“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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Invitation on Behalf of IBM Belgium
Complimentary Hands-on Technical Workshop
Visual Studio Code and watsonx Code Assistant for IBM i.  

10 September 2025 – 08:30-14:00 CEST
IBM Client Center, Brussels 

Dear Benelux IBM i Community,
Common Belgium has great pleasure to share with you this important community event, an exceptional opportunity to attend the complimentary workshop on Visual Studio Code and watsonx Code Assistant for IBM i organized by IBM Belgium. Do not miss it to advance your IBM i applications development skills.
Looking forward to seeing you 10 September at IBM Brussels.
Warm Regards,
Common Belgium

  • Modernize RPG and CL development using Visual Studio Code and the Code for IBM i extension
  • Explore AI-powered development with Watsonx Code Assistant for IBM  i and prompt engineering techniques
  • Master IBM i tooling including Source Orbiter, integrated debugging, and Db2 for i insights

🔗 Register now:
https://www.ibm.com/events/reg/flow/ibm/KK3TQQMB/landing/page/landing

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Common Belgium Cybersecurity Day
(An in-person event)

Monday 22 September 2025, 12:30 – 22:00 hours CEST
Venue – Brussels or Antwerp (within easy reach by Public Transport)

Agenda –

  1. 12:30-13:30 hrs – Lunch
  2. 13:30-18:10 hrs – 4 sessions with a coffee break
  3. 18:10-19:00 hrs – Drinks
  4. 19:00-22:00 hrs – Dinner

Education sessions (topic speakers subject to readjustment as there is overlap)

  • State of IBM I Cybersecurity in 2025 and beyond – Carol Woodbury, CISSP, CRISC, IBM i Security SME and Senior Advisor, Kisco Systems
  • General security & CERT.BE – Johan Galle, Professor, Howest Applied University, Belgium
  • Power 11 HW announcements focused on security feature, MFA, Cybervault with Power 11 and Storage – Fabian Michel, Senior Power Systems & Storage Technical Specialist, IBM Technology, Belgium
  • Panel discussion – Carol Woodbury, Johan Galle, Fabian Michel and others

Registrations opening imminent.

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Welcome to Benelux Power 2025, the annual flagship event of
Common Belgium, Common Netherlands and Common Luxembourg

* Monday 17 – 6 Workshops in 3 tracks and Networking Dinner
* Tuesday 18 November – 4 tracks Conference, Expo & Closing drinks

* Hotel Tilburg, Dr. Bloemenlaan 8, 5022KW Tilburg, NL

* Visit the BeNeLux Power 2025 website

I. Save the dates –
Workshop Day : Monday 17/11/2025 Download for adding to Calendar
Event Dinner : Monday 17/11/2025 Download for adding to Calendar
Conference Day : Tuesday 18/11/2025 Download for adding to Calendar

II. Call for Presentations for Benelux Power 2025 – Share your expertise with the community.

III. Call for sponsorship for Benelux Power 2025 – Grab this excellent occasion to meet the elite IBM Power and IBM i community on Tuesday 18 November.
Visit the BeNeLux Power 2025 website

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Previous events -

Common Europe Congress 2025
2-5 June, Gothenburg, Sweden

The largest IBM Power IBM i congress in Europe for solutions around IBM Power (IBM i, AIX, Linux) and IBM Storage, 02-05 June 2025. It features top IBM and industry speakers sharing their latest knowledge through essential Workshops, Deep Dives, and Education Sessions.

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PHL Query – l’Outil qui remplace QUERY/400 (et fait bien plus)

LIVE WEBINAR
Monday 16 June 11:00 – 12:00 CEST
(09:00 – 10:00 GMT)

Depuis la suppression officielle de QUERY/400 par IBM, de nombreux développeurs et administrateurs IBM i se retrouvent sans solution simple pour analyser leurs données.

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What is COMMON Belgium

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. 
Join us to be part of our adventure

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.
Join us to be part of our adventure

 

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.
Join us to be part of our adventure

 

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.
Join us to be part of our adventure

 

 

Testimonials

  • “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.“

    Kris De Vlieger
    IT business relationship & development manager, ASCO Industries, Zaventem, Belgium
  • “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.”

    Corneel Theben Tervile
    International Coordinator of Applied Computer Science, HOWEST University of Applied Sciences, Bruges, Belgium
  • “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.”

    Peter Boesman
    Application Manager for Solucious (part of Colruyt Group) Belgium
  • “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.”

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    IT Manager, An International 100 Years Young Company, Belgium