The IDUG DB2 Tech ConferenceMay 12 – 16, 2014 | Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel | Phoenix, Arizona

Experience IDUG in PhoenixFor more than 25 years, IDUG has served as the foremost independent, user-driven community, providing members with a direct

channel to thousands of professional DB2 users across the globe. IDUG continuously strives to support and strengthen the DB2

community by providing exceptional education and services designed to promote the effective utilization of DB2. Join your fellow

DB2 professionals at the IDUG DB2 Tech Conference in Phoenix for a comprehensive five-day event featuring a variety of key

technical education opportunities and an exceptional mix of DB2 thought-leaders.

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Join Us for the Latest and Greatest in DB2Event Highlights:• Robust and relevant technical program – Sessions designed to address

today’s challenges

• One Day Seminars – Deep dives into key DB2 topics

• Certification Exams – One FREE IBM exam for all attendees, with the option to take a second exam if a passing score is achieved on the first

• Complimentary Workshops – Two workshops available

• Registration to fit your needs – Including special discounts for first-time attendees

Take Advantage of Complimentary Certification ExamsIDUG and IBM have once again joined forces to provide you with opportunities to excel in your profession. Sign up today for your free certification exam in Phoenix. Attendees may take up to two complimentary exams, if a passing grade is achieved on the first exam.

Advanced SQL Coding and Performance Dan Luksetich, DanL Database Consulting

DB2 10 for z/OS System Admin Crammer Class for Certification Exam 617 Judy Nall, Computer Business International, Inc.

DB2 10.1 for Linux, UNIX and Windows Database Administration Certification Exam (Exam 611) Preparation Roger Sanders, EMC Corporation

DB2 11 for z/OS Database Administration Certification Crammer Course Susan Lawson, YL&A

Take Advantage of Complimentary Workshops

• DB2 BLU Acceleration for the Cloud Do you need to get started using DB2 quickly and at a low cost? Do you need BI and data warehousing in-memory computing fast? At this technical workshop, you will learn about the exciting new enhancements with DB2 BLU, how they relate to Cloud implementations and how they can provide data insights to your organization quickly and easily. DB2 on the Cloud is available in several pre-installed, pre-configured editions to support needs that range from a small workgroup to advanced enterprise data applications. These environments can meet a variety of needs including development, test, online transaction processing and more. BLU Acceleration for Cloud, recently released as a public technology preview, is designed to provide self-service BI or data warehousing in a simple agile cloud-based in-memory computing solution. It includes an option to use BLU Acceleration with Cognos BI so that you can get insights from your data very quickly and affordably.

• DB2 11 Migration Planning WorkshopDB2 10 set the stage to “give back.” DB2 11 does this again with more out-of-the-box performance improvements, greater migration flexibility and many optimization, administration and application features. The Migration Planning Workshop is a one-day, comprehensive review of the capabilities, considerations, preparations and project planning for DB2 11. This workshop will provide an understanding of the breadth of features delivered in DB2 for z/OS versions. The enhanced migration process will be explained and attendees will leave the session with materials that can be used to start your installation/migration immediately, or in the future.

One Day Educational SeminarsOne Day Seminars* are an opportunity to take a deep dive into specific aspects of DB2 with direct access to some of the most renowned speakers in our industry. Seminars will be held on Monday, May 12 and the full day experience includes lunch as well as hard copies of the course materials.

DB2 LUW Problem Determination and Troubleshooting Workshop Pavel Sustr; IBM Corporation; Samir Kapoor, IBM Corporation

DB2 V10+ for LUW Top Gun Performance Workshop Martin Hubel, MCH Inc.; Scott Hayes, DBI Software

The BEST of the THINGS I WISH I’D TOLD YOU 8 YEARS AGO Bonnie Baker, Bonnie Baker Corp.

*One Day Seminars require an additional registration fee.

Get Informed on Relevant Industry Topics at IDUGThe diverse technical program at the IDUG DB2 Tech Conference in Phoenix offers a wide variety of topics and tracks, including DB2 for Developers, Big Data and Analytics, DB2 for LUW and more. Each technical session has been thoughtfully designed to equip you with the knowledge you need to stay on the cusp of emerging technology and trends. Customize your schedule by choosing a mixture of sessions that best suit your job role and interests, and expand your knowledge-base while driving your career development.

Expand Your Skill Set with Technical SessionsThe IDUG DB2 Tech Conference in Phoenix offers a wide variety of technical content relevant to DB2 professionals at every experience level. The featured sessions below are just a few of the education options you have to choose from in Phoenix:

Best Practices Upgrade to DB2 10.5 with BLU Acceleration Melanie Stopfer, IBM Corporation

Data Warehouse Appliances: An Independent Technical Comparison of Netezza, Exadata and TeradataSuresh Sane, Bi-Lo Holdings, LLC

DB2 11 for z/OS Planning and Very Early ExperiencesJohn Campbell, IBM Corporation

DB2 BLU Acceleration vs. Other Columnar DatabasesChris Eaton, IBM Corporation

Do These DB2 10 for z/OS Optimizer Enhancements Apply to Me?Terry Purcell, IBM Corporation

High Availability Two Step: HADR and Power-HA(HACMP)Ember Crooks, Rosetta

Monitoring the Essentials in DB2 10.5Philip Gunning, GTS

Parlez-Vous Klingon – DB2 Recursion SQL for Database MagiciansAlexander Kopac, Home Depot

Set Yourself Free with Real Time StatisticsPaul Walters, Navy Federal Credit Union

Understanding Query Transformation in DB2 for z/OSDaniel Luksetich, DanL Database Consulting

Build Your Agenda TodayTo explore the full session schedule, view the Online Conference Agenda.

Interactive Group DiscussionsActively engaging in your education, receiving answers to your most pressing questions and participating in dialogue with your peers are some of the most valuable benefits of attending IDUG. Participate in these interactive group discussions to engage in open idea exchanges and make connections with other DB2 professionals. Below are the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that will take place at IDUG in Phoenix.

Wednesday, May 14:• DB2 Memory Usage, Futures and Features• Fun with SQL• Maintaining Big Data• DB2 BLU Acceleration• DB2 Compression - What are the options?

What are the license implications?• Security and Data Masking• DB2 in the Cloud

DB2 Expert PanelsTake advantage of direct access to IBM’s top minds at two topic-specific panels.

Panel #1: DB2 for z/OSPanelists: John Campbell, Haakon Roberts, Terry Purcell, Randy Ebersole and Jay Yothers

Panel #2: DB2 for Linux, UNIX, WindowsPanelists: Matt Huras, Matthais Nicola, Walid Rjaibi, Guy Lohman and Paul Bird

DB2 and the Age of the Polyglot PersistenceTuesday, May 13

BigData and NoSQL technologies are experiencing an unprecedented boom. They all bring a variety of different technologies and approaches, and most of them have one in common: they proclaim the end of the relational database.

Which road should we take? Should we abandon relational database and get on the hype wagon of the newcomers? Or should we ignore them and hope they will disappear?

Enter the age of the polyglot persistence. There is a place for various data technologies, each finding its sweet spot for the diverse data we are handling today. We need to recognize the benefits and the drawbacks of the non-relational models and work with them, finding the optimal data solution for the enterprise. And yes, that may mean that we need to learn some new things and relearn some old forgotten wisdom. There is a database that has consistently adapted and embraced the new technologies. We have seen it storing not only tables, but XML, JSON documents, graphs; embracing columnar storage and doing fast in-memory processing; integrating with Hadoop. This database is DB2. It is the time to roll up the sleeves again and master the world of polyglot persistence with the trusted engine.

Dr. Valdimir Bacvanski, Founder, SciSpike

Dr. Vladimir Bacvanski has two decades of engineering experience with software technologies in areas such as architecture

and design of mission critical and distributed enterprise systems, rule-based systems and languages, modeling tools, real-time systems, agent systems and database technologies. Vladimir also has extensive experience in software architecture and requirements analysis, and has helped a number of companies including the US Treasury, Federal Reserve Bank, US Navy, IBM, Dell, Hewlett Packard, JP Morgan Chase, Northwestern Mutual, State Farm, Nokia, Lucent, Nortel Networks, General Electric, BAE Systems, AMD and others to select, transition and apply new software technologies.

Vladimir is published worldwide and is a frequent speaker, session chair, and workshop organizer at leading industry events. He is also the recipient of a number of prestigious academic scholarships and grants. For his contributions to the data management community, he was awarded the title of the IBM Champion in 2009-2013.

KeynotesThe Future of Data Persistence: DBMS Technology Meets Big DataThursday, May 15

As the Nexus of Forces brings together information from many sources including cloud, social and mobile, the DBMS must support not only new information types, but also new transactions and analytics, including Hybrid Transaction/Analytic Processing (HTAP). From in-memory DBMS to Column–store DBMS to noSQL, we examine the new information types, transaction types and technology necessary to support this. What is driving the new information paradigm? What new DBMS technologies are emerging to support new forms of information and use? What will information persistence look like in the future?

Donald Feinberg, Vice President & Distinguished Analyst, Gartner

Donald Feinberg is a vice president and distinguished analyst in Gartner

Intelligence in the Information Management group. Mr. Feinberg is responsible for Gartner’s research on database management systems and data warehousing infrastructure and Big Data.

Connect With Your Peers and Colleagues at the IDUG DB2 Tech Conference in PhoenixIndustry connections are an important resource within the DB2 community. At the IDUG DB2 Tech Conference in Phoenix, attendees have many opportunities to connect with industry-leading vendors, colleagues, peers and experts to share their implementation stories, lessons learned and best practices.

IDUG Products & Services ExpoMeet the top DB2 vendors, consulting firms and solutions providers at the IDUG Products & Services Expo. Enjoy face-to-face conversations with the professionals who create and service the DB2 products you use every day while connecting with your peers and colleagues.

IDUG Products & Services Expo Hours

Tuesday, May 13

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Opening Reception

Wednesday, May 14

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Evening Reception

Thursday, May 15

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Passport to Prizes at 12:45 p.m.) Exhibit Hall Open

Attend a One Day Educational Seminar on Monday, May 12One day educational seminars are held Monday, May 12 and provide an in-depth look into critical DB2 information.

• Paid Conference Delegate: $425• One Day Educational Seminar Only: $475

Save Up to 80% Through IDUG’s Mentor ProgramIDUG offers a reward program that enables your team to access hundreds of hours of critical education at a fraction of the full cost. IDUG’s Mentor Program is designed to guarantee the long-term success of your data management team by bringing DB2 education to both veteran DBAs and emerging professionals.

Through this unique program, IDUG members who have attended three or more major IDUG conferences (North America, EMEA or Australasia), IBM Champions and Regional User Group (RUG) leaders have the opportunity to bring a first-time attendee from the same company for an unprecedented 80% discount. To learn more about this invaluable program, visit the IDUG Mentor page.

Flexible Registration Options Cater to Your NeedsIDUG offers a variety of registration options to accommodate the busiest of DB2 professionals. Registration options for the IDUG DB2 Conference in Phoenix are designed to ensure you are able to align your educational needs with your professional development goals and organizational commitments.

Full Registration FeePurchased after March 14, 2014 $1,995

IDUG Mentor Program - for First Time AttendeesWith discount code provided by IDUG Mentor $395

Multiple Attendee Registration10% discount for sending 3 or more individuals $1,795

One Day Registration $499

Guest RegistrationIncludes access to the exhibit hall receptions but does not include lunch $80

Enjoy Your Time in Beautiful Phoenix!Join your fellow DB2 professionals at IDUG’s official conference hotel, the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, at a special discounted rate. Visit the IDUG in Phoenix Housing page today to reserve your room.

Located just minutes from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and adjacent to the conference center, the Phoenix Sheraton Downtown Hotel is conveniently located near several options for those seeking dining, culture and entertainment.RESERVE YOUR ROOM TODAY!

Experience Greater PhoenixFor the Outdoor Enthusiast: By foot, by bike or even by horse, there’s no shortage of mountain trails—some right in the city and some in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. Climb Camelback Mountain, see the cityscape from Piestawa Peak or head to South Mountain for over 50 miles of trails.

For the Golfer: Experience the beauty of Arizona golf with excellent playing conditions! Phoenix Golf encompasses 8 unique golf courses, five 18-hole championship courses and three 9-hole courses strategically located throughout the City of Phoenix.

For the Experience Guru: Museums and attractions are not to be missed. The Desert Botanical Garden and the Heard Museum offer unique Southwestern experiences, while Phoenix Art Museum and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art appeal to contemporary art types.

For the Foodie: The Greater Phoenix area is full of restaurants, cafés and bakeries. To get great food with amazing mountain views, check out El Chorro Lodge at the base of Camelback Mountain. Phoenix also hosts many James Beard favorites for their different culinary skills, like Vincent Guerithault of Vincent’s on Camelback. For more dining options visit, www.visitphoenix.com.

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