The Next Generation Of IBM i Talent in GenAI Action

March 30, 2026 Laura Ubelhor

The future of IBM i is not just being imagined – it is actively being built by the next generation of IT professionals.

The IBM i Agentic iMPACT AI Student Project provided Pennsylvania School of Technology network and technology students with a unique opportunity to participate in a real-world, industry-sponsored innovation challenge. This hands-on initiative focuses on implementing agentic artificial intelligence (AI) within the IBM i environment, giving students exposure to cutting-edge integration and automation technologies while building valuable, real-world experience.

The project was offered as an extracurricular component of the curriculum; the project launched its first challenge with participation …