Triton Consulting is delighted to announce that we will be attending the IDUG EMEA 2026 Db2 Tech Conference in the beautiful city of Porto, Portugal.
It’s time to mark your calendars, secure your place, and start planning your trip for one of the most anticipated Db2 events of the year.
Why Attend IDUG EMEA 2026?
IDUG conferences are renowned for delivering world-class Db2 education, and 2026 will be no exception. Attendees can look forward to:
- Insightful sessions from industry-leading Db2 experts
- Pre- and post-conference workshops and hands-on labs
- IBM certification and digital badging opportunities
- Valuable networking sessions with peers and thought leaders
- Engaging social events in a stunning European location
Every year, the IDUG content committee carefully curates high-quality, up-to-date technical content, ensuring attendees gain practical knowledge and insight into the latest Db2 developments.
Triton Consulting at IDUG 2026
We are especially proud that Triton will be strongly represented at this year’s conference, with multiple expert speakers sharing their knowledge and real-world experience. Don’t miss sessions from our IBM Champions and Gold Consultants:
Iqbal Goralwalla & Damir Wilder

IBM Champion and Head of Database Services Iqbal Goralwalla will be presenting alongside fellow IBM Champion and Senior Consultant Damir Wilder. They’re presentations will be on “Zero Downtime Dreams: A Newcomer’s Guide to Db2 Resilience” and “Db2 Upgrade Lessons the Manuals Don’t Teach You”.
Mark Gillis
IBM Champion and Principle Consultant, Mark Gillis will be presenting “Experiences with the AI Query Optimiser”. Mark’s presentation recounts some of the tricks, pitfalls and gotchas encountered in actual customer implementations of the AI Query Optimiser.
Rob Gould
IBM Champion and Business Development Lead Rob Gould will be presenting on “Db2 Load Strategies to Speed Up Loading Very Large Tables”.
These sessions promise practical insights, expert guidance, and valuable takeaways for Db2 professionals at all levels.
Event Details
Dates:
Sunday, 27 September – Thursday, 1 October 2026
Location:
Centro de Congressos da Alfândega do Porto
Rua Nova da Alfândega
Edifício da Alfândega
4050-430 Porto
Portugal
How to Register:
To learn more about the conference and secure your place, visit the official IDUG website.
See You in Porto!
We’re looking forward to connecting with customers, partners, and fellow Db2 professionals in Porto. Please contact us to arrange a chat with one of the Triton team in Porto. Whether you’re attending for technical deep dives, networking, or certification opportunities, IDUG EMEA 2026 is an event not to be missed. See you there!