Skills crisis on IBM i: How to survive the talent cliff

Special APAC edition — 12 November at 3:00 PM SGT

IBM i experts are retiring and new developers are scarce. According to the 2025 IBM i Marketplace Survey, 60% of organizations rank the IBM i skills gap as their #1 concern.

This session is led by Philippe Magne, CEO of ARCAD Software, widely recognized as a leader in IBM i modernization. Drawing on decades of experience guiding global transformation programs, Philippe will share field-tested strategies to secure skills, retain knowledge, and modernize at pace.

To complement this executive perspective, Nicolas Lecroc, Business Development Manager (APAC), will deliver a focused market overview of the Asia-Pacific region, covering talent trends, hiring realities, and what’s coming next.

You’ll learn how to:

• Understand why the IBM i workforce is shrinking faster than ever

• Protect and evolve your core business systems

• Bridge the generational gap and onboard new talent efficiently

• Retain critical knowledge with modern tooling and processes

Who should attend: CIOs, IT Managers, Technical Leads, and IBM i stakeholders preparing their platforms for the next decade.

Make your IBM i future-ready before it’s too late.

Register now!

Philippe Magne is CEO and Founder of ARCAD Software Group, an international software company specializing in multi-platform solutions for DevOps, application modernization, test automation and data masking. He leads the company to produce a range of comprehensive, integrated solutions, distributed by IBM worldwide. Philippe is an expert in modernization and a recognized speaker at IBM events.

Based in Singapore, Nicolas Lecroc drives ARCAD Software’s growth across the Asia Pacific region. With over 10 years of experience in tech and international markets, he specializes in IBM i modernization and cybersecurity. Before joining ARCAD, he supported French tech companies in Southeast Asia and led digital projects in fast-growing startups and major IT integrators. His expertise bridges European innovation with local market needs.