Google Cloud’s commitment to the PostgreSQL ecosystem is evident through its active participation and support for various community-driven events. This involvement transcends mere provision of managed services; it encompasses significant contributions to open-source communities, leadership roles in conference committees, and the sharing of architectural insights that enhance user experiences. Recently, Google Cloud engaged in several key PostgreSQL events, showcasing its dedication to fostering collaboration and innovation.
PGConf.dev 2026
PGConf.dev serves as a pivotal gathering for developers, uniting senior PostgreSQL committers to align technical efforts and influence the project’s future direction.
Key Highlights
- Strategic discussions with PostgreSQL committers focused on the development of logical replication and consultations regarding global index architecture.
- The Global Index feature garnered significant community interest, addressing a crucial architectural need for enterprises.
- A consensus was reached within the community to adopt a deparsing-based architectural approach for DDL replication.
Google Cloud Sessions
| Session Title | Session Type | Speakers/Led by |
|---|---|---|
| Experimenting with a Global Index in PostgreSQL: Design, Implementation, and Challenges | Technical Talk | Dilip Kumar |
| Unconference: Global Indexes | Unconference Session | Dilip Kumar |
| Unconference: Logical Replication: Warts and Missing Pieces | Unconference Session | Hannu Krosing |
PGConf India 2026
Key Highlights
- The three-day conference featured a training day followed by two days of diverse sessions, attracting over 580 participants.
- Sessions included keynotes, breakout technical discussions, sponsor presentations, and interactive booth experiences.
Google Cloud Sessions
| Session Title | Session Type | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| Database And GenAI | Keynote | Paresh Rathod |
| Experimenting with a Global Index in PostgreSQL | Technical Talk | Dilip Kumar |
| GCP – Best home to run PostgreSQL | Sponsor Session | Trusar Borse, Abhijeet Rajkur |
| Beyond shared_buffers: On-Demand Memory PostgreSQL | Technical Talk | Rajeev Rastogi, Vaibhav Popat |
| Where is my Memory | Technical Talk | Pushkar Kalidkar |
| Agentic AI Applications with GCP Databases | Keynote | Abhijeet Rajkur, Rishi Kapoor, Saurabh Gupta |
PGDay Paris & PGDay France 2026
As two flagship PostgreSQL events in France, PGDay Paris and PGDay France exemplify Google Cloud’s commitment to the PostgreSQL community. PGDay Paris serves as an international hub, while PGDay France focuses on the francophone ecosystem.
Key Highlights
- Matt Cornillon contributed to the organization committee for PGDay France, with Yves Colin serving on the program committee.
Google Cloud Sessions
| Session Title | Session Type | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| Creating a “Dungeon Master” with Postgres and MCP | Technical Talk | Matt Cornillon |
| Create your first AI agent with PostgreSQL | Workshop | Matt Cornillon, Yves Colin |
PGDay FOSDEM 2026
FOSDEM PGDay stands as a significant open-source gathering, connecting developers globally to explore the latest advancements in PostgreSQL.
Key Highlights
- Discussions centered on how AI-assisted workflows are transforming development practices beyond traditional SQL query autocompletion.
Google Cloud Sessions
| Session Title | Session Type | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| Vibe-coding with Postgres: really? | Technical Talk | Matt Cornillon |
PGConf Belgium 2026
Hosted at the UCLL Campus Proximus, PGConf Belgium 2026 provided an enriching environment for local PostgreSQL enthusiasts and students.
Key Highlights
- The session was selected by faculty as supplementary material for a database exam, reflecting deep student engagement.
Google Cloud Sessions
| Session Title | Session Type | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| Creating a “Dungeon Master” with Postgres and MCP | Technical Talk | Matt Cornillon |
Nordic PG Day 2026
Nordic PG Day, the largest PostgreSQL event in Scandinavia, convened in Helsinki, drawing over 130 PostgreSQL enthusiasts for an immersive experience.
Key Highlights
- Google participated as an official Partner-level sponsor for the first time, featuring a dedicated booth for engagement.
Google Cloud Sessions
| Session Title | Session Type | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| Unlock AI Agents with PostgreSQL | Technical Talk | Mats Berglin, Miguel Toscano |
Swiss PGDay 2026
The ninth edition of Swiss PG Day, organized by the Swiss PostgreSQL User Group in Rapperswil, featured sessions in both English and German.
Key Highlights
- A demonstration showcased the physical impact of processing millions of vectors in PostgreSQL, based on a real-world use case.
Google Cloud Sessions
| Session Title | Session Type | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving pgvector in production: a reality check | Technical Talk | Miguel Toscano |
Postgres Conference: 2026 San Jose
Since its inception in 2007, the Postgres Conference has been a cornerstone for advancement, fostering a rich environment for learning and networking.
Key Highlights
- Google proudly sponsored the event, emphasizing its commitment to the PostgreSQL community.
- In his presentation, Vikas Arora discussed the adaptations required for PostgreSQL to meet the demands of the AI era, highlighting how Google Cloud managed services have evolved to support these workloads.
Google Cloud Sessions
| Session Title | Session Type | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| Postgres and AI – Stronger Together! | Technical Talk | Vikas Arora |
Community Leadership and Committees
Google Cloud team members play a crucial role in guiding the most prestigious PostgreSQL developer events, ensuring that enterprise-grade requirements are integrated into the global dialogue.
- Dilip Kumar served on the Program Committee for PGConf.dev 2026.
- Dilip Kumar was a member of the Paper Selection Committee for PGConf India 2026.
- Matt Cornillon contributed to the organization committee for PGDay France, while Yves Colin was part of the Program Committee.
Acknowledgement
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our open-source community contributors for their outstanding dedication and active participation in making PostgreSQL conferences a great success. Special thanks go to Abhijeet Rajurkar, Darshan Nagarajappa, Dilip Kumar, Hannu Krosing, Mats Berglin, Matt Cornillon, Michael Bautin, Miguel Toscano, Niranjan Shivprasad, Paresh Rathod, Rajeev Rastogi, Vaibhav Popat, Vikas Arora, and Yves Colin. Additionally, we are deeply grateful to the broader PostgreSQL open-source communities, particularly the dedicated conference organizers, committee members, and all supporting sponsors.
