IDUG EMEA 2026
Porto, Portugal
Event Details
We can't wait to meet you in Porto!
IDUG is excited to visit Porto for the 2026 EMEA Db2 Tech Conference (EMEA26)! Save the date to attend the IDUG EMEA 2026 Db2 Tech Conference and experience our custom Solution Center, pre- and 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.
The EMEA 2026 Call for Presentations is OPEN!
We're excited to welcome presentation submissions for EMEA 2026. Each year, IDUG brings you first-in-class content from thought leaders around the world. Presentation submissions are due by April 12, 2026, by 11:59 PM ET. Questions? Please contact idug@idug.org.
Preliminary Schedule
Sunday, 27 September
Pre-Conference Workshops
Monday, 28 September
EMEA 2026 Officially Begins –
Full Day of Technical Content and Featured Speakers
Tuesday, 29 September
Full Day of Technical Content and Featured Speakers
Wednesday, 30 September
Full Day of Technical Content and Featured Speakers
Thursday, 1 October
Half-Day of Technical Content, Closing Session
and Optional afternoon Post-Conference Workshops
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 Porto – the Essentials track is included with your conference registration.
Accommodations
This year, IDUG's primary room block will be housed at the NEYA Porto Hotel. Use promo code EMEA26 to receive the IDUG rate.
Contact the NEYA directly to book your room with an agent or receive reservation support:
reservations.porto@neyahotels.com
NEYA Porto Hotel
Rua de Monchique nº 35-41, 4050-394 Porto, Portugal
(Historic Center of Porto)
Date In: 26.09.2026
Date Out: 01.10.2026
Make your reservation directly on the BessaHotel Baixa
website using promo code IDUG2026 until 31.07.2026. Full payment will be required at the time of booking – no modifications or cancellations will be allowed.
Cenica Porto Hotel,
Curio Collection by Hilton
Click here to make your reservation. Rooms are available 26 September - 1 October at a 20% discount.
Additional Accommodations
Porto offers a variety of accommodation options, all convenient to IDUG EMEA 2026. Click here to view and book alternative accommodations.
Meeting Venue
Centro de Congressos
da Alfândega do Porto
Rua Nova da Alfândega
Edificio da Alfândega
4050-430 Porto