Exploring Db2 on z/OS & LUW - The Netherlands

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 both z/OS and 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 z/OS & LUW tracks
Opportunities to connect and network with peers and experts

Data Management

Date

November

2025

Time

09:00

Location

IBM Center, Amsterdam

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