BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Common - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.common.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Common REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T130000 DTSTAMP:20260617T040021 CREATED:20260302T160413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T153333Z UID:12102-1773057600-1773061200@www.common.org SUMMARY:N2i: AI with IBM i Overview DESCRIPTION:N2i: Ai with IBM i Overview\n \n Register\n \nDate: March 9Time: 12:00 CTSpeaker: Jesse Gorzinski \nIn a world where artificial intelligence is becoming more and more prominent\, how will your business adapt and thrive? Your journey can start here\, with an exploration of IBM’s strategy and offering set. In this session\, we will explore the available AI technologies and what they mean for IBM i. You’ll see an overview of what AI stacks are available from IBM and strategic partners\, as well as an exploration of exciting ways to integrate AI with existing RPG and Db2 applications URL:https://www.common.org/event/n2i-ai-with-ibm-i-overview/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T170000 DTSTAMP:20260617T040021 CREATED:20260209T163235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T163235Z UID:11964-1773129600-1773162000@www.common.org SUMMARY:COMMON at WMPCA DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.common.org/event/common-at-wmpca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T040021 CREATED:20260226T160155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T133755Z UID:12061-1773918000-1773921600@www.common.org SUMMARY:POWERcast: Working Together on IBM i: Git + Change Management for Innovative IBM i DevOps DESCRIPTION:POWERcast: Working Together on IBM i: Git + Change Management for Innovative IBM i DevOps\n\nDate: March 19Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CST) \nSource versioning tools like Git have transformed modern development—but for IBM i teams\, Git alone isn’t enough. When paired with structured change management\, it becomes a powerful combination that streamlines source control\, strengthens compliance\, and improves collaboration across IT teams. \nJoin Donna Westmoreland and fellow IBM i innovators as they share real-world experiences integrating Git with IBM i change management. Discover how organizations are embracing DevOps practices while maintaining the control\, auditability\, and reliability IBM i environments demand. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how combining Git with change management enables: \n\nFaster\, more efficient Git interactions with IBM i\nClear traceability and audit readiness\nSeamless synchronization between development and production\nImproved team collaboration without sacrificing governance\n\n  \nIf you’re looking to modernize your IBM i development process without compromising stability or compliance\, this session will show you how to achieve the best of both worlds: agile\, collaborative development with safe\, controlled deployments. \n \n Register\n \n \nDonna Westmoreland \nCTO\, Midrange Dynamics North America \nDonna is the CTO for Midrange Dynamics North America and has over 25 years of experience with IBM midrange systems and supporting consistent software change methodologies. Experience gained from leading major projects\, including application modernization\, at hundreds of corporations has given her a well-rounded view of development needs\, audit requirements\, and testing principles.  URL:https://www.common.org/event/powercast-working-together-on-ibm-i-git-change-management-for-innovative-ibm-i-devops/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T133000 DTSTAMP:20260617T040021 CREATED:20260224T172154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T171949Z UID:12024-1775478600-1775482200@www.common.org SUMMARY:N2i: Lunch Hour and Networking DESCRIPTION:N2i Lunch Hour and Networking\nDate: April 6\nTime: 12:30 – 1:30 PM (CT) \nGrab your lunch and your laptop for a quick 1 hour networking session. Come with questions and get to know your peers.  \n Register URL:https://www.common.org/event/n2i-lunch-hour-and-networking-7/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410 DTSTAMP:20260617T040021 CREATED:20260302T142452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T153306Z UID:12091-1775520000-1775779199@www.common.org SUMMARY:NEUGC DESCRIPTION:NEUGC 2026 \nDate: April 7 – 9\, 2026 \nLeominster\, MA \nGot IBM i Skills Gaps? \nThe IBM i skills shortage is the number one concern for IBM i organizations\, according to the 2026 Fortra IBM i Marketplace Report. This marks the first time skills have overtaken cybersecurity as the industry’s top worry—highlighting the challenge for companies struggling to find qualified IBM i talent. \nFor more than 30 years\, NEUGC has been dedicated to solving this problem. Every year\, we bring together the community for 2.5 days of deep technical content\, hands-on learning\, vendor insights\, and valuable networking. Countless friendships have been forged\, teams strengthened\, and organizations empowered to achieve remarkable results. \nFor a $700 investment per attendee\, your team will learn directly from some of the most respected IBM i experts in the world\, including: \n• Tim Rowe (IBM) \n• Birgitta Hauser \n• Simon Hutchinson \n• Jack Woehr \nRegister by March 17th to take advantage of extra savings. Be sure to select the tickets marked Early Bird. \n Register View Sessions URL:https://www.common.org/event/neugc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTSTAMP:20260617T040021 CREATED:20250914T170030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T173913Z UID:10745-1777248000-1777593599@www.common.org SUMMARY:POWERUp 2026 DESCRIPTION:Come see us in beautiful New Orleans\, April 27 – 30. \nMore information coming soon. URL:https://www.common.org/event/powerup-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260617T040021 CREATED:20260422T142523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T143428Z UID:12361-1777910400-1777914000@www.common.org SUMMARY:N2i Getting Started: The IBM i Interview That Works for Everyone in the Room DESCRIPTION:N2i Getting Started: The IBM i Interview That Works for Everyone in the Room\nSpeaker: Patrick StaudacherDate: May 4th\, 4:00 PM (CT) \nIf you’re just starting out in IBM i — fresh out of school or working toward landing your first role — this webinar gives you a clear\, practical framework to walk into your next interview with confidence. \nAnd if you’re an experienced IBM i professional preparing for your next opportunity\, or a hiring manager looking to find the right talent\, this session is for you too. \nWe’ll share a four-question framework that gives everyone a shared language — covering modern development\, AI expectations\, and succession planning — so interviews become real conversations instead of guessing games. \nPresented by Talsco\, Inc. — with 25 years of advising hiring managers and candidates through the IBM i hiring process\, we’ve seen what works\, what doesn’t\, and what the best hiring conversations have in common. This framework is built from that experience. \n \n Register URL:https://www.common.org/event/n2i-getting-started-the/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.common.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/N2i-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T040021 CREATED:20260403T021103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T173700Z UID:12252-1778065200-1778068800@www.common.org SUMMARY:POWERcast: Build an IBM i Firewall Using Exit Point Management DESCRIPTION:POWERcast Build an IBM i Firewall Using Exit Point Management\nDate: May 6\, 11:00 AM\, CTSpeaker: Lloyd Ramdarie \nIBM i doesn’t provide its own firewall. However\, IBM i exit points provide powerful capabilities to control\, monitor\, and secure user activity across services such as FTP\, SQL\, ODBC\, and data transfers. \nJoin SEA on May 6th to learn how to build a powerful\, customizable IBM i firewall using an exit point manager like iSecurity Firewall. They show you how to:• Build an effective IBM i firewall using exit point management• Use exit points to protect your system against cyber threats and unauthorized access• Log and monitor user access activity • Generate management and audit reports tracking user behavior and security events \nAll attendees receive a complimentary copy of SEA’s Guide to Understanding IBM i Security with Exit Points\, an in-depth IBM i exit point management resource. \n \n Register\n \nFree Courtesty of\n \n \n \n Lloyd Ramdarie is an IBM i Technical Support team member at Software Engineering of America. His has worked in the IBM i space for many years\, with heavy involvement in securing the IBM i.\nLloyd is a seasoned IT professional who can utilize his vast experiences and expertise to help you implement the very best end-to-end security solutions in the IBM i environment. URL:https://www.common.org/event/powercast-build-an-ibm-i-firewall-using-exit-point-management/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260617T040021 CREATED:20260511T181604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T153607Z UID:12602-1780329600-1780333200@www.common.org SUMMARY:N2i Getting Started Series: Built-in Functions You Should Be Using DESCRIPTION:N2i Getting Started Series: Built-in Functions You Should Be Using\nSpeaker: Simon HutchinsonDate: June 1\, 2026Time: 4:00 PM\, CST \nOver the years\, Simon has written extensively about modern RPG on his popular blog\, sharing tips\, techniques\, and deep dives into the language’s capabilities. In this session\, he’ll highlight a selection of his favorite Built-in Functions (BIFs)—along with others he believes every RPG developer should have in their toolkit. You’ll also get an inside look at some of the latest BIFs introduced in recent Technology Refreshes\, complete with practical examples to help you start using them right away. \n \n Register URL:https://www.common.org/event/n2i-getting-started-series-built-in-functions-you-should-be-using/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603 DTSTAMP:20260617T040021 CREATED:20260127T210646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T133635Z UID:11870-1780358400-1780444799@www.common.org SUMMARY:COMMON LATAM DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.common.org/event/common-latam/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T040021 CREATED:20260601T161539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T171658Z UID:13024-1783357200-1783360800@www.common.org SUMMARY:N2i Getting Started With: Unit Testing on IBM i DESCRIPTION:Getting Started With: Unit Testing on the IBM i\nSpeaker: Marina SchwenkDate: July 6\, 2026Time: 5:00 PM (CT) \nThink unit testing doesn’t apply to RPG? Think again. This session introduces the fundamentals of automated testing on IBM i using IBMiUnit\, an open-source RPGLE testing framework. We’ll write real tests against real code\, talk about how to make legacy programs testable\, and show you how a test suite catches bugs before your users do. No prior testing experience required—just bring your curiosity and your hardest-to-maintain program. \n \n Register URL:https://www.common.org/event/n2i-getting-started-with-unit-testing-on-ibm-i/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T040021 CREATED:20260615T124103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T124259Z UID:13123-1791219600-1791223200@www.common.org SUMMARY:N2i: What I wish I knew when I started my IBM i Career DESCRIPTION:N2i: What I wish I knew when I started my IBM i Career\nSpeaker: Jacob AndersonDate: October 5\, 2026Time: 5:00 PM (CT) \nWhat I wish I knew when I started my IBM i Career is a practical roadmap for early-career and aspiring IBM i professionals looking to build momentum within the ecosystem. Drawing from real-world experience\, this session explores how conferences\, mentorship\, community involvement\, and side projects can accelerate growth and create meaningful career opportunities. \nAttendees will learn how to engage strategically at IBM i events\, approach interviews with confidence\, identify skill gaps\, and build credibility within the community. The session also addresses common misconceptions about networking and professional development in the IBM i world. \nParticipants will leave with clear\, actionable steps they can immediately apply to strengthen their career trajectory and become active contributors to the IBM i ecosystem. \n \n Register URL:https://www.common.org/event/n2i-what-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-my-ibm-i-career/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTSTAMP:20260617T040021 CREATED:20260519T122220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T122433Z UID:12797-1792972800-1793318399@www.common.org SUMMARY:NAViGATE at TechXChange DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.common.org/event/navigate-at-techxchange/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T040021 CREATED:20260615T123125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T124947Z UID:13119-1793638800-1793642400@www.common.org SUMMARY:N2i Getting started with: IBM i Git projects in VS Code DESCRIPTION:N2i Getting Started With: Unit Testing on the IBM i\nSpeaker: Sebastien JulliandDate: November 2\, 2026Time: 5:00 PM (CT) \nVS Code has become the go to IDE to get development done on IBM i. It let’s you work with project traditionally hosted on IBM i\, but the next step forward is it to get these projects into Git. And using Code for IBM i\, it’s as simple as with any other morden language. \nThis session will cover the basics of Code for IBM i and focus on how to work with an IBM i project hosted on Git from VS Code: \n– How to compile from VS Code \n– Which tools to use to manage and build a Git project \n– Which extensions can help with Git and IBM i \n \n Register URL:https://www.common.org/event/getting-started-with-ibm-i-git-projects-in-vs-code/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR