The Brazil 2026 GRID has been released! Find it and other conference details at idug.org/events/idug-brazil-… and register for the event while you're there. We'll see you in São Paulo, August 17-19! Reminder: Sessions will be presented in English or Portuguese - look for the language notation as you're planning your schedule. #Db2 #DBA #IDUG

The NA Db2 Tech Conference Call for Presentations ends this weekend. If you had considered Speaking at #NA26, get your submissions in now! Start here - idug.org/events/idug-na-2026 Meanwhile, we're answering some frequently-asked questions. If you have others, feel free to comment or message us. #Db2 #DBA #Database #Mainframe 1 - What's the deal with #NA26 and IBM TechXchange being at the same time/location? 2 - Can I attend both events with my IDUG ticket? 3 - If I am planning to speak at TechX, will I automatically be considered for IDUG NA? 4 - Can I still submit a presentation to speak at IDUG NA?

The #EMEA26 Grid is now online. Click to view - lnkd.in/eiptPSAA Plan to join us in Porto, Portugal at the end of September for this flagship event. Start here - idug.org/events

FROM A *VERY* RELIABLE SOURCE... The IDUG #EMEA26 Grid for Porto is nearly complete! Watch this space for a first look at this year's content and presenters. If you haven't yet registered, now's the time - idug.org/events/idug-emea-20… 📷 2025 Content Selection meeting

New on the pod: Marcus and Julia interview long-time IDUG Member and award-winning presenter Sheryl M. Larsen who, ironically, was not interested in Db2 (at all!) when she began her career. She went on to become one of the original IBM Gold Consultants, and a core optimization expert and teacher. Hear more of Sheryl's story at idug.org/podcast

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the IDUG 2026 EMEADb2 Tech Conference! Join your IDUG colleagues in Porto, Portugal for this flagship event featuring unparalleled learning, badging and certification opportunities, and IDUG's signature Essentials course for fundamentals training. Visit idug.org/events/idug-emea-20… for more information, and register today.

📣 LAST CALL FOR BRAZIL SPEAKER SUBMISSIONS If you'd like to present at the 2026 Brazil Db2 Tech Conference, time is running out! Submit your presentation abstracts by end of day tomorrow, May 8. Presentations may be delivered in English or Portuguese, and topic guidance is available in the submission portal. Start here - lnkd.in/ej6KC3w5 📷 IDUG Brazil 2025

IDUG Members, check your email - all current premium and standard members with active email addresses are invited to participate in the IDUG Board Election, starting today. Instructions and credentials have been sent to the address on your IDUG profile. Questions? email idug@idug.org (note: mad stuffy for attention only)

Potential IDUG Brazil speakers - you have one extra week to submit your presentation abstracts! Start here: idug.org/events/idug-brazil-… and plan to join your IDUG colleagues in São Paulo August 17-19. Presentations may be in English or Portuguese, so bring your expertise! New submission deadline is May 8.

ICYMI - tons of great content on the IDUG blog! Find these recent articles at idug.org/news: - Intelligent Anomaly Detection and Resolution in IBM Db2 Genius Hub by Jobin J - Datalake Tables in Db2: Open, Flexible Access to Your Data Wherever It Lives by Dominic So - The Bit that Broke Db2 by Marcus Davage - Db2 z/OS – vNext: Synonym remediation by Scott Walker

Marcin Marczewski believes that people should have more fun at user group meetings. (Marcus and Julia agree.) Visit idug.org/podcast to hear this insightful discussion, including insights as to what a DBA job might look like in the context of IBM Genius Hub, and a possible hands-on lab opportunity with Db2 Genius.

Did you know? The keynote address and many user presentations for #Brazil26 will be delivered in Portuguese. Don't let a language concern stop you! Submit your abstract for the 2026 Db2 Tech Conference in São Paulo today. idug.org/events/idug-brazil-… The IDUG Brazil event will take place Monday, August 17 through Wednesday, August 19 at IBM Brasil - Tutóia. Mark your calendars!

REMINDER - the #EMEA26 call for presentations ends on 12 April! Whether you've submitted before or are new to #IDUG speaking, we want to hear from you. Visit idug.org/events/idug-emea-20… to learn more and submit your abstract. Your expertise and ideas are critical to the success of the 2026 EMEA Db2 Tech Conference, and we thank you in advance for your participation. #Db2 #DBA #database #mainframe #AI #LUW

🚩LAST CALL 🚩 to attend the #IDUG Singapore Db2 Tech Conference! View the session schedule and save your seat here - idug.org/events/idug-singapo…. Managers, take advantage of the badging and certification opportunities included with event registration, plus significant product and technical insights. See you soon!

New on the pod - Julia and Marcus chat with Jørn Thyssen, who has two degrees in chemistry and came to the #Db2 world via his college backgammon habit...in a roundabout sort of way. Learn more about Jørn's unconventional journey on idug.org/podcast - listen now!

Join IDUG on April 1-2 for the inaugural Singapore Db2 Tech Conference. Enjoy two days of world-class technical sessions, training and presenters, plus z/OS certification and LUW badging opportunities. 📅 View the agenda and register today - idug.org/events/idug-singapo… #database #Db2 #DBA #AI

What a wonderful week in Sydney with our IDUG Colleagues and friends! #AU2026 Next up, SINGAPORE. There's still time to register - visit idug.org/events/idug-singapo… to register. (And yes, the Singapore Grid is online 👏 )

We’ve kicked off @IDUGDb2 Australia in Sydney!! 3 days packed with sessions on technical deep dives including our AI agentic features that were launched on March 5th 🤖

Many IDUG Db2 Conference attendees anxiously await THE GRID, where speakers and topics are revealed. Without further ado, may we present the Singapore 2026 Grid, featuring product updates, strategy sessions, AI insights, analytics accelerators, and more! Visit idug.org/events/idug-singapo… for a session preview, and register today.

Speaking at IDUG Australia 2026 in Sydney! 🇦🇺 My sessions: idugau2026.sched.com/speaker… Looking forward to connecting with the global @IDUGDb2 and data community. Who’s going? I’d love to connect.