Event Date
January 21, 2026
Time
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
About Event
Join us for a fast-paced, no-fluff evening that shows how AI can plug into the systems you already run today—especially IBM i—without massive rewrites, huge budgets, or buzzword bingo. You’ll get a live look at how modern AI connects to real business data, powers conversational apps, and automates the work nobody wants to do, all in one practical, demo-heavy night.
PRESESSION: Intro to MCP (Model Context Protocol)
Kick off the evening with an accessible tour of Model Context Protocol (MCP)—the emerging standard that lets AI safely talk to your existing applications, databases, and tools. We’ll demystify what MCP is, show how it turns your current systems into “AI-ready” systems, and walk through real examples like natural-language queries, task automation, and smarter internal tools that understand your business context. If you’ve been wondering how to connect AI to the tech you already have, this session shows you the bridge.
MAIN SESSION: Success with AI: Use Cases You Can Implement Now
Then we’ll dive into real-world AI use cases you can start implementing today, not someday. You’ll see how large language models can boost productivity, streamline workflows, improve customer and employee experiences, and unlock insights from IBM i and beyond. We’ll focus on practical, repeatable patterns—what actually works, where AI shines (and where it doesn’t), and how IBM i and AI together become a serious competitive advantage.
This event is perfect for IBM i developers, system admins, architects, IT leaders, and business stakeholders who want to move from “AI sounds cool” to “here’s what we’re actually going to do.” Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or already experimenting, you’ll leave with concrete ideas, next steps you can take back to your team, and a clearer vision of how to bring real, value-generating AI into your organization.
Schedule
Pre-Session
Intro to MCP (Model Context Protocol)
Networking & Cocktail Hour
Connect and enjoy our open bar.
Dinner & Q&A
Interactive session over dinner.
Main Session
Success with AI: Use Cases You Can Implement Now
Session Ends
Wrapping up with gratitude
What Will You Learn?
Plug AI into What You Already Have
See how MCP lets AI safely talk to your existing IBM i applications, databases, and tools—without ripping and replacing. You’ll learn the basic concepts, see it in action, and understand where it fits in your current architecture.
Real-World IBM i AI Use Cases
Explore practical, demo-backed AI scenarios you can actually implement: smarter self-service, internal copilots, workflow automation, and data-driven insights that run with IBM i, not around it.
Your First AI Steps, De-Risked
Walk away with a clear, realistic plan for getting started—what to try first, how to scope a pilot, who to involve, and how to show business value quickly without huge budgets or long timelines.
Keynote Speaker

Brian May
Global Customer Lifecycle Principal at Profound Logic
Brian May is the Principal Technology Evangelist and Strategist at Profound Logic Software. With 24 years of experience in development, solutions architecture, and product management, he brings a practitioner's perspective to emerging technologies like AI. Brian is an award-winning speaker, one of the first IBM Champions for Power, and co-author of the IBM i Modernization Redbook. He currently serves on the COMMON Board of Directors and as Immediate Past President of the COMMON Education Foundation.