IDUG EMEA 2026: Full Schedule

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8:45am BST

Monday September 28, 2026 8:45am - 10:00am BST

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: Namik Hrle, Tracy Hutcheson and a cameo appearance from John Campbell. Bring your questions!

Speakers

Namik Hrle

Db2 Advanced Problem Determination, IBM

Namik Hrle is a Vice President of Development in IBM’s Software division and the Director of its development lab in Germany. He holds a title of IBM Fellow, the ultimate distinction of IBM technical career given to a small number of individuals who demonstrated the highest level... Read More →

Tracy Hutcheson

Product Management and Strategy Executive, Broadcom

John Campbell

Customer Success Engineer - Data Strategic, Broadcom

John is an IBM Alumni, a retired IBM Distinguished Engineer, and now works as a Distinguished Technical Consultant for Broadcom Inc. He has worked with Db2 for z/OS for over 40 years and has extensive experience with Db2 in terms of systems, database and application design. He specialises... Read More →

Monday September 28, 2026 8:45am - 10:00am BST
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Keynote, Keynote

Topic Keynote
Audience All
Company Broadcom

IDUG EMEA 2026

8:45am BST

Namik Hrle

Tracy Hutcheson

John Campbell

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