multivalue world
WORLD
THE CONFERENCE
the future unleashed
April 27–30, 2026
Saddlebrook Resort & Spa in tampa, Florida.
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MultiValue World: The Future Unleashed
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Seats for the MultiValue World Conference are filling quickly and registration will be closing soon. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts, explore modern MultiValue technologies, and connect with a global community of developers and architects who continue to push this powerful database model forward.
Something extraordinary is on the horizon for the MultiValue community. From April 27–30, 2026, professionals from around the world will gather at the Saddlebrook Resort & Spa in Tampa, Florida, for MultiValue World: The Future Unleashed — a conference designed to inspire innovation, foster connection, and celebrate the continued evolution of MultiValue technology.
This isn’t just another industry event — it’s a chance to immerse yourself in the ideas, energy, and expertise that are shaping the future of MultiValue. Whether you’re a long-time MultiValue veteran or someone discovering its power for the first time, you’ll find valuable insights and fresh perspectives throughout the four days of learning, networking, and collaboration.
Attendees will enjoy breakfast and lunch served daily, along with drinks and snacks during breaks, ensuring the conversation never stops between sessions. On the evening of the first day, a welcome cocktail reception will offer the perfect opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and meet new faces in the community. The following evening, a special dinner event will bring everyone together for an unforgettable celebration of MultiValue’s past, present, and future.
Why You Should Attend
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Connect with Industry Leaders: Meet and collaborate with the pioneers, executives, and developers driving MultiValue’s evolution.
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Expand Your Knowledge: Participate in sessions covering everything from classic MultiValue architecture to emerging integrations and modern development practices.
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Build Meaningful Relationships: Network with partners, VARs, vendors, customers, and innovators who share your passion for MultiValue technology.
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Experience a World-Class Venue: Enjoy a resort environment that encourages both learning and relaxation, designed to keep ideas flowing long after the sessions end.
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Shape What’s Next: Be part of the discussions, partnerships, and announcements that will influence the direction of the MultiValue industry for years to come.
MultiValue World: The Future Unleashed is more than a conference — it’s where the MultiValue community reconnects, reinvents, and reignites its shared purpose.
Stay tuned and visit MultiValue.World often for the latest updates, including registration links, hotel reservations, and group code details as they become available. The countdown has begun — and you won’t want to miss what’s next.
The Schedule
The SESSIONS
D3 Chat
Join an open conversational space dedicated to D3—configuration tips, migration stories, coding tricks, and performance tuning guided by attendee questions.
CHAT
Don’t just Modernize – Transform and Innovate with Evoke
Do more than modernize your MultiValue application, let it fulfil its potential with Evoke. Transform your application; access it from anywhere at any time using low-code; make it your own by using existing in-house code or new subroutines using unique Evoke ‘custom code hooks’
SESSION
Simon Theobald
Easy Reporting with mvQuery
Empower your end-users and IT personnel with an easy-to-use query, report designer and data export tool specifically designed for Multi-Value databases. mvQuery uses your existing familiar dictionary items with little setup needed and is available as a subscription. Come see how easy it is to get started.
SESSION
Dianne Ackerman
Filtering Data from Unreliable Sources
Charles used MV (jBASE, in particular) to write a tool that finds data on the web, ranks it for decision-making and gives a decision-support system to management. He will explain the key steps required to do likewise.
SESSION
Charles Barouch
Front-end Development with React and AI
Learn how to pair a modern React front end with UniData and UniVerse on the back end to deliver responsive, maintainable web applications. This session walks through a practical architecture: how to shape MV data for React, design API endpoints, manage state on the client side, and avoid common pitfalls in performance and security. By the end, you see how U2 can remain the stable system-of-record while React provides the sleek, user-friendly face your users expect.
SESSION
Chuck Crouse
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love IT Controls.
Examine the policies and controls needed to align MV environments with corporate governance expectations. This session covers change management, audit readiness, access control, and documentation standards that strengthen organizational trust. The shift from point-in-time audits to continuous compliance can smooth effort and coordination within IT and with other departments to save time and money.
SESSION
Susan Joslyn
How to do MV with Web interfaces, Connection options.
Discover practical techniques for exposing MV data over HTTP, REST, and WebSockets. This panel highlights modern connection stacks—including native tools and third-party gateways—giving you a clear understanding of integration paths and architectural trade-offs.
PANEL
JBASE chat
Participate in an open discussion on working with jBASE—performance tuning, coding techniques, common challenges, and modernization options. Attendees shape the conversation as the host guides the flow.
CHAT
Charles Barouch
JSON, Delimited
Walk through the essentials of JSON, XML, BSON, CSV, and other formats that MV systems interact with. This panel explores where each format excels and how MV engines parse, generate, and manipulate structured data for modern applications.
PANEL
Steve Murray-Wolf
Legendary Systems at Work with Everything
In this engaging session, James will walk through how organizations can confidently prepare for the next generation by creating a practical succession path for their legendary system knowledge. Together, we’ll explore how to transfer critical expertise to a motivated and passionate workforce—ensuring continuity, reducing risk, and keeping your systems (and your people) future-ready. Come see what we’ve been cooking.
SESSION
James Paul Charlton
MV BASIC 101
In this double session, Chuck will walk through the essentials of MV BASIC, covering syntax, functions, file operations, and fundamental best practices. This beginner-friendly class prepares attendees to read, write, and maintain MV code with confidence. This session gives new developers a smooth entry point while offering experienced programmers a structured refresher.
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Chuck Barouch
MV Succession Planning for IT
Explore how organizations can protect their MultiValue expertise as seasoned professionals retire or shift roles. This discussion highlights practical methods for documenting institutional knowledge, preparing the next generation of MV talent, and aligning leadership with long-term continuity strategies.
PANEL
MVsharp Chat
Drop into an informal, interactive discussion centered around MV# (MVsharp) and its role in modern MultiValue development. The host invites attendees to share experiences, ask open questions, and discuss how MVsharp fits alongside traditional MV BASIC, APIs, and newer development tools. As topics surface—whether performance, tooling, deployment, or interoperability—the conversation shifts to match the room’s interests.
CHAT
Methods and opportunities in Hybrid migration using MYRA
Database Trends and Applications summarized the tools by writing, "According to the company, MYRA intelligently analyzes legacy Pick applications, extracts core business logic, and reconstructs them as modern, maintainable systems utilizing Node.js, Python, and MongoDB. This isn’t a rewrite. It’s a transformation—fast, accurate, and faithful to the proven processes companies still rely on."
SESSION
Lee Bacall
MongoDB, PostgreSQL Chat
Participate in an open comparison between MV and leading open-source databases. The host facilitates discussion around strengths, trade-offs, and cross-integration approaches relevant to MV professionals.
CHAT
OpenQM, Scarlet, and SD chat
Join a guided conversation about OpenQM and related implementations such as ScarletDME and other SD variants. Attendees bring questions and experiences around installation, performance tuning, configuration, portability, and licensing, while the host steers the discussion to keep it practical and inclusive. Whether you are considering OpenQM for a new project or supporting existing deployments, this chat gives you a chance to compare notes and learn from others in the community.
CHAT
Q&A - Locking, Pessimistic, "Optimistic" options, Group/Panel - Error Handling
Engage in a deep dive into record locking strategies across MV systems. The panel unpacks real-world issues such as contention, phantom locks, recovery patterns, and how locking design affects both performance and user experience.
PANEL
Reimagining UniVerse: AI-Driven Forecasting and Supply Optimization for the Modern Retailer
By enhancing MultiValue, in this case UniVerse, with an AI layer, organizations can transform their existing platform into a modern forecasting and supply chain optimization engine. The solution we developed delivers over 90% sales forecast accuracy, dynamically calculates optimal order quantities, and incorporates manufacturing and shipping lead times from anywhere in the world to ensure the right products arrive at exactly the right time. The result is a self learning UniVerse ecosystem that minimizes stockouts, minimizes inventory holding, and drives measurable commercial impact—without requiring customers to migrate away from the UniVerse platform they already trust.
SESSION
Clark Godwin & Kirill Velikanov
Revelation Chat
Participate in an open discussion about Revelation Technologies products, including OpenInsight. The host steers the conversation toward development patterns, modernization options, integration points, and community insights.
CHAT
Software Testing: How Much is Enough?
Bring your success stories and ideas or come to learn from others about how testing and verification of implemented MV software applications and changes can improve user and programmer experiences. Together we can feel around for the sweet spot or return on investment and a realistic view of what sticking with ad hoc testing might be costing.
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Susan Joslyn
UD chat
Join an open forum dedicated to UniData. Attendees bring questions about configuration, performance, coding practices, and modernization while the host encourages an energetic collaborative discussion.
CHAT
UV chat
Join a topic-guided conversation centered on UniVerse—development experiences, tuning methods, security considerations, and system behaviors shaped by attendee interest.
CHAT
Disclaimer
The session, chat, and panel information listed above represents our current planning and may be updated as details continue to develop. Topics, formats, and participation are subject to change without notice. While we aim to keep this list accurate and helpful, final offerings may vary as the event approaches.