IDUG EMEA 2026

NEW!! - IBM Db2 v12.1 Administrator – Professional Certification Exam
This question-based and hands-on certification exam, the first of two that will replace the three existing advanced badged exams for Db2 11.5, will be offered as part of IBM's Certification program. Please see Certification details for more information. IDUG is excited to visit Porto for the 2026 EMEA Db2 Tech Conference (EMEA26)! Come experience our custom Solution Center, pre- and post-conference workshops & hands-on labs, IBM’s certification & badging opportunities, as well as signature networking and special event options provided by our global sponsors.

The Grid is now available!

Each year, the IDUG content committee curates the highest level of educational, up to the minute technical session content and product updates. 

Click here for a detailed overview.

Remember to take advantage of the IDUG EMEA 2026 interactive schedule in Sched, which hosts the IDUG App. Navigate the schedule in any browser or, download the IDUG app with Google Play or the App Store. 

Registered attendees can access the IDUG EMEA 2026 Presentation Library to review presentations before and after our event. You must be logged into idug.org to view the library. 

IDUG EMEA 2026 Presentation Library

Questions? Please contact idug@idug.org.

Schedule

Sunday, 27 September
Pre-Conference Workshops

Monday, 28 September
EMEA 2026 Officially Begins – 
Full Day of Technical Content and Featured Speakers

Tuesday, 29 September
Full Day of Technical Content and Featured Speakers

Wednesday, 30 September
Full Day of Technical Content and Featured Speakers

Thursday, 1 October
Half-Day of Technical Content, Closing Session
and Optional afternoon Post-Conference Workshops

Featured Keynote Presentations

IDUG will kick-off each full day of programming from Monday - Wednesday with a keynote session suitable for all audiences. We encourage you to join us for announcements and these key sessions each day. On Thursday, we will close our event with the same, followed by top speaker awards and a chance to win a free pass to EMEA 2027. We can't wait to see you there! 

Explore IDUG Keynote Sessions

Workshops & Hands-On Labs

IDUG EMEA 2026 offers a number of workshops and hands-on labs before and after our core programming on Sunday, 27 September and Thursday, 1 October. These workshops may be selected at the time of registration. 

EMEA26 Hands-On Labs & Workshops

IDUG Essentials Courses for Db2 z/OS & LUW

Experience the IDUG conference while working on your fundamental skills! The Essentials track will run alongside technical and breakout sessions, which allows participants to master Db2 Essentials while taking part in other conference activities. 

Need to brush up on your fundamentals? Managers, do you have new staff members who could benefit? Join us in Porto – the Essentials track is included with your conference registration.

IDUG Db2 for z/OS Essentials 

This course will expose the beginning z/OS DBAs (Database Administrators) to fundamentals of Database Administration for a Db2 13 for z/OS. This course will teach the students how to physically implement a logical database design using DDL and teach considerations of referentially related tables. This course discusses the use of basic utilities, program preparation, serialization, and basic database security. This course does not cover distributed data processing, nor does it cover data sharing.

IDUG Db2 for z/OS Essentials sessions will run Monday - Wednesday in alignment with IDUG EMEA 2026 agenda. 

Instructor | Dougie Lawson 

Douglas has than 30 years of experience in enterprise computing and technical problem solving and is a recognized expert in IBM zSeries Information Management solutions, specializing in IBM IMS and Db2. He has built a reputation for combining deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of business needs, helping organizations solve complex challenges and optimize mission-critical systems. His career includes a senior role in the high-technology software support centre of a leading American software company, where he became a trusted subject matter expert in IBM IMS and Db2 technologies. In addition to his expertise in IMS and Db2, he has extensive experience with z/OS, zSeries Assembler, PL/X, RACF (including Db2 external security), Linux, and TCP/IP networking, enabling him to deliver practical, reliable solutions for enterprise customers. 

IDUG Db2 for LUW Essentials

This course provides relational DBAs with essential and advanced skills to manage, secure, recover, and optimize IBM Db2 v12.1 environments. Beginning with foundational concepts, participants will learn how to install Db2, configure instances, manage storage, and create database objects using both command-line and GUI tools. The course then expands into practical techniques for data movement, backup and recovery, and high availability configurations, equipping learners to maintain data integrity and ensure business continuity.

IDUG Db2 for LUW Essentials sessions will run Monday - Thursday in alignment with IDUG EMEA 2026 agenda. 

Instructor | Davor Rodinis

Davor is an expert trainer and consultant with 30+ years’ experience in Db2. He specialized in providing Db2 and other training services for IBM customers in over 25 countries according to global standards. He has taught over 300 courses on IBM software products as an IBM Authorized independent training partner, prepared numerous custom training programs according to specific client needs and participated in projects related to IBM Software.

Badging & Certification

IDUG and IBM are proud to offer z/OS and LUW certification and badging opportunities to our in-person attendees at no additional cost. One exam per attendee is complimentary with your paid IDUG Db2 Tech Conference Registration.