The Annual PowerBuilder Conference in French will be held on Thursday, 5 February 2026, at 14:00 (CET). The event is online and free with registration. A replay will be available to all registered participants.
This conference is designed for PowerBuilder developers, architects, and technical decision-makers seeking a comprehensive understanding of the platform’s evolution, with a strong focus on PowerBuilder 2025 R2, AI-assisted code maintenance, and best practices for performance and security.
Agenda Overview
PowerBuilder Roadmap 2026–2027
The opening keynote presents the PowerBuilder roadmap and strategic priorities for the coming years.
Delivered by Julie Jiang.
AI and PowerBuilder Code Maintenance
This session looks at how AI can support PowerBuilder teams in maintaining and understanding complex codebases, moving toward a practical model of co-intelligence.
Presented by Christophe Dufourmantelle.
PowerBuilder 2025 R2: Key Updates
An overview of the main enhancements in PowerBuilder 2025 R2, including new features, productivity improvements, and performance-related changes.
Based on the presentation by Bruce Armstrong.
Performance and Deployment Models
Sessions covering performance optimization and modern architectures, including desktop and cloud-based PowerBuilder applications.
Based on a presentation by Alex Riofrio.
Collaborative Maintenance and Security
The conference also introduces:
- A new collaborative web platform for PowerBuilder application maintenance with Visual Expert 2026.
- Practical guidance to strengthen application security using PowerBuilder, Visual Guard, and Visual Expert, aligned with modern security standards.
Register for Elevate France 2026
The event is free to attend, with prior registration required.
Registered participants will receive access to the on-demand replay after the conference.




