January 2026 meeting

On Tuesday January 13, at 6:30 PM (CT), we welcome Simon Hutchinson as the presenter for our January meeting. See the time in your time zone.

This meeting is online, FREE, and open to everyone. To register click on this link here

Presentation: RPG Arrays – Modern Features You Should Be Using
Recent RPG enhancements have transformed the way arrays can be used, introducing new capabilities that make your code cleaner, faster, and easier to maintain. In this session, Simon will explore modern array techniques, including dynamic arrays, Data Structure arrays, and powerful new Built-in Functions that eliminate much of the complex coding of the past. You'll learn how to take full advantage of the latest features, discover what might be holding you back from using them, and see how these enhancements can simplify data handling—especially when working with database records.

Bio: Simon Hutchinson has worked with IBM midrange servers and the RPG programming language for over 37 years. Best known for his blog RPGPGM.COM, he has shared practical insights and examples in RPG, SQL, and CL for more than 12 years. An IBM Champion for Power and IBM i Community Advocate, Simon is recognized by COMMON Americas as a SME in RPG, CL, and SQL. He received the John Earle Speaker Scholarship in 2023, has earned multiple PowerUp speaker awards, presents internationally, and serves as president of this user group.