The UKs Largest IBM i User Group in the UK
i-UG - The UK IBM i User Group
Connecting & supporting the IBM i community across the United Kingdom.
About i-UG
A community built for IBM i in the UK
Next Conference
i-UG Conference Midlands 2026
A full day of IBM i sessions covering modernisation, security, programming, Db2 for i and the IBM Power roadmap, plus hands-on workshops and community networking.
- Keynotes from IBM & industry leaders
- Technical breakout tracks for developers and architects
- Networking with the UK IBM i community
- Date
- Tuesday 3rd November 2026
- Location
- The Mount Hotel, Wolverhampton, England WV6 8HL
Venue Map
The Mount Hotel — Mount Rd, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton WV6 8HL | View larger map
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Membership of the i-UG
i-UG now welcomes members from everywhere. Previously our membership was exclusively made up of IBM i IT professionals, but to fit in with our policy of trying to expand awareness of IBM i and its renowned scalability, robustness, openness and security, we are opening up membership to education institutions and the general public.
We encourage any individual, company, university or college interested in finding out more about the fantastic IBM i operating system to become an i-UG member and attend our conferences.
Associate
£30 ex VAT / year
- Full access to all i-UG conferences and events
- Access to presentation materials and recordings
- Regular newsletter and community updates
- Networking with IBM i professionals
Individual
£200 ex VAT / year
One named individual. Membership runs on a 12-month rolling basis — no matter when you join, you always receive a full 12 months. Attend all standard events free of charge; discounted entry to special events is offered wherever possible. If you cannot attend an event, a nominated colleague from the same company may attend in your place.
- One named individual member
- Full 12-month rolling membership from date of joining
- Free attendance at all standard events during the membership period
- Discounted entry to special events wherever possible
- Flexible attendance — a nominated colleague can attend in your place if needed
Company
£400 ex VAT / year
Company Membership enables up to three representatives to attend all standard events during the membership period, free of charge. Discounted entry to special events is offered wherever possible. If a representative cannot attend, a nominated colleague from the same company may attend in their place.
- Up to 3 company representatives included
- Free attendance at all standard events for the membership period
- Discounted entry to special events wherever possible
- Flexible attendance — nominated colleagues can substitute if a representative cannot attend
Vendor
Sponsorship£600 ex VAT / year — flat annual rate
A low-cost sponsorship option that gives your company greater visibility within the group. Revenue from Vendor Membership helps us keep all other membership costs to a minimum. Available to a limited number of vendors.
All Company benefits, plus:
- Your company logo on the i-UG Home Page with a link to your preferred landing page
- Your company logo on the splash screen displayed between sessions at all standard events
- Priority invitations to sponsor larger events
- Incorporation into the i-UG Vendor Advisory Group
Educational
£5,000 ex VAT / year
- All Company membership benefits
- Logo and link displayed on the i-UG website
- Exhibitor space at the annual conference
- Speaking slot opportunity at events
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Become a member
Complete the form below and we will be in touch to confirm your membership and arrange payment.
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Stay up to date with i-UG
Sign up to the i-UG mailing list to receive the latest news, event announcements & community updates directly to your inbox.
- Conference and event announcements
- IBM i news and technical updates
- Community news and member spotlights
Vendor Members
Our vendor members play a vital role in supporting the i-UG community. Click any logo to visit their website.
ARCAD Software
Ariadne Software
Baby Blue IT
Celerity
Contenlo Consulting
Covenco
Digital Space Group
Dynamic Solutions
FalconStor Software
Fortra International
Fresche Solutions
Frontline Consultancy
IMS
KFA
Logicmate
M81
Macro4 / Softlanding
Maximum Availability
Meridian IT
MKT Computers
Nemo IT Solutions
Northdoor
Precisely
Proximity Resourcing
Recarta IT
Remain Software
Rowton IT
Park Lane Group
Shield Advanced Solutions
Contact Us
Get in touch with i-UG
Whether you want to join the community, speak at an event, or partner with us, we would love to hear from you. Complete the form and a member of the i-UG team will be in touch.
- Membership and community enquiries
- Speaking and event opportunities
- Partnership and sponsorship