Exploring Db2 on z/OS & LUW - Belgium

A full day of insights on hybrid data platforms, cloud integration, and the future of Db2.

Join us for this one-day event focused on Db2 across LUW platforms. Aimed at data and IT professionals working in enterprise environments, the event brings experts together to explore the latest trends, architectures, and real-world use cases in an increasingly hybrid IT landscape.

What to Expect?
  • Practical sessions on cloud, AI, and security
  • Deep insights into hybrid data integration between mainframe and cloud
  • Platform-specific content through dedicated LUW tracks
  • Opportunities to connect and network with peers and experts
Data Management
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Date
26
November
2025
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Time
09:00
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Location
Salons Van Dijck, Mechelen
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Agenda:

Joint Plenary
  • 08:30 – 09:00: Arrival & registration
  • 09:00 – 09:10: Welcome – Marc van de Weerd (Belastingdienst Nederland)
  • 09:10 – 09:40: Real-Time Data Replication with IBM CDC – Dirk Coomans (IBM)
z/OS Track
  • 09:45 – 10:25: IBM zData and AI Strategy:Keynote – Cuneyt Göksu (IBM)
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  • 10:25 – 10:45: Coffee Break
  • 10:45 – 11:25: Db2 13 Latest Updates – Dirk Coomans (IBM)
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  • 11:25 – 12:10: Protecting your Db2 for z/OS Environment from Cyber Attacks – Patrick Becker (Rocket)
  • 12:10 – 13:00: Lunch
  • 13:00 – 13:40: Db2 Analytics Accelerator Product Update – V8 and z17 – Cuneyt Göksu (IBM)
  • 13:40 – 14:20: Db2 13 Utilities History – What Is It and How Do I Use It – Patrick Becker (Rocket)
  • 14:20 – 14:40: Coffee Break
  • 14:40 – 15:25: Key Features of Db2 13 for z/OS Delivered Since GA – Bart Steegmans (IBM)
LUW Track
  • 09:45 – 10:25: Db2 LUW Strategy, Latest News (Db212.1.3) and Roadmap - Marcin Marczewski (IBM)
  • 10:25 – 10:45: Coffee Break
  • 10:45 – 11:25: Db2 12.1 Vector Store and Similarity (Semantic) Search – Marcin Marczewski (IBM)
  • 11:25 – 12:10: Future- Ready Data Security with Db2 and Guardium – Erwin Friethoff (IBM)‍
  • 12:10 – 13:00: Lunch
  • 13:00 – 13:40: Db2 12.1 Cloud Update with AWS and Azure - Marcin Marczewski (IBM)‍
  • 13:40 – 14:20: Db2+ watsonx.data Lakehouse Platform: Latest News – Marcel Berkhout (IBM)
  • 14:20 – 14:40: Coffee Break
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  • 14:40 – 15:25: Db2 12.1 Latest Tools: Intelligence Center & Db2 Bridge - TBD
Joint Closing Session
  • 15:35 – 16:00: Closing Remarks – Kurt Struyf (Infocura)

➡️ During this session, a free ticket for IDUG 2026 will be raffled among the attendees.

  • 16:00 – 17:00: Networking Event

Agenda:

Joint Plenary
  • 08:30 – 09:00: Arrival & registration‍
  • 09:00 – 09:10: Welcome – Steven Goedertier (Colruyt)
  • 09:10 – 09:40: Real-Time Data Replication with IBM CDC – Dirk Coomans (IBM)
z/OS Track
  • 09:45 – 10:25: Db2 @SD Worx – Tim Vermeulen (SD Worx)
  • 10:25 – 10:55: Coffee Break
  • 10:55 – 12:00: Db2 13 Latest Updates – Dirk Coomans (IBM)
  • 12:00 – 13:00: Lunch
  • 13:00 – 13:40: Mastering Access Path Management in Db2 for z/OS: Simplify, Optimize, Succeed - Denis Tronin (Broadcom)
  • 13:40 – 14:20: Modernizing Db2 for z/OS System Management with Ansible – Marcus Davage (BMC)
  • 14:20 – 14:40: Coffee Break
  • 14:40 – 15:25: Key Features of Db2 13 for z/OS Delivered Since GA – Bart Steegmans (IBM)

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LUW Track
  • 09:45 – 10:25: Db2 LUW Strategy, Latest News (Db212.1.3) and Roadmap - Marcin Marczewski (IBM)
  • 10:25 – 10:45: Coffee Break
  • 10:45 – 11:25: Db2 12.1 Vector Store and Similarity (Semantic) Search – Marcin Marczewski (IBM)
  • 11:25 – 12:10: Future- Ready Data Security with Db2 and Guardium – Erwin Friethoff (IBM)‍
  • 12:10 – 13:00: Lunch
  • 13:00 – 13:40: Db2 12.1 Cloud Update with AWS and Azure - Marcin Marczewski (IBM)‍
  • 13:40 – 14:20: IBM’s DataLakehouse - watsonx.data – Alain De Wilde (IBM)
  • 14:20 – 14:40: Coffee Break
  • 14:40 – 15:25: Db2 12.1 Latest Tools: Intelligence Center & Db2 Bridge - Marcin Marczewski (IBM)‍
Joint Closing Session
  • 15:35 – 16:00: Closing Remarks – Kurt Struyf (Infocura)

➡️ During this session, a free ticket for IDUG 2026 will be raffled among the attendees.

  • 16:00 – 17:00: Networking Event
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