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IDUG EMEA 2025

Sunday, October 26, 2025 to Thursday, October 30, 2025

Event Details

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

IDUG is excited to visit Dusseldorf for the 2025 EMEA Db2 Tech Conference (EMEA25)! Attend the IDUG EMEA 2025 Db2 Tech Conference and experience our custom Solution Center, pre- or post-conference workshops & hands-on labs, IBM’s certification & badging opportunities, as well as signature networking and special event options provided by our global sponsors. We look forward to seeing you soon! Questions? Let us know!  

Make plans today to join us in Dusseldorf! 


*For attendee groups of 10 or more, 
please contact idug@idug.org for more information.


The GRID / IDUG EMEA 2025 Agenda

We're thrilled to share our agenda for EMEA 2025, carefully curated by the IDUG EMEA Conference Planning Committee. Take a look at the sessions being planned, and keep an eye out for the Interactive Schedule to begin customizing your calendar with your favorite sessions. Last updated 9 July. 

View/Download a PDF of "The GRID"


IDUG Essentials Courses

The IDUG z/OS and LUW Essentials Courses are available exclusively at IDUG NA and EMEA events. These in-person only training sessions run parallel to our planned sessions. Essentials registrants are eligible to test at the end of week at no additional cost. 

Experience the IDUG conference while working on your essential skills! The IDUG Db2 Essentials for z/OS Course, will begin on Monday, October 27, run alongside traditional technical and breakout sessions, and close on Wednesday, October 29. Participants can build Db2 skills while taking part in IDUG 2025 EMEA Db2 Tech Conference activities.

This course will expose the beginning z/OS DBAs (Database Administrators) to essentials of Database Administration for a Db2 13 for z/OS. This course will teach the students how to physically implement a logical database design using DDL and teaches considerations of referentially related tables. This course discusses the use of basic utilities, program preparation, serialization, and basic database security. This course does not cover distributed data processing, nor does it cover data sharing.
Exam Note: This course does not prepare the novice to pass the exam.
Experience the IDUG conference while working on your essential skills! The IDUG Db2 Essentials for LUW Course, which begins on Monday, October 24, runs alongside traditional technical and breakout sessions and ends on Thursday, October 30 mid-day. Participants can build Db2 essential skills while taking part in IDUG 2025 EMEA Db2 Tech Conference activities. 


This foundational course introduces the essentials of Db2 12.1 for relational DBAs, covering architecture, installation, configuration, and basic database management. It then builds on these core skills with topics such as data movement, backup and recovery, and routine maintenance to ensure performance and integrity.  Designed for new and transitioning DBAs, the course emphasizes hands-on learning with minimal prerequisites beyond basic SQL and database knowledge.

Exam Note: There is no certification for the foundational course, but students can take a proctored quiz after the class to obtain the badge.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Hilton Düsseldorf – Your Official IDUG Congress Hotel
Conveniently located in the elegant Golzheim district, the Hilton Düsseldorf is just minutes from the city center and offers easy access to the Rhine River and public transport. As an official partner hotel of the IDUG EMEA 2025 Congress, the Hilton provides the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for our attendees.

Congress participants benefit from an exclusive discounted rate when booking through our official link. Availability is limited, so early booking is recommended, using Promo Code 908. 

Whether you're joining us for networking, education, or innovation, the Hilton Düsseldorf offers a premium stay and also serves as the IDUG congress venue.

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The IDUG EMEA25
Call for Presentations is Now CLOSED!  

The IDUG EMEA 2025 Db2 Call for Presentations is now closed! The EMEA CPC is working hard to review each abstract received, and is excited to make speaker announcements in the coming weeks. In the meantime, we hope you're making plans to join us in Dusseldorf. Questions? Contact emeaspeakers@idug.org

Our signature EMEA event will be held from Monday, October 27, to Thursday, October 30. IDUG will host optional workshops and labs as part of our pre- and post- conference event schedule on Sunday, October 26 and Thursday, October 30.

To help illustrate the value of IDUG EMEA 2025 to you and to your organization, we have prepared this customizable justification letter to download and make your own!