IDUG Virtual Summer 2020 NA Db2 Tech Conference

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Starts:  Jul 20, 2020 09:00 AM (ET)
Ends:  Jul 23, 2020 05:00 PM (ET)

We May Be Distanced, but We're Not Disconnected!

We're excited to announce that we're launching the first-ever fully virtual IDUG Db2 Tech Conference in place of the in-person conference in Dallas. The conference will take place over four weeks, with an exciting three-day live kickoff event starting July 20. 

The event will include 60+ dynamic sessions, live Q&A with industry experts and leaders, opportunities for engagement with your favorite vendors and each other, and most importantly, cutting-edge technical education streaming straight to your home or office. 

July 20, 21, & 23: Kickoff event including live sessions, spotlights, and keynote sessions

Weeks of July 27, August 3, and August 10:

  • Technical sessions with industry experts in z/OS, LUW, and cross-platform
  • Hands-on labs
  • Workshops
  • Live speaker Q&A
  • Panel discussions
  • Vendor sessions
  • Complimentary certification and badging opportunities (a $200 value!)
  • And more!

Register for the IDUG Virtual Db2 Tech Conference for only $199!

Conference Agenda
All times listed in EST

Week of July 20 – Live Kickoff Events!

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Monday
July 20

  

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Tuesday
July 21

  


Thursday
July 23


10:45 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Welcome/Opening Comments

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
IBM Opening Keynote

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Broadcom Opening Keynote

1:20 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Spotlight Sessions
 
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Session 1
A Deep Dive into the Best SQL Features for Db2 for z/OS
Suresh Sane, Southeastern Grocers

HTAP: Db2 as a Document Store 
Robert Collins, Jr., BNSF Railway

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Session 2
Mining Gold in the Db2 Catalog 
Chad Reiber, BMC Software

Db2 Universal Container and OpenShift Support 
Aruna De Silva, IBM

10:45 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Thank You/Closing
Comments

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Closing Keynote featuring Women in Technology Panel

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Session 3 
Optimize Db2 for z/OS with Machine Learning Using IBM Db2 AI for z/OS
Terry Purcell, IBM

The Inside Scoop on Db2 External Tables
James Sobieski, Fourth Millennium Technologies

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Session 4
Experience with Db2 12 Continuous Delivery
Emil Kotrc, Broadcom

Best Practices: Step-by-Step Instructions to Configure a Secure Database System
Greg Stager, IBM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Week of July 27


  20 
Pre-recorded sessions and hands-on labs on demand starting Monday 8 a.m.
View Session List


Monday, July 27, Tuesday, July 28, Thursday, July 30

Db2 v12 Migration Planning Workshop 
John Campbell, Adrian Burke, Anthony Ciabattoni, IBM

The Db2 12 for z/OS Migration Planning & Continuous Delivery Workshop focuses on how you can quickly upgrade to Db2 12 and safely and securely take advantage of the continuous delivery of new functions and features related to system, zHW, and application development. We will also provide information and overviews of how to achieve success in putting Db2 for z/OS Version 12 into production. The workshop will cover some key areas which are essential to the success as well as avoidable pitfalls. It will provide the right information, facts, and guidance for your Db2 12 migration strategy.

The workshop will run 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. each day with short breaks within the session.



Week of August 3

 
   
   20 
Pre-recorded sessions and hands-on labs on demand starting Monday 8 a.m. 
View Session List 


Monday, August 3, Tuesday, August 4, Thursday, August 6

Db2 LUW Problem Determination Workshop 
Pavel Sustr, IBM

The workshop will run 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day with a 45-minute break 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.





Friday, August 7

Live Q&A with speakers whose sessions were released on July 27  
Schedule Coming Soon




Week of August 10


    20 
Pre-recorded sessions and hands-on labs on demand starting Monday 8 a.m. 
View Session List


Monday, August 10

Db2 for z/OS Expert Panel 
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.                                                                                                           

Tuesday, August 11   

Db2 LUW Expert Panel  
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.                                                                                                           
 

Thursday, August 13


Live Q&A with speakers whose sessions were released on Aug 3  
Schedule Coming Soon

  

           

Friday, August 14


Live Q&A with speakers whose sessions
were released on Aug 10  
Schedule Coming Soon


NOTE: Throughout each week, we will also have a separate virtual room for our expo hall with dedicated time each day to explore and speak with vendors. There will also be scheduled breaks and vendor-sponsored sessions added to the schedule. Schedule is subject to change.


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