IDUG EMEA 2027
IBM Germany Lab & Technology Campus in Ehningen
Event Details
We can't wait to meet you in Ehningen at the Lab!
IDUG is excited to return to Germany for the 2027 EMEA Db2 Tech Conference (EMEA27)! Save the date to attend the IDUG EMEA 2027 Db2 Tech Conference and experience our custom Solution Center, pre- and post-conference workshops & hands-on labs, certification & badging opportunities, as well as signature networking and special event options provided by our global sponsors.
Travel in the region is well organized, with easy access by air, train, and local transit:
- Nearest Airport: Stuttgart (STR) is about 19 km away from Ehningen, with flights from more than 100 destinations in Europe and plentiful global options.
- Train: Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of options. Additionally, you can travel from Stuttgart Airport to Ehningen via Rohr, which takes around 33 minutes. Ehningen is well-connected by the S-Bahn system (S1 line toward Herrenberg), which stops directly at Ehningen Station.
-
Highway Access: Ehningen is easily reached via the A81 motorway, taking the exit toward Ehningen/Aidlingen onto the K1077.
-
Local Mobility: Once you arrive, local transit options include the S-Bahn, local buses (lines 717, 723, 753), and ridesharing services like Uber.
The EMEA 2027 Call for Presentations Opens Soon!
The IDUG EMEA Call for Presentations opens the first week of October. More information coming soon!
Questions? Please contact idug@idug.org.

IDUG EMEA27 Technical Sessions are organized by the following themes, allowing attendees to build a custom agenda based on top areas of interest:
- AI, Data Mining, and Machine Learning
- Back to Basics
- Backup, Recovery, and Data Movement Strategies
- Cloud, Warehouse, and Data Lakes
- Database Practices
- Db2 Features, Improvements & Tips
- Db2 Solutions, Utilities, and Tools
- Operations & Automation
- Performance, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting
- Security, Compliance, and Governance
- SQL, Application Development, and Modernization
We can't wait to see the schedules you create!
Register Your Team at Discounted Rates
IDUG EMEA 2027 offers two discounts for large groups. All attendees included in the group ticket must be employed by the same organization
- €6630 | Bring Three
Save €1,167 when you register three colleagues - €10,400 | Bring Five
Save €2,595 when you register five colleagues
To access these discounted rates, message our registration team.
Thank you to our Partners & Exhibitors
We are truly grateful for our annual and event partners who make our Db2 Tech Conference series possible. Attending onsite? Be sure to share a coffee and/or a high-five in the expo hall with our partners while you're with us in Ehninger. If your organization is interested in sponsoring at IDUG EMEA27, contact idug@idug.org. More information coming soon!
Preliminary Schedule
Monday, 26 April
Pre-Conference Workshops
Tuesday, 27 April
EMEA 2027 Officially Begins –
Full Day of Technical Content and Featured Speakers
Wednesday, 28 April
Full Day of Technical Content and Featured Speakers
Thursday, 29 April
Full Day of Technical Content and Featured Speakers
Friday, 30 April
Half-Day of Technical Content, Closing Session
and Optional afternoon Post-Conference Workshops
Letters from IDUG
For attendees who need supporting documentation as they plan their professional development this year, IDUG is pleased to provide a justification letter template. Download a .docx file (English) here.
If you need a supporting visa letter, please share your request and travel details with idug@idug.org and we will provide one for you.
Meeting Venue
IBM Germany Lab & Technology Campus
IBM Campus 1
71139 Ehningen
Germany
Accommodations
IDUG encourages you to book accommodations in your preferred location. Local transportation to the lab is plentiful and provided at regular intervals.
Böblingen![]()
V Boutique Hotel | 5.6 km
Hotel Waldhorn | 5.9 km
Centro Hotel | 6.4 km
Elaya Hotel | 6.5 km
A Lotus Hotel | 7.8 km
Böhler am Postplatz | 10.9 km
Hotel am Schlossberg | 12.5 km
Hotel Gasthof Hasen | 13.1 km
Herrenberg
H+ Hotel | 9.8 km
Römerhof Herrenberg | 12.6 km
Holzgerlingen
Waldhorn Gastro | 7.3 km
Hotel Gärtner | 8.4 km
Sindelfingen
Hotel Berlin Sindelfingen | 10.2 km
Hotel Business Bay | 10.6 km
Erikson Hotel | 10.7 km
Marriott Sindelfingen | 10.9 km
Mercure Hotel | 13.3 km
IDUG Essentials Courses for Db2 z/OS & LUW
Experience the IDUG conference while working on your fundamental skills! The Essentials track will run alongside technical and breakout sessions, which allows participants to master Db2 Essentials while taking part in other conference activities.
Need to brush up on your fundamentals? Managers, do you have new staff members who could benefit? Join us in Ehningen – the Essentials track is included with your conference registration.
IDUG Db2 for z/OS Essentials sessions will run Tuesday - Thursday in alignment with IDUG EMEA 2027 agenda.
IDUG Db2 for LUW Essentials sessions will run Tuesday - Friday in alignment with IDUG EMEA 2027 agenda.