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OpenSource DB – February'26 Bulletin
Welcome to the February 2026 edition of the OpenSource DB Bulletin!
February Highlights
Community Spotlight: OpenSource DB at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Feb 7, 2026
OpenSource DB proudly participated in the PostgreSQL Meetup hosted at IIT Bombay on February 7th.
Our Founder, Hari Kiran, delivered a session on “Building Active-Active PostgreSQL: Multi-Master Replication at Scale,” sharing practical insights on high-availability and scalable PostgreSQL architectures.
The interactive audience and strong technical discussions made the session impactful. As a proud sponsor, OpenSource DB continues its commitment to strengthening the PostgreSQL ecosystem through training, mentorship, and community support.
Special thanks to Sovenath and the organizing team for making the meetup a success.
PgHyd Meetup #13 – New Year Kickoff 2026
PgHyd kicked off 2026 with its first meetup of the year — and it was a full house! With 65 attendees filling every seat in the hall, the energy and enthusiasm truly set the tone for an exciting year ahead.
The meetup featured 6 insightful speakers who shared practical knowledge, real-world experiences, and engaging technical sessions that kept the audience actively involved throughout. Click to know more about this event
A fantastic start to 2026 for the PgHyd community!
Successful Postgres Women India Leadership Summit
What started as an evening to align on the PWI Roadmap 2026 turned into a highly impactful and energizing session. The summit reflected our collective commitment to strengthening the PostgreSQL ecosystem and building stronger leadership within the community.
We were privileged to have Hari Kiran deliver the keynote, sharing insights from over two decades of technical expertise and community leadership. His address brought clarity and direction to the PWI 2026 vision.
Highlights:
PWI 2026 Roadmap overview
Participant introductions
Interactive Q&A session
Thank you to all participants for your engagement, thoughtful questions, and willingness to take ownership. Together, we continue to cultivate leaders and foster a more inclusive and vibrant PostgreSQL community.
Fresh on the blog
Our journey to PGConf India has officially begun! Starting today, we’re launching a daily blog series that will run every working day as we count down to PGConf India in March 2026. This series goes beyond simple anticipation, we’ll explore PostgreSQL’s cutting-edge developments, dive into real-world database challenges and solutions, and examine the innovations driving the PostgreSQL ecosystem forward.
Whether you’re preparing for the talks, eager to network with the community, or simply want to deepen your PostgreSQL expertise, join us on this journey as we build momentum toward one of India’s premier database conferences.
Simple Mantra: Prepared. Postgres-Powered. PGConf India-Bound.
Aarti Nadekar – Sharing Insightful articles about Atlas of Postgres Success Stories
Praveena Sivasankar – Sharing insightful articles about AI which are essential for any company.
🔜 What’s Coming Up in March
PGConf India 2026 | OpenSource DB
📅 11–13 March 2026
📍 Sheraton Grand Hotel, Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru
🔗 https://pgconf.in/conferences/pgconfin2026
PGConf India 2026, India’s premier PostgreSQL conference, brings together PostgreSQL practitioners, contributors, and industry leaders for three days of deep technical learning and community collaboration.
We’re proud to share that OpenSource DB will be actively contributing to the conference with expert-led technical sessions, reflecting our continued commitment to the PostgreSQL ecosystem and open-source knowledge sharing.
🎤 OpenSource DB Talks at PGConf India 2026
PG18 Hacktober: 31 Days of New Features
Speaker: Hari Kiran, OpenSource DB
An in-depth look at the latest enhancements in PostgreSQL 18, covering new features, improvements, and what they mean for real-world adoption.
Inside PostgreSQL High Availability: Quorum, Split-Brain, and Failover at Scale
Speaker: Venkat Akhil, OpenSource DB
A deep technical exploration of high availability architectures in PostgreSQL, focusing on quorum design, split-brain prevention, failover strategies, and lessons from running PostgreSQL at scale.
Join us at PGConf India 2026 to learn from practitioners, engage with the community, and shape the future of PostgreSQL together.
Join the Upskill Program – Batch Starts April 11th, 2026
Postgres Women India Upskill Program is back with a brand-new batch! This year’s program combines PostgreSQL fundamentals with an AI Basics module, perfect for beginners aiming to build strong, job-ready skills.
Program Highlights:
Beginner-friendly PostgreSQL training
Hands-on practical sessions
Guidance from Postgres experts
Introductory AI module
Networking opportunities with peers & mentors
Live virtual sessions every Saturday (3–4 hours) for 15 weeks
Limited seats – Enroll before April 5th
Fee: ₹9,999/- (supports open-source learning & diversity in tech)
Register now to secure your spot: Upskill Program 2026
Let’s carry this momentum into 2026 with more updates!
Stay updated → https://opensource-db.com
Keep watching this space — great things ahead!
PgVizag Meetup#5 was successfully hosted virtually by Vizag, bringing together PostgreSQL enthusiasts for an engaging and interactive session.
The meetup provided a platform for knowledge sharing, community discussions, and collaboration across regions. It’s inspiring to see the growing momentum of the PostgreSQL community through consistent virtual and in-person initiatives.
A big thank you to the speakers, participants, and volunteers who made this session a success. Click here to know more about this event
Stay tuned for upcoming events from PgVizag!