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Welcome to pgmp.dev 2025! 🎉 Let’s Dive into the Future of PostgreSQL 💾
Hey everyone! Welcome to pgmp.dev 2025! We’re thrilled to be back and ready to explore the exciting future of PostgreSQL. After a bit of a whirlwind last year, we’re laser-focused on delivering a packed agenda filled with insightful sessions, workshops, and community connection. Let’s get started! 🚀
Getting Situated & Staying Connected 🌐
Before we jump into the content, here’s a quick rundown of what to expect and how to make the most of the conference:
- Wi-Fi: Password details are displayed (briefly!), so keep an eye out.
- Social Media: Share your experiences and connect with fellow attendees using the official hashtag! Claire Jordano will be capturing the highlights. 📸
- Code of Conduct: We’re committed to a respectful and welcoming environment for everyone. If you have any concerns, reach out to the Code of Conduct committee – their pictures are displayed, so you know who to find.
- What’s Been Happening: While today is the main event, leadership summits, developer meetings, and community gatherings took place yesterday. Today is all about the sessions and the hallway track!
- Unconference Friday: Get ready to contribute your ideas and shape the future of PostgreSQL! Friday is an unconference where we brainstorm, problem-solve, and plan for the future. 💡
A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors! 🙏
This event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Let’s give them a round of applause!
- Gold Sponsors: Microsoft, EDB, AWS, Google, Huawei
- Silver Sponsors: Percona, PG Analyze, Fujitsu, Crunchy Data, Superbase, Higgo, Neon
Swag, Speakers & Lightning Talks 🎁🗣️⚡
- T-Shirts & Swag: Awesome conference t-shirts are available by the registration desk. Pick up your size and show off your pgmp.dev pride! There’s also sponsored swag, including fun building blocks – perfect for the little ones! 🧱
- Speaker Gifts: A token of our appreciation for our incredible speakers. Collect yours at the registration desk!
- Lightning Talks: Got a quick PostgreSQL-related idea? Submit it by 5:30 PM today for a chance to present in a five-minute lightning talk! 🎯
- Room Monitors: These folks are your go-to for any questions and feedback. They’re briefed and ready to assist!
- Temporary Badges: If you didn’t receive a name badge upon registration, grab a temporary one at the desk and personalize it!
- Red Lanyard: Want to avoid being filmed? Wear a red lanyard.
Getting Involved & Contributing 🤝
- Slonic Events Canada: We’re a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing you this amazing conference. Get involved and help shape the future of pgmp.dev!
- Community Booth: New this year! Learn how to build PostgreSQL on your laptop, volunteer, and connect with the community. Perfect for newcomers! 👨💻
- Poster Session: Explore community projects and patches through engaging posters. Chat with the creators and dive deeper into the details. 🖼️
- Feedback is Key: Provide feedback on talks using the QR codes in each room or on the website. Your input helps us improve future conferences! 📝
Today’s Keynote: David Wittmann 🧠
We’re incredibly excited to welcome David Wittmann, a pioneering computer scientist and a legend in the database world!
- Groundbreaking Work: Known for his work in scalable and parallel systems, David and his team at Gray Systems Labs have laid the foundation for many modern parallel databases and cloud architectures.
- Relational Database Benchmark: He developed the first relational database benchmark – a crucial tool for many of us!
- Q&A: Don’s miss the opportunity to hear David’s stories and insights!
Let’s make pgmp.dev 2025 an unforgettable experience! ✨