As organisations modernise IBM i environments, practical hands-on experience with agentic AI has become a critical success factor.
Join us for an afternoon of live demonstrations, guided labs, and a real-world client story — exploring how IBM Bob and Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations can accelerate RPG/COBOL modernisation, improve developer productivity, and extend IBM i applications with AI-powered automation.Engage directly with IBM specialists, work through real IBM i developer scenarios, and leave with practical experience and a clear path forward for your organisation.

Key Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

  • Get hands-on with IBM Bob for IBM i — guided lab exercises covering RPG/COBOL code generation, explanation, and modernisation
  • Hear a real-world client story — how IBM Bob is being used on IBM i in practice today
  • Build and deploy MCP-enabled integrations — connecting IBM i systems to AI agents for development and operations scenarios

Agenda

12:30-13:00Walk-in & coffee
13:00-13:15Welcome & why we're here
13:15-14:00

Introduction - IBM Bob for IBM i

  • What it is, IBM i-specific capabilities, live demo
14:00-14:15IBM Bob on IBM i in practice
14:15-14:30Break + TechZone environment check
14:30-15:15

Lab 1 (Beginner)

  • First steps with IBM Bob on IBM i
    • RPG/COBOL code generation & explanation
15:15-16:00

Lab 2 (Advanced)

  • IBM i developer scenarios
    • Modernisation/MCPCustom Agents
16:00-16:15Wrap-up & next steps
16:15/17:00Bob’s Borrel – networking drinks

Logistics

  • Date: Tuesday September 15th, 2026
  • Location: IBM Innovation Studio
  • Address: Johan Huizingalaan 765, 1066 VH Amsterdam

Note: attendees must bring their own devices to participate in labs!

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