IBM i has long been a powerhouse for enterprise computing, but the rise of Open Source has opened new doors for innovation, flexibility, and modernization.

This workshop explores how Open Source technologies—like Python, Node.js, Git, and open-source package managers—can be leveraged on IBM i to extend its capabilities and future-proof your infrastructure.

Attendees will learn practical strategies for installing configuring, and integrating OSS tools, with real-world examples and hands-on demos.

Going from an ugly green screen to a beautiful web page!

Many organisations rely on legacy "green screen" systems for critical data management. This presentation will demonstrate a practical approach to modernising these systems. Using a case study of a traditional data table, we will walk through the entire process, from data extraction to creating a functional, user-friendly web interface.
The session will cover:
• Utilising SQL for efficient data extraction and manipulation.
• Key technologies and tools for building the web front-end.
• Best practices for ensuring data integrity and a seamless user experience.

This workshop is designed to show that modernising legacy systems doesn't have to be a daunting task. Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap and a better understanding of the technologies needed to tackle similar modernisation projects. We will take a DB2 table and perform the usual CRUD operational tasks. This approach can be used for any table in Db2 for i