“Welcome to COMMON Belgium, the premier IBM Power Systems
(IBM i / AIX / Linux) national user community,
dedicated to harnessing the potential of IBM-based solutions
to advance our members’ businesses, skills and networking”
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Welcome to Benelux Power 2025, the annual flagship event of Common Belgium, Common Netherlands and Common LuxembourgI. Workshops: Monday 23/11/2026 Add to Calendar
Morning: 10:00 – 13:00 hrs – 4 workshops in parallel tracks
Lunch: 13:00 – 14:00 hrs
Afternoon: 14:00 – 17:00 hrs – 4 workshops in parallel tracks
II. Event dinner – Monday 23/11/2026 – 19:00 – 22:00 hrs Add to Calendar
III. Conference and Expo: Tuesday 24/11/2026 Add to Calendar
IV. Call for Presentations for Benelux Power 2026 – Submit your workshops, deep dives, 50 minute presentations or 20 minute Solution Provider sessions (only for Gold and Platinum level sponsors).
We welcome Emerging Technologies, Open Source, AI, Application Development, Db2 and SQL, System Management, Customer case studies or any other topic that interests the IBM i, AIX or Linux community.
V. Call for sponsorship for Benelux Power 2026 – Grab this excellent occasion to meet the elite IBM Power and IBM i community on Tuesday 18 November.
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Discover the thriving BeNeLux Power community at the 14th BeNeLux Power workshops, Expo and Conference, where about 120 participants gather to exchange insights. This event builds upon years of success, with workshops and an exhibition and a conference, our goal remains steadfast: to cultivate a robust IBM Power and IBM i community encompassing customers, Solution Providers, and IBM itself.
English is the event’s official language, fully mastered by all BeNeLux participants. The conference spotlights essential topics delivered by prominent IBM and industry experts.
Engage with themes spanning from Emerging Technologies, Open Source, AI, Application Development, Db2 and SQL, System Management to Customer case studies. Attend interactive workshops and education sessions led by accomplished individuals.
The largest IBM Power IBM i congress in Europe for solutions around IBM Power (IBM i, AIX, Linux) and IBM Storage, in collaboration with Common France, is scheduled on 14-17 June 2025, in Lyon France. It features top IBM and industry speakers sharing their latest knowledge through essential Workshops, Deep Dives, and Education Sessions.
Transform legacy code and automate your IBM i operations, guided by Bob
Do you develop for or administer IBM i systems and want to modernize without risking production? With IBM Bob, see how to speed up code analysis, convert RPG fixed to free format, migrate from RLA to SQL, build modern web interfaces, and automate system administration.
This workshop welcomes Members of Common Belgium, as well as other IBM clients, Business Partners.
Highlights
Quickly understand complex legacy code
Automatically convert RPG fixed to free format
Build modern web interfaces with React and Carbon
Migrate from RLA (Record Level Access) to SQL with performant joins
Automate admin tasks with MCP, Ansible, and custom modes
Test with automatically generated unit tests (RPGUnit)Schedule and Agenda
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Join us for a focused technical session on implementing backend web services on IBM i. We will cover how to build service providers, consume external APIs as service consumers, and integrate IBM i applications into modern architectures.
This webinar is ideal for developers and architects working on IBM i modernization or system integration.
Topics include:
Actual:
Application Engineer at Vanwezel Autoparts
Free-Lance Instructor at Talent-IT
Free-Lance Instructor at LearnQuest
Instructor at UCLL
Free-Lance Instructor at Elmos
Free-Lance Instructor at Global Knowledge
Former:
Free-Lance Instructor at Syntra AB
Technical team lead and WMS Dynaman project manager at IBS.
Instructor & Program Coordinator at Mobyus (previous ACE GroupT)
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Not only upskilling (see below), you (re)discovered your favorite Comics through a Quiz.
The prestigious prize of a FREE Registration worth 1200€ to Common Europe Congress 2026, Lyon, France, 14-17 June, was won by Kris De Vlieger, part of Smurfs team. Congratulations Kris. The delicious convivial dinner was a nice moment to relax.
It was truly a pleasure to have you with us at Benelux Power 2025, the 13th edition of our annual flagship event. Thanks to your participation, we were once again more than 100 strong—an inspiring community coming together to learn, connect, and grow. We have already received many messages of appreciation, and a common theme runs through all of them:
“Thank you for this splendid Benelux Power, the high-quality education, and the exceptional networking opportunities!”
At COMMON Belgium, our focus extends beyond borders. COMMON Belgium proudly contributes to the thriving Common Europe community, where like-minded professionals from across the continent converge annually to explore emerging trends, engage with IBM experts, and forge lasting connections. Furthermore, we actively foster collaboration with our European sister user groups, aligning our efforts to create a seamless, transcontinental exchange of insights and expertise. Through these invaluable partnerships, we leverage collective knowledge to shape the future of IBM solutions on a global scale.
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By joining COMMON Belgium, you become part of an inspiring journey – one that embraces innovation, fosters collaboration, and empowers you to shape the future of technology. Explore our initiatives, events, and membership benefits at www.common.be, and take your place at the forefront of IBM i driven transformation. Together, we propel a global community united by shared knowledge, collective vision, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
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Welcome to COMMON Belgium, the premier national user community dedicated to harnessing the potential of IBM based solutions. Our mission is rooted in cultivating a vibrant ecosystem that revolves around networking, knowledge exchange, advanced education, and strategic influence within the realm of IBM i products and solutions. As a non-profit organization, COMMON Belgium unites a diverse community of clients, solution providers, academic institutions and IBMers, all driven by a shared passion for leveraging IBM i technologies to drive innovation and growth.
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Our commitment to collaboration extends across the Atlantic as well. As an active participant in COMMON North America, we ensure that our members are seamlessly integrated into an expansive network that transcends geographical boundaries. This partnership opens doors to a wealth of resources, thought leadership, and industry best practices, enriching the experiences and opportunities available to every COMMON Belgium member.
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“At ASCO we value our membership of Common Belgium as it provides us a means to stay up to date with IBM i developments and enhancements. Their regular theme based sessions are a means to stay up to date in the ever-changing IBM i and IT landscape. In addition, it provides us contact with other users who tackle problems we face as well and, through other insight or viewpoints, have sometimes handed better solutions than we could (not) have found.“
“Through participation in Common Belgium activities, Howest University students gain access to a wealth of IBM i knowledge and expertise from IBM Business Architects and industry leaders. The presentations, workshops, and seminars offer them insights into the latest trends and technologies within the IBM i ecosystem. This exposure, and networking with business professionals, not only enhances their technical skills but also equips them with a deep understanding of real-world business applications, infrastructure and security.”
“Common Belgium’s education helps Colruyt Group to offer cutting edge IT solutions to our business. Their insightful sessions and workshops empower us with new technologies, enhancing operations. Moreover, the networking advantage of being a member allows us to connect with industry peers and leaders, amplifying our IBM i solutions leverage for ongoing success.”
“Being a member of Common Belgium has been a game-changer for our company. The current education they provide keeps our IT applications sharp, while the networking opportunities have connected us with industry peers and opportunities. Thanks to Common Belgium, we’re confidently steering our business through the ever-changing IT landscape.”