Hey Community,

Here are the bonuses for participants' articles that take part in the InterSystems Technical Article Contest 2026:

Hi Developers,

We are happy to announce the new InterSystems online programming contest:

🏆 InterSystems Programming Contest: AI Agents for FHIR🏆

Duration: May 25 - June 14, 2026

Prize pool: $12,000

Hey Community!

We're happy to share the next video in the "Code to Care" series on our InterSystems Developers YouTube:

⏯ The First Tool Call: The Hack That Sparked Agentic AI

Hey Community,

Round 1 of the Community Bounty Program "Idea to Application" is officially open. Three ideas from the Ideas Portal are ready to be implemented — pick one or more, build it, publish it on Open Exchange, and earn Global Masters points. 

🏅Every qualifying submission earns a Credly badge, Global Masters badge, and 10k+ points. Implement all ideas this round and unlock Tier 2 rewards.

Hey Community!

We know not everyone could join our live stream from the READY 2026, so we’re happy to share that you can now watch our session online.

👉 Streamlining Development Workflow with InterSystems Developer Community and Ecosystem

Hey Community!

We're happy to share the next video in the "Code to Care" series on our InterSystems Developers YouTube:

⏯ MCP Explained: Bridging the Gap between AI Agents and Tools

Hi Community,

Can't make it to the National Harbor in person? You can still be part of READY 2026 — two streams will be going live during the event.

Hey Community,

We’re launching a new initiative in which ideas from the Ideas Portal become real applications on Open Exchange, and their authors are rewarded through Global Masters:

💡 Community Bounty Program “Idea to Application” ⚙️

Every great community is enriched by those who work tirelessly behind the scenes, crafting the knowledge and resources that help others grow. In the InterSystems Developer Community, one such person is @Derek Robinson — a dedicated educator, whose passion for teaching has helped shape how developers everywhere learn to work with InterSystems technologies.

👏 Let's take a closer look at Derek's journey in the InterSystems ecosystem.

Hey Community,

We're bringing our Developer Ecosystem session back to READY 2026.

👥 Streamlining Development Workflow with InterSystems Developer Community and Ecosystem 

🗓️ Wednesday, April 29, 2026
🕑 3:30 PM – 3:50 PM ET
📍 Cherry Blossom, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD 

Hello and welcome to the Developer Ecosystem News!

The first quarter of the year was full of exciting activities in the InterSystems Developer Ecosystem. In case you missed something, we've prepared a selection of the hottest news and topics for you to catch up on!

Hey Community!

We're happy to share the next video in the "Code to Care" series on our InterSystems Developers YouTube:

⏯ Vibe Coding: Letting AI Build While You Steer

Hey Community,

It's time for a fresh batch of #KeyQuestions from the 1st quarter of 2026 (January to March). Take a look at what has been stirring the discussion over the past three months. 

Hey Community,

The READY 2026 agenda is taking shape, and we're thrilled to give you a first look at what's in store.

This year's event runs April 27–30 at the Maryland Convention Center, and the session roster is packed — more than 80 sessions spread across four days, designed to assist you in whatever you need, whether you're deep in the code or shaping your organization's technology strategy.

The tracks cover a broad range of topics this year: