IDUG NA 2025
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree StreetAtlanta, GA 30303
United States
Event Details
IDUG is excited to meet you in Atlanta for the 2025 North America Db2 Tech Conference (NA25)! Our 37th annual North America conference will be held from Monday, June 9, to Thursday, June 12, with IDUG hosting optional Workshops and Hands-On Labs available at no additional cost on Sunday, June 8 as part of our pre-conference event and Thursday, June 12 as a part of our post-conference event.
Attend the IDUG NA 2025 Db2 Tech Conference onsite and participate in 100% of the activities we have planned – including the Expo Hall, pre- or post-conference workshops & hands-on labs, and IBM’s certification & badging opportunities, networking and special event options – or participate online and enjoy preselected sessions representing approximately 30% of our available educational content.
NEW! Create Your Own Track at IDUG
Technical Sessions at IDUG NA 2025 will again be organized by theme. Build your agenda based on what you're most interested in exploring! Session themes include:
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Sessions will be tagged with each theme/category, platform, and experience level. We can't wait to see the schedules you create!
IDUG Fundamentals Courses
The IDUG z/OS and LUW Fundamentals Courses are available exclusively at IDUG NA and EMEA events. These in-person only training sessions run parallel to our planned sessions. Fundamentals registrants are eligible to test at the end of week at no additional cost.
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Featured Keynotes & Presentations
IDUG celebrates the Db2 community with thought leaders from the industry bringing first-class content directly to you at our live events. Featured speakers will be announced in early 2025. As always, you'll get a chance to interact with thought leaders and industry innovators on and off the main stage and in our signature expert panels designed for both z/OS and LUW user audiences throughout the week.
Workshops & Hands-On Labs
We are thrilled to offer workshops and hands-on labs to our in-person attendees at no additional cost. Workshop registration will open in early 2025.
Certification & Badging with IDUG
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 NA Db2 Tech Conference Registration. Schedule and exam registration information will be offered as we near our event.
Additional Resources & FAQ
To help illustrate the value of IDUG NA 2025 to you and to your organization, we have prepared this customizable justification letter to download and make your own!
Are you interested in sponsoring our exhibiting at IDUG NA 2025? We'd love to hear from you. Contact our team for more information about how you can get involved.
Agenda
June 8 | |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Pre-Conference Workshops |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pre-Conference Workshops |
June 9 | |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast Buffet Available |
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | IDUG Welcome & Introductions |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Featured Keynote |
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM | Spotlight Sessions |
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Sessions 01 |
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Sessions 02 |
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM | IDUG Special Interest Groups (SIGs) |
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Sessions 03 |
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | IDUG Expo Grand Opening & Welcome Reception |
June 10 | |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast Buffet Available |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Featured Keynote |
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM | Sessions 04 |
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Sessions 05 |
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Sessions 06 |
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM | Partner Sponsored Presentations (PSPs) |
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Sessions 07 + Db2 Z Expert Panel |
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | IDUG Evening Reception |
June 11 | |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast Buffet Available |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Women in Technology (WIT) Keynote |
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM | Sessions 08 |
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Sessions 09 |
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch + Passport to Prizes Drawing |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Sessions 10 |
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM | Partner-Sponsored Presentations (PSPs) |
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Sessions 11 + Db2 LUW Expert Panel |
June 12 | |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast Buffet Available |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Sessions 13 |
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM | Sessions 14 |
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM | Sessions 15 |
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | IDUG Closing Comments |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Post-Conference Workshops |
This schedule is subject to change. Our interactive schedule will be made available soon!
Thank you to our Partners & Exhibitors
We are truly grateful for our annual and event partners who make our Db2 Tech Conference series possible. Attending onsite? Be sure to share a coffee and/or a high-five in the expo hall while you're with us in Atlanta. Attending online? Consider connecting via e-mail or LinkedIn.
Are you interested in becoming an IDUG Partner or Exhibitor? Let us know. Our 2025 Sponsorship Prospectus is coming soon!