IDUG EMEA 2026: Full Schedule

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
Infante

Keynote, Keynote

Topic Keynote
Audience All
Company Broadcom

3:20pm BST

A101 Your GenAI Journey Takes CenterStage

Tuesday September 29, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm BST

Infante

Db2 for z/OS remains the foundational repository for the world's most critical transactional and analytical enterprise data. However, organizations face an operational crossroads: the compounding complexity of modern enterprise workloads is colliding with a skills shortage as veteran Db2 systems professionals retire. To safeguard these critical data environments without escalating operational risk, Db2 management should go beyond legacy green-screen friction into an intelligent, web-native ecosystem. This session explores the integration of Generative AI (Gen AI) with Broadcom CenterStage^TM for Database Management, specifically optimized for Db2 on z/OS environments to aggressively bridge this widening skills gap.

Speakers

Denis Tronin

Product Manager, Broadcom Mainframe Software

Denis Tronin is an experienced IT professional and product manager, skilled in mainframe technologies (Db2 for z/OS, system performance, workload automation), API management (Zowe API Mediation Layer), and DevOps. He is an IBM Champion and a frequent speaker at major industry con... Read More →

Andrew Badgley

Db2 for z/OS Developer, Broadcom

Andrew Badgley is the Lead Product Owner for the Database Management for Db2 for z/OS Administration, Backup & Recovery, and Utility products at Broadcom Inc including CenterStage for Database Management. He has 27+ years of experience with these products as Developer, Support Engineer... Read More →

Tracy Hutcheson

Product Management and Strategy Executive, Broadcom

Sponsors

Broadcom

Broadcom Mainframe Software specializes in DevOps, Security, AIOps, and other solutions for vital infrastructure including Db2 for z/OS. We enable our clients to embrace open technologies, securely integrate mainframes as part of their cloud, and innovate to amplify greater value... Read More →

Tuesday September 29, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm BST
Infante

PSP, PSP

Topic PSP
Audience All
Platform z/OS
Company Broadcom

7:30pm BST

A Night Out with Broadcom

Tuesday September 29, 2026 7:30pm - 10:30pm BST

Esplendor do Douro

Join Broadcom for a river cruise on Esplendor do Douro. The boat will dock at Cais da Ribeira located 1.1 km from the conference center. Shuttles to the boat will be provided, with departures beginning at 19:15

Tuesday September 29, 2026 7:30pm - 10:30pm BST
Esplendor do Douro

IDUG, Reception

Company Broadcom

9:00am BST

K3 Women in Technology (WIT): TEAMship – The Human Side of High Performance

Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am BST

Infante

Technology transforms organizations, but people determine whether transformation succeeds.

Drawing from two decades at the highest level of international sport, Ann Wauters explores what enables teams to perform consistently in environments where change, pressure and complexity are the norm.

Through inspiring stories and practical insights, she shares how trust, leadership, ownership and connection create the foundation for innovation, collaboration and sustainable high performance.

Because the strongest teams are not built on expertise alone—they are built on people who bring out the best in one another.

Speakers

Ann Wauters

President, Athletes' Commission of the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee (BOIC)

Ann Wauters is a former professional basketball player, Olympic athlete and one of Europe's most decorated basketball players of all time. During her twenty-year international career, she won a WNBA Championship, four EuroLeague titles, and was named European Player of the Year five... Read More →

Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am BST
Infante

Keynote, Keynote

Topic Keynote
Audience All
Company Broadcom

3:20pm BST

B102 I Know Why I’m Seeing Red: Db2 Performance Dashboards

Wednesday September 30, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm BST

Arrabida

Managing a complex Db2 for z/OS environment requires efficiently moving from seeing raw data to gaining actionable insights. This session examines how organizations are leveraging modern dashboards to streamline traditional DBA analysis and troubleshooting. We will explore real-world customer use cases that focus on core operational needs: maintaining real-time situational awareness of system health, rapidly isolating locking conflicts during issue investigations, and proactively tuning resource allocations like buffer pools. You will also get a glimpse into how Broadcom’s native, in-house built dashboards can help you quickly flag systemic issues and optimize overall subsystem performance. Join us to share your perspectives, collaborate with fellow DBAs, and help us refine the next generation of Db2 tooling.

Speakers

Rabah Beggar

Software Developer, Broadcom

Product Manager at Broadcom, part of the team shaping the strategy and roadmap for mainframe database and infrastructure tools (IMS & Db2). I focus on simplifying complex operations and enhancing the experience for enterprise customers running critical workloads on the mainframe... Read More →

Michal Bialecki

Principal Software Engineer, Broadcom

Michal Bialecki is a Db2 Technical Consultant at Broadcom, bringing over 20 years of experience to the role. Prior to joining Broadcom in 2025, he spent two decades working remotely for IBM Silicon Valley Lab, where he served as a member of Db2 z/OS Development SWAT team with John... Read More →

Sibel Tavsiz

Halkbank

Sponsors

Broadcom

Wednesday September 30, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm BST
Arrabida

PSP, PSP

Topic PSP
Audience All
Platform z/OS
Company Broadcom

8:45am BST

3:20pm BST

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9:00am BST

3:20pm BST

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