TL;DR Summary: IDUG hosts global conferences for Db2 professionals to enhance education and networking, featuring expert speakers and sessions on Db2 technologies.
- IDUG has over 23,000 members since 1988.
- Upcoming events are in India, the USA, Australia, and the Netherlands.
Note: Some event information may be out of date due to COVID-19. Please confirm details with event organizers.
Each year, the International Db2 Users Group (IDUG) organizes multiple conferences around the world, all with the goal of supporting and strengthening the information services community. Through these events, which feature expert keynote speakers and top professionals in the field leading highly targeted sessions, IDUG aims to provide the highest quality education and networking opportunities to promote the effective utilization of Db2.
What is IDUG?
Started in 1988 by a group of users, vendors, and consultants in collaboration with IBM, IDUG has since grown to an international collection of over 23,000 members. The organization is independent, not-for-profit, and completely user-run with the mission of offering a chance for users of Db2 to get together, learn from each other, and share experiences and advice.
IDUG Events
All IDUG events are planned, organized, and carried out by a group of volunteers, further testifying to the user-run community. All events provide a direct channel to Db2 professionals to:
- Gain access to influential decision makers representing significant install bases
- Acquire a deeper understanding of marketplace needs and the competitive environment
- Engage with current and potential customers looking to learn about Db2 and related technologies to improve business performance
This year, there are currently five scheduled IDUG Db2 events scheduled spanning India, the United States, Australia, and the Netherlands. Read on to find out more information about each of these including their dates, cost, speakers, and topics covered.
IDUG 2019 Events
IDUG Db2 Data and Analytics Technical Summits in India
March 5, 2019 | Bengaluru
March 7, 2019 | Chennai
Cost: 2,500 Rupees
About
IDUG in collaboration with IBM are offering this great opportunity for all database professionals in India to enhance their productivity, gain new skills and influence the quality, usability and support of IBM Data Management technology.
Locations
Conrad BENGALURU 25/3, Kensington Rd Someshwarpura, Ulsoor Bengaluru Karnataka - 560008 India
Hilton Chennai 124, 1, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai Poomagal Nagar, Guindy Chennai Tamil Nadu - 600032 India
Tracks and Topics
The events will feature two different tracks: Db2 for z/OS and Db2 LUW. Each track offers a variety of sessions led by top professionals in the field.
Db2 for z/OS
- Db2 for z/OS and FlashCopy: Practical Use Cases
- Insight into Db2 for z/OS Key Performance Metrics and How to Use Them
- Modernize Your Mainframe Db2 Application Processes with IBM Db2 DevOps Experience for z/OS
- Powerful Synergy with IBM Z Processors and Db2 for z/OS
Db2 LUW
- Db2 (LUW) Trends and directions deeper dive
- Achieving Continuous availability applications with Db2
- Real-time analytics on Event driven IoT data using Db2 Event store
- Effective cases of Db2 Warehouse on Cloud
- Building applications of the future with Machine Learning on Db2 Warehouse
Speakers
The conferences will provide unique opportunities to listen to and engage with leading experts in the Db2 community.
Keynote Speakers
Jessica Rockwood - IBM Director, Data - Development and Client Success; Maureen Townsend - IBM Director of Development, Db2 for z/OS
Distinguished Speakers
John Campbell - IBM Distinguished Engineer; Maryela Weihrauch - IBM Distinguished Engineer
2019 IDUG Db2 Tech Conference in the United States
June 2 - 6, 2019 | Charlotte, North Carolina
Cost: Early Bird $1,865; Full Registration Fee $2,195
About
The premier North America Db2 Conference takes place on June 2 - June 6 2019 in Charlotte North Carolina. Attendees can expect to experience the latest in Db2 technologies, networking opportunities, and the technical content needed to be successful.
The 2019 event offers five days of education sessions, both half and full-day workshops, more than 100 one-hour technical sessions, and two expert panels on z/OS and LUW.
Location
Sheraton Charlotte / Le Meridien Hotels 555 South McDowell Street Charlotte, North Carolina United States of America 28204
Tracks and Topics
Topics for the 2019 conference include:
- New Db2 releases: migrating and effective usage
- Analytics & Business Intelligence
- New Technologies: Mobile Applications, Cloud, XaaS …
- Performance, Availability & Security
- Application Development and Data Modelling
- Db2 and Packaged Applications (ERP, ...)
- User Experiences and Best-Practices: what did you achieve with Db2?
- Db2 and non-standard data types (JSON etc..)
- DevOps, Automation, Efficiency, Tuning stories
IDUG Db2 Tech Conference in Australia 2019
12 – 13 September, 2019 | Melbourne
17 – 18 September, 2019 | Canberra
About
This year, the IDUG Db2 Tech Conference is coming to two Australian cities. Attendees can look forward to receiving premium lessons from renowned industry thought leaders and can anticipate lineups of top international experts.
The 2019 conferences will include over 30 technical presentations and two expert mini-panels on z/OS and LUW.
IDUG Db2 Tech Conference in the Netherlands
October 20-24, 2019 | Rotterdam, Netherlands
Cost: Early Bird: €1,632 + VAT; Full Registration Fee €1,920 + VAT
About
The European Db2 Conference takes place on October 20-24, 2019 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The 2019 event offers five days of education sessions, both half and full-day workshops, more than 100 one-hour technical sessions, and three expert panels on Db2 for z/OS, Db2, and Application Development.
Tracks and Topics
Topics for the 2019 event will include:
- New Db2 releases: migrating and effective usage
- Analytics & Business Intelligence
- New Technologies: Mobile Applications, Cloud, xAAS
- Performance, Availability & Security
- Application Development and Data Modelling
- Db2 and Packaged Applications
- User Experiences and Best-Practices
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