North America World Tour In Collaboration with the PUG Challenge

This keynote sets the stage for the OpenEdge World Tour by focusing on where OpenEdge is headed and why this moment matters for OpenEdge customers and partners. 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 OpenEdge builds on the systems that already run your business. With the latest in AI, modernization, security and training that let your organization thrive, step into a future that shines with opportunity.

See what modernization really means in 2026, from OpenEdge 12.8 as your stability foundation to 13.0 as your bridge into future ready innovation. You’ll learn how these releases strengthen performance, improve observability, close security gaps and prepare for AI. This is a practical look at your modernization path and what it enables right now.

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 (MCP Connector for ABL, Progress Agentic RAG, and the OpenEdge MCP Server) and how together they solve 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 AI workflows that modernize applications without rewriting them.

Learn how to attract, grow and retain OpenEdge developers with the tools and programs they expect in 2026 — AI coding assistance, code quality insights and clear learning paths. You’ll see how the MCP Connector for ABL, VS Code extension, QSM, free certification, Progress Academy and community resources combine to boost productivity and create a sustainable developer pipeline. This session shows how you can empower your team to build faster, modernize confidently and keep talent engaged.