutions that bridge the gap between technology and societal needs, Mirza has been at the forefront of creating sustainable and impactful technological frameworks... Read More →
avatar for Upendra Rajan

Upendra Rajan

Senior Technical Program Manager, IBM
Upendra Rajan is a Senior Technical Program Manager at IBM, managing global operations for IBM Power and IBM Storage technical training across operating systems, virtualization, cloud, and DevOps. He recently designed and developed CourseManage.org, a personal project focused on AI-powered... Read More →
avatar for Alexander Paul

Alexander Paul

IT consultant and engineer, IBM
Alex is an IT consultant and engineer with expertise in PowerVM virtualization and network performance. He provides support to clients globally through workshops, troubleshooting sessions, and training classes. With over 20 years of experience, he has assisted over 130 corporations... Read More →
avatar for Chris Gibson

Chris Gibson

IBM Power/AIX SME, IBM

Chris is an IBM Power and AIX SME, with over 20 years of AIX experience. He has extensive skills in implementing IBM Power technology running AIX. He is a co-author of three IBM Redbooks. He has an extensive history in designing, implementing, and managing AIX systems. He has wri... Read More →
avatar for Toshaan Bharvani

Toshaan Bharvani

CTO, VanTosh
Toshaan Bharvani is a IT consultant, currently self-employed at VanTosh, with a interest in Open Source Software and Open Source Hardware. He started his IT interest at a very early age, when his father gave him his first own PC components. Ever since he has been interested in IT... Read More →
avatar for Sanket Rathi

Sanket Rathi

STSM at IBM, IBM Master Inventor, IBM
Sanket Rathi is Chief Architect for AIX development at IBM, with over 25 years of experience in operating systems and platform architecture. He leads the technical strategy and evolution of AIX, focusing on performance, scalability, and enterprise resilience. Sanket drives innovation... Read More →
avatar for Frederic Dubois

Frederic Dubois

IT Architect, IBM
avatar for Brian King

Brian King

Linux on Power I/O Chief Architect, IBM
Brian King is the Linux on Power I/O Chief Architect at IBM. He is responsible for Linux I/O enablement and strategy on the Power platform at IBM. He is the author of two Linux device drivers, and has contributed to many more. Brian is the chair of the OpenPOWER I/O Workgroup.
Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:40 - 12:30 CEST
09 - ROSERAIE 2

11:40 CEST

Ask the experts IBM i
Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:40 - 12:30 CEST
Bring your questions, or send them before to either [email protected] or [email protected]
Speakers
avatar for Kris Whitney

Kris Whitney

IBM
Kris Whitney is a Senior Technical Staff Member at IBM Rochester. He is currently the IBM i Chief Engineer
avatar for Niels Liisberg

Niels Liisberg

Chief Software Architect, Partner & IBM Champion, System & Method
avatar for Carol Woodbury

Carol Woodbury

IBM i Security SME and Senior Advisor, Kisco

avatar for Steve Bradshaw

Steve Bradshaw

Friendly Techie, RowtonIT.com
My latest work as the Friendly Techie, includes assisting IBM i with the design and testing with IBM i 7.6 as both Beta Tester and Redbook Author, and as assistant in the design and testing of the new IBM i Migrate While Active tool and the AI based RPG Code Assistant.

I have worked in the IBM Business Partner world for over thirty years now and despite IBM's best attempts I still love them ;-) My career started as an RPG developer but for the last twenty years I have specialised in System Design, installation and management. In 2008 I founded my

... Read More →
avatar for Sebastian Lehrig

Sebastian Lehrig

WW AI on IBM Power Leader, IBM
As world-wide team leader for AI on IBM Power, Sebastian is the main product manager to drive design, development, and market success of AI offerings & capabilities on the IBM Power platform. Previously, he has brought the open-source AI portfolio (including technology such as Kubeflow... Read More →
avatar for Steve Cast

Steve Cast

Practice Director/Treasurer Common Europe, Fresche Solutions
I lead the European team at Fresche Solutions, one of the world's largest IBM i dedicated teams outside of IBM.

In my role as Practice Director of Fresche Europe, I continue to build on the success of my 40+ years of working in this sector, by combining the comprehensive IBM i too

... Read More →
Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:40 - 12:30 CEST
02 - Auditorium

12:30 CEST

Closing cermony
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:30 - 13:00 CEST
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:30 - 13:00 CEST
02 - Auditorium
 
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