PUG Challenge 2025 - Boston
 

PUG Challenge 2025 - Boston

28 September 2025  - 01 October 2025

The PUG Challenge Boston will take place September 28th to October 1st, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.


 

We’re thrilled to announce that Consultingwerk will participate as a Global Gold Sponsor at the upcoming PUG Challenge in Boston. As a trusted leader in the Progress OpenEdge community, we’re proud to continue supporting developers and businesses worldwide with cutting-edge modernization tools, frameworks, and expert insights.

 

Join us in Boston for a packed program of technical sessions, hands-on knowledge, and direct access to the experts driving OpenEdge innovation.

 

 

Out Speakers & Sessions

 

Mike Fechner

Founder and Lead Modernization Architect

 

Commercial: Modernizing OpenEdge Applications with the SmartComponent Library
Discover how our full-stack framework transforms legacy ABL systems through REST integration, refactoring tools, and modern architectures.

Implementing MCP Servers with OpenEdge
Explore the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how to build AI-integrated MCP servers using OpenEdge business logic.

Refactoring OpenEdge TTY or GUI Applications for Modern Web Applications
Learn semi-automated migration strategies, proven architectures, and AI-powered refactoring for web-ready OpenEdge apps.

Understanding OpenEdge Client Startup Parameters
A deep dive into client startup settings – what they do, how to use them effectively, and their performance impact.

Understanding PASOE: A Beginner's Guide to the Application Server
A foundational session covering the PASOE architecture, configuration, transports, and admin routines.

 

 


Peter Judge

Senior Architect

 

Is Your PAS Instance Ready for Production?
A practical guide to staging and deploying PASOE securely and efficiently – covering agents, security, monitoring, and automation.

What’s Happening with My Temp-Tables?
Master temp-table diagnostics, memory profiling, startup parameters, and how to optimize usage for performance and stability.

Seamless Integration of Word & Excel within ABL
Learn to create Office documents directly from ABL using platform-independent .NET Core and OpenXml – no OCXs or Windows required.

 

 

As a Global Gold Sponsor, Consultingwerk will also be present at the exhibitor booth to share:

  • Live demos of the SmartComponent Library and modernization tooling

  • One-on-one advice on migration, DevOps, and OpenEdge modernization strategies

  • Insights into how AI, cloud, and modern UI design are shaping the future of ABL development

 

Registration is open – don’t wait to reserve your spot!

www.pugchallenge.org


We look forward to seeing you in Boston and helping you modernize what matters!