BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:idugsingapore2026 X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Sched.com IDUG Singapore 2026//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T001500Z DTEND:20260401T083000Z SUMMARY:Registration DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:REGISTRATION LOCATION:Registration \, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:4688d08d0bdcc0a281a076ac8919f851 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/4688d08d0bdcc0a281a076ac8919f851 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T010000Z DTEND:20260401T012000Z SUMMARY:IDUG Welcome DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:IDUG EVENT LOCATION:Auditorium\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:44e0d2919b98938d8eba96a25635fb68 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/44e0d2919b98938d8eba96a25635fb68 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T013000Z DTEND:20260401T023000Z SUMMARY:A01 | Db2 for z/OS Trends and Directions DESCRIPTION:This session from Db2 for z/OS development leadership provides essential insight into Db2 strategy and technical direction. It will provide an overview of recent enhancements and the value that they provide. Just as importantly\, it will place them in the broader context of where Db2 is headed. This will enable you to make important decisions now to position your business for the future of IBM's flagship database. CATEGORIES:A | Z/OS LOCATION:Auditorium\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:93c610895bc8e850f9371274ba2cbf00 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/93c610895bc8e850f9371274ba2cbf00 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T013000Z DTEND:20260401T023000Z SUMMARY:B01 | What's New - Db2 LUW Product Strategy and Roadmap Update DESCRIPTION:Discover how Db2 is evolving to meet the agentic AI era. This session highlights our hybrid and public cloud strategy\, new agentic capabilities that automate and optimize database operations\, and the next wave of innovations shaping the Db2 roadmap. CATEGORIES:B | LUW LOCATION:Room 101\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:e429d07e6ced36ce34709b7da2198c0e URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/e429d07e6ced36ce34709b7da2198c0e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T023000Z DTEND:20260401T025000Z SUMMARY:Morning Tea DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:MEAL OR BREAK LOCATION:Meal and Expo Area\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:68d6e5ddf17efc4fa8abefac531e3ce2 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/68d6e5ddf17efc4fa8abefac531e3ce2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T025000Z DTEND:20260401T035000Z SUMMARY:A02 | From SQL Data Insights to SQL Data Insights Pro: A Deep Dive into New Capabilities DESCRIPTION:Introducing SQL Data Insights Pro\, planned for general availability in March 2026. This \;session begins with an introduction to SQL Data Insights\, first delivered with Db2 for z/OS \;13\, followed by an overview of subsequent enhancements that have expanded its \;capabilities. The session then explores the latest advancements in SQL Data Insights Pro\, \;including support for unstructured data stored in character columns and incremental \;training to improve model efficiency and scalability. Each feature will be demonstrated \;using sample data and AI queries\, helping attendees understand how these capabilities \;work in practice.  \;Attendees will gain practical insights into these new capabilities and \;learn how to leverage them to extract greater value from their Db2 data. CATEGORIES:A | Z/OS LOCATION:Auditorium\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:536b5cc233271eda356080c4b9fef4a6 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/536b5cc233271eda356080c4b9fef4a6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T025000Z DTEND:20260401T035000Z SUMMARY:B02 | Technical Deep Dive on Db2 version 12.1.0 to 12.1.4 and a Sneak Peek at 12.1.5 DESCRIPTION:Db2 12.1 has evolved rapidly from 12.1.0 through 12.1.4\, delivering meaningful gains in performance\, manageability\, security\, and hybrid/cloud integration for mission-critical LUW deployments. This technical deep dive walks experienced Db2 practitioners through the most impactful capabilities introduced across these modpacks and fix packs\, with a practical focus on what changes operationally and how to adopt them safely. We’ll examine key enhancements in backup and recovery\, administrative automation\, improvements for analytics and column-organized workloads\, expanding ecosystem connectivity\, and emerging patterns for lakehouse-style integration. The session includes a forward-looking “sneak peek” at what’s coming in 12.1.5. CATEGORIES:B | LUW LOCATION:Room 101\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:0f29b79b1392919c8bd7e36013badfa6 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/0f29b79b1392919c8bd7e36013badfa6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T035000Z DTEND:20260401T040000Z SUMMARY:Break DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:MEAL OR BREAK LOCATION:Meal and Expo Area\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:b42f6e4e1721bc44bee8cd7de47523e3 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/b42f6e4e1721bc44bee8cd7de47523e3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T040000Z DTEND:20260401T050000Z SUMMARY:A03 | Db2 Analytics Accelerator: V8 Migration Experiences\, Future\, and Customer Updates DESCRIPTION:This session is deep dive technical details about Db2 Analytics Accelerator on IBM Z with latest V8 product updates\, new capabilities\, with migration details. \; \;There will be z17 and LinuxONE 5 Migration Experiences with V7 and V8\, platform specific details\, migration planning and deployment details. \; \;Session will contain IBM Z platform specific details z17 and LinuxONE 5\, in the context of Accelerator such as machine configuration\, CBU and Flex Capacity usage\, different architecture alternatives for different business needs including GDPS usage with 2-\, 3-\, 4- site GDPS alternatives. \; \;There will be Lessons Learned from PoCs\, current implementations\, architecture discussions and health checks.- V8 Migration experiences and latest status- Latest POC\, Deployment\, Installation experiences. What were the issues and how they’re resolved \;- V8 Update- Planned items for the future CATEGORIES:A | Z/OS LOCATION:Auditorium\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:dfa66dd17234b19d8744df086a5209d4 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/dfa66dd17234b19d8744df086a5209d4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T040000Z DTEND:20260401T050000Z SUMMARY:B03 | Db2 Genius Hub: Introducing The New AI Assistant Powering the Autonomous Database Experience for Db2 DESCRIPTION:This session highlights new Db2 Genius Hub capabilities that improve performance insights\, diagnostics\, security\, and overall usability. You’ll see how the platform identifies potential performance impacts before you apply query recommendations\, giving you clearer expectations for workload behavior. You’ll also learn how automated anomaly detection surfaces issues across key Db2 metrics and how enhanced monitoring now provides direct visibility into the health of the repository database\, so you can take timely action.The session covers dozens of new features spanning performance\, problem diagnostics\, security enhancements\, and user experience improvements—offering a more streamlined and proactive approach to managing Db2 environments. CATEGORIES:B | LUW LOCATION:Room 101\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:d244cf4f6faf2f7fc9be6099a3f5644a URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/d244cf4f6faf2f7fc9be6099a3f5644a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T050000Z DTEND:20260401T054500Z SUMMARY:Lunch DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:MEAL OR BREAK LOCATION:Meal and Expo Area\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:fe6f6ecf948f737473a79ab00b41f199 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/fe6f6ecf948f737473a79ab00b41f199 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T060000Z DTEND:20260401T070000Z SUMMARY:A04 | Minimize Impact of Package Invalidation DESCRIPTION:Dread no more when your application packages are invalidated by the online schema change processes. As a Db2 for z/OS DBA\, you can take advantage of the statement-level dependency and statement-level invalidation features\, then enable autobind phase-in to avoid application failures which is the side effect after changing your database object s schema. This presentation gives you details on these enhancements in function level V13R1M504 that address the pain points as the aftermath of many types of DDL execution. CATEGORIES:A | Z/OS LOCATION:Auditorium\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:54e3466c9b82ed159e53a7a29071cfe9 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/54e3466c9b82ed159e53a7a29071cfe9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T060000Z DTEND:20260401T070000Z SUMMARY:B04 | Db2 AI Strategy Update for Developers (vector store\, similarity search\, vector index\, LangChain and more) DESCRIPTION:This developer-focused session walks through Db2’s latest AI capabilities designed to simplify LLM application development. Through demonstrations and clear explanations\, attendees will see how native vector storage and similarity search enable efficient embedding management without requiring separate vector databases.The session covers built-in integration packages for LangChain and LlamaIndex\, along with SQL-callable functions that allow developers to invoke LLMs directly from the database\, eliminating complex API orchestration. You’ll see how to build production-ready RAG and agentic applications entirely within Db2.Whether you’re a developer\, data engineer\, or architect exploring these capabilities\, this session provides an accessible overview with practical examples. No prior experience required. CATEGORIES:B | LUW LOCATION:Room 101\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:3a66e977633c72d10d76804b1661dd7d URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/3a66e977633c72d10d76804b1661dd7d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T070000Z DTEND:20260401T071000Z SUMMARY:Break DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:MEAL OR BREAK LOCATION:Meal and Expo Area\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:557c061485f6d4d5ee87d11fd482f32e URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/557c061485f6d4d5ee87d11fd482f32e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T071000Z DTEND:20260401T081000Z SUMMARY:A05 | Db2 for z/OS Applications Empowered with OpenTelemetry DESCRIPTION:IBM System Z and Db2 for z/OS applications are essential to the successful operations and business workflows for major companies. Join our discussion on OpenTelemetry and its powerful impact on observability across your entire business environment. Whether you're a System Reliability Engineer or an Application Developer\, this session is for you! \;Here's what you'll learn:An overview of the OpenTelemetry observability framework and how it helps generate\, process\, and distribute telemetry data.How Db2 for z/OS supports OpenTelemetry and how you can leverage it for your applications.How OpenTelemetry support aligns with the broader platform\, i.e. IBM System Z and Db2 for z/OS\, to enhance your operations.Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your understanding and implementation of OpenTelemetry within Db2 for z/OS. CATEGORIES:A | Z/OS LOCATION:Auditorium\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:441ae1653e28712084172fedf986d9f5 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/441ae1653e28712084172fedf986d9f5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T071000Z DTEND:20260401T081000Z SUMMARY:B05 | Db2 Cloud Update: Introducing Db2 Serverless DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to Db2 Serverless\, our upcoming Db2 SaaS offering that brings together simplicity for development and new workloads with enterprise-grade reliability\, all delivered through a completely infrastructure-free experience. Db2 Serverless is designed for users building new applications as well as organizations running mission-critical workloads that demand trusted Db2 performance and resilience. With Db2 Serverless\, you can provision a database in seconds. The service automatically scales in real time\, instantly ramping up to meet workload demand and scaling down\, even to zero\, when not in use. This built-in elasticity eliminates overprovisioning and idle environments\, resulting in significant cost savings. You pay only for the resources your applications consume\, making Db2 Serverless an efficient choice for both fast-moving development teams and enterprise workloads. In this session\, you’ll learn about Db2 Serverless and how it enables users to get started faster and use Db2 more efficiently than ever before\, all with a fully managed experience and without compromising the reliability and performance you expect from Db2 CATEGORIES:B | LUW LOCATION:Room 101\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:fd6c29933b86818f9f254323b8528bac URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/fd6c29933b86818f9f254323b8528bac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T081000Z DTEND:20260401T083000Z SUMMARY:Afternoon Tea DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:MEAL OR BREAK LOCATION:Meal and Expo Area\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:6508de6dcc9512865879b6dfe38581df URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/6508de6dcc9512865879b6dfe38581df END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T083000Z DTEND:20260401T093000Z SUMMARY:A06 | Db2 for z/OS Fireside Chat - Ask the Experts DESCRIPTION:Join this Fireside Chat for an open Q&A with leading Db2 for z/OS specialists. Panelists will take on as many attendee questions as time allows\, offering practical insights drawn from real customer scenarios and current product capabilities. This interactive session is a chance to deepen your technical understanding\, hear expert perspectives\, and connect with peers across the Db2 community. Bring your questions and be ready for a lively\, knowledge‑rich discussion. CATEGORIES:A | Z/OS LOCATION:Auditorium\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:36c7409ba9c2019d068299e8b2e503c7 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/36c7409ba9c2019d068299e8b2e503c7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260401T083000Z DTEND:20260401T093000Z SUMMARY:B06 | Db2 LUW Fireside Chat - Ask the Experts DESCRIPTION:Join this Fireside Chat / Expert Panel for an open Q&A with leading Db2 for LUW specialists. Panelists will take on as many attendee questions as time allows\, offering practical insights drawn from real customer scenarios and current product capabilities. This interactive session is a chance to deepen your technical understanding\, hear expert perspectives\, and connect with peers across the Db2 community. Bring your questions and be ready for a lively\, knowledge‑rich discussion. CATEGORIES:B | LUW LOCATION:Room 101\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:02f33cf2399de24a002438bcf92cb881 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/02f33cf2399de24a002438bcf92cb881 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260402T001500Z DTEND:20260402T072000Z SUMMARY:Registration DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:REGISTRATION LOCATION:Registration \, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:ff2084db1aa5369b9ddbeaac72ddbe4c URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/ff2084db1aa5369b9ddbeaac72ddbe4c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260402T013000Z DTEND:20260402T023000Z SUMMARY:A07 | IBM Z Data and AI Strategy Update DESCRIPTION:Every enterprise\, with Db2 for z/OS as core database\, has data and application modernization plans in the context of Db2 for z/OS and Z data sources. Topics like hybrid cloud\, data fabric\, data lakehouse are all bringing different architecture and product level solutions to address rapidly changing business challenges. \; \;This is a Keynote Style presentation that address the following \; \;Data Modernization Challenges – Past\, Present\, Future  \;IBM Z Data and AI Enterprise Architecture \;Architectural alternatives to provide Z data into the cloud worldCore Products\, Virtualization\, Data Integration and AI \;Replicate\, Direct Access\, Virtualization – Pros & Cons. \;Technical and Business Use Cases with Product Capabilities Roadmaps and Future. CATEGORIES:A | Z/OS LOCATION:Auditorium\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:6b7eed107ab74ae238222359572c3c7b URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/6b7eed107ab74ae238222359572c3c7b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260402T013000Z DTEND:20260402T023000Z SUMMARY:B07 | Cloud Update: Fully Managed SaaS\, Bring-Your-Own-Cloud(BYOC) and AWS RDS for Db2 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a deep dive into the latest innovations shaping the continued evolution of Db2 Cloud Services across leading cloud platforms. This session explores recent advancements in Db2 SaaS\, AWS Amazon RDS for Db2\, and Db2 as a Service on Microsoft Azure\, including our Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC) deployment model. BYOC delivers the best of both worlds: the ease and operational simplicity of a fully managed service\, combined with the control\, security\, and native integration advantages of running Db2 directly within your own cloud account. You’ll learn how these offerings enable flexible deployment choices while meeting demanding enterprise requirements. Whether your focus is optimization\, regulatory compliance\, cloud strategy\, availability\, or feature adoption\, this session will demonstrate how Db2 Cloud Services are designed to adapt to your needs—providing enterprise-grade reliability\, scalability\, and flexibility. CATEGORIES:B | LUW LOCATION:Room 101\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:cf5d907d8e1631179753243f9f99612e URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/cf5d907d8e1631179753243f9f99612e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260402T023000Z DTEND:20260402T025000Z SUMMARY:Morning Tea DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:MEAL OR BREAK LOCATION:Meal and Expo Area\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:c0a4d3e41764a39f66b95010a23aed25 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/c0a4d3e41764a39f66b95010a23aed25 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260402T025000Z DTEND:20260402T035000Z SUMMARY:A08 | Workshop: Infusing Db2 for z/OS for AI - Part 1 DESCRIPTION:Gain hands-on experience with IBM Db2 AI for z/OS\, a powerful new offering built on IBM Watson Machine Learning for z/OS. Learn how Db2 AI can:Optimize SQL statementsProvide Db2 system assessments with expert guidance for tuning your subsystemUtilize the Distributed Connection Controller to analyze remote workload traffic and generate Db2 profiles for monitoring and controlling remote connection access based on location\, user ID\, and application nameMonitor system performance using a new performance insight visualization dashboard. \;\nThis lab uses real-world data and realistic Db2 workloads to demonstrate how each capability works in practice\, with step-by-step explanations of the underlying functions and how to interpret the results. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how Db2 AI delivers actionable insights directly within the Db2 for z/OS environment. Join this lab to deepen your technical knowledge\, explore the latest AI-driven Db2 innovations\, and learn how to apply these capabilities to optimize and manage your own Db2 systems.Please bring your own laptop for this lab and have your IBM ID ready to be used. CATEGORIES:A | Z/OS LOCATION:Auditorium\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:47db4adbe7fc83060b12cf2db85b1aad URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/47db4adbe7fc83060b12cf2db85b1aad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260402T025000Z DTEND:20260402T035000Z SUMMARY:B08 | Simplifying Db2 Development and Data Movement: VS Code Extension and Db2 Bridge DESCRIPTION:This session introduces the new Db2 Developer VS Code Extension and provides an update on IBM Db2 Bridge\, IBM's data movement and migration solution designed to simplify and accelerate database modernization. We'll cover what Db2 Bridge is\, the problems it solves\, and where it fits within the broader Db2 portfolio\, along with an overview of the VS Code Extension's key features and intended use cases. Built for developers\, the VS Code Extension brings Db2 capabilities directly into Visual Studio Code\, enabling a more efficient\, intuitive\, and integrated workflow. The session will also highlight recent enhancements and supported use cases for Db2 Bridge\, including how it enables efficient and reliable data and schema movement across on-premises\, hybrid\, and cloud environments. \n\nAttendees will learn how these capabilities help developers interact with Db2 more productively using a familiar IDE\, while also gaining a forward-looking view of the Db2 Bridge roadmap and how it supports customer migration and adoption journeys. CATEGORIES:B | LUW LOCATION:Room 101\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:d9a09e16d3d4751e96210a0ccbf66d4f URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/d9a09e16d3d4751e96210a0ccbf66d4f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260402T035000Z DTEND:20260402T040000Z SUMMARY:Break DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:MEAL OR BREAK LOCATION:Meal and Expo Area\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:6789e532e93337afadb35478f29389ab URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/6789e532e93337afadb35478f29389ab END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260402T040000Z DTEND:20260402T050000Z SUMMARY:A09 | Workshop: Infusing Db2 for z/OS for AI - Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Gain hands-on experience with IBM Db2 AI for z/OS\, a powerful new offering built on IBM Watson Machine Learning for z/OS. Learn how Db2 AI can:Optimize SQL statementsProvide Db2 system assessments with expert guidance for tuning your subsystemUtilize the Distributed Connection Controller to analyze remote workload traffic and generate Db2 profiles for monitoring and controlling remote connection access based on location\, user ID\, and application nameMonitor system performance using a new performance insight visualization dashboard. \;\nThis lab uses real-world data and realistic Db2 workloads to demonstrate how each capability works in practice\, with step-by-step explanations of the underlying functions and how to interpret the results. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how Db2 AI delivers actionable insights directly within the Db2 for z/OS environment. Join this lab to deepen your technical knowledge\, explore the latest AI-driven Db2 innovations\, and learn how to apply these capabilities to optimize and manage your own Db2 systems.Please bring your own laptop for this lab and have your IBM ID ready to be used. CATEGORIES:A | Z/OS LOCATION:Auditorium\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:1bf3f3d5adcbb2b3a28d3f0297ab0bbd URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/1bf3f3d5adcbb2b3a28d3f0297ab0bbd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260402T040000Z DTEND:20260402T050000Z SUMMARY:B09 | Db2 Always On Architecture DESCRIPTION:In this presentation we will discuss the resiliency offerings for DB2 and how they can be combined to provide an Always On architecture.  \;What are the process changes required\, how to I determine what needs to be done and what can I do today. The IBM Always On architecture allows you to run your client facings systems 24 by 7 by 365 with zero downtime. CATEGORIES:B | LUW LOCATION:Room 101\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:5b61bf3147849be207ce801741c783c4 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/5b61bf3147849be207ce801741c783c4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260402T050000Z DTEND:20260402T054500Z SUMMARY:Lunch DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:MEAL OR BREAK LOCATION:Meal and Expo Area\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:6fdcd0f655ef223481ceab3284b98098 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/6fdcd0f655ef223481ceab3284b98098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260402T060000Z DTEND:20260402T070000Z SUMMARY:A10 | Db2 13 for z/OS SQL and Application Management Enhancements DESCRIPTION:This session will highlight key enhancements in the SQL syntax\, semantic and in the application management area in Db2 13 for z/OS. These functionalities were delivered in the recent function levels and are responses to customer requirements to improve application capability and performance as well as enable the DBA to effectively manage applications and database objects. CATEGORIES:A | Z/OS LOCATION:Auditorium\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:20ab691c94b2376d7173ffe5e2d1461b URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/20ab691c94b2376d7173ffe5e2d1461b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260402T060000Z DTEND:20260402T070000Z SUMMARY:B10 | Taming the Beast: Deep Dive into Various Db2 Corruptions DESCRIPTION:This session provides awareness of various Db2 LUW corruption scenarios and their potential business impact. It covers common types of corruption such as data\, index\, page\, transaction log\, packed descriptor\, and memory corruption\, along with practical techniques and Db2 tools used for detection and diagnosis. The presentation also highlights key recovery and proactive best practices that Db2 LUW DBAs can use to minimize—or even prevent—outages. Additionally\, we will discuss critical issue affecting Db2 on Intel Broadwell V4 chipsets etc.\n\n Agenda\n • What is corruption? Business Impact?\n • Data corruption \n• Index Corruption \n• EMP and SMP Page Corruption \n• Transaction Log Corruption \n• Packed Descriptor Corruption \n• Memory Corruption \n• Db2 tools and their tricks \n• Proactive measures to avoid corruption\n• Awareness: Intel Issue on a Broadwell V4 Chipset affecting Db2 and more... CATEGORIES:B | LUW LOCATION:Room 101\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:79a35d2bda5cae2f908c90cbfcda0315 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/79a35d2bda5cae2f908c90cbfcda0315 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260402T070000Z DTEND:20260402T072000Z SUMMARY:Afternoon Tea DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:MEAL OR BREAK LOCATION:Meal and Expo Area\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:1159fedae7077695e1c9f67784a1db60 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/1159fedae7077695e1c9f67784a1db60 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260402T072000Z DTEND:20260402T093000Z SUMMARY:A11 | Workshop: Performing AI Queries with Db2 13 for z/OS using SQL Data Insights Pro DESCRIPTION:See how IBM SQL Data Insights Pro combines unsupervised deep learning with traditional \;SQL queries\, enabling you to run similarity\, dissimilarity\, clustering\, and analogy queries \;on your Db2 data. Easily uncover hidden relationships across tables and views\, quickly \;gain actionable insights to address business challenges as they arise\, and confidently \;make better business decisions. \;In this lab\, we examine a Mutual Fund table containing detailed numerical and categorical \;information\, including historical financial metrics. Using AI-powered SQL queries\, you will \;identify which mutual funds are most similar or dissimilar\, helping to generate meaningful \;recommendations. AI queries will answer questions such as: “Which mutual funds are \;most similar to or most dissimilar from mutual fund ABC?” and “Which mutual funds are \;the most or least common in the table?” \;This lab also includes the latest enhancements that provide support for unstructured data \;stored in character columns. With this new capability\, a single semantic model can \;capture valuable information from both structured relational fields and free-text \;fields. Join this lab to get hands-on experience with AI-powered SQL capabilities and \;discover how SQL Data Insights Pro can transform the way you analyze data. \; \;\n\nPlease bring your own laptop for this hands-on lab and have your IBM ID ready. CATEGORIES:A | Z/OS LOCATION:Auditorium\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:f27c5e106c593551994171e6d6701f64 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/f27c5e106c593551994171e6d6701f64 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260402T072000Z DTEND:20260402T093000Z SUMMARY:B11 | Workshop: Db2 Genius Hub DESCRIPTION:Unlock the Power of Autonomous Database Management with Db2 Genius Hub. In this workshop\, we’ll explore how Db2 Genius Editions revolutionize database operations by embedding AI-native intelligence directly into the database control plane. Discover how the Db2 Genius Hub transforms database management\, enabling DBAs to supervise AI-driven operations\, and focus on optimization\, governance\, and driving digital innovation. Participants will gain insights into the benefits of intent-driven interaction\, autonomous workflows\, and the future of database management.\n \n CATEGORIES:B | LUW LOCATION:Room 101\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:3ee8a1ea60a92fc1f3e94c1e5544ec7d URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/3ee8a1ea60a92fc1f3e94c1e5544ec7d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T000719Z DTSTART:20260402T094000Z DTEND:20260402T100000Z SUMMARY:Closing Remarks DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:IDUG EVENT LOCATION:Auditorium\, 7 Changi Business Park Crescent\, Singapore SEQUENCE:0 UID:9ff495e50f12e3694ed7eefa124a4748 URL:http://idugsingapore2026.sched.com/event/9ff495e50f12e3694ed7eefa124a4748 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR