About the Conference

The largest IBM i event of the year is here! Join Programmers.io at COMMON POWERUp 2026, the premier conference for IBM i education, networking, and innovation. Held this year in New Orleans, LA, this event is a great opportunity to connect with industry leaders and hear about the latest technologies.

From quick workshops to keynote speakers and technical deep dives, this year’s conference will feature nearly 300 educational sessions held in a variety of different formats. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a diverse range of topics including RPG, modernization, security, AI, system administration, and much more.

Race to the Future with Programmers.io

This year at booth #100, we’re sparking a bit of friendly competition with a 10’x20′ RC racing track! You’ll get the chance to:

  • Race other attendees with a real-time leaderboard and track times
  • Take leaderboard pictures at our “Champion’s Circle” podium
  • Compete to win: The winner with the fastest track time of the conference wins an RC car to take home

We’re excited to connect with the COMMON community – we’ll also be at booth #400 to talk all things IBM i, how we can support your platform journey, and what modernization will look like for 2026 and beyond.

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