The International Db2 Users Group (IDUG®) is an independent, not-for-profit, user-run organization whose mission is to support and strengthen the information services community by providing the highest quality education and services which promote the effective utilization of Db2. Founded in 1988, IDUG offers annual conferences around the globe, bringing together Db2 users and experts from all over the world. Alongside these events, IDUG members benefit year-round from new content, online forums, and community development opportunities. IDUG offers a dynamic technical support community with peer-driven product training, which empowers Db2 users to achieve organizational business objectives while driving personal career advancement. IDUG is proud to offer the latest in Db2 information straight from those who know it best: database administrators (DBAs), database managers, application programmers and developers, vendors, and other IT professionals who use Db2 daily.