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North America World Tour In Collaboration with the PUG Challenge

october 4 - 7, 2026 | providence, ri

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We’re excited to bring back the North America World Tour in collaboration with the PUG Challenge Americas. Join us October 4 - 7 at the Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel.

Hear from Progress:
Join the Progress team live to explore what’s ahead in 2026 and beyond, including the latest innovations in AI, modernization, security and developer tools—all designed to help your teams thrive and move confidently into the future.

Join the PUG:
Featuring multiple technical tracks led by PUG users, committee members and partners, this hands‑on program is built to help the PUG community deepen their OpenEdge expertise and practical skills through real‑world sessions and workshops.

The agenda will be packed with information‑rich sessions and immersive technical workshops. As a special highlight, Progress and PUG will co‑host a networking reception on the evening of October 5 for all attendees.


What to Expect

  • A look at what’s coming next for the OpenEdge platform: Strategy, 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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Selected World Tour Sessions at the PUG
Challenge Americas

Additional session information is available at the PUG Challenge Americas

Sunday Sessions

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Reception

 

Monday Sessions

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Breakfast

 

8:30 AM – 9:15 AM

Keynote

Yogesh Gupta

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

Your Future with the Progress OpenEdge Platform Is Bright

John Ainsworth

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM

The Progress OpenEdge Roadmap

Tony Prettyman

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Meet the Progress Executives or Attend PUG Technical Content

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch

 

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Meet the Progress Executives or Attend PUG Technical Content

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Reception & Vendor Expo

 

Tuesday Sessions

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Breakfast

 

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Meet the Progress Executives or Attend PUG Technical Content

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch

 

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Meet the Progress Executives or Attend PUG Technical Content

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Reception

 

Wednesday Sessions

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast

 

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

PUG Workshops

Progress Speakers

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Yogesh Gupta

Chief Executive Officer

Global John Ainsworth

John Ainsworth

EVP & GM, Application and Data Platform

Tony Prettyman

Tony Prettyman

Senior Director, Product Management

Raphael Ross

Raphael Ross

Senior Product Manager

Roy Ellis

Roy Ellis

Director Professional Services MDBA Worldwide

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Dustin Grau

Principal Software Engineer

Soofia Shaik of Progress

Soofia Shaik

Principal QA Manager

Shelley Chase

Shelley Chase

Software Fellow

Havard_Danielsen

Havard Danielsen

Senior Principal Consultant

David Cleary

David Cleary

Software Architect

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Jessica Newton

Senior Product Marketing Specialist

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Michael Marolda

Senior Product Marketing Manager

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Cameron David Wright

Customer Solutions Architect

Irfan Syed

Eudald Camprubi

Software Fellow

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Chad Thomson

Senior Principal Consultant

Irfan Syed

Irfan Syed

Director, Quality Engineering

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Drew Wanczowski

Senior Principal Solutions Engineer

BNL Korak Schoone

Korak Schoone

Senior Consultant Engineer

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Steven Harmelin

Manager Professional Services Pro2 & QAD

Philip Miller

Phil Miller

Product Marketing Director

Nichol Goldstein

Nichol Goldstein

Community Manager

Venue

Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

5 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI 02903

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