PGConf.dev 2026: A Memorable Week in Vancouver

Hari Kiran attended PGConf.dev 2026 in Vancouver on behalf of OpenSource DB and represented Postgres Women India during the Postgres Women Breakfast, joining PostgreSQL community members from across the globe for one of the premier PostgreSQL community events.

The conference was filled with insightful discussions, community collaboration, networking opportunities, and knowledge sharing around the PostgreSQL ecosystem.

Hari had the opportunity to participate in two meaningful panel discussions on Day 1:

“Beyond the Source: The Human Architecture of PostgreSQL” alongside Floor Drees, Jimmy Angelakos, Miaolai Z., and Valeria Kaplan, discussing contributor journeys, sustaining communities, and preventing burnout in open source.

“Onboarding New Community Members to PostgreSQL” with Cornelia Biacsics and Robert Haas, highlighting the importance of creating welcoming experiences for newcomers in the PostgreSQL ecosystem.

Another exciting moment from the conference was Hari delivering a lightning talk at PGConf.dev, contributing to the vibrant exchange of ideas and technical discussions within the community.

One of the memorable highlights of the event was meeting and interacting with renowned PostgreSQL contributors and community leaders, including Tom Lane, along with members of the PostgreSQL Code of Conduct Committee such as Floor Drees and Gary Evans.

Representing Postgres Women India at the Postgres Women Breakfast was another proud moment, reinforcing the importance of diversity, inclusion, and community participation across the open-source ecosystem.

PGConf.dev 2026 once again showcased that PostgreSQL is not just a database technology, but a global community built on collaboration, learning, mentorship, and shared passion for open source.

With PGConf.dev 2027 already announced for Montreal, the PostgreSQL community eagerly looks forward to another incredible gathering next year.