Keynote Speakers

IDUG NA 2026 Db2 Tech Conference

Monday | October 26 | 9:00 ET

AI Mythbusters and Db2

Featuring Namik Hrle, Broadcom Mainframe Software's Chief Technology Officer, Tracy Hutcheson, Director, Data Management; and John Campbell, Broadcom Data Management (pictured, left)

In a world powered by Db2, the rapid evolution of AI makes it hard to separate fact from fiction. Are DBAs being replaced? Will AI rewrite COBOL? Can we afford to ignore quantum encryption? Join our session to cut through the noise, demystify the biggest industry myths, and get real answers directly from industry leaders: Namik Hrle, Tracy Hutcheson and a cameo appearance from John Campbell. Bring your questions!

Presented by Broadcom

Wednesday | October 28 | 9:00 ET

Women in Technology (WIT):
Breaking Out of the Status Quo with a Little Nudge from AI: Navigating the Next Tech Frontier with Purpose and Proven Infrastructure

Featuring Mary Ann Furno, Broadcom Director of Engineering, Cybersecurity and Compliance, Broadcom) and invited guests

Technology transforms organizations, but people determine whether transformation succeeds.

Drawing from two decades at the highest level of international sport, Ann Wauters explores what enables teams to perform consistently in environments where change, pressure and complexity are the norm.

Through inspiring stories and practical insights, she shares how trust, leadership, ownership and connection create the foundation for innovation, collaboration and sustainable high performance.

Because the strongest teams are not built on expertise alone—they are built on people who bring out the best in one another.

Sponsored by Broadcom