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UK World Tour & PUG 2026
March 17 & 18, 2026 | Leicester, United Kingdom
Event Starts In
We are pleased to be bringing back the UK World Tour and Progress User Group (PUG) joint event for 2026! Join us at the Marriott Hotel, Leicester on March 17 & 18 where we will deliver the Progress World Tour, alongside the annual meet-up of the Progress User Group.
Hear from Progress on day one:
Your future is bright with the Progress OpenEdge platform. Join the Progress team live at the 2026 OpenEdge World Tour 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:
Join the UKI PUG on day two:
Featuring multiple tracks from PUG users, committee members and partners, this technical, hands-on day offers a variety of sessions that enable the PUG community to upskill and develop their understanding of Progress OpenEdge and it’s features.
Both days will be packed full of interesting, information-rich sessions, as well as technical workshops designed to enhance your skill set. As a special highlight, PUG UKI and Progress will co-host a networking dinner on the evening of March 17 for all attendees.
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
Speakers
Empower your apps learning and business rules.
Agenda
Sales Manager EMEA West
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.
EVP & GM, Application and Data Platform
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.
Senior Sales Engineer
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.
Senior Sales Engineer
Touran Weda
Chief Technology Officer
Powerleague
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.
Sales Manager EMEA West
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
John Ainsworth
EVP & GM, Application and Data Platform
Philip Miller
Product Marketing Director
Rupert Mayhew
Sales Manager EMEA West
Soumaya Eddahech
Senior Sales Engineer
Touran Weda
Chief Technology Officer
Powerleague
Venue
Leicester Marriott Hotel
Address: Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1SW
Reserve Your Seat
To register for the PUG Day 2, please click here