IDUG Australia 2026 | Sydney
IBM Australia
259 George StreetSydney, New South Wales 2000
Australia
Event Details
We can't wait to meet you in Sydney!
IDUG is excited to visit Sydney for the 2026 Australia Db2 Tech Conference (AU26)! Save the date to attend the IDUG Australia 2026 Db2 Tech Conference and experience our custom session lineup, workshops & hands-on labs, IBM’s certification & badging opportunities, as well as our signature networking reception.
Certification & Badging with IDUG
IDUG and IBM are proud to offer z/OS and LUW certification and badging opportunities to our in-person attendees at no additional cost. One exam per attendee is complimentary with your paid IDUG Db2 Tech Conference Registration. Test times and pre-registration instructions are available below.
Full Name:
Email:
Name of Conference:
Send an email to badges@idug.org and provide the following information:
First & Last Name:
Email Address:
Exam Choice:
Day & Time Choice:
There are 7 exam choices
- Db2 11.5 Foundations Exam
- Db2 11.5 Administration Exam
- Db2 11.5 Advanced Database Resilience Exam
- Db2 11.5 Advanced Database Design & Application
Development Exam
- Db2 11.5 Advanced Tuning & Debugging Exam
- Db2 12.1 Foundations Exam
- Db2 12.1 Administration Exam
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- No walk-ins.
- You must book in advance and you will receive a confirmation once you are officially booked.
- Deadline for registrations is 1 hour before the exam time.
- This is a Bring Your Own Device exam.
- Photo ID will be required at exam time.
Thank you to our Partners & Exhibitors
We are truly grateful for our event partners who make our Db2 Tech Conference series possible. Attending onsite? Be sure to share a coffee with our supporters while you're with us in Sydney.
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Are you interested in sponsoring our exhibiting at IDUG AU 2026? We'd love to hear from you. Contact our team for more information about how you can get involved.
Agenda
The conference schedule is now live and it features the latest updates on sessions, speakers, and events. Stay tuned for any last-minute changes and additions to ensure you don’t miss out on key discussions!
The Grid (PDF) The Interactive Agenda
Preliminary Schedule
Monday, 16 March
8:15 - 4:30 Registration
9:00 - 9:20 IDUG Welcome
9:30 -10:30 Opening Keynote
10:50 - 1:00 Technical Sessions
1:00 - 1:45 Lunch
2:00 - 5:30 Technical Sessions
5:45 - 7:45 Networking Reception
Tuesday, 17 March
8:45 - 4:30 Registration
9:30 - 1:00 Technical Sessions
1:00 - 1:45 Lunch
2:00 - 5:30 Technical Sessions
5:45 -7:45 Exams
Wednesday, 18 March
8:45 - 3:50 Registration
9:30 - 1:00 Technical Sessions | Workshops | Hands on Labs
1:00 - 1:45 Lunch
2:00 - 5:30 Technical Sessions | Workshops | Hands on Labs
5:45 - 6:00 Conference Wrap Up
Additional Resources & FAQ
Should you have any questions regarding IDUG AU26, please contact our team here.
To help illustrate the value of IDUG AU 2026 to you and to your organization, we have prepared this customizable justification letter to download and make your own!