This practical session is designed to provide in-depth technical insights and real-world experience with BOB. Participants will work directly with the product, explore key features, and learn best practices to maximize value in their IBM i environments. The seminar will include live demonstrations, guided exercises, and opportunities to engage with IBM specialists.
We look forward to welcoming you in Montpellier.
Highlights :
- Accelerate software development with IBM BOB and its productivity gains
- Embed IBM agentic solutions (Orchestrate, etc.) into ISV industry solutions
- Learn how to expose and promote tools via MCP for technology ISVs
Accelerate modernization services for IBM i service providers and consultants
Seats are limited ! We encourage you to register early to secure your place.
Tuesday 12th May : IBM Solutions & Agentic AI foundations Objectives : Provide an overview of IBM’s AI software portfolio and introduce Agentic AI concepts through watsonx and hands-on experience with watsonx Orchestrate. 12:30 - 14:00 Welcome lunch 14:00 - 14:30 Welcome & Introduction 14:30 - 15:30 IBM Software AI Portfolio - Overview on the IBM watsonx platform, watsonx.data, watsonx.ai, watsonx.governance, focus on watsonx Orchestrate: value proposition, use cases, positioning. 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 - 17:30 Hands-on Lab: watsonx Orchestrate Demo or guided tutorial and practical walkthrough - agent creation, orchestration concepts, first workflows. 18:00 Bus from IBM Montpellier to the hotels. 19:00 - 23:00 Bus from hotels to and from network dinner. |
| Wednesday 13th May AM : IBM BOB & IBM i : Deep dive Objectives: Introduce to IBM BOB and Agentic AI for development. Prepare participants for the hands-on labs and the BOBathon. 8:30 - 9:00 Welcome coffee 9:00 - 9:45 IBM BOB & Agentic AI for Development Introduction to IBM Bob, Licensing and packaging, Business value and productivity gains, Live demonstration. 9:45 - 10:45 IBM BOB : Technical deep dive, tricks & customization modes, rules and configuration principles, MCP servers. 10:45 - 11:00 Coffee Break 11:00 - 11:15 IBM BOB & IBM i Premium Package, Overview and positioning, Key capabilities, and integration points. 11:15 - 12:15 BOBathon preparation Lab workstation setup, environment validation, first hands-on tasks with IBM BOB (Tutorial 1), with Q&As. 12:15 - 13:30 Lunch
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| Wednesday 13th May PM : IBM BOB Labs & BOBathon Objectives: Enable hands-on experimentation with IBM BOB and Agentic AI, foster collaboration, and share learnings. 13:30 - 14:00 Demo: watsonx Orchestrate × IBM BOB Integration End-to-end integration overview and demo scenario. 14:00 - 15:00 Guided Experimentation – Part 1 IBM i development assisted with Bob, free experimentation with expert support. 15:00 - 15:15 Coffee break 15:15 - 16:15 Guided Experimentation – Part 2 Advanced use cases and Advanced & continued exploration - Develop your own MCP Server for IBM Bob 16:15 - 16:45 BOBathon wrap-up & key takeaways. Lessons learned sharing, Conclusion and next steps. |
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| 3 (excellent) reasons to participate : - Innovation and Expertise : Our event brings together internationally renowned IBM BOB experts to share their knowledge and experience.
- Network and Community : Exchange with like-minded professionals and build a strong network.
- The vanguard of AI software development by IBM.
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