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OpenEdge World Tour 2026 - Melbourne

May 12, 2026 | InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto

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We are pleased to be bringing back the OpenEDGE World Tour to Australia in 2026!

Your future is bright with the Progress OpenEdge platform. Join the Progress team and fellow OpenEdge community members live at the 2026 OpenEdge World Tour in Melbourne where we’ll empower your developers and customers to thrive in 2026 and beyond. This event is your chance to uncover the latest in AI, modernization, security and tools within the platform so you can move into a future brimming with opportunity.

Together, we’ll explore:

  • AI in Action: How Progress leverages AI to deliver smarter decisions, faster development and personalized experiences for OpenEdge applications
  • Modernization: Where modernization matters, including upgrading to OpenEdge 12.8 and the introduction of 13.0 to elevate your application’s performance, with support from our Professional Services team
  • Security: Which security features built into OpenEdge 12.8 drive peace of mind, trust and regulatory compliance
  • Developer Growth: Why empowering developers accelerates delivery and attracts top talent

    • We value the passion, expertise, and collaboration that make the OpenEdge community so strong and this event is our way of continuing that journey together.

    What to Expect

    • A look at what’s coming next for OpenEdge—platform direction, key updates and the innovations shaping what’s ahead
    • AI enablement and productivity—how to bring practical AI-driven capabilities into OpenEdge workflows
    • Modernization that matters—proven approaches to upgrading and evolving your applications with confidence
    • Security you can trust—features and best practices that help you meet today’s expectations for protection and compliance
    • Developer growth—tools and resources that help teams learn, accelerate delivery and keep skills current
    • Time to connect—network with peers, Progress experts and partners in the OpenEdge ecosystem
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    Speakers

    Empower your apps learning and business rules.

    Marina Kalova

    Marina Kalova

    Principal Inside Partner Account Manager

    Dominic Spitz

    Dominic Spitz

    Principal Account Manager MarkLogic

    Jukka Silvennoinen

    Jukka Silvennoinen

    Principal Partner Account Manager

    Eduard Smeets

    Eduard Smeets

    Senior Sales Manager EMEA-North

    Ruben Dröge

    Ruben Dröge

    Principal Sales Engineer

    Cecilia Stockare

    Cecilia Stockare

    Customer Success Director

    Agenda

    11:30 - 13:00
    Registration and lunch
    13:00 - 14:00
    The Future of OpenEdge is Bright
    Welcome & Progress Business Update
    This keynote sets the stage for the OpenEdge World Tour by focusing on where the platform is headed and why this moment matters for OpenEdge customers. You’ll hear how AI is moving from prediction to reality, why trust and continuity matter more than speed alone, and how the evolution of the OpenEdge platform builds on the systems that already run your business. With the latest in AI, modernization, security, and tools that let your organization thrive, step into a future that shines with opportunity.
    John Ainsworth

    EVP & GM, Application and Data Platform

    14:00 - 14:30
    What's New for the OpenEdge Platform
    This session explores why modernization matters now for OpenEdge customers and how the platform is evolving to meet today’s demands. You’ll see how OpenEdge 13.0 introduces innovation that strengthens security, improves observability, and prepares applications for what’s next—including AI. Learn how to move forward with confidence, modernizing without disrupting the systems that already run your business.
    Cammy Choy

    Principal, Sales Engineer

    14:30 - 14:45
    Open Q&A Session
    14:45 - 15:00
    Break
    15:00 - 15:45
    Customer and Partner Case Studies
    Guest Speakers
    15:45 - 16:15
    Unleash the Power of AI for Your Business
    Unlock the power of your OpenEdge application with Agentic RAG.
    Discover why AI is no longer experimental and how OpenEdge customers can move from siloed insights to operational impact. You’ll learn about three AI solutions—the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Connector for ABL, the Progress® Agentic RAG solution and the OpenEdge MCP Server—and how together they solve Advanced Business Language (ABL) understanding, data fragmentation and the longstanding barrier of not being able to act on business logic. This session shows you how to unlock trusted, explainable, end‑to‑end AI workflows that modernize applications without rewriting them.
    Jay Sanderson

    Senior Principal, Customer Architect

    16:15- 16:45
    Building the Future of Progress OpenEdge Developers
    This session focuses on the developers who power the OpenEdge platform and why investing in them matters more than ever. You’ll see how OpenEdge delivers modern tools, AI‑assisted development, and clear growth paths that help attract, grow, and retain talent. From productivity and learning to community and career development, learn how OpenEdge enables developers to thrive—while helping organizations build stronger teams and sustain innovation over time.
    John O’Neill

    Senior Services Delivery Manager

    16:45
    Closing Remarks
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    Who Should Attend

    This event is designed for OpenEdge customers and practitioners, including:

    • OpenEdge developers, architects and technical leads
    • IT and application owners responsible for roadmap planning
    • Security-minded teams protecting business-critical systems
    • Anyone preparing for upgrades, modernization or AI-driven improvements

    Speakers

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    John Ainsworth

    EVP & GM, Application and Data Platform

    Speaker John O Neill

    John O'Neill

    Senior Services Delivery Manager

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    Jay Sanderson

    Senior Principal, Customer Architect

    Cammy Choy

    Cammy Choy

    Principal, Sales Engineer

    Venue

    InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, Auction room

    Address: 495 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia

    Hotel Intercon - Melb

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