In support of our mission to support and strengthen the information services community by providing the highest quality education and services designed to promote the effective utilization of the DB2 family of products, IDUG hosts and supports a variety of DB2-related events throughout the year. Take advantage of these unique opportunities to advance you, your organization and your career!

IDUG Conferences

The International DB2 Users Group (IDUG®) annually hosts the premier user-driven DB2 education and networking events in the United States, Europe and Australia. In addition, IDUG will host its first event in Brazil in 2008. Watch this space for more information. For a sample of conference content, view past conference proceedings available in the IDUG Online Learning Center.

IDUG 2009 - Australasia 18-20 March Melbourne, Australia

IDUG 2009 - North America May 11-15 Colorado Convention Center Denver, Colorado, USA

IDUG 2009 - Europe 5-9 October Rome Marriott Park Hotel Rome, Italy

Regional Events

Regional Forums - Regional forums are a new offering from IDUG that offer you the unprecedented opportunity to get world-class training that's close to home. Below are the upcoming 2008 regional forums.

Regional User Groups - Regional user groups often provide local and regional face-to-face DB2 educational opportunities. Find a RUG in your area or start one today!

Exhibit, Sponsorship, and Advertising Opportunities

If you are looking to reach DB2 users, the International DB2 Users Group (IDUG) provides you the opportunities you need to place you and your organization in front of a targeted audience of IBM database professionals. IDUG's programs are uniquely designed to provide you with key opportunities to reach a worldwide community of DB2 professionals. Download the IDUG global prospectus to view exhibit, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities for all IDUG events.

In addition to events, IDUG provides multiple opportunities to reach your audience throughout the year. Take advantage of year-round advertising and sponsorship opportunities such as e-newsletter and Web site sponsorships to place your name and your message in front of DB2 professionals around the globe. Click here to learn more about IDUG’s 2008 year round sponsorship and advertising opportunities and to apply today.

For more information regarding exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, contact Steven Rabeor, srabeor@idug.org, 312-673-5883.