--- title: Join Fresche at the IBM i Digital Transformation Forum description: The role of IT is rapidly becoming a strategic force within the enterprise. IT Leaders are now called upon to develop innovative solutions that fuel growth and provide a competitive advantage. --- ![IBM i Digital Transformation Canadian Roadshow logo](https://go.freschesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Headers_LandingPages-NoEvents/2019/05%20IBM%20i%20Digital%20Transformation%20Roadshow/ibm-i-digital-transformation-logo-1.png?width=428&name=ibm-i-digital-transformation-logo-1.png) # **DESIGN FOR THE FUTURE** *Modernization options for your IBM i *   --- ##  Chris Pratt, technical Sales and Innovation executive, IBM  chris koppe, Senior VP, Transformation & Modernization, Fresche ![IBM](https://go.freschesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CORPORATE_BRANDS_PRODUCTS_images/Logos/ibm-logo/ibm-logo-white.png?width=80&name=ibm-logo-white.png) In collaboration with  ![Fresche-logo-white_80x30](https://go.freschesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fresche%20logo/2018/Fresche-logo-white_80x30.png?width=80&name=Fresche-logo-white_80x30.png) ### May 1 - Montreal | May 2 - Toronto **Leverage Your IT Investment for the Future** **Companies face significant competition and are challenged with implementing digital transformation.** Survival depends on your ability to evolve IT capabilities while continuing to operate. This is true for businesses in every industry.  Many companies rely on IBM i to deliver a high level of reliability, security and performance for customized applications. The IBM i ecosystem, while highly integrated, is now challenged by the level of agility required by business. This is compounded by a scarcity of specialized IBM i resources. Applications are often minimally-documented, and are maintained by experienced people who may soon retire. Modernization options are numerous, and understanding how to prepare for digital transformation can be difficult. IBM and Fresche have teamed up to combine technology, infrastructure and IBM i modernization expertise to provide IT Leaders with options that are lean, scalable and designed to ensure future success. Join IBM and Fresche in[ Montreal](https://www.google.com/maps/place/IBM+Head+Office/@45.5017433,-73.5703889,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4cc91a6847f8480f:0xde367e830cdf0b63!8m2!3d45.5017396!4d-73.5682002) or [Toronto](https://www.google.com/maps/place/IBM+Canada+Ltd./@43.8181583,-79.3385663,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x5486782b9a3050f5:0x78f7304f3820524a!8m2!3d43.8181583!4d-79.3363776), where **Chris Pratt** of IBM and **Chris Koppe** of Fresche** **will discuss:  - Current and future trends in technology and digital transformation - Application understanding, modernization expertise and knowing where to focus your efforts to enable digital transformation - Customer success stories. There will also be a panel discussion where you can engage with other IBM i IT leaders and share your experiences and challenges. **See below for the full agenda. ** Space is limited, so reserve your seat today! ![Chris Pratt](https://go.freschesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Headers_LandingPages-NoEvents/2019/05%20IBM%20i%20Digital%20Transformation%20Roadshow/chris-pratt130.png?width=130&name=chris-pratt130.png) **Chris Pratt** ****Technical Sales and Innovation Executive IBM Canada** ** Chris Pratt leads IBM Canada’s Systems Technical Sales and Innovation team. He brings 37 years of experience in the IT industry and his past work has included solution design, project management and support of large organizations in their deployment of leading edge technology. He is a founding member of IBM’s Worldwide Server Consolidation Group where he obtained a patent as a co-author of IBM’s ALIGN Methodology. ![Chris Koppe](https://go.freschesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/photos/staff_presenters/Chris%20Koppe/chris-koppe130x130.png?width=130&name=chris-koppe130x130.png) **Chris Koppe** SVP Transformation & Modernization Svcs** **Fresche Solutions** ** Chris Koppe is widely recognized as a thought leader in IBM i modernization and is a regular speaker at conferences, events, and in webinars. Since joining Fresche in 1988, he has helped hundreds of companies worldwide develop and execute successful application management and modernization strategies, across a variety of platforms, languages, databases, and technologies. He specializes in helping IT departments modernize to better support evolving business goals.  ### RSVP If you have any trouble registering, let us know at marketing@freschesolutions.com [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](https://www.facebook.com/FrescheSolutions/) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresche-solutions/) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/freschesolution) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:info@freschesolutions.com) ## Agenda | **Time** | Session | **Details** | | --- | --- | --- | | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Registration & Networking | Registration and Complimentary Continental Breakfast | | 9:00 - 9:15 AM | Mark Squires, Server and Cognitive Solutions - EBU IBM Canada | Welcome and Introduction | | 9:15 - 10:00 AM | Chris Pratt, IBM Can., Technical Sales and Innovation Executive  | Industry Trends and Opportunities / How to Improve Business with Digital Transformation | | 10:00 - 10:45 AM | Chris Koppe, Fresche, Senior VP, Transformation & Modernization | Innovating For Change - Aligning Initiatives to Business Value | | 10:45 - 11:00 AM | Coffee Break |   | | 11:00 - 11:30 AM | Daniel Lefebvre, Director of Canadian ecosystem |  Customer Success Stories | | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Panel Discussion | Panel Discussion and Q&A | | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch | Complimentary Lunch and Networking |