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Welcome to Common Europe Congress 2026
Venue: 04 - RHÔNE 2 clear filter
Monday, June 15
 

10:30 CEST

What is IBM Bob and how can Bob work for you!
Monday June 15, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 CEST
Meet IBM Bob. This is IBM's latest offering for providing an Integrated Software Development and Modernization Assistant. This session to an introduction to Bob and how Bob can be used to solve many use case that our IBM i development teams have struggled with for years. Things like understanding how your applications actually work! How can I move forward with refactoring and modernizing my code without fear. We will look at the many use cases like refactoring and code transformation and how IBM Bob can be a game changer. We will even show Bob at work doing some of these tasks with a live demo.
Speakers
avatar for Tim Rowe

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 →
Monday June 15, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2

11:50 CEST

Serverless architecture and RPG?
Monday June 15, 2026 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
It sounds like an oxymoron - serverless architecture is normally said in conjunction with frameworks like FastAPI in Python, Spring-boot in Java or LoopBack in Node.JS. But what about RPG? Can you leverage the same features in ILE? – of course you can! The ILEastic framework was made exactly to be a player in the world of microservices and serverless architecture – and even better: it is 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
avatar for Niels Liisberg

Niels Liisberg

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

Monday June 15, 2026 11:50 - 12:50 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2

14:00 CEST

Meet Bob - Your New AI Software Development Partner
Monday June 15, 2026 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
Join me in exploring Project Bob, a new AI-powered software development partner. We’ll look at how Bob supports the entire software development cycle through intelligent modes, tools, commands, and workflows that understand your code, intent, and standards. We’ll also dive into practical demos for IBM i developers, showcasing how Bob can explain, understand, refactor, transform, and test even monolithic or legacy codebases.
Speakers
avatar for Sanjula Ganepola

Sanjula Ganepola

Software Developer - IBM i App Dev & AI Toolchain, IBM
Sanjula Ganepola is a Software Developer at IBM working on IBM i application development tools. As an open-source advocate, he is an active contributor and maintainer of several Visual Studio Code extensions including IBM i Project Explorer, Code for IBM i, IBM i Testing, Source Orbit... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2

15:10 CEST

CNX: Use AI to Build an IBM i Web App in Under 10 Minutes — No Coding Required!
Monday June 15, 2026 15:10 - 15:35 CEST
Valence, the leading web and mobile framework for IBM i, has become even smarter this month. In this fast-paced demo, we’ll show you how Nitro App Builder (NAB) — Valence’s browser-based low-code development tool — enables anyone with knowledge of their IBM i database to build and deploy modern web or mobile apps in minutes.
But that’s just the beginning.
You’ll get an exclusive look at the just-released Valence 6.4, featuring powerful new IBM i-centric AI capabilities designed to accelerate development like never before. With the integrated AI assistant, you can:
  • Instantly generate modern app UI components
  • Build dashboards and inquiry apps with download-to-Excel functionality
  • Create super intuitive and efficient data entry apps
  • Even generate RPG or SQL logic with AI assistance
No coding required — but the apps are fully extensible for developers who want it. This is full-stack IBM i app development on steroids! So whether you're a seasoned RPG developer, a super user who knows your physical files inside and out, or a programmer comfortable with HTML5 and JavaScript, Valence adapts to your skill level. And now with AI integrated directly into the entire development experience, much of the heavy lifting can be done for you.
The bottom line?
You can build real, production-ready IBM i web apps in record time! Join us for a live demo of Valence 6.4 to see it in action.
Sponsor speaker
avatar for Robert Swanson

Robert Swanson

Senior Partner, CNX
Rob has worked as an in-the-trenches IBM i developer since 1992, with the past 15 years focused on developing modernization efforts for legacy systems written in RPG. Currently serving as Senior Partner for CNX Corporation in Chicago, Rob is a strong advocate of introducing highly... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 15:10 - 15:35 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2

15:55 CEST

Using SQL in Everyday Life
Monday June 15, 2026 15:55 - 16:55 CEST
SQL is great stuff, but that is only for getting stuff out of the database, right? … NO! Wrong!! On IBM i its way more. Any task you might consider on IBM i SQL should be your first choice. In this session we will explore how to make SQL part of your everyday IBM i activities. We will look at the tools available and practical use case, even if you are an SQL neophyte (like the speaker - Tim) or a SQL Rock Star (like the other speaker – Ryan). Lots of live demos to show the useful and practical side of using SQL. 
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Moeller

Ryan Moeller

Software Engineer, IBM
Ryan Moeller is a software engineer working on Db2 for i, specifically on the SQL Query Engine (SQE) team. He joined the team in the Rochester, MN development lab in 2020. Ryan specializes in SQL, database development, and query performance analysis.
avatar for Tim Rowe

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

17:05 CEST

How to Validate and Control AI Uncertainty from BOB or Any LLM for Reliable Business Outcomes
Monday June 15, 2026 17:05 - 18:05 CEST
Artificial Intelligence, by nature, is probabilistic. Even in narrow tolerance bands, AI models can generate varying results for the same inputs — not due to bugs, but because of the statistical nature of learning.

While this flexibility allows AI to deal with complex problems, it also introduces uncertainty — a dangerous liability in high-stakes business contexts. In using Project BOB or any LLM to modernize or transform code you can get mistakes, bugs or hallucinations in the new code, and sometimes those errors can be very tricky to be identified and corrected, it could be like looking for a needle in a haystack. I

n this session, we will see which methodologies to adopt to master these problems, to control any AI mistakes and also to influence and guide AI to fix and avoid them.

Speakers
avatar for Pascal Polverini

Pascal Polverini

CTO, POLVERINI & PARTNERS
With thirty years of professional experience in North America, Europe and Australia Pascal Polverini has a strong experience in digital transformation, strategy roadmap and planning, end-to-end software architectures, with expertise on DB, programming languages, communication protocols... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 17:05 - 18:05 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2
 
Tuesday, June 16
 

08:00 CEST

Under the Hood - A Deep Dive into the SQL Query Engine
Tuesday June 16, 2026 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
The SQL Query Engine (SQE) powers (nearly) every query that executes on your system. Since its introduction, SQE has been continually improved to create more efficient access plans, but these inner workings are rarely understood. In this session, Ryan will give audience members a rare peek under the hood of the engine that powers Db2 for i. 
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Moeller

Ryan Moeller

Software Engineer, IBM
Ryan Moeller is a software engineer working on Db2 for i, specifically on the SQL Query Engine (SQE) team. He joined the team in the Rochester, MN development lab in 2020. Ryan specializes in SQL, database development, and query performance analysis.
Tuesday June 16, 2026 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2

10:30 CEST

RPG Unit Testing Made Easy In VS Code
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 CEST
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
avatar for Sanjula Ganepola

Sanjula Ganepola

Software Developer - IBM i App Dev & AI Toolchain, IBM
Sanjula Ganepola is a Software Developer at IBM working on IBM i application development tools. As an open-source advocate, he is an active contributor and maintainer of several Visual Studio Code extensions including IBM i Project Explorer, Code for IBM i, IBM i Testing, Source Orbit... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2

11:40 CEST

JSON, SQL, XML done easy with noxDb
Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:40 - 12:40 CEST
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
avatar for Niels Liisberg

Niels Liisberg

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

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

14:00 CEST

VS Code and Code for IBM i Hidden Gems 2.0
Tuesday June 16, 2026 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
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
avatar for Sébastien Julliand

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

15:10 CEST

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

15:55 CEST

SQL Services for the Developer
Tuesday June 16, 2026 15:55 - 16:55 CEST
IBM i offers a wide array of SQL services to allow programmers to interact with database and system resources.  In today’s modern SQL world, SQL can replace coding to many APIs, all while being more flexible and easier to use.  This session will cover a wide variety of powerful SQL services, including how to view and manage data areas and data queues, an example of interacting with IFS files, running CL commands from SQL, and much more. 
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Moeller

Ryan Moeller

Software Engineer, IBM
Ryan Moeller is a software engineer working on Db2 for i, specifically on the SQL Query Engine (SQE) team. He joined the team in the Rochester, MN development lab in 2020. Ryan specializes in SQL, database development, and query performance analysis.
Tuesday June 16, 2026 15:55 - 16:55 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2

17:05 CEST

Code for IBM i – What’s New, What’s Next
Tuesday June 16, 2026 17:05 - 18:05 CEST
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
avatar for Sanjula Ganepola

Sanjula Ganepola

Software Developer - IBM i App Dev & AI Toolchain, IBM
Sanjula Ganepola is a Software Developer at IBM working on IBM i application development tools. As an open-source advocate, he is an active contributor and maintainer of several Visual Studio Code extensions including IBM i Project Explorer, Code for IBM i, IBM i Testing, Source Orbit... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 17:05 - 18:05 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2
 
Wednesday, June 17
 

08:00 CEST

Getting Started with SQL Functions and Procedures
Wednesday June 17, 2026 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
SQL includes a full-fledged programming language, SQL PL. Come learn about the programming constructs, including error handling, that this language contains. You will leave with all the knowledge you need to start writing your own SQL functions and procedures. 
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Moeller

Ryan Moeller

Software Engineer, IBM
Ryan Moeller is a software engineer working on Db2 for i, specifically on the SQL Query Engine (SQE) team. He joined the team in the Rochester, MN development lab in 2020. Ryan specializes in SQL, database development, and query performance analysis.
Wednesday June 17, 2026 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2

09:10 CEST

Db2 for i from the comfort of your VS Code
Wednesday June 17, 2026 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
VS Code and Code for IBM i are really built with IBM i developers in mind. Add the Db2 for IBM i extension in the mix and you get the perfect toolset for working with the database. This open source extension, built by the community for the community, brings all the tools one needs to run queries and display results from within VS Code. But wait, there's more! Data export, Visual Explain, SELF, AI integration ... there is lot of great features to discover, and they are right at your fingertips !
Speakers
avatar for Sébastien Julliand

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 →
Wednesday June 17, 2026 09:10 - 10:10 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2

10:30 CEST

The Hidden Superpowers of IBM i: Features You Didn’t Know You Already Have
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 CEST
IBM i is famous for reliability — but it’s the underused, often overlooked features built directly into the platform that make it a true powerhouse for modern business. In this session, we’ll uncover the capabilities hiding in plain sight: tools and functions that come standard with IBM i yet rarely get the spotlight.We’ll explore surprising built-in technologies such as SQL services that replace entire utilities, database-driven system introspection, object management through simple queries, integrated open-source runtimes, and powerful automation features that eliminate scripting complexity. You’ll see how developers and administrators can leverage these out-of-the-box tools to simplify operations, improve visibility, accelerate development, and unlock new functionality without purchasing add-ons or deploying new servers.Through real examples and practical scenarios, we’ll demonstrate how these features can solve everyday challenges — from debugging and performance tuning to auditing, deployment automation, and API integration — all with the tools you already have.Whether you're a veteran IBM i professional or new to the platform, you’ll walk away with a fresh perspective and a toolkit of capabilities you can start using the moment you return to the office.
Speakers
avatar for Koen Decorte

Koen Decorte

CTO, IBM Champion, CD-Invest
Koen Decorte is the founder of CD-Invest nv, a Belgian IBM i consultancy with over 30 years of expertise in ERP/CRM and open source development, IBM i platform modernization, and PEPPOL e-invoicing services. CD-Invest is home to several IBM Champions and serves enterprise clients... Read More →
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 CEST
04 - RHÔNE 2
 
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