PGDay Lowlands
@pgdaylowlands.bsky.social
PostgreSQL conferences in the Netherlands. Save the date: September 10, 2026 🌷 https://pgday.nl
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New Blog Post: I had an amazing and productive time at @pgdaylowlands.bsky.social in Rotterdam. Included are links to video & slides of "How Do We Get Postgres to the Next Level?", co-written with @hettied.bsky.social!
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#PostgreSQL #Postgres #PGDayNL #PGDayLowlands
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PGDay Lowlands 2025 and Getting Postgres to the Next Level
A recap of PGDay Lowlands 2025, where I presented our talk
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September 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
New Blog Post: I had an amazing and productive time at @pgdaylowlands.bsky.social in Rotterdam. Included are links to video & slides of "How Do We Get Postgres to the Next Level?", co-written with @hettied.bsky.social!
vyruss.org/blog/pgday-l...
#PostgreSQL #Postgres #PGDayNL #PGDayLowlands
vyruss.org/blog/pgday-l...
#PostgreSQL #Postgres #PGDayNL #PGDayLowlands
We're happy to share the pictures Tom Brown (honkingelephant.com) made at the event. Share your favorite(s) in the comments? drive.google.com/drive/folder...
September 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We're happy to share the pictures Tom Brown (honkingelephant.com) made at the event. Share your favorite(s) in the comments? drive.google.com/drive/folder...
You can now watch PgDay Lowlands on demand. We'll release individual talk recordings shortly, but until then: www.youtube.com/live/tJYEuIp...
September 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
You can now watch PgDay Lowlands on demand. We'll release individual talk recordings shortly, but until then: www.youtube.com/live/tJYEuIp...
Reposted by PGDay Lowlands
We had a great time at @pgdaylowlands.bsky.social last week. Our Gianni Ciolli and @jonnylee31.bsky.social had sessions at the event, @tchorix.bsky.social and @floord.bsky.social are organizers for the annual conference.
No-FOMO, you can play back the live stream: www.youtube.com/live/tJYEuIp...
No-FOMO, you can play back the live stream: www.youtube.com/live/tJYEuIp...
September 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
We had a great time at @pgdaylowlands.bsky.social last week. Our Gianni Ciolli and @jonnylee31.bsky.social had sessions at the event, @tchorix.bsky.social and @floord.bsky.social are organizers for the annual conference.
No-FOMO, you can play back the live stream: www.youtube.com/live/tJYEuIp...
No-FOMO, you can play back the live stream: www.youtube.com/live/tJYEuIp...
That's a wrap! We'll publish pictures and recordings in the coming weeks. And we'll be back next year, in Utrecht!
Some last pictures of happy attendees:
Some last pictures of happy attendees:
September 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
That's a wrap! We'll publish pictures and recordings in the coming weeks. And we'll be back next year, in Utrecht!
Some last pictures of happy attendees:
Some last pictures of happy attendees:
That first debate was so fun, what do you think: #PostgreSQL on Kubernetes - just because you can, doesn't mean you should? Or match made in heaven (get it, because it's cloud native?!)?
Get ready to discuss the benefits and drawbacks with autotuning: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJYE...
Get ready to discuss the benefits and drawbacks with autotuning: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJYE...
September 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
That first debate was so fun, what do you think: #PostgreSQL on Kubernetes - just because you can, doesn't mean you should? Or match made in heaven (get it, because it's cloud native?!)?
Get ready to discuss the benefits and drawbacks with autotuning: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJYE...
Get ready to discuss the benefits and drawbacks with autotuning: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJYE...
Some pictures from the lightning talks round we had after lunch.
Join us for an afternoon with more talks and debates: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJYE...
Pictures by honkingelephant.com
Join us for an afternoon with more talks and debates: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJYE...
Pictures by honkingelephant.com
September 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Some pictures from the lightning talks round we had after lunch.
Join us for an afternoon with more talks and debates: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJYE...
Pictures by honkingelephant.com
Join us for an afternoon with more talks and debates: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJYE...
Pictures by honkingelephant.com
Tuples & tulips: Josef Machytka (credativ GmbH) talks about databases in distress: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJYE...
September 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Tuples & tulips: Josef Machytka (credativ GmbH) talks about databases in distress: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJYE...
If you're watching the live stream today - the song we're playing is by ThomasDave, and available on Spotify: https//open.spotif... Enjoy Rotterdam vibes!
September 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
If you're watching the live stream today - the song we're playing is by ThomasDave, and available on Spotify: https//open.spotif... Enjoy Rotterdam vibes!
PGDay Lowlands has kicked off, some first pictures showing our community coming together!
Pictures by honkingelephant.com
Pictures by honkingelephant.com
September 12, 2025 at 8:13 AM
PGDay Lowlands has kicked off, some first pictures showing our community coming together!
Pictures by honkingelephant.com
Pictures by honkingelephant.com
Not at the zoo today? Follow along with today's livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJYE...
PGDay Lowlands 2025 Live
YouTube video by PGDay Lowlands
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September 12, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Not at the zoo today? Follow along with today's livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJYE...
Some "PGDay Lowlanders" are in Vienna for PGDay Austria this week. 8 more days to the conference, get your ticket today: 2025.pgday.nl
September 4, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Some "PGDay Lowlanders" are in Vienna for PGDay Austria this week. 8 more days to the conference, get your ticket today: 2025.pgday.nl
Update! Karen Jex donated this cutie to the prize pool for our Testing Challenge - truly, what's keeping you from testing the Postgres beta release?! 2025.pgday.nl/testing-pg/
September 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Update! Karen Jex donated this cutie to the prize pool for our Testing Challenge - truly, what's keeping you from testing the Postgres beta release?! 2025.pgday.nl/testing-pg/
We got a little something-something in the making... 🐘 🌷
ALT: pictures show the process of handcrafting PGDay Lowlands keychains
ALT: pictures show the process of handcrafting PGDay Lowlands keychains
September 1, 2025 at 6:37 AM
We got a little something-something in the making... 🐘 🌷
ALT: pictures show the process of handcrafting PGDay Lowlands keychains
ALT: pictures show the process of handcrafting PGDay Lowlands keychains
The PostgreSQL User Group NL team is organizing a PGDay Lowlands Warmup Meetup on Thursday, September 11 🔥
Chris Ellis will showcase some Postgres features that make developers’ lives easier, and Stefan Fercot will dive into the inner workings of PgBouncer: www.meetup.com/postgresql-u...
Chris Ellis will showcase some Postgres features that make developers’ lives easier, and Stefan Fercot will dive into the inner workings of PgBouncer: www.meetup.com/postgresql-u...
PGDay Lowlands Warmup Meetup 2025, Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Dear all,
Some initiatives are meant to be repeated!
So, in line with last year we are planning to organize a PGDay Lowlands Warmup Meetup on Thursday, September 11, 2025
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August 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
The PostgreSQL User Group NL team is organizing a PGDay Lowlands Warmup Meetup on Thursday, September 11 🔥
Chris Ellis will showcase some Postgres features that make developers’ lives easier, and Stefan Fercot will dive into the inner workings of PgBouncer: www.meetup.com/postgresql-u...
Chris Ellis will showcase some Postgres features that make developers’ lives easier, and Stefan Fercot will dive into the inner workings of PgBouncer: www.meetup.com/postgresql-u...
We know that great content doesn’t happen by accident — it takes practice. We’re offering all speakers a public speaking training on Aug 28. The participants of our debates will gather virtually Aug 26 for a preparatory session.
Can’t wait for you to see what we've been working on: 2025.pgday.nl
Can’t wait for you to see what we've been working on: 2025.pgday.nl
August 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM
We know that great content doesn’t happen by accident — it takes practice. We’re offering all speakers a public speaking training on Aug 28. The participants of our debates will gather virtually Aug 26 for a preparatory session.
Can’t wait for you to see what we've been working on: 2025.pgday.nl
Can’t wait for you to see what we've been working on: 2025.pgday.nl
We just added Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Supporter-level sponsor for PGDay Lowlands. See you in Rotterdam, September 12! 2025.pgday.nl
August 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
We just added Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Supporter-level sponsor for PGDay Lowlands. See you in Rotterdam, September 12! 2025.pgday.nl
⚡️ Autotuning in #PostgreSQL sounds like a dream: faster setup and fewer mistakes!
But… 🛑 what about the risk of missing workload context?
💬 At the Postgres Autotuning Debate, experts on both sides will challenge assumptions and unpack the trade-offs.
www.postgresql.eu/events/pgday...
But… 🛑 what about the risk of missing workload context?
💬 At the Postgres Autotuning Debate, experts on both sides will challenge assumptions and unpack the trade-offs.
www.postgresql.eu/events/pgday...
August 20, 2025 at 7:52 AM
⚡️ Autotuning in #PostgreSQL sounds like a dream: faster setup and fewer mistakes!
But… 🛑 what about the risk of missing workload context?
💬 At the Postgres Autotuning Debate, experts on both sides will challenge assumptions and unpack the trade-offs.
www.postgresql.eu/events/pgday...
But… 🛑 what about the risk of missing workload context?
💬 At the Postgres Autotuning Debate, experts on both sides will challenge assumptions and unpack the trade-offs.
www.postgresql.eu/events/pgday...
Rotterdam has a lot to offer in terms of museums, restaurants and nightlife. We've added an unordered list of recommendations on our website: 2025.pgday.nl/venue/
August 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Rotterdam has a lot to offer in terms of museums, restaurants and nightlife. We've added an unordered list of recommendations on our website: 2025.pgday.nl/venue/
Jimmy Angelakos is donating a signed copy of his "PostgreSQL Mistakes and How to Avoid Them", and Chris Ellis put a special edition "electric elephant" in the prize pool - truly, what's keeping you from testing the beta release?! 😅
2025.pgday.nl/testing-pg/
2025.pgday.nl/testing-pg/
We received our first submission for the PostgreSQL 18 Testing Challenge 🎉 2025.pgday.nl/testing-pg/
We're looking for prizes to be raffled among participants—like a copy of your latest book—to encourage more submissions.
We’d love to add your contribution to our prize pool!
📧 Email team@pgday.nl
We're looking for prizes to be raffled among participants—like a copy of your latest book—to encourage more submissions.
We’d love to add your contribution to our prize pool!
📧 Email team@pgday.nl
August 19, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Jimmy Angelakos is donating a signed copy of his "PostgreSQL Mistakes and How to Avoid Them", and Chris Ellis put a special edition "electric elephant" in the prize pool - truly, what's keeping you from testing the beta release?! 😅
2025.pgday.nl/testing-pg/
2025.pgday.nl/testing-pg/
We received our first submission for the PostgreSQL 18 Testing Challenge 🎉 2025.pgday.nl/testing-pg/
We're looking for prizes to be raffled among participants—like a copy of your latest book—to encourage more submissions.
We’d love to add your contribution to our prize pool!
📧 Email team@pgday.nl
We're looking for prizes to be raffled among participants—like a copy of your latest book—to encourage more submissions.
We’d love to add your contribution to our prize pool!
📧 Email team@pgday.nl
August 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
We received our first submission for the PostgreSQL 18 Testing Challenge 🎉 2025.pgday.nl/testing-pg/
We're looking for prizes to be raffled among participants—like a copy of your latest book—to encourage more submissions.
We’d love to add your contribution to our prize pool!
📧 Email team@pgday.nl
We're looking for prizes to be raffled among participants—like a copy of your latest book—to encourage more submissions.
We’d love to add your contribution to our prize pool!
📧 Email team@pgday.nl
🎟️ PGX and CYBERTEC are each giving away a free ticket to PGDay Lowlands (Sept 12, Rotterdam)!
These tickets are reserved for people underrepresented in the PostgreSQL community.
To apply, just send a short email to team@pgday.nl before September 1
#PostgreSQL #DiversityinTech
These tickets are reserved for people underrepresented in the PostgreSQL community.
To apply, just send a short email to team@pgday.nl before September 1
#PostgreSQL #DiversityinTech
August 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🎟️ PGX and CYBERTEC are each giving away a free ticket to PGDay Lowlands (Sept 12, Rotterdam)!
These tickets are reserved for people underrepresented in the PostgreSQL community.
To apply, just send a short email to team@pgday.nl before September 1
#PostgreSQL #DiversityinTech
These tickets are reserved for people underrepresented in the PostgreSQL community.
To apply, just send a short email to team@pgday.nl before September 1
#PostgreSQL #DiversityinTech
🎉 For the second year in a row, we're hosting a challenge to test PostgreSQL 18 pre-releases
🧪 Help improve Postgres by testing the beta versions. In return, you could win a free ticket to PgDay Lowlands and earn your spot on the legendary Wall of Testers
Details: 2025.pgday.nl/testing-pg
🧪 Help improve Postgres by testing the beta versions. In return, you could win a free ticket to PgDay Lowlands and earn your spot on the legendary Wall of Testers
Details: 2025.pgday.nl/testing-pg
PGDay Lowlands 2025
A 1-day PostgreSQL community conference in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
2025.pgday.nl
August 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🎉 For the second year in a row, we're hosting a challenge to test PostgreSQL 18 pre-releases
🧪 Help improve Postgres by testing the beta versions. In return, you could win a free ticket to PgDay Lowlands and earn your spot on the legendary Wall of Testers
Details: 2025.pgday.nl/testing-pg
🧪 Help improve Postgres by testing the beta versions. In return, you could win a free ticket to PgDay Lowlands and earn your spot on the legendary Wall of Testers
Details: 2025.pgday.nl/testing-pg
Rotterdam has a lot to offer in terms of museums, restaurants and nightlife. We've added an unordered list of recommendations on our website: 2025.pgday.nl/venue/
July 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Rotterdam has a lot to offer in terms of museums, restaurants and nightlife. We've added an unordered list of recommendations on our website: 2025.pgday.nl/venue/
Autotuning for #PostgreSQL promises time savings, fewer errors, and smarter performance—but is it always a win?
What about over-tuning, lack of context, or hidden overhead? Can automation really replace expert judgment?
Join our debate to hear both sides: www.postgresql.eu/events/pgday...
What about over-tuning, lack of context, or hidden overhead? Can automation really replace expert judgment?
Join our debate to hear both sides: www.postgresql.eu/events/pgday...
July 31, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Autotuning for #PostgreSQL promises time savings, fewer errors, and smarter performance—but is it always a win?
What about over-tuning, lack of context, or hidden overhead? Can automation really replace expert judgment?
Join our debate to hear both sides: www.postgresql.eu/events/pgday...
What about over-tuning, lack of context, or hidden overhead? Can automation really replace expert judgment?
Join our debate to hear both sides: www.postgresql.eu/events/pgday...