About IDUG
IDUG stands for International Db2 Users Group, a global non-profit community for professionals who work with IBM Db2 across z/OS and distributed platforms. IDUG connects DBAs, developers, architects, SREs, and technology leaders to learn, share, and collaborate.
Why it matters
- Education: deep-dive technical sessions, labs, and certifications.
- Community: connect with peers, IBMers, and experts tackling similar challenges.
- Best Practices: real-world tuning, availability, modernization, and cost-optimization tips.
- Career: speaking opportunities, mentoring, and leadership in the Db2 ecosystem.
Learn more: Visit the official website at idug.org for upcoming conferences, calls for speakers, and community resources.
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My Participation at IDUG Brazil 2025
It was an honor to participate in IDUG Brazil 2025. I joined sessions, connected with the Db2 community, and shared practical insights from the field.

Sessions for zOS:
Db2 for z/OS Trends & Directions from the Lab
Speaker: Sueli Almeida (IBM)Db2, IDAA and Safeguarded Copy Resiliency
Speakers: Anthony Ciabattoni, Cuneyt Goksu (IBM)Enhance Db2 Performance with Multi-Row Processing Techniques
Speaker: Chris Crone (Broadcom)Db2 z/OS 13 Application Development Topics
Speaker: Michal Bialeck (Broadcom)Db2 Analytics Accelerator - Latest Updates including z17 and V8
Speaker: Cuneyt Goksu (IBM)Db2 for z/OS all new “2025 SWAT Tales”
Speaker: Anthony Ciabattoni (IBM)Strategies for Making Db2 Data Accessible with APIs
Speaker: Chris Crone (Broadcom)Dynamic SQL Monitoring: Best Practices
Speaker: Michal Bialeck (Broadcom)Db2 12 and 13 SQL and SQL PL Enhancements - The Latest Information
Speaker: Chris Crone (Broadcom)Db2 13 for z/OS FL504 - Object Level Utility History - What is it and how do I use it?
Speaker: Wiliam Kanegae (Rocket Software)Challenges in Adopting IBM Db2 Data Gate
Speakers: Nill Rezende, Pedro Henrique Dornelas, Daniel Luis Henriques Skeff (Banco do Brasil)IDAA from the Perspective of High Availability and Monitoring for Critical Services
Speakers: Johnatan Ariotti, Luã Machado, Eduardo Pingarilho (Banco do Brasil)
Obrigado, organizers & volunteers!
Let’s Connect
If you’d like to swap notes on Db2, performance, or modernization, I’d love to connect.
Email me: adolfo.olguin@zosmod.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adokurt/
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