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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
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DTEND:20261026T124500Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Triumph C/D \, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/274e0545a0acac56ba2a2a6b3309fe9e
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T124500Z
DTEND:20261026T130000Z
SUMMARY:IDUG Opening Comments
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CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Triumph C/D \, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:327538633fed5b1105b29687340d189e
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/327538633fed5b1105b29687340d189e
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T130000Z
DTEND:20261026T140000Z
SUMMARY:K1 AI Mythbusters and Db2\, Presented by Broadcom
DESCRIPTION:In a world powered by Db2\, the rapid evolution of AI makes it hard to separate fact from fiction. Are DBAs being replaced? Will AI rewrite COBOL? Can we afford to ignore quantum encryption? Join our session to cut through the noise\, demystify the biggest industry myths\, and get real answers directly from industry leaders. Bring your questions!
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE
LOCATION:Triumph C/D \, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/82734bda01334d9b8a7b65bef5c5f61c
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T140000Z
DTEND:20261026T142000Z
SUMMARY:Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Triumph C/D \, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0404c5780955c7fadd90f8617c64e4c1
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/0404c5780955c7fadd90f8617c64e4c1
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T142000Z
DTEND:20261026T213000Z
SUMMARY:IDUG Db2 for LUW Essentials
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:ESSENTIALS
LOCATION:Magnificent 2C\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7c52ab986193bb3285ae642340d8ac3d
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/7c52ab986193bb3285ae642340d8ac3d
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T142000Z
DTEND:20261026T213000Z
SUMMARY:IDUG Db2 for z/OS Essentials
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:ESSENTIALS
LOCATION:Magnificent 2A\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0bf877c982a7acfde10e6f45a1cb0e9b
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/0bf877c982a7acfde10e6f45a1cb0e9b
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T142000Z
DTEND:20261026T143500Z
SUMMARY:A1 | Spotlight: Db2 for z/OS Trends and Directions
DESCRIPTION:Come to listen to the architects of Db2 for z/OS explain overall strategy\, review recent new features delivered in Db2 and also take a look at the future - where Db2 is going and why. We will talk about planning for the next version and you will learn what you need to know and actions you should start to take now to prepare for the future of IBM's flagship database.
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b64e79793fa3cafaeb106d6ad33b9ef0
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/b64e79793fa3cafaeb106d6ad33b9ef0
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T142000Z
DTEND:20261026T143500Z
SUMMARY:B1 | Db2 LUW Spotlight Session
DESCRIPTION:Hear from the lab leadership on the latest shipped + announced Db2 content\, and our perspective and vision for the future. We'll cover key enhancements in the latest modpacks (12.1.4 / 12.1.5) and give you a sneak peak at what's coming in 12.1.6 and beyond.
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:03a73491ab7910c36d5c5c698df8ffaf
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/03a73491ab7910c36d5c5c698df8ffaf
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T142000Z
DTEND:20261026T152000Z
SUMMARY:C1 | Growing the Next Generation of Db2 Professionals: Frameworks for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Organizations running Db2 increasingly face a shortage of experienced administrators while environments grow more complex. This session explores a structured approach to developing new Db2 professionals using guided learning\, hands-on labs\, and coaching from experienced practitioners. We’ll share lessons learned from building scalable training models that accelerate time-to-productivity for new Db2 administrators.
CATEGORIES:TRACK C
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8f6f11f615bed88ef9c299b14efc21a6
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/8f6f11f615bed88ef9c299b14efc21a6
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T153000Z
DTEND:20261026T163000Z
SUMMARY:A2 | What’s New in Db2 for z/OS Performance
DESCRIPTION:Db2 for z/OS continues to advance through continuous delivery\, introducing functional and performance enhancements that improves application availability\, compatibility and operational efficiency. Effectively exploiting these capabilities requires understanding not only what has changed\, but how the changes interact with workloads\, subsystem configuration\, and the underlying IBM Z platform.\n This session provides a technical deep dive into recent Db2 for z/OS feature enhancements\, and how these updates influence performance areas such as CPU consumption\, concurrency behavior\, and subsystem scalability. It will cover applicable monitoring and instrumentation updates and guide the tuning decisions. \n Attendees will leave with concrete technical guidance\, exploitation considerations\, and best practices for applying recent Db2 for z/OS enhancements.
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:34564c02b21872512dd3984150063cdb
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/34564c02b21872512dd3984150063cdb
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T153000Z
DTEND:20261026T163000Z
SUMMARY:B2 | Db2 LUW - Latest from the Lab
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the latest developments in Db2 ecosystem coming out of the Labs. A refresher on whats been delivered already. A deep dive into the most recently released mod packs. And catch a sneak peak at our future plans.
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a1a450e4a211fab14480ffad37ac1acb
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/a1a450e4a211fab14480ffad37ac1acb
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T153000Z
DTEND:20261026T163000Z
SUMMARY:C2 | A 50 Cent tour of DB2
DESCRIPTION:With fewer schools teaching DB2 for z/OS\, it often falls on the DBAs to provide instruction for the programming staff. This is a very basic introduction to DB2 concepts and vocabulary\, aimed at the novice user of DB2\, or anyone who must train novice users.
CATEGORIES:TRACK C
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/1f0d07abf7b68b32b316200146d35e8b
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T153000Z
DTEND:20261026T163000Z
SUMMARY:D2 | Db2 Practically Speaking: 40 Years in the Trenches
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging and experience-rich session\, Craig Mullins shares hard-earned lessons from four decades working with Db2 in real-world environments. The session goes beyond theory to explore what actually works—and what doesn’t—when managing\, tuning\, and evolving mission-critical Db2 systems and applications. Drawing on stories from the field\, Craig highlights key pitfalls\, performance insights\, and practical strategies that have stood the test of time\, offering attendees actionable guidance they can apply immediately in today’s complex data landscape.\n In essense\, this session is a walkthrough of things I have learned throughout my career as a developer\, a DBA\, an industry analyst\, and a consultant. It will discuss best practices and experiences with an eye toward offering practical advice for all Db2 practitioners.
CATEGORIES:TRACK D
LOCATION:Magnificent 5\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/6a5d72f53a889e0431cca8cacfb54e6d
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T153000Z
DTEND:20261026T163000Z
SUMMARY:E2 | Conversations with IBM Bob On Database Modernisation
DESCRIPTION:IBM Bob makes a huge difference to understanding\, modernising and administering systems developed with Db2 (both LUW and z/OS) as the underlying database. I will talk about my real-world experiences bringing IBM Bob into my workflow and the benefits it made in terms of efficiency and quality of the outcomes. I will also explain why I turned from an AI sceptic to enthusiast once I got hold of the right tools.\n After struggling to get value out of other AI assistants when modernising and administering Db2 applications (both LUW and z/OS)\, I turned to IBM Bob when it became available. Having become an "AI assistant cynic" I quickly became a real enthusiast. IBM Bob understands the technology I am working with and provides real value\, but in a way that leaves me always in control. This presentation describes my journey from initial experimentation to real world business value. I'll describe how IBM Bob facilitated system understanding\, assisted with structural change and application modernisation.
CATEGORIES:TRACK E
LOCATION:Magnificent 6\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:da40ff5ef00a273267620618b3fe5afc
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/da40ff5ef00a273267620618b3fe5afc
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T153000Z
DTEND:20261026T163000Z
SUMMARY:F2 | Introduction to SQL-PL
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we'll go back to basics and look at SQL-PL\, Db2's built in server-side application logic. We'll take a look at the code constructs and how to leverage in stored procedures\, user defined functions and triggers. We'll also look at more complex scenarios like code for a Data Partitioning Feature (DPF) environment. The majority of this session will be looking at and executing source code.
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d93544ebd451c7a28016de17364e8945
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/d93544ebd451c7a28016de17364e8945
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T163000Z
DTEND:20261026T180000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Triumph C/D \, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d28a19196c4cf24f5897a7b6c1082297
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/d28a19196c4cf24f5897a7b6c1082297
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T180000Z
DTEND:20261026T210000Z
SUMMARY:IDUG Badging
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:BADGING
LOCATION:Magnificent 2B\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:82e0459147ef418936ffc08ddea6f681
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/82e0459147ef418936ffc08ddea6f681
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T180000Z
DTEND:20261026T190000Z
SUMMARY:A3 | Db2 for z/OS Utilities - What's New?
DESCRIPTION:There have been several useful enhancements made in Db2 for z/OS utilities in recent years. This session will explain what has been delivered and how best to take advantage of these new features. We will also provide some insight into future plans leading up to the next version of Db2.
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a4fd6aec37c55a4bd57dfde019fe0e21
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/a4fd6aec37c55a4bd57dfde019fe0e21
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T180000Z
DTEND:20261026T190000Z
SUMMARY:B3 | Db2 LUW V12: New Security Features and Changes
DESCRIPTION:This session will cover the new features in Db2 12.1 security\, covering 12.1.3\, 12.1.4 and 12.1.5. Attend to hear about new auditing capabilities\, including audit to cloud object storage\, and directly to CSV files. You will also learn about new JWT authentication enhancements features online key retrieval. 12.1.5 sees the completion of the reduce file permission feature started in 12.1.2 that really locks down a Db2 instance. You will also hear about new Quantum Safe Crypto support in TLS.
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1759a30e87c03d27300d8a901eabc57f
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/1759a30e87c03d27300d8a901eabc57f
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T180000Z
DTEND:20261026T190000Z
SUMMARY:C3 | Challenges for the Successful Db2 13 Lock Structure Async Duplex Implementation at Itaú Unibanco
DESCRIPTION:Ensuring high availability and resilience is a core requirement for modern enterprise data platforms. In Db2 Data Sharing environments\, lock structures are a fundamental component for maintaining system stability and consistent performance under continuous\, mission-critical workloads.\n At Itaú Unibanco S.A.\, Db2 for z/OS supports essential banking applications operating 24x7\, across transactional and batch workloads in a large-scale production environment. As part of its ongoing resilience and architecture evolution strategy\, Itaú adopted the Db2 Lock Structure Asynchronous Duplex capability.\n This implementation strengthened the platform’s resilience posture by increasing fault tolerance\, enhancing operational continuity during infrastructure maintenance\, and reinforcing overall system stability.\n In this presentation\, specialists from Itaú and IBM share practical insights from the initiative\, including architectural motivations\, implementation considerations\, testing approaches\, and results achieved. The discussion highlights how close collaboration between client and vendor supported the successful adoption of advanced Db2 z/OS capabilities in a complex enterprise environment.
CATEGORIES:TRACK C
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7b1488541dac3ea096156ba39ef4f91b
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/7b1488541dac3ea096156ba39ef4f91b
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T180000Z
DTEND:20261026T190000Z
SUMMARY:D3 | SQL for the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Make sure you have all the tools to write functional SQL using all the features of recent versions of Db2. Stop writing SQL like it's the '90s.
CATEGORIES:TRACK D
LOCATION:Magnificent 5\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:01ba186929900916f5bf1211990d2e33
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/01ba186929900916f5bf1211990d2e33
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T180000Z
DTEND:20261026T190000Z
SUMMARY:E3 | Amazon RDS for Db2 Service Deep Dive: Architecture\, Operations\, and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Amazon RDS for Db2 addresses growing demand for Db2 cloud migration by delivering a fully managed service with push-button deployment — provision a production-ready Db2 instance in minutes\, not days. Automated patching\, backups\, scaling\, and failover eliminate undifferentiated heavy lifting. This deep dive covers RDS for Db2 through the Well-Architected Framework: Operational Excellence\, Security\, Reliability\, Performance Efficiency\, and Cost Optimization. Attendees learn how a managed service reduces admin burden\, improves uptime\, and frees teams to focus on innovation. Leave with a blueprint for modernizing Db2.\n Self-managed Db2 means manual patching\, complex HA\, and rising costs. Amazon RDS for Db2 fixes that — deploy production-ready Db2 in minutes with a fully managed service.This deep dive covers RDS for Db2 through the Well-Architected Framework: Operational Excellence (automated patching\, backups\, monitoring)\, Security (encryption\, IAM\, VPC)\, Reliability (Multi-AZ\, cross-region DR)\, Performance Efficiency (right-sizing\, storage tuning)\, and Cost Optimization (Reserved Instances\, TCO savings vs. self-managed).Live demos and customer patterns show how to provision\, secure\, and optimize RDS for Db2 for production. Migrating from Linux or AIX? Optimizing an existing deployment? Leave with a well-architected blueprint for Db2 as a managed service on AWS.
CATEGORIES:TRACK E
LOCATION:Magnificent 6\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e29a2349dfba36201eedbcccb7574653
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/e29a2349dfba36201eedbcccb7574653
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T180000Z
DTEND:20261026T190000Z
SUMMARY:F3 | Debugging SQL PL - Without a Debugger
DESCRIPTION:Db2 enables developers to write Procedures\, Functions\, and Triggers using SQL PL (SQL Procedure Language). While IBM does provide a debugger that can be used to debug SQL PL\, users may not want to run a debugger in production. This session will explore alternatives to using the Unified Debugger. At the end of this session\, you should be able to use the techniques discussed in this presentation to Debug an SQL PL application (Procedure\, Function\, or Trigger).
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:277183946294020c3ec1467035b6d27f
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/277183946294020c3ec1467035b6d27f
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T190000Z
DTEND:20261026T192000Z
SUMMARY:Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Triumph C/D \, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3cff8169fcdfb3db823885fa4d6fed26
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/3cff8169fcdfb3db823885fa4d6fed26
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T192000Z
DTEND:20261026T202000Z
SUMMARY:A4 | JC Greatest Hits\, War Stories and Best Practice 2026
DESCRIPTION:This session will share experience from client studies and engagements: sharing proven recommended best practice\; learning good\, bad and ugly\; providing answers ti important\, frqeeunt or difficuly questions. This session will cover the following topics: Complacency about component failure and ability to absorb workload failover in a dat asharing environment\; missed opportinity for elapsed time performance improvementnfor skip sequnetial batch processing\; misteps in evaluating the performance benenfit of CICS-Db2 thread reuse and RELEASE(DEALLOCATE)\; SQL coding to avoid update anomaly when using cursor stability isolation\; misadventures when using High Performance DBATs\;monitoring WLM policy achievement\; options for mass data recovery following logical data recovery and data loss\; performance issue with remote DDF batch workload\; tuning ogf GBPs\; thorough Disaster Restart testing.
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8d867a7bb03fcc8a1dc27ea589d822ba
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/8d867a7bb03fcc8a1dc27ea589d822ba
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T192000Z
DTEND:20261026T202000Z
SUMMARY:B4 | Accelerating AI Workloads in Db2 v12.1.5.0: Introducing High‑Performance Vector Indexes
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Db2’s new DiskANN‑powered vector index delivers fast\, scalable similarity search while integrating seamlessly into existing database workflows. We’ll walk through expected performance gains using AWS benchmark results and share practical tuning strategies to help you get the most out of vector search in Db2.
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ef7c06088744c455223c3cf657c3d12f
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/ef7c06088744c455223c3cf657c3d12f
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T192000Z
DTEND:20261026T202000Z
SUMMARY:C4 | Enabling Mainframe Data for Next-Gen Innovation
DESCRIPTION:The future of enterprise innovation depends on unlocking the full potential of your mainframe data. Today\, critical business data is siloed across Db2\, IMS\, VSAM\, and other legacy sources slowing progress and consuming up to 80% of analysts’ time in preparation instead of insight. Traditional ETL and data warehouses can’t keep pace with the demands of real-time analytics\, AI\, and cloud-native applications.\n This session explores how a unified data virtualization layer connects your mainframe data to the digital ecosystem—securely\, instantly\, and without costly replication. Imagine real-time access to all your enterprise data through RESTful APIs\, JDBC\, ODBC\, and SQL—fueling advanced analytics\, machine learning\, and next-gen applications.\n Join us to explore how your organization can move beyond silos and embrace a future of agility\, speed\, and innovation. The next era of data-driven transformation starts now—are you ready?
CATEGORIES:TRACK C
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2a76b6872a95fdf3fd451e34fafaaf0c
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/2a76b6872a95fdf3fd451e34fafaaf0c
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T192000Z
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SUMMARY:D4 | A Modern Approach to Db2 Backup & Recovery: Snapshot Technology with Cloud Integration
DESCRIPTION:This session presents a comprehensive approach to database backup and recovery using Snapshot Backup technology integrated with Cloud infrastructure. The solution leverages the Db2 ACS Scripted interface to automate backup operations on Linux systems\, enabling efficient data protection strategies for enterprise databases. The implementation utilizes Linux LVM (Logical Volume Manager) to create consistent point-in-time snapshots of database volumes\, ensuring data integrity during backup operations. By combining snapshot-based backup techniques with cloud object storage capabilities\, this approach delivers a robust disaster recovery solution that minimizes backup windows\, reduces storage costs\, and enhances data availability. The scripted automation through Db2 ACS interface ensures consistent\, repeatable backup procedures while maintaining operational efficiency in Linux environments. This methodology addresses critical requirements for modern database management\, including rapid recovery time objectives (RTO)\, minimal recovery point objectives (RPO)\, and compliance with data retention policies through cloud-based archival strategies.
CATEGORIES:TRACK D
LOCATION:Magnificent 5\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6a037586d43f96fa19aee27d982d5b03
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/6a037586d43f96fa19aee27d982d5b03
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T192000Z
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SUMMARY:E4 | Accelerating AI Adoption on Db2 with Industry Starter Kits
DESCRIPTION:Interested in exploring IBM SQL Data Insights without the effort of installing it on your system or building models from scratch? This session introduces Industry Starter Kits designed to help Db2 for z/OS users quickly evaluate and experience the power of AI-driven insights using pre-built models\, sample industry data\, and ready-to-run AI queries.\n The session features real-world use cases across industries such as finance and insurance\, demonstrating how SQL Data Insights can analyze Db2 table data to uncover hidden relationships\, detect anomalies\, identify unusual transactions\, and generate meaningful business insights that may be difficult to find using traditional SQL techniques alone. Attendees will learn how to deploy and load pre-built AI models\, execute AI-driven SQL queries\, and understand and interpret the results returned by those queries using familiar Db2 workflows and interfaces.\n By walking through the industry use cases included in the starter kits\, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of what SQL Data Insights is capable of and how AI-driven SQL analysis can be applied to their own Db2 environments. The session is intended to spark ideas for new use cases and help users envision how their existing Db2 data can be analyzed in entirely new ways.\n Whether you are new to SQL Data Insights or looking for an easier way to get started\, this session provides a practical\, hands-on approach to jump-starting your AI journey on Db2 for z/OS.
CATEGORIES:TRACK E
LOCATION:Magnificent 6\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f4f94bbb0e8456a12ce728a8dea66c9b
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/f4f94bbb0e8456a12ce728a8dea66c9b
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T192000Z
DTEND:20261026T202000Z
SUMMARY:F4 | SQL Oldies but Goodies and the Power of the SQL Rewrite
DESCRIPTION:There have been so many enhancements in Db2 SQL for developers in the last 3 or 4 versions that many developers have never really taken advantage of. This presentation picks my personal favorites that I believe all developers should get knowledgeable on and possibly applied to current and future applications. Developers should be informed of all of newer features in Db2 and this presentation is a great summary for this topic. When it comes to performance\, often times the answer to better performance is rewriting queries different ways\, and redesigning programs differently. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of some great SQL enhancements\, application table designs\, along with getting stronger in the SQL language. This is a great session for developers on Db2 LUW or Db2 z/OS. Developers 'Get Empowered'.
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:37f15aae22b0e8ed2a27754265093780
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/37f15aae22b0e8ed2a27754265093780
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T203000Z
DTEND:20261026T213000Z
SUMMARY:A5 | Ready Player One? Db2 vNext Migration (Made Easy)
DESCRIPTION:Are you\, and all of your sub-systems\, ready for Db2 vNext that is coming to an enterprise near you soon? Are you aware that you cannot even get to Db2 13 FL511 if you have any of the specially announced “deprecated” items that we all have hanging around? Do you have a plan to get you out of this mess?\n This session explains how you can find all the migration blockers that exist in your system and how to fix nearly all of them as well. It will also delve into VTAM/SNA and workfile usage to round off everything that can bite you!
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0a6d15ffb75f08203bbf51d5cea76306
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/0a6d15ffb75f08203bbf51d5cea76306
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T203000Z
DTEND:20261026T213000Z
SUMMARY:B5 | Introducing Db2 Serverless - the database service for the AI Era
DESCRIPTION:In this session we will show you how application building with a serverless database gives you superpowers. Serverless databases are built for the AI Era handling the workloads of the future and turning you into a 10X Engineer. We will show you how to develop applications for Db2 from prompt to production and demonstrate how a serverless database tackles AI and Machine driven workloads all while reducing cost and effort. Join us for this groundbreaking session and experience the future of Db2 SaaS services!
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:261712c740dd301989f4caf0ef800bc7
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/261712c740dd301989f4caf0ef800bc7
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T203000Z
DTEND:20261026T213000Z
SUMMARY:C5 | Common made performance mistakes\, when coding SQL
DESCRIPTION:The blessing of SQL is: when logically correct it will return an answer. Unfortunately\, this is also the curse. Depending on how you write your SQL\, you give the optimizer more or fewer choices .In this session we will go over understanding performance basics and common made SQL mistakes and the impact they have on the optimizer's choices.\n Bring our application DBA's and developers to this session to train them and avoid common SQL performance pitfalls
CATEGORIES:TRACK C
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3274d95429dd6b8bb4573256694b26b1
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/3274d95429dd6b8bb4573256694b26b1
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T203000Z
DTEND:20261026T213000Z
SUMMARY:D5 | DBA 2.0 - Making Change the DBA's Advantage
DESCRIPTION:The role of the DBA has evolved over the years. As businesses across the globe embrace digital transformation\, and customer expectations increase\, the traditional rules of engagement must be reconsidered\, and the DBA remains a key lynch-pin in the Agile journey to DevOps. This presentation will review the old rules of engagement\, and express the importance of communication\, trust\, embracing change\, and automation tools in modern software development in the age of AI.
CATEGORIES:TRACK D
LOCATION:Magnificent 5\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5bb48bf5e24aa037fd72330304e552f9
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/5bb48bf5e24aa037fd72330304e552f9
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T203000Z
DTEND:20261026T213000Z
SUMMARY:E5 | Db2 is Your AI Platform: Five Proven AI Use Cases to Build Right Now
DESCRIPTION:Db2 now has a complete AI application stack — Vector Storage\, Vector Similarity Search\, Vector Index\, and LLM Integration. Once you know what this stack can do\, the natural next question is: what can you build with it? That is exactly what this session addresses. Drawing on industry research and global enterprise adoption data\, we examine AI use cases that organisations have already deployed at scale and validated in production. For each\, we explain the business problem it solves\, how Db2's AI stack maps to the solution\, and what implementation looks like — using data most Db2 customers already have. Business leaders will leave with a clear\, evidence-backed starting point for AI investment. Developers and architects will leave with a concrete path from proven use case to working implementation. The stack is ready. The use cases are proven. Come find out which ones to build next.
CATEGORIES:TRACK E
LOCATION:Magnificent 6\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e85f08dc31d5474d303d2741becea7aa
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/e85f08dc31d5474d303d2741becea7aa
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T203000Z
DTEND:20261026T213000Z
SUMMARY:F5 | You should concentrate (your literals) - Dynamic SQL performance tips
DESCRIPTION:In today's world\, dynamic SQL usage is on the rise.The presentation will show ways to enhance dynamic SQL performance\,Focusing on CSWL feature with actual big savings achieved.Skeleton:Dynamic vs static SQL Literals vs parameter markersDSC Cost vs benefit LimitationsCSWL How does it work Cost vs benefit Where can I use it Real life savings from mataf Limitations Should I use it globally?
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cfcee367f54ea23815aab06bec5053d0
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/cfcee367f54ea23815aab06bec5053d0
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261026T213000Z
DTEND:20261026T230000Z
SUMMARY:IDUG Welcome Reception
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Triumph C/D \, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7cb11f45c6caea50a165c309259d078d
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/7cb11f45c6caea50a165c309259d078d
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T110000Z
DTEND:20261027T130000Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Triumph A/B\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:07bac619d875025a822f32c010b9ecdc
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/07bac619d875025a822f32c010b9ecdc
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T130000Z
DTEND:20261027T140000Z
SUMMARY:K2 Hosted by IBM at TechXchange
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE
LOCATION:IBM TechXchange\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3390777d9fa98fbbf4015c3efd879440
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/3390777d9fa98fbbf4015c3efd879440
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T140000Z
DTEND:20261027T142000Z
SUMMARY:Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Triumph C/D \, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:34387312bcd15288af47ad0d8ce18930
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/34387312bcd15288af47ad0d8ce18930
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T142000Z
DTEND:20261027T213000Z
SUMMARY:IDUG Db2 for LUW Essentials
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:ESSENTIALS
LOCATION:Magnificent 2C\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:724ab193163a27c6273944e70c0c43b2
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/724ab193163a27c6273944e70c0c43b2
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T142000Z
DTEND:20261027T213000Z
SUMMARY:IDUG Db2 for z/OS Essentials
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:ESSENTIALS
LOCATION:Magnificent 2A\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3cad1843209884ebc8f200b168dfc21b
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/3cad1843209884ebc8f200b168dfc21b
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T142000Z
DTEND:20261027T152000Z
SUMMARY:A6 | Z Data Integration Update
DESCRIPTION:This session is about deep dive technical details of how Z data is integrated with other platforms and solutions. This is an architectural\, use case and product level technical session. There will be latest news from the zSW Development and Product Management in the context of Data Management\, focused on Db2 for z/OS. \n The goal of this session is \n \n What are data modernization Challenges – Past\, Present\, Future\n IBM Z Data and AI Enterprise Architecture\n Architectural alternatives to provide Db2 for z/OS data into other platforms for data modernization story\n Core Products\, Virtualization\, Data Integration and AI Techniques\n Replicate\, Direct Access\, Virtualization – Pros & Cons.\n Technical and Business Use Cases with Capabilities\n Roadmaps and Future direction of IBM
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bb658773de4a6efdd591931b52077a44
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/bb658773de4a6efdd591931b52077a44
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T142000Z
DTEND:20261027T152000Z
SUMMARY:B6 | Db2 SQL Extensions: AI Models\, Vectors\, Lakehouse and more
DESCRIPTION:A look at new SQL Extensions delivered in releases leading up to 12.1 along with what is new in 12.1 itself. We will take a dive into how Db2 is being extended with AI capabilities including ability to access external AI models through SQL. Learn how Db2 is being extended with vector store capabilities and integrating with both open data formats and open table formats through data lake table extensions.
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0afc4cddb27a3451666c213e5f28fa56
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/0afc4cddb27a3451666c213e5f28fa56
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T142000Z
DTEND:20261027T152000Z
SUMMARY:C6 | Mining db2mon
DESCRIPTION:The folks at the Db2 Lab provide us with a great tool to monitor Db2. It's free and already installed with Db2. This session will show you how db2mon works and how to use it. Then\, we'll discuss how to run it in different ways for different use cases. Next\, we'll present a way to run db2mon for historical data gathering and trend analysis. Finally\, we'll show examples of the data db2mon provides and what to look for in various performance scenarios.
CATEGORIES:TRACK C
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:374112e9a89a6d9f82c37e2ffbe1b442
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/374112e9a89a6d9f82c37e2ffbe1b442
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T142000Z
DTEND:20261027T152000Z
SUMMARY:D6 | Db2 z/OS Index Strategy: Architecture\, Usage\, and Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Not all indexes are created equal. We explore the architectural differences between Partitioned\, Non-Partitioned (NPSI)\, and Data-Partitioned (DPSI) indexes and when to deploy each for performance. Crucially\, we explore each type's optimal recovery strategy so you can stop guessing between Rebuild and Recover.
CATEGORIES:TRACK D
LOCATION:Magnificent 5\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6fe6b55e932fe997d9e7dc3fc1f5a9a5
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/6fe6b55e932fe997d9e7dc3fc1f5a9a5
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T142000Z
DTEND:20261027T152000Z
SUMMARY:E6 | Is It the End of DBAs for Db2 for z/OS?
DESCRIPTION:For decades\, Db2 for z/OS DBAs have served as the platform’s human control plane\, balancing availability\, performance\, recoverability\, security\, and change at enterprise scale. Today\, automation\, smarter tooling\, and AI-driven recommendations are reshaping that role by reducing repetitive work and accelerating insight. But does that mean the DBA is disappearing?This session examines the past\, present\, and future of Db2 for z/OS administration to distinguish what can be automated from what still requires human expertise. It explores how autonomics\, integrated monitoring\, and operational AI are moving DBAs from manual execution toward policy\, architecture\, governance\, and decision-making.Attendees will gain a practical view of where AI adds value\, where it can mislead\, and why deep Db2 expertise remains essential for interpreting signals in context\, managing trade-offs\, and responding when the unexpected happens.
CATEGORIES:TRACK E
LOCATION:Magnificent 6\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a7030730d1b559cdd0706cfd274cd1ab
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/a7030730d1b559cdd0706cfd274cd1ab
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T142000Z
DTEND:20261027T152000Z
SUMMARY:F6 | Modern React Backend Testing: Replacing Fragile Mocks with SQLite for Db2‑Backed APIs
DESCRIPTION:Modern engineering teams move fast\, but brittle tests\, flaky mocks\, and sluggish integration pipelines can slow even the strongest React + Node backends to a crawl. Database testing is often the first casualty—SQL tests get skipped because they require a persistent Db2 instance\, complicating CI/CD and slowing development. This session presents a battle‑tested alternative: using SQLite as an ephemeral\, SQL‑compatible stand‑in for Db2 to deliver fast\, reliable\, production‑like backend tests. You’ll learn how to spin up isolated in‑memory databases\, seed realistic data\, run true end‑to‑end API tests\, and automate teardown without touching production infrastructure. We’ll cover schema alignment\, SQL‑driven test design\, and strategies for keeping tests blazing fast as your backend grows. If you want to test backend logic as it actually runs—not as mocks pretend it runs—this talk will give you the practical patterns and real‑world insights to elevate your testing strategy and ship with confidence.
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ab17fbadef65fc163593763e53ed95b8
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/ab17fbadef65fc163593763e53ed95b8
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T153000Z
DTEND:20261027T163000Z
SUMMARY:A7 | Real-word value: Db2 for z/OS Customer Experiences
DESCRIPTION:This session will concentrate on customer experiences in Db2 13 and positioning of the next release of Db2. Where are most customers at in their Db2 13 experience\, Function Levels\, exploitations. What are the items customers are exploiting\, utilizing and lessons learned in the endevor. Session will be a mixture of Db2 DBA and System Programmer viewpoints.
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d2668c4ae41af74329d3282ad1526d0b
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/d2668c4ae41af74329d3282ad1526d0b
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T153000Z
DTEND:20261027T163000Z
SUMMARY:B7 | Db2 LUW Back to Basics - Backup and recovery
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation we will examine in detail the backup and recovery options available to DBAs for their Db2 environments. How to tune these utilities will be discussed and results will be reviewed from numerous tests. We will see what is the “art of the possible” from using local files\, COS\, Storage based copies\, etc. … We will take a close look at the new version enhancements and how they can improve your backup and recovery experience.
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1d1f55e560593c5d13965402711cade7
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/1d1f55e560593c5d13965402711cade7
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T153000Z
DTEND:20261027T163000Z
SUMMARY:C7 | The Breach You Didn't See Coming: Why DAM is Your Early Warning System
DESCRIPTION:Security is often treated as an afterthought—apps launched without proper controls\, cloud environments spun up outside organizational standards\, third-party vendors granted excessive access to sensitive data. These missteps vary in form\, but they all share a common denominator: data. And for attackers\, data is the only thing that truly matters.\n Regardless of how strong your perimeter defenses are\, once an attacker gets inside\, your ability to detect and respond quickly becomes critical. That’s where Guardium Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) comes in. DAM helps organizations understand what “normal” looks like—enabling real-time detection of anomalies\, suspicious behavior\, and potential breaches before serious damage is done.\n In this session\, we’ll explore how implementing IBM Guardium can reduce risk\, improve incident response\, and stop data leaks before they happen. Because when everything else can be bypassed\, your best defense is knowing your data patterns.\n Key scenarios we’ll examine include:- Privilege escalation and misuse- High-volume data extraction- Cross-site scripting (XSS) via database inputs- OS command injection through vulnerable queries- Abuse of privileged accounts- Unauthorized access to restricted or sensitive data- Password spraying and brute-force attempts- Anomalous behavior outside of baseline operations- Change reconciliation failures (e.g.\, Guard App event correlation)\n For each use case\, we’ll analyze:- What the attack looks like in terms of raw database activity- How DAM tools can be tuned to detect these patterns- Alerting and response workflows for containment and remediation
CATEGORIES:TRACK C
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:aca02d09334a0e9eaafdcac80c75f6ab
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/aca02d09334a0e9eaafdcac80c75f6ab
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T153000Z
DTEND:20261027T163000Z
SUMMARY:D7 | Why UTS Conversion Can’t Wait Anymore
DESCRIPTION:The future of Db2 for z/OS is Universal Table Spaces (UTS) with IBM signaling that the next version of Db2 will no longer support legacy structures.\n At the same time\, Db2 itself is evolving toward UTS\, with catalog and directory objects already being prepared for conversion through future Db2 13 function levels—reinforcing that UTS is the long-term foundation of the platform.\n Despite this\, many environments continue to delay conversion. The result is growing data volumes\, increased complexity\, and higher risk when the transition eventually becomes unavoidable.\n This session focuses on why UTS conversion is essential. Beyond the “why\,” we will dive into the “how”—sharing real-world examples of conversion failures and lessons learned from the field.
CATEGORIES:TRACK D
LOCATION:Magnificent 5\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c198c54cd8c200a8817039d349883585
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/c198c54cd8c200a8817039d349883585
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T153000Z
DTEND:20261027T163000Z
SUMMARY:E7 | Modernizing Db2 HADR Automation: Migrating from TSA to Pacemaker with Ansible DevOps
DESCRIPTION:Many Db2 environments rely on Tivoli System Automation (TSA) to manage High Availability Disaster Recovery (HADR) clusters. While TSA has long provided reliable automation for Db2 failover\, modern Linux clustering standards and DevOps practices are increasingly shifting organizations toward Pacemaker-based cluster management and infrastructure automation.\n This session presents a real-world migration approach for transitioning Db2 HADR environments from TSA to Pacemaker\, while leveraging Ansible automation to standardize cluster deployment\, configuration\, and operational management.\n Attendees will learn how to design a repeatable DevOps-driven framework that automates the provisioning of Pacemaker clusters\, integrates Db2 HADR resources\, and validates failover behavior across environments. The presentation will demonstrate how Ansible playbooks can be used to automate cluster setup\, resource configuration\, fencing policies\, and operational testing\, enabling consistent and scalable deployments.\n The session will also highlight common challenges encountered during TSA-to-Pacemaker migrations\, including cluster configuration pitfalls\, resource dependencies\, and operational considerations for maintaining availability during the transition.\n By the end of the session\, participants will gain practical guidance\, automation patterns\, and lessons learned for modernizing Db2 high-availability environments using Pacemaker and DevOps practices.
CATEGORIES:TRACK E
LOCATION:Magnificent 6\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:baf37ae86594f438ca5953d02754eb39
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/baf37ae86594f438ca5953d02754eb39
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T153000Z
DTEND:20261027T163000Z
SUMMARY:F7 | Bob meets Db2 for z/OS
DESCRIPTION:After completing an assessment of IBM’s Bob\, using Db2 for z/OS use cases\, I was amazed and disappointed. This introductory session summarizes key items found during the assessment. I’ll demonstrate a Db2 for z/OS client and a System Profiles GUI created\, both without writing a single line of code.
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7bb6ede175fcab5b9a90a9ab7f33812b
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/7bb6ede175fcab5b9a90a9ab7f33812b
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T163000Z
DTEND:20261027T180000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Triumph C/D \, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:07e8c7137508d1c4bd4ec1f812a9bb67
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/07e8c7137508d1c4bd4ec1f812a9bb67
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T180000Z
DTEND:20261027T210000Z
SUMMARY:IDUG Badging
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:BADGING
LOCATION:Magnificent 2B\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c7e4ff268217545ff9d020d8b92a8e91
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/c7e4ff268217545ff9d020d8b92a8e91
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T180000Z
DTEND:20261027T190000Z
SUMMARY:A8 | Db2 for z/OS Modernization Update & Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Db2 for z/OS continues to advance with new capabilities that simplify development\, automation\, and operations across the enterprise. \n Join this session to explore the latest modernization updates including Db2 auto-discovery of configuration parameters\, future exploitation around Configuration as Code\, new APIs to support continuous integration and continuous deployment of database schema changes\, and IBM Db2 Agents.
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:18b5a84931e95a7266048c57d9c50647
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/18b5a84931e95a7266048c57d9c50647
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T180000Z
DTEND:20261027T190000Z
SUMMARY:B8 | From Software Engineer to AI Architect: The Blueprint I Wish I Had
DESCRIPTION:Twenty-one years ago\, I joined IBM as a software developer. I knew nothing about AI. Today I am the AI Architect and Master Inventor of IBM Db2\, leading vector search\, in-database machine learning\, and LLM integration.\n How did the journey happen? Not the way I thought it would be.&nbsp\;\n\n In this talk\, I will share the blueprint I wish someone had given me earlier in my career: seven skills that took me from software engineer to AI architect. I will be honest about which ones moved me forward and which I learned too late. Some are technical. Most are not. They include learning AI from mentors\, building communication as a craft\, and learning to focus in an attention-fractured industry.\n \nIf you are an experienced software engineer wondering how to make the move into leading AI work\, this talk is for you.\n\n
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:54cdf5eaf247e23c9ef659b58a497dcb
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/54cdf5eaf247e23c9ef659b58a497dcb
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T180000Z
DTEND:20261027T190000Z
SUMMARY:C8 | Db2 as Containerized Deployment
DESCRIPTION:Db2 containerization makes Db2 more flexible\, scalable\, and cloud-native by running it in containers managed by Kubernetes. As Kubernetes is constantly evolving\, so does Db2U\, our Db2 Universal Container. Come and learn the great deal of innovative work coming your way\, in terms of the next-gen capabilities of Db2U.
CATEGORIES:TRACK C
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fa9a53418c4bd5ed3b4db3b077101da4
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/fa9a53418c4bd5ed3b4db3b077101da4
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T180000Z
DTEND:20261027T190000Z
SUMMARY:D8 | Making Better Connections - A Db2 Client Primer
DESCRIPTION:Db2 can be accessed from a wide variety of client platforms and languages. But information on the best way to achieve this access is often hard to find. This presentation will examine what Db2 clients are available and then look at the best way to configure connections from these clients. As well as the basic Db2 clients it will look at language and framework specific adapters as well.
CATEGORIES:TRACK D
LOCATION:Magnificent 5\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:11779b30b4fb16d9204d0ebbdedf9d9d
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/11779b30b4fb16d9204d0ebbdedf9d9d
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T180000Z
DTEND:20261027T190000Z
SUMMARY:E8 | Real-World Db2 Performance Insights: Native ISPF Panels and SQL on z/OS
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will demonstrate how ISPF panels and SQL are used to enhance IBM Db2 tools such as Omegamon PDB and CQM history tables. The Db2 V13 Utility history tables and In-house written Db2 health checks will also be presented. These solutions have been implemented at Navy Federal Credit Union with Db2 V12 and V13 mission critical applications.
CATEGORIES:TRACK E
LOCATION:Magnificent 6\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fbc6fa2f40d4eb29eb7e490a186ba1ea
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/fbc6fa2f40d4eb29eb7e490a186ba1ea
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T180000Z
DTEND:20261027T190000Z
SUMMARY:F8 | The Db2 Fantastic Four: How Optimization\, Performance\, Cost\, and AI Come Together in the Modern Database Experience
DESCRIPTION:The panel frames this discussion around the aspects most critical to enterprise database operations—the “Fantastic Four”: system capacity\, performance optimization\, cost management\, and AI-driven analysis. Panelists will share real-world experiences and practical insights on applying AI to analyze database telemetry\, anticipate workload changes\, optimize resource utilization\, and support data-driven decision-making at scale.By bringing together perspectives from multiple organizations\, this session highlights how AI-enhanced database management is evolving from reactive monitoring to intelligent\, predictive operations\, helping enterprises improve reliability\, efficiency\, and business outcomes while managing growing data demands.
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b4ad29e133891db413494d47059391c4
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/b4ad29e133891db413494d47059391c4
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T190000Z
DTEND:20261027T192000Z
SUMMARY:Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Triumph C/D \, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:76142a9463093245e6604b9cb3212284
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/76142a9463093245e6604b9cb3212284
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T203000Z
DTEND:20261027T213000Z
SUMMARY:A9 | DB2 z/OS ZPARMs: Overview\, Best Practices\, and Recommendations
DESCRIPTION:With over 300 Db2 for z/OS subsystem parameters (zParms) constantly shifting\, keeping your mainframe optimized can feel like chasing a moving target. Defaults change\, deprecated parameters vanish\, and critical new tuning options quietly debut - leaving many organizations running on legacy configurations that secretly drain performance and inflate costs. When was the last time you truly audited yours? Join this session to demystify the modern zParm landscape\, uncover hidden configuration traps\, and walk away with a battle-tested blueprint of industry best practices to supercharge your Db2 environment.
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0c67dc8b943934554380cbcac8463b4b
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/0c67dc8b943934554380cbcac8463b4b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T203000Z
DTEND:20261027T213000Z
SUMMARY:B9 | Db2: Explain EXPLAIN
DESCRIPTION:Technical details to Db2 LUW usage and optimization of queries\n There are many sessions about the EXPLAIN facility in Db2 LUW\, but they all lack the concise statements to find the right SQL queries\, set everything up\, do the EXPLAIN and draw the right conclusions by examples and working statements to copy-and-paste.This is a back-to-basics session\, enhanced with experiences from real situations and best practices.This session was presented at IDUG NA 2025 in Atlanta. It was in the Top10 of the user sessions. I will update the material to version 12.1 and preferrably include details regaring AI optimizer
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ea5f6d3d88f731564f6cc98b922726b0
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/ea5f6d3d88f731564f6cc98b922726b0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T203000Z
DTEND:20261027T213000Z
SUMMARY:C9 | All you need to know about Pacemaker and Db2 HADR for any Cloud Deplyoment
DESCRIPTION:Db2 databases support the High Availability needs of many customers today. Db2 v11.5.5.0 saw the general availability of High Availability with Pacemaker on the Linux platform\, providing a newer\, Cloud-ready alternative to the TSA implementation. Newer releases have added support for AWS\, Azure\, Google Cloud\, and IBM Cloud environments.This workshop will give you hands-on experience for managing a Db2 HADR with Pacemaker Cluster on AWS\, Microsoft Azure\, Google Cloud\, or IBM Cloud. The session will cover the Cloud-specific implementation of Fencing mechanisms and Virtual IP (VIP) addresses across different cloud platforms. Key topics include: Implementation of Route 53 for DNS-based VIP management\, Setup of Disk Fencing\, Qdevice (Quorum Device) for enhanced split-brain prevention.
CATEGORIES:TRACK C
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a43a25e93d8629c93b9bf446091acaf4
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/a43a25e93d8629c93b9bf446091acaf4
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T203000Z
DTEND:20261027T213000Z
SUMMARY:D9 | Db2 DDF and DBATs and Connections re-explained from a user perspective
DESCRIPTION:Distributed client applications (from a server) are the most important and common of new workload using Db2 Z. \n There are many concepts and terms thrown around which we often too often gloss over without a complete understanding.\n This presentation will re-explain basic terms from my user perspective plus share some experiences learned (the hard way?) over recent years.\n This presentation covers THREADS and DBATS and CONNECTION. What they mean and how they work and what our Db2 can tell us about their usage and importance.
CATEGORIES:TRACK D
LOCATION:Magnificent 5\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f16ab701e276417b9bebd599a6030ac0
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/f16ab701e276417b9bebd599a6030ac0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T203000Z
DTEND:20261027T213000Z
SUMMARY:E9 | Basic Automation\, Or\, How To Make The Database Do Your Job For You
DESCRIPTION:In today’s busy environment\, there is a lot of pressure to automate as much as possible. To that end\, and lacking AI tools to do my job\, I have come up with a few shortcuts that allow me to automate some normally onerous tasks. In this presentation\, I will describe and document some tasks I have automated in my shop. Hopefully some of this will prove useful.
CATEGORIES:TRACK E
LOCATION:Magnificent 6\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:64b0ebc7ebc0de35f056ad40f34eaff7
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/64b0ebc7ebc0de35f056ad40f34eaff7
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T203000Z
DTEND:20261027T213000Z
SUMMARY:F9 | Data curation as strategic advantage
DESCRIPTION:Organizations that have optimized institutional data through governance\, stewardship\, and quality management are AI‑ready by design. Leveraging that institutional data both internally and externally for competitive advantage opens possibilities at scale never before imagined. This session will discuss:\n Tool adoption without data maturity creates risk: Weak data foundations lead to unreliable results\, reduced transparency\, and diminished business value.AI builds on existing data foundations: Incremental enhancements—such as data scraping\, enrichment\, and feature refinement—are most effective when layered on curated data stores.Efficient access to data still matters: AI tools need immediate access to data.Data curation presents as a DBA responsibility: DBAs control data curation through standard operating procedures and best practices. Decision engines still matter: AI outputs are only as effective as the decision logic\, controls\, and context in which they operate.AI is an evolution of data expertise\, not a replacement: The role of data professionals becomes more critical\, installing guardrails in automation and scalable intelligence.This session reframes AI success as the amplification of long‑standing data discipline. Attendees will gain practical insight into what they are doing today\, for better or worse\, that is curating data and what approaches they can apply to improve AI positioning. Best practices in database management are not a preparatory step for AI\, but translate directly into sustainable AI advantage.
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:860e19783fac1d39bc1ddb3e04c3821f
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/860e19783fac1d39bc1ddb3e04c3821f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261027T213000Z
DTEND:20261027T230000Z
SUMMARY:Evening Reception
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Triumph C/D \, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d10c9e2978264f447993d25059a499bc
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/d10c9e2978264f447993d25059a499bc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T110000Z
DTEND:20261028T130000Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Triumph A/B\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:97ddd42e6349a057dd5f7fc431e6d2c6
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/97ddd42e6349a057dd5f7fc431e6d2c6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T130000Z
DTEND:20261028T140000Z
SUMMARY:K3 IDUG Women in Technology (WIT)
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE
LOCATION:Triumph C/D \, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9a54990c538bed0b35de991eee2e4887
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/9a54990c538bed0b35de991eee2e4887
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T140000Z
DTEND:20261028T142000Z
SUMMARY:Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Triumph C/D \, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:41b5229662ac36c514924e22becfe7aa
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/41b5229662ac36c514924e22becfe7aa
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T142000Z
DTEND:20261028T213000Z
SUMMARY:IDUG Db2 for LUW Essentials
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:ESSENTIALS
LOCATION:Magnificent 2C\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2433eb986cd99e5e2bd7c1ecd0c7cb9d
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/2433eb986cd99e5e2bd7c1ecd0c7cb9d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T142000Z
DTEND:20261028T213000Z
SUMMARY:IDUG Db2 for z/OS Essentials
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:ESSENTIALS
LOCATION:Magnificent 2A\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f1a400b114d7257115d9b3b9243a8112
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/f1a400b114d7257115d9b3b9243a8112
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T142000Z
DTEND:20261028T152000Z
SUMMARY:A10 | Revisiting Parallelism: Targeted Use of zIIP Processors for Db2 Queries
DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores the nuances of query parallelism in Db2\, focusing on how to effectively tune queries for optimal zIIP exploitation. Attendees will gain insights through real-world query examples\, highlighting the critical distinction of query access paths between iterative and merge strategies that are key to achieving successful query parallelism. Practical use cases will illustrate these principles in action\, showcasing tangible improvements. Additionally\, we will discuss how ChatGPT can assist in the query tuning processs. Join us to rediscover the power of parallelism and leverage zIIP processors to their fullest potential.
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0a846c8c07865a3f0ccb0a3c6ab4801c
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/0a846c8c07865a3f0ccb0a3c6ab4801c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T142000Z
DTEND:20261028T152000Z
SUMMARY:B10 | Hard Lessons Learned with High Performance DBATs for Db2 for z/OS
DESCRIPTION:High Performance DBATs (HP DBATS) is a very important performance feature of Db2 for DDF workloads. If applied and used intelligently this feature can generate significant savings in CPU resource consumption. This session will cover the following topics: what is a connection?\; what is a DBAT (THREAD)?\; thread (DBAT) pooling and DRDA inactive connections\; what are High Performance DBATs\; good candidate application workloads for High Performance DBATs\; general guidance for configuring High Performance DBATs\; performance metrics and monitoring\; WLM and High Performance DBATs\; Issues\; Summary.
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8af140427146bb9b89aecf0b9983610d
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/8af140427146bb9b89aecf0b9983610d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T142000Z
DTEND:20261028T152000Z
SUMMARY:C10 | Stabilize your Dynamic SQL and don’t let it remain Unpredictable
DESCRIPTION:In the world of Db2 for z/OS\, SQL performance tuning is one of the most critical and often most complex of DBA tasks. While static SQL has long been the standing order for traditional mainframe applications\, the growing use of dynamic SQL - driven by modern applications\, APIs\, and distributed workloads - has changed the tuning game.Dynamic SQL’s agility and flexibility introduces a new layer of complexity that can hinder performance if not well managed and cause inconsistent performance and even be unpredictable. Dynamic SQL is becoming more prevalent as agile development and hybrid workloads become the norm. But with the flexibility of dynamic SQL comes responsibility - DBAs must adapt and develop new ways of monitoring and tuning dynamic workloads in real-time and across the application lifecycle. Colin Oakhill will share a proven approach to bring order to chaos by giving DBAs the visibility\, control\, and insight they need to ensure that dynamic SQL performs efficiently and predictably. Just like long-time DBAs are used to with static SQL.
CATEGORIES:TRACK C
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:300ea3760beee9ec84d83d77df2d4166
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/300ea3760beee9ec84d83d77df2d4166
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T142000Z
DTEND:20261028T152000Z
SUMMARY:D10 | Optimizing Db2 BLU Performance: Defragmentation\, Data Clustering\, and Reduced Logging at Scale
DESCRIPTION:As BLU workloads scale\, maintaining optimal insert performance\, log efficiency\, and data organization becomes increasingly important. This session addresses these challenges through defragmentation\, data clustering\, and reduced logging. We will examine internal storage behavior and share proven techniques to reclaim space\, reduce log overhead\, and sustain high-throughput workloads.
CATEGORIES:TRACK D
LOCATION:Magnificent 5\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:71790221d47182fbffcf37553edf0350
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/71790221d47182fbffcf37553edf0350
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T142000Z
DTEND:20261028T152000Z
SUMMARY:E10 | Permitting\, masking and trusting\, a deep dive into 3 new Db2 12.1 security features
DESCRIPTION:This session is a deep dive into 3 new Db2 12.1 security features\, Reduce file permissions\, RCAC mask at read enhancements\, and defining a Trusted Context using the new trust procedure and client callbacks. This will be a face paced session offering practical details on how to make use of these new features in more depth than a what's new session can cover. Reduced file permissions address the common concern of everyone having access to the db2diag.log (and others). Mask at read offers an alternative masking behaviour with fundamental changes to SQL behaviour. And Trust Procedures allow custom definitions of trust for determining a trusted connection.
CATEGORIES:TRACK E
LOCATION:Magnificent 6\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4cad9cbae06d948b1d501c84b9f06f42
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/4cad9cbae06d948b1d501c84b9f06f42
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T142000Z
DTEND:20261028T152000Z
SUMMARY:F10 | AI as a partner for the Db2 Professional
DESCRIPTION:Db2 professionals manage complex and mission-critical data environments where troubleshooting\, performance analysis\, and knowledge discovery can be time-consuming. In this session\, we explore how GenAI can assist Db2 professionals by helping understand database structures\, maintain environments and accelerate problem diagnosis. Through practical examples\, we demonstrate how AI can act as a partner\, augmenting expertise and helping teams work more efficiently while maintaining the reliability expected from enterprise Db2 systems.
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3821e0ebbd2599e5e3e2fc852989cdd7
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/3821e0ebbd2599e5e3e2fc852989cdd7
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T153000Z
DTEND:20261028T163000Z
SUMMARY:G11 | IDUG Db2 LUW Expert Panel
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EXPERT PANEL
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6231761621fcb04086c4763b0a642b63
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/6231761621fcb04086c4763b0a642b63
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T153000Z
DTEND:20261028T163000Z
SUMMARY:A11 | RTS-/Utility History and preparations for Vnext
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will cover how to benefit from using Real Time Statistic (RTS) and Utility History. I will explain a useful established example of Real Time Statistic History\, share which usecases are covered by RTS History and why RTS Temporal out of the box is not sufficient for everyone.\n Second part will share some necessary preparations for Vnext and will cover one path and best practices to get rid of deprecated non-UTS tablespaces\, what to consider and why utility history is really helpful. It will give some early experiences on FL509 support to migrate remaining Catalog&Directory tablespaces. Relevant topics like “workfile separation” will be covered as well.
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c91972808aa1daea52ce4d9af1405a31
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/c91972808aa1daea52ce4d9af1405a31
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T153000Z
DTEND:20261028T163000Z
SUMMARY:B11 | Let Me Make This as Clear as Robert: Explaining Often-Misunderstood Db2 for z/OS Buffer Pool & Group Buffer Pool Concepts
DESCRIPTION:Some aspects of Db2 for z/OS BP & GBP technology are plain as day\; others\, less so. Questions we get from Db2 users worldwide have highlighted for us things that a lot of folks - even very experienced Db2 people - get wrong. In this session we'll try to bring clarity to oft-misunderstood areas of Db2 for z/OS BP & GBP technology.
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:11bd16d2365426f9a2490a04a14355f2
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/11bd16d2365426f9a2490a04a14355f2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T153000Z
DTEND:20261028T163000Z
SUMMARY:D11 | BMC Db2 High Speed Utilities - What's new !!
DESCRIPTION:A review a of recent enhancements to the BMC Db2 High Speed Utilities
CATEGORIES:TRACK D
LOCATION:Magnificent 5\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0e2f37dc9ff3b8321edc600b1593c012
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/0e2f37dc9ff3b8321edc600b1593c012
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T153000Z
DTEND:20261028T163000Z
SUMMARY:E11 | Navigating Digital Certificates: Unlocking a Seamless Experience
DESCRIPTION:Generating digital certificates while installing a product like DB2 and related products on z/OS frequently involves intricate hurdles\, where minor errors lead to postponed rollouts\, service interruptions\, and heavy manual workloads. This session breaks down the core principles of certificates while offering actionable techniques and proven methods to refine your workflow. Furthermore\, we will debut an innovative utility engineered to simplify the baseline certificate configuration during mainframe software deployment\, minimizing technical friction and fast-tracking your path to production.
CATEGORIES:TRACK E
LOCATION:Magnificent 6\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d2ea7c0e1b9782750bed485ca15e7024
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/d2ea7c0e1b9782750bed485ca15e7024
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T153000Z
DTEND:20261028T163000Z
SUMMARY:F11 | A day in the life of an MFA-enabled Db2 for z/OS DBA
DESCRIPTION:As enterprise security threats evolve\, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has become essential for safeguarding access to mission-critical systems like Db2 for z/OS. This session provides an inside look at a day in the life of a Db2 for z/OS administrator navigating an MFA-enabled environment. From securely logging in and managing authentication challenges to executing routine database tasks with enhanced security controls\, we’ll examine how MFA impacts daily workflows\, troubleshooting\, and compliance requirements. Attendees will gain practical insights into best practices\, potential challenges\, and strategies for balancing security with productivity. Additionally\, we’ll explore a range of access methods\, from traditional TSO to modern tools like Db2 for z/OS Administration Foundation\, SQL Tuning Services\, and the Db2 for z/OS Developer Extension for VS Code.
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:31a541ea5e24b50393e23b6b124fa69b
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/31a541ea5e24b50393e23b6b124fa69b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T163000Z
DTEND:20261028T180000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch & Passport to Prizes Drawing
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Triumph C/D \, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a5fcc2adffef0062cd014a470e422bfe
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/a5fcc2adffef0062cd014a470e422bfe
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T180000Z
DTEND:20261028T210000Z
SUMMARY:IDUG Badging
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:BADGING
LOCATION:Magnificent 2B\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:dd031456dd8fa9a3738d35200c15e1bb
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/dd031456dd8fa9a3738d35200c15e1bb
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T180000Z
DTEND:20261028T190000Z
SUMMARY:A12 | From complexity to operational intelligence : modernizing database administration with AI on IBMZ
DESCRIPTION:SQL Data Insights (SQL DI) in Db2 13 for z/OS brings built‑in AI directly into the database\, enabling organizations to discover patterns\, detect anomalies\, and generate insights using familiar SQL—without moving data or building complex pipelines.\n This session provides practical guidance on getting started with SQL DI\, beginning with Db2 instrumentation data as a high‑value entry point. It will also demonstrate how to extend insights by ingesting VSAM data through Data Virtualization Manager.\n In addition\, the session highlights recent SQL DI enhancements\, including a unified embedding model\, SQL-based AI access\, and incremental training capabilities—enabling teams to seamlessly embed AI into existing Db2 workflows.\n The session concludes with an overview of Industry Starter Kits\, featuring prebuilt datasets\, vector tables\, and AI queries that accelerate adoption and help organizations quickly realize high‑value use cases.
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:853c687cff8fc5ed73a736ac81a5e264
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/853c687cff8fc5ed73a736ac81a5e264
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T180000Z
DTEND:20261028T190000Z
SUMMARY:B12 | Supercharge Your Db2 Databases: Moving to Amazon RDS and Integrating AWS AI/ML
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re evaluating data movement paths for your Db2 databases or are interested in efficiently operating your already migrated Db2 databases on Amazon RDS\, we’ve got you covered. In this session\, learn about data movement paths\, including those with minimal downtime\, for Db2 databases. Explore real-world examples to learn best practices that help ensure high availability\, optimize performance\, and meet your compliance needs. Bring your questions and challenges—this interactive talk offers you the opportunity to hear directly from AWS experts and collaborate with your peers. Plus\, see how to supercharge your applications by integrating AWS AI/ML services like Amazon Bedrock\, Amazon Sagemaker directly with RDS for Db2. Join us to turn your database into a launchpad for innovation.
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:87ad245260c0169bcb93da7f8119fb84
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/87ad245260c0169bcb93da7f8119fb84
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T180000Z
DTEND:20261028T190000Z
SUMMARY:C12 | Efficiently Finding and Fixing High Resource Consuming SQL
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will demonstrate how to find\, analyze and tune the top 40 expensive queries. Special emphasis will be on finding the cursors that could benefit from multi-row fetch. In addition\, discussions on designing perfect indexes\, MQTs and AQTs\, along with manual query rewrite\, SQL exploitation and most important\, proper use.
CATEGORIES:TRACK C
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b54d2346fa6c54a17aaf4de699cf5b5d
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/b54d2346fa6c54a17aaf4de699cf5b5d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T180000Z
DTEND:20261028T190000Z
SUMMARY:D12 | Db2 13 GA to 507 - My 5 favourite things
DESCRIPTION:Db2 13 for z/OS became available in 2022\, and via the continuous delivery model\, IBM has continued to deliver a wealth of new capabilities and enhancements. The latest features offer numerous benefits\, including resource savings\, enhanced security\, and simplified administration. In this session we will walk through my personal “top 5”\, favourite features delivered in Db2 13. Join me to hear about these new features\, including utility enhancements\, monitoring connections and more\, and learn how you can exploit them to get the most out of this version of Db2 for z/OS.
CATEGORIES:TRACK D
LOCATION:Magnificent 5\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9bd9d9105fe697f62cc8bf1c3cdc08d2
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/9bd9d9105fe697f62cc8bf1c3cdc08d2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T180000Z
DTEND:20261028T190000Z
SUMMARY:E12 | Autonomous Auditing of Native Db2 Security Features
DESCRIPTION:Are you challenged with tasks having to provide audit reports detailing who has access to which objects and who has which privileges – even worse\, who had access 3 months ago ?Many Db2 sites are using a log tool to accomplish these tasks – but are you aware of the relatively new capabilities in Db2 dealing with security information stored in the catalog ?We will dive into what Db2 has to offer natively and how you can handle regulatory requirements in an easier way augmenting your current processes.
CATEGORIES:TRACK E
LOCATION:Magnificent 6\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:91e17c5a193d5fac9dcf24b7b3348c0b
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/91e17c5a193d5fac9dcf24b7b3348c0b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T180000Z
DTEND:20261028T190000Z
SUMMARY:F12 | Cost Optimization Strategies for Db2 in Public Cloud
DESCRIPTION:As organizations continue modernizing enterprise database environments and moving workloads to public cloud platforms such as AWS\, Azure\, and Google Cloud\, controlling operational cost has become one of the most critical success factors for cloud-based Db2 deployments.\n This session provides a practical deep dive into cost optimization strategies for IBM Db2 environments running in public cloud infrastructures. Using real-world customer experiences and operational lessons learned\, we will explore how to optimize compute\, storage\, networking\, licensing\, high availability architectures\, backup strategies\, and operational automation while maintaining enterprise-grade performance\, resiliency\, and security.\n The session will cover common hidden cost drivers in cloud Db2 environments\, including overprovisioned infrastructure\, inefficient storage configurations\, excessive replication traffic\, backup retention overhead\, idle standby resources\, monitoring inefficiencies\, and cloud-native operational challenges.\n Attendees will learn actionable techniques for reducing cloud spend while improving operational efficiency through automation\, observability\, workload optimization\, right-sizing strategies\, and intelligent HA/DR design decisions.\n This presentation is ideal for Db2 DBAs\, cloud architects\, infrastructure teams\, SRE engineers\, and technical leaders responsible for designing\, operating\, or optimizing Db2 environments in public cloud platforms.
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3c51655060c58a6c86a2bf936c71b261
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/3c51655060c58a6c86a2bf936c71b261
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T190000Z
DTEND:20261028T192000Z
SUMMARY:Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Triumph C/D \, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:77feef70848db4743ab0e550aceee4f9
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/77feef70848db4743ab0e550aceee4f9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T203000Z
DTEND:20261028T213000Z
SUMMARY:G13 | IDUG Db2 z/OS Expert Panel
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EXPERT PANEL
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3fb302db83fe24b8736ce3c946fab22a
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/3fb302db83fe24b8736ce3c946fab22a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T203000Z
DTEND:20261028T213000Z
SUMMARY:A13 | Your AI Toolbox in Db2: Picking the Right Model When Everyone's Telling You to Use an LLM
DESCRIPTION:The AI problems landing on the desks of DBAs and application developers this year don't all need the same model. Some call for a Large Language Model. Others need a forecasting model\, a clustering algorithm\, or an embedding model. Plenty can be solved by predictive techniques that have been working quietly for years. One drawer of the toolbox has been getting all the attention. The skill that matters most\, knowing which tool fits the problem\, has gone quiet. If your data lives in Db2\, much of the toolbox is already there.This session lays the toolbox out on the table. Two axes\, what data you have and whether you have labels\, organize the AI landscape into a 2×2 you can hold in your head: predictive and unsupervised models for structured data\, the same for unstructured data\, plus embeddings and generative AI.Then we map every drawer to a Db2 capability you can use today. In-database machine learning for classification\, regression\, and clustering. Native vector storage and similarity search. Built-in integration with external embedding and language models. Python frameworks for retrieval-augmented applications and AI agents. We close with production patterns we've seen ship\, across the full range of model types and use cases.Whether you live in SQL or Python\, you'll leave knowing which tool to reach for\, and where to start.
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:24387629ecca58a2c170c3f3bd5c80e4
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/24387629ecca58a2c170c3f3bd5c80e4
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T203000Z
DTEND:20261028T213000Z
SUMMARY:B13 | Wrapping up Db2 11.5
DESCRIPTION:While Db2 12.1 has been out for some time with great new content\, most companies are still using Db2 11.5 which has tremendous business value. Prior to upgrading to Db2 12.1 clients should take advantage of what is in 11.5 and get the most ROI with what they already have. In this session we'll go through an overview of the high value capabilities of Db2 11.5 - covering 11.5.0 through 11.5.9. This will include availability\, recoverability\, performance\, warehouse\, security\, multi-model\, AI capabilities and more.
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5852efd5acf47f8e79d44a365e19b9c7
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/5852efd5acf47f8e79d44a365e19b9c7
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T203000Z
DTEND:20261028T213000Z
SUMMARY:D13 | Beyond the Comfort Zone: Managing\, Tuning & Cross-Platform Migration of Highly Active\, Mission-Critical Db2 Environments
DESCRIPTION:Managing complex Db2 LUW environments requires moving past standard practices to achieve zero-downtime availability and extreme performance. This session offers a technical blueprint for executing high-stakes cross-platform migrations from legacy AIX systems to modern Linux on Power10 and AWS/RDS cloud infrastructures. We will analyze the tuning parameters required to stabilize environments by handling 180\,000 SQL statements per second\, 3 TB of daily log changes\, and 10\,000 concurrent connections. Attendees will learn to optimize OS\, storage\, and network layers under strict HADR\, Audits and encryption requirements. Finally\, we will demonstrate how to automate database fleets using Python and leverage Db2 12.1’s native AI and Genius Hub for agentic self-healing.
CATEGORIES:TRACK D
LOCATION:Magnificent 5\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:aebb14df3fae63b32a76339dd7645e8c
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/aebb14df3fae63b32a76339dd7645e8c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T203000Z
DTEND:20261028T213000Z
SUMMARY:E13 | Db2 HADR Performance Tuning
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will examine several key methods to configure Db2 HADR for optimal performance. We will look at the most important configuration / registry settings and discuss how they impact performance. We will also examine how to determine where the performance bottlenecks exists.
CATEGORIES:TRACK E
LOCATION:Magnificent 6\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ffcd0b9984dc3e95f43b629f566d109f
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/ffcd0b9984dc3e95f43b629f566d109f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261028T203000Z
DTEND:20261028T213000Z
SUMMARY:F13 | Under the Hood: A DB2 Survivor’s Logbook (2026)
DESCRIPTION:introduce knowledge learned in 2026 such as data wrapping\, pacemaker\, etc. Test and emphasis some experiece about old topics such as db2 auto start\, db2 log path\, application status with different type of interruptions\,
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4b639ab4039490be3c27c92e9c6247f7
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/4b639ab4039490be3c27c92e9c6247f7
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T080001Z
DTEND:20261029T080001Z
SUMMARY:FORMERLY F16 | Accelerating DB2 Development with AI: A Live Demo of Bob's Comprehensive Workflow Automation
DESCRIPTION:Discover how AI coding assistants transform DB2 development. This live demonstration showcases Bob\, an AI-powered tool that automates schema design\, generates optimized SQL queries\, debugs complex issues\, and tunes performance—all through natural language. See real-time examples of migration planning\, query optimization\, and troubleshooting that reduce development time by 60%. Learn practical integration strategies for your DB2 workflows.
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bd9955927de7db404905189423f1686a
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/bd9955927de7db404905189423f1686a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T110000Z
DTEND:20261029T130000Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Triumph A/B\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d90bfbf706a989992d7d3b2dfc7fe694
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/d90bfbf706a989992d7d3b2dfc7fe694
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T130000Z
DTEND:20261029T163000Z
SUMMARY:IDUG Db2 for LUW Essentials
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:ESSENTIALS
LOCATION:Magnificent 2C\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b26ce67b067f3e2368d3345dd47b1f66
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/b26ce67b067f3e2368d3345dd47b1f66
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T130000Z
DTEND:20261029T140000Z
SUMMARY:A14 | Why Fast Db2 for z/OS Copies Get Harder: The Impact of Newer Features on Copy Speed
DESCRIPTION:Fast copies of Db2 for z/OS tables are increasingly difficult as newer features add structural complexity. Table versioning\, partition growth and rotation\, XML and LOB data\, temporal and archive relationships\, and deferred VSAM creation can prevent direct dataset-level copies and force slower fallback methods. This webinar explains the key challenges and what they mean for copy speed and reliability.
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f963b4c0845f897efe11908df83912be
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/f963b4c0845f897efe11908df83912be
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T130000Z
DTEND:20261029T140000Z
SUMMARY:B14 | Db2 12.1: Ready for the Deployments and Workloads of the Future
DESCRIPTION:In this session we'll take a look at the capabilities that have been added to Db2 over the past years to prepare Db2 to meet client demands of today and the future. This will include modern deployment options such as cloud and containerized deployments - but - we'll spend more time on modern workloads such as data virtualization\, multi-model support\, NoSQL support\, how to handle mixed workloads and\, of course\, AI. Many clients are using Db2 for traditional OLTP\, operational and analytic workloads - but - are you getting the full value of your Db2 investment and footprint ? All these high value capabilities are there and included in your current license base. Lets unpack what they are.
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2e0f2823e0282bb90ae21434fb10f5e7
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/2e0f2823e0282bb90ae21434fb10f5e7
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T130000Z
DTEND:20261029T140000Z
SUMMARY:C14 | Supercharging Db2 with Generative AI: From Natural Language Queries to Autonomous Performance Optimization
DESCRIPTION:Enterprises are under pressure to deliver faster insights\, streamline operations\, and reduce the complexity of managing large Db2 environments. Generative AI is emerging as a practical accelerator across development\, administration\, and performance engineering. This session will show how teams can harness AI to translate natural language questions into accurate Db2 queries\, explore schemas and dependencies without digging through documentation\, and diagnose performance issues with recommendations that mirror seasoned experts. We will walk through real use cases that demonstrate how GenAI can simplify workloads\, cut troubleshooting time\, and improve SQL efficiency\, giving developers\, DBAs\, and performance analysts a powerful new set of tools to boost productivity and unlock the full value of Db2.
CATEGORIES:TRACK C
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4e94b355c2bf1906a4d60fd991312594
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/4e94b355c2bf1906a4d60fd991312594
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T130000Z
DTEND:20261029T140000Z
SUMMARY:D14 | Agentic Data Operations: Autonomy Over Automation
DESCRIPTION:When a Db2 or IMS issue occurs\, resolution often relies on time-critical manual analysis. This session explores how agentic AI is evolving the operational model for IMS and Db2—moving beyond scripted automation toward more adaptive\, AI-assisted approaches for handling complex runtime scenarios. Through a live demo grounded in real client feedback from a large financial services organization\, we demonstrate how these approaches can reduce time to resolution and improve operational efficiency. We also examine how AI-assisted decisioning can support routine maintenance\, ensuring actions are recommended within defined rules\, governance boundaries\, and measurable value.\n Co-presented with Anshul Agrawal\, this technically focused session will also be submitted to IBM TechXchange.
CATEGORIES:TRACK D
LOCATION:Magnificent 5\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2f3b7ffafea245e9a9896bbdd28320d2
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/2f3b7ffafea245e9a9896bbdd28320d2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T130000Z
DTEND:20261029T140000Z
SUMMARY:E14 | Real-Time Mainframe Data Streaming with Kafka and Debezium
DESCRIPTION:Event streaming is essential for modern applications and AI agents that need real-time access to mainframe data. This session explores change data capture patterns for Db2 z/OS using Debezium and Kafka\, covering both initial snapshot and continuous replication. Learn how event streaming benefits agent architectures\, implementation with Confluent Platform running on-premises on the mainframe\, and achieving minimal operational impact with high-performance data synchronization. Real-world use case examples demonstrate practical applications.
CATEGORIES:TRACK E
LOCATION:Magnificent 6\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:29c49365c48bb8df612903f689946729
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/29c49365c48bb8df612903f689946729
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T130000Z
DTEND:20261029T140000Z
SUMMARY:F14 | No-Outage Db2 Version Upgrade
DESCRIPTION:This session should be considered because it addresses a high-value challenge for Db2 customers: performing a version upgrade with little to no application outage while preserving a reliable backout path. Based on real production experience\, it covers failed upgrade scenarios\, post-upgrade risk\, and the operational realities of switching active workloads across versions and hardware. Rather than staying conceptual\, it presents a practical\, repeatable approach using Q Replication and Automatic Client Reroute (ACR)\, along with lessons learned on synchronization\, clustered cutover behavior\, and risk reduction. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas they can apply in their own environments.\n This session presents a practical approach for performing a no-outage Db2 version upgrade using Q Replication and Automatic Client Reroute (ACR). It explains the drivers behind the solution\, including online upgrade capabilities in competing platforms\, prior failed upgrade attempts\, and the need for a reliable backout strategy. The session then walks through replication setup\, synchronization of an active source to the target\, online cutover steps\, and operational challenges in clustered environments. Attendees will learn how to move from an older Db2 version to a newer one with minimal disruption and lower upgrade risk.
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:be6b547246688b83500819ae5a61cbba
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/be6b547246688b83500819ae5a61cbba
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T140000Z
DTEND:20261029T142000Z
SUMMARY:Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Magnificent Foyer\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ebdfcbde68a341aa24e4f6fe79dc5f3f
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/ebdfcbde68a341aa24e4f6fe79dc5f3f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T142000Z
DTEND:20261029T152000Z
SUMMARY:A15 | Db2 for z/OS Config-as-Code: Automated Subsystem Configuration Discovery and Provisioning
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will introduce a z/OS middleware configuration tool (zconfig)\, which is an automation tool that in a very intuitive way\, will help you to discover the configuration parameters of any of your Db2 subsystems. Additionally\, you will be able to provision new Db2 subsystems with a configuration like the one just discovered. \n Bringing configuration-as-code and automation to Db2 for z/OS environments modernize how to perform operational processes towards your Db2 subsystem management. \n Join this session to learn practical approaches to modernizing your Db2 subsystem management.
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4d9ebad6aa2014573a2627b664303047
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/4d9ebad6aa2014573a2627b664303047
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T142000Z
DTEND:20261029T142000Z
SUMMARY:B15 | Advanced Performance Diagnostics for SQL
DESCRIPTION:The Db2 family of products including Db2\, Db2 Warehouse\, and Db2 PureScale provide a number of important features for diagnosing and solving your SQL problems. Through a series of practical examples\, this session will bring you up speed on the latest capabilities available for SQL diagnostics and show you how you can leverage them to solve query problems in your own environment. You will learn how to identify your most expensive SQL statements using the package cache table functions\, and how to use Db2's "time spent" metrics to analyze where your problem queries are spending their time. You will also learn some new tips for monitoring sort memory metrics and query memory consumption in order to tune your analytic workloads. Finally you will learn how to use the runtime explain capabilities in conjunction with the activity event monitor to capture actual query plan cardinalities as well the per object metrics.
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:952fce820c5c47f8338920f71f8d1408
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/952fce820c5c47f8338920f71f8d1408
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T142000Z
DTEND:20261029T152000Z
SUMMARY:C15 | Db2 TLS Encryption: Client Certificates in Focus
DESCRIPTION:As Transport Layer Security (TLS) becomes mandatory across enterprise environments\, Db2 professionals increasingly play a pivotal role in protecting data in transit—both on the client and server sides. While this session briefly reviews core TLS fundamentals such as trust models and server authentication\, its primary focus is on mutual (client) certificate authentication for Db2 for z/OS. Attendees will be guided through the complete configuration workflow\, including certificate management\, RACF keyring setup\, AT TLS policies\, DDF configuration\, and identity mapping for client certificates.
CATEGORIES:TRACK C
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:adf5f0a51f2d8f447bf25ad9ca6cb2ef
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/adf5f0a51f2d8f447bf25ad9ca6cb2ef
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T142000Z
DTEND:20261029T152000Z
SUMMARY:D15 | Db2 Z and the CIA
DESCRIPTION:Db2 Z and the CIA is a powerful informational combination. To be clear\, the CIA is the Compliance Information Analysis product available for free to many users of Db2 Z (if you have Broadcom products). Broadcom introduced the CIA as a subproduct of ACF2. It is now an independent product available to most users of their products. The CIA provides a series of Db2 tables that can contain all the information from your external-security-manager (ESM)\, whether it is ACF2\, RACF\, or TopSecret. Once your ESM is loaded into the CIA\, it is relatively more accessible to the curious end-user! SQL SELECT can be used to easily build interesting and useful and focused reports about your security configuration. This presentation will go over the basics of mainframe security and the basics of the CIA and how to build and populate. Finally\, interesting CIA tables and views (and sample SELECTs) will be highlighted to show why it is useful.
CATEGORIES:TRACK D
LOCATION:Magnificent 5\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c630a60e74f1dfc9a545c2cba6ac83d2
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/c630a60e74f1dfc9a545c2cba6ac83d2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T142000Z
DTEND:20261029T152000Z
SUMMARY:E15 | Db2 13 for z/OS Recently Delivered SQL and Application Management Enhancements
DESCRIPTION:This session provides an in-depth look at the latest enhancements to SQL syntax\, semantics\, and application management in Db2 13 for z/OS. Introduced through recent function levels\, these enhancements are driven by customer requirements to deliver greater application flexibility and performance\, while empowering DBAs with more efficient and effective capabilities for managing applications and database objects.\n You’ll also hear feedback on several of these features and use cases from an experienced Db2 user.
CATEGORIES:TRACK E
LOCATION:Magnificent 6\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b3d11326c80476ecd2395f069d0bcbe9
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/b3d11326c80476ecd2395f069d0bcbe9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T142000Z
DTEND:20261029T152000Z
SUMMARY:F15 | Screening in a Virtualized Production Environment
DESCRIPTION:Most IT experts know the catchphrase “Never change a running system” very well\, especially once you experience that a small change can have a significant impact. Anyway\, “The only constant is change” is very true as well. Even if we don’t touch an application for enhancements\, we’ll face security updates\, software updates\, hardware updates\, configuration changes and data growth.\n Before moving to a new machine\, applying (Db2) APARs\, changing schema\, or SQL\, it’s common to test in a sand-box\, or development system – very good\, but here come the challenges:\n 1st There are quite a few regulations that affect reliable testing of changes and they all have one in common – DON’T USE PRODUCTION DATA!!!\n 2nd Without real data\, or with data masked and sanitized\, we’ll very likely see different results than running one and the same query in production.\n This session explains how you can reliably\, and resource-friendly\, simulate your entire production environment\, WITHOUT production data and even on a different machine.\n We’ll cover prescreening changes in the following areas:\n \n environment changes\, like upgrading to a new machine\, or adding more resources\n application changes\, like SQL queries and schema\n data changes\, like amount and distribution\n \n The capabilities introduce a whole new world of "what if" opportunities and especially protect you from testing that doesn’t focus on what counts: the resulting performance in your production environment.
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:dbc7272d584c6d9623db1f87a6fb5a78
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/dbc7272d584c6d9623db1f87a6fb5a78
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T153000Z
DTEND:20261029T163000Z
SUMMARY:A16 | Wowe Zowe...APIs not AIs
DESCRIPTION:I have a passion for all things mainframe especially Db2 for z/OS.\n I like to tell non-technical folks what I do is make the mainframe & its databases a little easier to work with—and maybe a little less intimidating for the next generation of users.”\n “honestly—when people hear ‘mainframe\,’ they don’t always think modern\, developer-friendly\, and easy to integrate with.\n But that’s exactly what we’re going to challenge today.”\n “What I’m hoping to show you is that modernization isn’t about replacing the mainframe—it’s about unlocking more value from it\, making it easier to use\, and integrating it seamlessly into how we already build and deliver applications today.”\n “So whether you’re deeply familiar with the platform\, or just curious about how it fits into a modern development lifecycle—there should be something useful here for you.”
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:73b2f682c0c538d4b20a477fac7e17b1
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/73b2f682c0c538d4b20a477fac7e17b1
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T153000Z
DTEND:20261029T163000Z
SUMMARY:B16 | Db2 for z/OS Applications now Empowered by OpenTelemetry
DESCRIPTION:IBM System Z and Db2 for z/OS applications are essential to the successful operations and business workflows for major companies. Join our discussion on OpenTelemetry and its powerful impact on observability across your entire business environment. Whether you're a System Reliability Engineer or an Application Developer\, this session is for you!Here's what you'll learn:\n \n An overview of the OpenTelemetry observability framework and how it helps generate\, process\, and distribute telemetry data.\n How Db2 for z/OS supports OpenTelemetry and how you can leverage it for your applications.\n How OpenTelemetry support aligns with the broader platform\, i.e. IBM System Z and Db2 for z/OS\, to enhance your operations.\n \n Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your understanding and implementation of OpenTelemetry within Db2 for z/OS and its futures. \n Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your understanding and implementation of OpenTelemetry within Db2 for z/OS and its futures.
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b1c370d60d28f58953e4a0803272605e
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/b1c370d60d28f58953e4a0803272605e
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T153000Z
DTEND:20261029T163000Z
SUMMARY:C16 | Mainframe Ransomware Resilience: Not only about Recovery
DESCRIPTION:This session explores a practical strategy for protecting mainframe data from ransomware by combining prevention\, immutable backup design\, and automated recovery. While strong identity controls and privileged-access protection remain the first line of defense\, organizations also need resilient recovery options when logical corruption or credential-based attacks succeed. The presentation examines the strengths and limits of software-based and hardware-enabled immutable copies\, including snapshots\, safeguarded copies\, and cyber vault architectures\, and explains why backup frequency alone does not eliminate the risk of recovering corrupted data. It then addresses the critical recovery questions every enterprise must answer: when corruption began\, which recovery point is trustworthy\, and how to restore business-critical data without sacrificing post-backup transactions. The session concludes with an approach that pairs immutable storage for backups and transaction logs with automated forward recovery for Db2\, IMS\, and VSAM\, helping organizations reduce data loss\, strengthen cyber resilience\, and align with growing regulatory expectations for isolated\, restorable backups under frameworks such as DORA and industry guidance on resilient recovery.
CATEGORIES:TRACK C
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:33475e149a87bc072b16f8d6885f4e38
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/33475e149a87bc072b16f8d6885f4e38
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T153000Z
DTEND:20261029T163000Z
SUMMARY:D16 | Agentic AI on the Mainframe: Autonomous Db2 Workflows Without Custom Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:AI agents are moving beyond chatbots and code suggestions. The next frontier is agentic AI — systems that autonomously plan multi-step tasks\, invoke tools\, handle branching logic\, and execute end-to-end workflows with minimal human intervention. This session shows how that capability applies directly to Db2 for z/OS operations today\, using tooling already available in your environment.\n The architectural foundation is simpler than it appears: a well-documented CLI is already an agent interface. The Zowe CLI ecosystem — including its Db2 plugin and the richer vendor-supplied extensions published to the Zowe conformance catalog — gives an AI agent a complete\, auditable means to act on the mainframe. The agent does not wait for step-by-step instructions\; it reasons over the task\, selects the right tool from its available plugin set\, chains the necessary operations\, and executes.\n This session presents a layered agent architecture purpose-built for Db2 workflows in production environments:\n Execution layer: A base skill encoding the Zowe CLI interface — translating agent intent into exact\, logged commands with safe defaults enforcedDomain layer: A Db2-specific reasoning layer encoding your object model\, naming conventions\, environment topology\, and operational runbooks — the institutional knowledge that typically lives in a senior DBA's headGuardrail layer: Explicit constraints on what the agent executes autonomously versus what requires human sign-off\, scoped by environment\, subsystem\, or operation classWe will demonstrate this using vendor-supplied database management plugins available in the Zowe ecosystem. By exposing operations like DDL generation\, schema comparison across subsystems\, validation\, deployment\, and object migration through a CLI interface\, an agent can autonomously execute workflows that previously required manual expert coordination — generating DDL for a target object\, comparing it against a reference subsystem\, validating dependencies\, and staging the deployment artifact as a single orchestrated task.\n We will also show how the compounding architecture scales across your full mainframe stack. Institutional knowledge encoded once — for Db2\, for your SCM tool\, for your CICS or MQ environment — becomes a reusable agent capability. Each domain layer builds on the same execution foundation\, and the agent chains them together as the workflow demands.\n Attendees will leave with a concrete architecture for deploying agentic AI on Db2 z/OS\, practical guardrail patterns that make autonomous execution safe in production\, and a clear understanding of how the depth of the Zowe plugin ecosystem — open-source and vendor-supplied alike — becomes a direct multiplier for what an AI agent can accomplish.
CATEGORIES:TRACK D
LOCATION:Magnificent 5\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d7a5fb1f91a56705d072e451f4b29347
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/d7a5fb1f91a56705d072e451f4b29347
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T153000Z
DTEND:20261029T163000Z
SUMMARY:E16 | Db2 Always On Architecture
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation we will discuss the resiliency offerings for DB2 and how they can be combined to provide an Always On architecture. &nbsp\;What are the process changes required\, how to I determine what needs to be done and what can I do today. The IBM Always On architecture allows you to run your client facings systems 24 by 7 by 365 with zero downtime.\n\n
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 6\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d26cba3a655b4b812e0a34632828208b
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/d26cba3a655b4b812e0a34632828208b
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T153000Z
DTEND:20261029T163000Z
SUMMARY:F16 | Db2 12.1: Advances in Operational Resiliency for Mission-Critical Workloads
DESCRIPTION:This session explores the latest advancements in Db2 LUW designed to ensure continuous reliability\, high availability\, and disaster recovery for enterprise databases. Attendees will gain insight into new features introduced since Db2 v12.1\, including integrated automated HA solutions with Pacemaker\, online upgrades and maintenance with minimal disruption\, and seamless backup and recovery enhancements. The presentation covers the architecture and operational principles of Db2 pureScale\, demonstrating how it delivers near-linear scalability\, robust transactional integrity\, and rapid failover across cloud and on-prem environments. Real-world testing scenarios and enterprise-grade validation processes are highlighted to showcase how Db2 achieves platinum-level resiliency. Whether you manage mission-critical workloads or architect resilient database solutions\, this session provides actionable strategies and technical guidance to maximize uptime\, streamline maintenance\, and future-proof your Db2 deployments\n\n
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:51ca5ae6cb74b2209704b11850dfa410
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/51ca5ae6cb74b2209704b11850dfa410
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T164000Z
DTEND:20261029T171500Z
SUMMARY:IDUG Closing Comments
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE
LOCATION:Triumph C/D \, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7418323e02957b1192b1e0aff99930b6
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/7418323e02957b1192b1e0aff99930b6
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T171500Z
DTEND:20261029T180000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch for Workshop Attendees
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:IDUG
LOCATION:Magnificent Foyer\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c4f3b7989399761e4895bc4e526129e7
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/c4f3b7989399761e4895bc4e526129e7
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T180000Z
DTEND:20261029T210000Z
SUMMARY:IDUG Badging
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:BADGING
LOCATION:Magnificent 2B\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e22c6c7ab47895a90b10bac7fb5a6fb8
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/e22c6c7ab47895a90b10bac7fb5a6fb8
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T180000Z
DTEND:20261029T193000Z
SUMMARY:A201 | Amazon RDS for Db2 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This updated workshop will give you the education and information you need to use existing and new features of Amazon RDS for Db2. Some of the topics covered during this workshop will include provisioning\, scaling\, backup\, monitoring\, migration and beyond. Each module will be introduced and presented and then participants will be provided an environment they can use and go through a series of instructor led exercises to practice what they have learned and explore. This will be a joint workship between the IBM and AWS RDS teams.
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:dbb3a33b792c5ee24b9e265296f1daa4
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/dbb3a33b792c5ee24b9e265296f1daa4
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T180000Z
DTEND:20261029T193000Z
SUMMARY:B201 | From Db2 First Responder to Emergency Technician - The problem determination master workshop
DESCRIPTION:Db2 delivers a wide range of tools for problem determination. Those tools range from the new Log Analysis Capability in IBM Db2 Genius Hub to classical tools that can and should be used for deeper analysis. As the Db2 community constantly welcomes new database administrators and application developers\, an effecient tooling and its use is required for those new community mambers. The session will share tools and best practices for the first occurrence data capture (FODC) tools available for DBAs and developers. This session will cover the first steps in the process of problem determination and problem source identification (PD/PSI). It provides hands-on and practical examples for the strategy and process to encircle and find problems by asking the right questions.
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3cc0dd2f104d48448cea427aff003783
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/3cc0dd2f104d48448cea427aff003783
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T180000Z
DTEND:20261029T193000Z
SUMMARY:C201 | Db2 for z/OS modernized: Visual Studio Code deep dive
DESCRIPTION:4 hours Hands-on-lab workshop (BYOD - Bring Your Own Device)\n Transition from legacy "green screen" interfaces to a modern\, high-performance environment using Visual Studio Code. This workshop provides a deep dive into Zowe Explorer and the Code4z extension pack\, streamlining both system and database management. You will learn to handle z/OS core tasks - including dataset and USS file operations\, job submission\, and CLI terminal commands - alongside essential Db2 DBA tasks like schema management and SQL execution. We will also cover best practices for managing VS Code setups and profiles to ensure your workflow is optimized for daily enterprise use. Master these modern tools to simplify and accelerate your Db2 operations.
CATEGORIES:TRACK C
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:59a2cbc7053b551bdd033f2f3a303129
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/59a2cbc7053b551bdd033f2f3a303129
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T180000Z
DTEND:20261029T193000Z
SUMMARY:D201 | Hands-On Lab: Building AI Systems with Db2
DESCRIPTION:IBM Db2 offers a wide range of AI features\, both built-in and external tools\, for creating AI systems and solutions. These include over 200 built-in AI stored procedures and tools that work seamlessly with open-source AI ecosystems. In this workshop\, participants will explore Db2’s AI support and use a selection of these features to implement practical AI models. The workshop consists of two parts. In the first module\, participants will learn how to develop a supervised AI model using Db2’s built-in AI stored procedures. The entire model development and usage will be done using SQL within the database. In the second module\, participants will learn how to create a Python model using popular Python packages outside of the database\, and then deploy that model back into a Db2 database. By the end of the workshop\, participants will have gained fundamental skills and hands-on experience in utilizing these AI capabilities. They will be able to apply these skills to their future AI projects. This workshop is designed to be beginner-friendly and does not require participants to have extensive knowledge in AI. Basic SQL skills and some Python programming skills are sufficient for attending and benefiting from this workshop.
CATEGORIES:TRACK D
LOCATION:Magnificent 5\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cddd162055f03edb85654eda2bb960c3
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/cddd162055f03edb85654eda2bb960c3
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T180000Z
DTEND:20261029T193000Z
SUMMARY:E201 | Performing AI-powered SQL Queries on Db2 for z/OS
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on lab\, you'll explore advanced AI capabilities for relational data\, including support for unstructured text\, offloaded model training\, and incremental model retraining. By combining unsupervised deep learning with traditional SQL queries\, you'll learn how to perform similarity\, dissimilarity\, clustering\, analogy\, and commonality analysis directly on your Db2 for z/OS data.\n Through practical exercises\, you'll discover hidden relationships across tables and views\, uncover actionable insights from enterprise data\, and use AI-powered SQL queries to address real-world business challenges. You'll see how these techniques can be applied across industry-specific use cases to identify similar records\, segment customers\, detect outliers\, and make more informed\, data-driven decisions.\n Make sure to bring your own device.
CATEGORIES:TRACK E
LOCATION:Magnificent 6\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ac09e85bff561c848682da95dea89941
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/ac09e85bff561c848682da95dea89941
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T180000Z
DTEND:20261029T193000Z
SUMMARY:F201 | Optim High Performance Unload for Db2 for LUW: Accelerating Data Access and Modern Workloads
DESCRIPTION:Efficient data extraction is critical for analytics\, migrations\, and modern application integration. Optim High Performance Unload (HPU) provides a powerful\, flexible\, and lightning-fast way to unload Db2 data without impacting production workloads. This session will explore how HPU can be used for faster unloading and migrating data by using direct access methods to deliver unmatched performance compared to traditional unload utilities. In addition\, we will demonstrate how HPU can recover data directly from backup images in the event of table loss\, ensuring business continuity and minimizing downtime. Attendees will learn best practices for optimizing unload tasks\, and handling large-scale migrations to cloud or hybrid environments. Real-world case studies will highlight performance gains\, reduced disk space consumption\, and simplified operations. Whether you are a DBA\, or architect\, this session will equip you with practical strategies to maximize the value of HPU in your enterprise.
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d04589fa1e5a12f68b98e96efa15a789
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/d04589fa1e5a12f68b98e96efa15a789
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T194500Z
DTEND:20261029T211500Z
SUMMARY:A202 | BYOD Hands-on Lab: Modernizing Database Administration with AI on IBM Z
DESCRIPTION:As AI capabilities expand on IBM Z\, database operations are evolving from manual\, expertise-driven practices to more automated\, simpler\, and faster management. This hands-on lab session provides experience with Database Assistant capabilities which transform Db2 administration through agent-assisted intelligence. \n Experience how the solution combines AI-driven system insights\, context-aware dashboards\, and AI agents to enable: \n \n Faster understanding of system behavior\n Accelerated troubleshooting\n Clearer assessments of operational impact\n More confident decision-making\n \n The benefit is reduced manual effort\, improved consistency\, faster issue resolution\, and enhanced operational efficiency across complex enterprise environments.\n Make sure to bring your laptop!
CATEGORIES:TRACK A
LOCATION:Magnificent 3\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:db33aababa48943d77bc5bb9d073685b
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/db33aababa48943d77bc5bb9d073685b
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T194500Z
DTEND:20261029T211500Z
SUMMARY:B202 | Understanding ADMIN_MOVE_TABLE: A Comprehensive Workshop on Best Practices and Pitfalls
DESCRIPTION:Since 2012\, the ADMIN_MOVE_TABLE stored procedure has stood for versatility. Whether you're facing extraordinary challenges or handling everyday tasks\, ADMIN_MOVE_TABLE has you covered as a DBA. ADMIN_MOVE_TABLE\, or AMT for short\, has been continually expanded and new application areas have been added. Today\, it's important to understand the architecture and design principles of AMT to understand the best use cases and avoid pitfalls. This workshop will guide you through the AMT functionality\, starting with the initial intended use cases\, and the most used scenarios. But even more importantly\, the instructors will discuss and show pitfalls and will guide trough the problem analysis process for AMT.
CATEGORIES:TRACK B
LOCATION:Magnificent 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ed5c69ae773baca900e4f2b009100276
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/ed5c69ae773baca900e4f2b009100276
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DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T194500Z
DTEND:20261029T211500Z
SUMMARY:C202 | The Hidden Mistakes That Hurt Db2 for z/OS Query Performance
DESCRIPTION:Even well‑written SQL can slow Db2 for z/OS when subtle mistakes slip through. In this hands‑on lab\, attendees will work with preloaded queries that showcase common pitfalls—over‑indexing\, missing or stale statistics\, inefficient joins\, unnecessary sorting\, and predicate mismatches. You’ll identify the issues\, apply targeted fixes\, and validate improvements using metrics\, access path analysis\, and supporting tools.\n Beyond immediate speedups\, this lab reinforces a repeatable diagnostic approach that strengthens day‑to‑day tuning and sets the stage for AI‑assisted operations—where consistent\, high‑quality data enables smarter automation and more reliable outcomes.
CATEGORIES:TRACK C
LOCATION:Magnificent 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b95f72397b33a1695e701bc9f4cfb3cf
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/b95f72397b33a1695e701bc9f4cfb3cf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T194500Z
DTEND:20261029T211500Z
SUMMARY:D202 | Db2 z/OS Housekeeping Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:This 4 hours workshop - knowledge transfer session will be conducted by following presenters: Toine Michielse\, Michal Bialecki\, Emil Kotrc\, Denis Tronin \n In the world of Db2 for z/OS\, "set it and forget it" is a recipe for performance degradation and wasted storage. As data volumes explode and batch windows shrink\, traditional housekeeping—REORG\, RUNSTATS\, and IMAGE COPY—must evolve from manual chores into a streamlined\, automated strategy.\n This deep-dive workshop provides a comprehensive blueprint for modern Db2 maintenance. We will move past the basics to explore how to balance object availability with optimal performance. Attendees will learn how to leverage the latest utility enhancements to reduce CPU consumption\, manage multi-terabyte objects\, and ensure that the optimizer always has the "ground truth" through intelligent statistics collection.
CATEGORIES:TRACK D
LOCATION:Magnificent 5\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b35b33ebd50199a590d289e739143bbb
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/b35b33ebd50199a590d289e739143bbb
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T194500Z
DTEND:20261029T211500Z
SUMMARY:E202 | Unlock the Power of Managed Data: The Amazon RDS for Db2 Immersion Day Hands-on Experience
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to move beyond managing infrastructure and start innovating with your data? This hands-on workshop provides a deep dive into migrating and modernizing IBM Db2 workloads using Amazon RDS for Db2. Participants will gain practical experience in executing seamless migrations from platforms like Linux\, AIX\, or z/OS while ensuring high availability and optimized performance.Beyond the migration\, you will explore how to unlock the value of your data by integrating AWS AI/ML services. You'll learn to build intelligent applications using Amazon Bedrock powered by your live RDS for Db2 data. By the end of this session\, you will have a clear blueprint for transforming your legacy databases into a modern\, AI-ready data foundation.
CATEGORIES:TRACK E
LOCATION:Magnificent 6\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c03c9cd28c01cb3488db7f97bea1b052
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/c03c9cd28c01cb3488db7f97bea1b052
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260901T003443Z
DTSTART:20261029T194500Z
DTEND:20261029T211500Z
SUMMARY:F202 | Bridging Structured and Unstructured Data: Hybrid AI Queries with Db2
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on lab will explore how Db2 integrates vector data with structured relational data to support AI-driven use cases. Through guided exercises\, attendees will combine unstructured text-derived vectors with traditional data and apply similarity search across both. The lab shows queries that merge SQL filtering with vector similarity to enable semantic search\, recommendations\, and intelligent data retrieval.
CATEGORIES:TRACK F
LOCATION:Magnificent 7\, Atlanta\, GA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7ee83a36f60360214af49bc2c814d726
URL:http://idugna2026.sched.com/event/7ee83a36f60360214af49bc2c814d726
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