PostgreSQL Conference Europe 2026

PostgreSQL has a large and welcoming community, but for newcomers it is not always clear how to get started, stay connected, contribute, or know who to reach out to. Key parts of the ecosystem, such as the website, PostgreSQL Wiki, mailing lists, release cycles, community events, and supporting infrastructure, can be difficult to navigate at first.

This interactive half day workshop is designed to help new and aspiring contributors explore the PostgreSQL ecosystem and build meaningful connections with experienced community members across different areas of activity.

Participants will gain an understanding of how the community is structured, how to engage with it, and the many ways they can contribute. They will also develop a clearer picture of how collaboration works in practice. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have identified their own path into the community and will leave with concrete next steps and relevant contacts to support their continued journey.

The session includes:

• Welcome & framing with an introduction to the PostgreSQL community
• Guided orientation: a structured walkthrough of key ecosystem elements such as communication channels, the PostgreSQL Wiki, CommitFest and release cycles, and community events
• Individual presentations from representatives of main PostgreSQL infrastructure with Q&A

The session is designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and highly interactive, helping lower barriers to participation and making it easier for new members to become active contributors.

We are now accepting proposals for New PostgreSQL Community Members - Summit at PGConf.EU 2026!

The submission deadline is 2026-06-01T23:59:59 at 24:00 in Valencia, Spain. Selected speakers will be notified before 2026-07-03.

Call for Submissions:

We’re looking for short, community-driven 5–20 minute contributions for this session until June 1, 2026, 23:59 (Valencia, Spain time). If you want to be part of a group that helps newcomers find direction within the PostgreSQL ecosystem, we’d be happy to have you on stage for a short session.

Topics may include:

• Communication channels within the PostgreSQL community
• Knowledge resources and how to navigate them
• How to start a PostgreSQL user group
• How to organize a PostgreSQL Europe community event, PGDay, or conference
• Writing and contributing release notes
• Understanding commits and CommitFest workflows
• Getting started with hacking on PostgreSQL
• Pathways into core development
• PostgreSQL infrastructure and community tooling
• Documentation and advocacy work
• Mentoring and contributor onboarding experiences
• Collaboration practices within the community
• Initiatives that foster inclusion
• ...

Please submit your proposal under the New PostgreSQL Community Members - Summit track.