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Monday - inPOWER PLUS
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inPOWER 2026, September 14-17th, Pewaukee, WI

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September 14 -17,  Pewaukee, WI

Greetings to everyone interested in the inPOWER Conference,  focused on Infor LX, System21 and XA!

Thank you to everyone who made inPOWER 2025 successful. We had a huge amount of positive feedback.

Dates: September 14-17.  Our Monday content has  been enhanced substantially, now as "inPOWER PLUS",  with traditional favorites,  but also including new content focused on AI,  System Admin,  new modernization, etc. Tuesday - Thursday will consist of over 100 sessions

Location: The Ingleside Hotel,  Pewaukee, WI

Target Audience: Infor Customers and Partners focused on Infor LX, System21 and XA. For the last 3 years,  our user attendee count has been more than 200 attendees,  from more than 100 Manufacturing companies.

Format: The general flow of the conference will be similar to 2025.  We’ll start with inPOWER PLUS on Monday,  including both Infor and IBM content,  followed by over 100 sessions on Tuesday – Thursday.  We’ll also expand the educational content on Wednesday.  We've also started working on a full AI track this year.

Pricing: Pricing has now been confirmed. 

  • Monday inPOWER PLUS enrollment will be $400, and we'll have at least 5 session options to choose from. 
  • EarlyBird pricing for Tuesday - Thursday will be  $900. For enrollments completed by July 15th,  single attendee pricing for the full 3.5 day event will be $1,300.  Including access to all sessions,  meals,  nightly events, etc.  We feel this is a fantastic value.   
  • Full 3.5 day enrollment pricing will increase to $1,550 for enrollments after July 15th. 
  • Lodging will once again  be available at the Ingleside,  AVID and Marriott,  with free shuttles to the AVID and Marriott.  Nightly room rates will start at $139 per night.  Click on the HOTEL OPTIONS tab above to book your room now

Monday's inPOWER PLUS content is nearly final,  please click on the Monday-inPOWER PLUS tab above for details.  Tuesday - Thursday content is pending,  but rest assured that we'll once again have over 100 sessions,  covering numerous topics focused on better usage of your system, industry practices,  AI, etc.  Check back often for updates.

As always,  we truly welcome content contributions from our attendees.  If you have a story to tell or expertise to share -  Modernization, Innovation, Unique usage of your system, Successful Implementations,  etc... we’d love to have you share your story at inPOWER.  If you have suggested content, please contact us and we’ll reach out to take next steps.

Are you looking for justifications to attend inPOWER 2026? Click on the video below for a quick 1-minute overview,  or click on the "Testimonial" link above for comments from numerous past attendees."

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When & Where

Monday, September 14th, 2026 → Thursday, September 17th, 2026
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The Ingleside Hotel
2810 Golf Road
Pewaukee,WI53072
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Organizer

Loring Kaveney
Betty Schlimgen
Shawna Vickers
Brian White
Tony Fleischman
Dan Kaveney
Eric Lopez
Eric Lopez
Megan Soderberg

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Monday sessions - inPOWER 2026.pdf

Fees

Audience: Attendee

Name/Fee
Start Date
End Date
Type
1. Early Bird inPOWER 2.5 Days
$900.00
04/13/2026
07/15/2026
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Start Date
End Date
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2. One Day Pass - Tuesday OR Wednesday
$400.00
04/13/2026
09/17/2026
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Start Date
End Date
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3. Guest Pass for Monday Reception, Tuesday on-site Event, Wednesday Happy Hour
$250.00
04/13/2026
09/17/2026
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Sessions

 
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Monday - September 14th, 2026

Morning Breakout Sessions

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*No thank you, I will not be attending any of the Monday morning sessions.
12:00 PM
9:00 AM
09/14/2026
AI in Manufacturing - Part 1
(Max Capacity/Registered: 60/17)
12:00 PM
9:00 AM
09/14/2026
Room: Woodland C and D
This is the first half of our AI Session. We'll start our AI session with a general perspective of the realities of AI in Manufacturing. The key considerations - Where does the industry stand, is your company ready for AI, do you have data and security models to support it, etc. We will also get Infor-specific details regarding tools provided from Infor... How do they align and integrate with your ERP system, what prerequisites are needed, etc.
Fee: $200.00
inPOWER PLUS - Intro to the Infor Development Framework (IDF), NetLink for Beginners
(Max Capacity/Registered: 25/2)
12:00 PM
9:00 AM
09/14/2026
Room: Lapham 1
Are you clueless how to make Net-Link do what everyone says it can do -- customize this and personalize that? You can take a 20-hour instructor led course with hands-on workshops from Infor U. Too much? Then how about the first 3 hours of it? You will learn a lot and get a taste of what the whole course is about. (Students should bring their laptops with internet access.)
Fee: $200.00
Presenters
Francisco Daffre
Product Manager
Infor
inPOWER PLUS - Db2 for IBM i SQL – Scripts, Services and Performance
(Max Capacity/Registered: 25/7)
12:00 PM
9:00 AM
09/14/2026
Room: Lapham 3
In this one-of-its-kind workshop, Scott Forstie (aka the SQL Tutor) will focus on all things Db2 for i and SQL for the database engineer. You'll learn how to leverage Db2 for i SQL Services to manage both your database environment and broader IBM i system operations using SQL statements. Through live demos and hands-on examples, you'll explore: - SQL Services for database and system management - Run SQL Scripts in IBM i Access Client Solutions (ACS) - Visual Explain for query analysis - SQL Performance Center for monitoring - SQL Plan Cache and SQL Performance Monitor You'll leave with working examples ready to implement in your IBM i environment, plus practical knowledge of the tools and techniques demonstrated.
Fee: $200.00
Presenters
Scott Forstie
Db2 for i Business Architect, IBM i Technology Updates wiki Content Manager
IBM
inPOWER PLUS - Infor OS – FOUNDATION (Morning Session Part 1 - Afternoon session Part 2 below)
(Max Capacity/Registered: 25/5)
12:00 PM
9:00 AM
09/14/2026
Room: Lapham 2
Many Infor customers are embracing the Infor OS technology, but not sure where to start, or what’s all included. Our Infor OS session is designed to be an in-depth introduction to the core elements of the Infor OS Suite. Our morning session will start with a core introduction to the Infor OS Suite, then move on to ION, Workflow and Infor Document Management (IDM), as well as many other core features and functionality that come with the standard deployment.
Fee: $200.00
Presenters
JESSICA MELGER
Principal Learning Consultant
Infor
inPOWER PLUS - Navigating IBM i Systems Administration and Management
(Max Capacity/Registered: 25/4)
12:00 PM
9:00 AM
09/14/2026
Room: Lapham 4
In this workshop administrators, admins, and anyone that wants to better understand how to keep the IBM i secure, and running well, will learn though live demos the best tools and practices for managing the IBM i. We will focus on using the latest Modern interfaces, like Navigator, ACS, and the DCM Gui interface. We will cover many topics like: - Working with Users - Jobs - System security including Multi-Factor Authentication - Monitoring system performance - License management - And Much more!!! Bring your own list of questions and topics… we will dive into this list, using live demos to show you what is possible.
Fee: $200.00
Presenters
Tim Rowe
STSM - IBM i Application Development & System Management
IBM
inPOWER PLUS- Extending & customizing your ERP via Enterprise Integrator (Morning Session Part 1 - Afternoon session Part 2 below)
(Max Capacity/Registered: 25/7)
12:00 PM
9:00 AM
09/14/2026
Room: Hearthside
This is the first half of our 5-hour hands-on training session targeting those somewhat new to Enterprise Integrator (EI) who would like to go beyond tailoring the User Interface (i.e. screen layouts) and understand the technical capabilities of EI and how to use it to augment and customize your Infor ERP installation to your organizational needs. This workshop is targeted to the technical oriented who want to explore the application extension capabilities of the EI framework by extending the UI over your user-owned database and/or programs to augment the XA user experience. We will work through exercises on logical attributes, code files, action buttons, edits and audits, field level security, discrete domains, relationships, transactions, host processes and publish and subscribe for both Infor and user-owned objects. IDF in XA will be used for class demonstrations and documentation but those using IDF in another ERP may attend and follow along as well since each student will connect to their own system and business environment to perform the class exercises. This allows students to use their own objects, tables and source files where they are most comfortable and for easy reference post-workshop!
Fee: $200.00
Presenters
Nora Holland
Senior Technical Consultant
TriMin Systems
Erin Klanderman
Senior Technical Consultant
TriMin Systems, Inc.

Afternoon Breakout Sessions

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*No thank you, I will not be attending any of the Monday afternoon sessions.
4:00 PM
1:00 PM
09/14/2026
AI in Manufacturing - Part 2
(Max Capacity/Registered: 60/17)
4:00 PM
1:00 PM
09/14/2026
Room: Woodland C and D
This is the second half our our AI Session. We'll continue from our morning session, getting input from IBM, regarding IBM's key AI focuses and offerings, specifically in manufacturing and running with the IBM i platform and database. We'll wrap up with 2 real world examples of AI at work, in manufacturing companies running Infor ERP, and how they are leveraging AI technology to tap on existing data to provide strategic impact to their business.
Fee: $200.00
inPOWER PLUS - Extending & customizing your ERP via Enterprise Integrator (Afternoon session Part 2 continued from morning session)
(Max Capacity/Registered: 25/4)
4:00 PM
1:00 PM
09/14/2026
Room: Heartside
This is the second half of our 5-hour hands-on training session targeting those somewhat new to Enterprise Integrator (EI) who would like to go beyond tailoring the User Interface (i.e. screen layouts) and understand the technical capabilities of EI and how to use it to augment and customize your Infor ERP installation to your organizational needs. See complete description above.
Fee: $200.00
Presenters
Nora Holland
Senior Technical Consultant
TriMin Systems
Erin Klanderman
Senior Technical Consultant
TriMin Systems, Inc.
InPOWER PLUS - IBM i System Security
(Max Capacity/Registered: 25/9)
4:00 PM
1:00 PM
09/14/2026
Room: Lapham 3
In this one-of-its-kind workshop, Scott Forstie (aka the SQL Tutor) will teach you how to think like a "bad actor", review your security posture on IBM i, and use SQL to close security attack vectors. Scott will explore the many ways that attackers attempt to subvert IBM i security, including: - SQL Injection attacks and prevention techniques - Privilege escalation vulnerabilities and how to close them - Discovering and protecting unprotected objects - Using SQL Services to audit and strengthen security - Implementing security best practices with Db2 for i Through hands-on demonstrations and practical examples, you'll learn evaluation techniques and  protective measures to discover and eliminate attack vectors within your IBM i and Db2 for i environment. Leave with actionable SQL scripts and security assessment strategies you can implement immediately.
Fee: $200.00
Presenters
Scott Forstie
Db2 for i Business Architect, IBM i Technology Updates wiki Content Manager
IBM
inPOWER PLUS - Infor OS – Foundation (Afternoon session Part 2 continued from morning session)
(Max Capacity/Registered: 25/5)
4:00 PM
1:00 PM
09/14/2026
Room: Lapham 2
We’ll leverage the morning’s content to continue down the Infor OS path. Topics will include extended functions in Infor OS - the Data Lake, Security, Single Sign-On, API Gateway, etc… Those who attend both the morning and afternoon sessions will have satisfied one of the recommended prerequisites to proceed with the second prerequisite through Infor U Campus, to then register to attain Infor OS Associate Certification.
Fee: $200.00
Presenters
JESSICA MELGER
Principal Learning Consultant
Infor
inPOWER PLUS - Intro to the Infor Development Framework (IDF) - Integrator for Beginners
(Max Capacity/Registered: 25/0)
4:00 PM
1:00 PM
09/14/2026
Room: Lapham 1
Do you know how to create new functions in Net-Link? It requires a tool called Integrator, and it lets you create new objects indistinguishable from the ones you already have. That is, they look and act and interact just like the ones from Infor. You can take an 8-hour (basic) or 20-hour (full) instructor led course through Infor U, and we’ve brought the first four hours to inPOWER. You will learn what Integrator can do, complete with instructors and hands-on workshops. (Bring their laptop with internet access.)
Fee: $200.00
Presenters
Francisco Daffre
Product Manager
Infor
iNPOWER PLUS - Meet IBM Bob, your new development partner
(Max Capacity/Registered: 25/5)
4:00 PM
1:00 PM
09/14/2026
Room: Lapham 4
This hands-on workshop demonstrates how IBM Bob transforms IBM i development by addressing three critical challenges: understanding IBM i native code, accelerating development, and enabling systematic modernization. - Code Understanding: IBM Bob rapidly analyzes complex RPG, COBOL, SQL, CL, and DDS codebases to decode business logic, map dependencies, and generate comprehensive documentation—dramatically reducing the learning curve for new developers and enabling faster maintenance. - Intelligent Development: Generate complete programs, display files, and database structures from natural language requirements while maintaining best practices and organizational standards. Developers focus on business logic while IBM Bob handles repetitive coding tasks. - Systematic Refactoring: Enable incremental modernization by converting fixed-format to free-form RPG, migrating DDS to SQL DDL, and modularizing monolithic programs—all while preserving business logic and minimizing risk. Participants will gain hands-on experience using IBM Bob to analyze existing applications, generate new code, and refactor legacy systems using modern best practices.
Fee: $200.00
Presenters
Tim Rowe
STSM - IBM i Application Development & System Management
IBM
Theory of Constraints Workshop
(Max Capacity/Registered: 25/0)
4:00 PM
1:00 PM
09/14/2026
Room: Woodland A
Manufacturers face many challenges, including issues related to the supply chain, manufacturing production scheduling and internal capacity. During this interactive session, you will: Learn what is driving the changes in manufacturing today; Better understand some of the internal scheduling challenges; Understand world-class manufacturing initiatives and why your organization should adopt these strategies to achieve a competitive advantage; Understand what Lean Manufacturing and The Theory of Constraints are and how eliminating waste and maximizing flow will improve your profitability and responsiveness; Recognize the benefits of implementing value-based and constraint-based manufacturing methodologies; View your challenges in a different way and leave motivated and excited to act on your new understanding of how to achieve world-class results!
Fee: $200.00
Presenters
Harold Cavallaro
Principal / Owner
CavCo Management Partners

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The inPOWER conference is hosted by the XA, LX and System21 User Groups. Our focus is to provide valuable content, education and networking opportunities to all users and partners focused on these three Infor ERP systems running on the IBM platform.
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