Call for Speakers: Join Us at Postgres Conference Seattle 2024!

We are excited to announce that the Postgres Conference Seattle 2024 is accepting speaker submissions! This is your chance to share your knowledge, insights, and experiences with the global PostgreSQL community in one of the world’s most innovative tech hubs. Whether you're a seasoned PostgreSQL expert or have unique insights on emerging trends, this is the perfect stage to amplify your voice and make an impact.

Why Speak at Postgres Conference: Seattle

As the largest PostgreSQL gathering in the U.S., Postgres Conference: Seattle 2024 brings together users, developers, DBAs, and thought leaders from diverse industries including FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, and more! Here’s why you should consider submitting a proposal:

1. Expand Your Reach: Presenting at the conference will allow you to connect with hundreds of like-minded professionals, influencers, and companies shaping the future of data management.
2. Share Your Expertise: Whether you're a PostgreSQL guru or a curious learner with unique insights, your contribution can help others grow in their own Postgres journey.
3. Professional Recognition: Gain visibility and recognition within the Postgres community and broader tech industry. Being a speaker enhances your profile and can open doors for future collaborations, partnerships, or even job opportunities.
4. Contribute to the PostgreSQL Ecosystem: PostgreSQL continues to evolve rapidly. By sharing your experiences, you contribute to the collective growth and innovation of this incredible open-source database system.

Tracks for Every Interest

We’re looking for speakers across various areas of expertise. If you work in development, operations, or the essential aspects of PostgreSQL usage, we want to hear from you! Here’s a quick overview of our three main tracks:

Development (Dev) Track

Do you have cutting-edge insights on PostgreSQL development? This track is for talks focused on building, optimizing, and scaling applications using PostgreSQL. Some of the topics you could cover include:

• Query optimization and performance tuning
• Building and deploying PostgreSQL-based applications
• Best practices in database schema design
• Case studies of innovative solutions using PostgreSQL

Whether you're diving into PL/pgSQL, extending Postgres with custom functions, or exploring advanced indexing techniques, this is the perfect platform to share your expertise with fellow developers.

Operations (Ops) Track

If you’re working behind the scenes, ensuring that PostgreSQL environments are secure, scalable, and high-performing, the Ops track is for you. This track seeks submissions from database administrators, SREs, DevOps engineers, and anyone involved in the operational side of PostgreSQL, such as:

• Scaling PostgreSQL for high-traffic applications
• Backup and recovery strategies
• Monitoring and observability tools
• Managing multi-region or cloud-based Postgres instances

Share your experience on how to keep PostgreSQL running smoothly, even under the most demanding conditions.

Essentials Track

The Essentials track is perfect for those who want to speak about the core foundational aspects of PostgreSQL. It’s an ideal opportunity to present content geared toward people who are new to PostgreSQL or seeking to deepen their understanding of its key concepts. Suggested topics might include:

• Introduction to PostgreSQL for beginners
• SQL best practices and optimization
• Setting up a robust PostgreSQL environment
• Security fundamentals for database management

This track encourages first-time speakers and practitioners who want to help others navigate the essentials of working with PostgreSQL.

How to Submit Your Proposal

Submitting a proposal is easy! Simply prepare an abstract that describes your talk, its relevance to the conference tracks, and what attendees will take away from it. We encourage submissions from individuals of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Diversity of thought and experience enriches the conversation, and we welcome fresh perspectives.

Create a user account and submit your abstract, title, and description for review consideration.

Take this opportunity to shine as a thought leader in the Postgres world. Share your journey, inspire innovation, and connect with a vibrant community that’s as passionate about Postgres as you are. Submit your proposal today and join us in Seattle for an unforgettable experience!

Important Dates:

Submission Deadline: Monday, September 30th, midnight Pacific Time/ 3 am ET

Event Dates: November 6 - 7, 2024

Ready to Submit?

To submit your proposal and find more details, head to our submission page. Questions can be directed to organizers@postgresconf.org. We look forward to seeing you in Seattle!

We can’t wait to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of Postgres together!

We are immensely grateful to our sponsors for making Postgres Conference: 2024 a resounding success. Their support and innovative solutions enriched the experience of every attendee, contributing to the vibrant ecosystem and community of PostgreSQL. 

We want to extend our sincere appreciation to each of our sponsors and partners: 

PostgresML: A revolutionary MLOps platform encapsulated in a PostgreSQL extension. PostgresML brings cutting-edge features, seamlessly integrating machine learning operations with PostgreSQL, revolutionizing the way we interact with databases. 

Materialize: Thank you for being our operational data sponsor. Materialize redefines possibilities through transformative technologies, catering to startups, enterprises, and individuals, and embodying innovation in every aspect. 

Google Cloud: Taking PostgreSQL to new heights, Google Cloud offers optimized performance and unparalleled availability. Their fully managed cloud service adheres to the highest standards of Postgres and open-source principles. 

AWS: Transforming the PostgreSQL landscape, AWS offers unparalleled scalability and reliability. With cutting-edge features, AWS provides a fully managed cloud service that empowers PostgreSQL users worldwide. 

Command Prompt, Inc.: North America's oldest and largest PostgreSQL support provider since 1997, offering seamless support across on-premises and cloud environments. Their expertise and mastery in PostgreSQL support have been invaluable to the community. 

Pgedge: With a unique blend of features, Pgedge revolutionizes PostgreSQL for the network edge, ensuring ultra-high availability and reducing data latency. Their fully managed cloud service brings unparalleled reliability to PostgreSQL users. 

Percona: Elevating global businesses through optimized database and application performance, Percona collaborates across industries, delivering unified solutions for monitoring, managing, securing, and optimizing databases on any infrastructure. 

Nextgres: Designed to enhance the database management experience, Nextgres offers efficient and user-friendly solutions. With a team of experienced DBAs and developers, Nextgres addresses the challenges of managing databases with expertise and innovation. 

Redgate: With over 20 years of specialized experience, Redgate is a leading provider of software solutions for Compliant Database DevOps. Their commitment to excellence in transforming database development operations is commendable. 

Microsoft: A global tech powerhouse, Microsoft has been at the forefront of innovation, shaping the digital landscape for decades. Their suite of solutions offers seamless support across on-premises and cloud environments, including Azure. 

Baffle: Ensuring end-to-end security for PostgreSQL databases, Baffle brings cutting-edge encryption and data protection solutions. Their commitment to data security is commendable and aligns perfectly with our values. 

EDB: At the forefront of secure and scalable database management software, EDB offers enterprise-class Postgres solutions and extensive services complemented by 24x7 Postgres support. 

DBHawk: Brings forth the innovative concept of Zero Trust Database Access & Management. Their all-in-one patented data platform ensures secure access to SQL, NoSQL, and Cloud databases. 

Fujitsu: Discover the power of 100% native Postgres with Fujitsu Postgres Enterprise. With inbuilt security features and availability as a multi-architecture Operator Container for true Hybrid Cloud, Fujitsu is driving innovation in PostgreSQL. 

Quest: Simplifying enterprise IT management with cybersecurity, data performance, directory and identity, and modernization solutions, Quest Software elevates IT resilience and empowers businesses worldwide.

Crystal DB: Crystal DB introduces self-managing, serverless PostgreSQL for simplified database operations. Their secure, cloud-native architecture effortlessly scales OLTP databases, aligning seamlessly with business growth. 

KloudDB: Introducing a cutting-edge approach to database management, KloudDB brings unparalleled expertise to the table. Their innovative solutions promise a future of seamless database operations. 

Omnigres: Specializes in developing an integrated cloud platform that leverages open-source Postgres technology. Their platform provides a range of Postgres extensions and tools designed for effective data management.

OpenPie: Driving "Data Computing for New Discoveries" with PieCloudDB, OpenPie offers extreme elasticity, robust security, and real-time analytics. 

Together we are shaping the future of PostgreSQL and our community.