EDB is proud to be an active member of the vibrant open source community. We are committed to attending PostgreSQL conferences and meetups around the world, so we can connect with Postgres experts and enthusiasts who are building the future of open source. As one of the leading contributors to the PostgreSQL community, we think it's vital to learn, share, ideate, and listen to the expertise of the open source community, explore how they’re building PostgreSQL for the workloads of the future, and understand what EDB can do to help.
If you’re attending PGConf.DE 2025, you’ll get to hear from many of EDB’s esteemed Postgres experts. We are proud to have seven EDB talks that were accepted in the call for papers. It’s an honor to have so many of our experts sharing insights at this year’s conference. Plus, as a Platinum Sponsor of PGConf.DE this year, we’ll be taking the stage for our sponsor track talk and keynote, two sessions you don’t want to miss.
The 9th Annual PostgreSQL Conference Germany is happening May 08–09 in Berlin, and we hope to see you there. From core contributions and open source innovation to the future of Postgres as an AI platform, EDB’s presence at PGConf.DE 2025 reflects our deep commitment to the community and our forward-looking vision for PostgreSQL.
EDB as a Platinum Sponsor: Insights from Our Leadership
EDB’s participation in PostgreSQL events, both big and small, underscores our commitment to driving innovation in Postgres and supporting its growth. These events offer a platform for collaboration, where we gain valuable knowledge from others in the field and contribute our own expertise as well. EDB believes this continuous exchange of ideas is essential for the continued success of open source Postgres, and we are fully committed to that cause.
Keep reading for a preview of EDB’s sponsor talk and keynote at PGConf.DE 2025:
Keynote: EDB and PostgreSQL – Today and Tomorrow
Speaker: Peter Eisentraut, VP, Chief Engineer, EDB
Peter Eisentraut—PostgreSQL committer, core team member, and long-time contributor—will deliver a keynote that reflects on EDB’s key contributions over the past year. From our work on PostgreSQL 18 to innovations in CloudNativePG, this session celebrates the progress made and shares what’s ahead, including our efforts to nurture the next generation of PostgreSQL developers.
Sponsor Track: Postgres as an AI Knowledge Base
Speaker: Torsten Steinbach, VP, Chief Architect, Analytics & AI, EDB
Torsten Steinbach will explore how PostgreSQL is rapidly becoming the foundation for AI workloads. In this session, he will present the concept of the AI Knowledge Base and how Postgres—enhanced with capabilities like vector search, scalable data management, and advanced AI integration—is meeting the demands of modern generative AI solutions. The talk concludes with a live demo showcasing an AI support agent powered by the EDB Postgres AI stack.
EDB builds Postgres for the AI generation
EDB has been committed to PostgreSQL for more than two decades, proudly standing as one of its leading contributors, working hand-in-hand with a vibrant, independent community to drive continuous innovation. While we continue to evolve PostgreSQL as a sovereign data platform built to support analytics, AI, and intelligent applications, we know that innovation only endures if the foundation remains strong. This is why we continue to invest not just in the core code, but in the broader ecosystem, the global community, and the enterprise-grade infrastructure needed to keep PostgreSQL future-ready.
Here’s a preview of what our esteemed Postgres experts will be sharing this year at PGConf.DE 2025:
What Is an SLRU Anyway?
Speaker: Álvaro Herrera, Senior Principal Engineer, EDB
PostgreSQL 17 introduced a key performance optimization in how SLRUs are managed. Álvaro Herrera explains what SLRUs are, what they store, and how the recent changes improve configuration and performance. It’s a deep dive into a critical but often overlooked subsystem of PostgreSQL.
PostgreSQL Configuration File: Less Is More
Speaker: Laetitia Avrot, Principal Product Marketing Manager, EDB
A messy configuration file can be a silent source of instability. In this session, Laetitia Avrot provides practical strategies to keep your PostgreSQL configuration file lean, clean, and production-ready. She’ll cover best practices like leveraging include files, eliminating defaults, and using Git for version control—showing how simplicity can improve observability and reduce risk.
From Distance to Intelligence: Evolving Your Vector Search
Speakers: Boriss Mejias, PostgreSQL Solutions Architect, and Bilge Ince, Machine Learning Engineer, EDB
This talk tackles the growing complexity of search in AI applications. Boriss and Bilge discuss how to move beyond the basics of full-text and vector search to build intelligent, context-aware systems. Learn how PostgreSQL enables the fusion of multiple search paradigms to deliver smarter results in production environments.
The Well-Tempered Elephant
Speaker: Gianni Ciolli, Global VP, Practice Lead for High Availability, EDB
PostgreSQL meets J.S. Bach in this unique session that showcases PostgreSQL’s multimodal capabilities. Gianni Ciolli loads the complete fugues of the Well-Tempered Clavier into Postgres and uses extensions, custom aggregates, and pluggable languages to analyze them. It’s a fascinating blend of data science and classical music—and a compelling illustration of PostgreSQL’s flexibility.
Modernes SSL Ideal Einsetzen
Speaker: Peter Eisentraut, VP, Chief Architect, Database Servers, EDB
SSL in PostgreSQL has evolved—but how do you apply it correctly today? Peter Eisentraut returns to the stage to cover modern SSL setup, protocol selection, cipher management, and regulatory considerations. This talk provides a comprehensive guide to deploying secure, robust PostgreSQL instances in today’s compliance-heavy environments.
Extend Your PostgreSQL: The World of PostgreSQL Extensions
Speaker: Devrim Gündüz, Principal Engineer, EDB
PostgreSQL’s extensibility is one of its greatest strengths. Devrim Gündüz traces the history of extensions from their early “contrib” days to the current ecosystem. He’ll share practical insights into development, distribution, packaging, and maintenance—plus a look at some of his favorite community and in-house extensions.
EDB at PGConf.DE: Driving PostgreSQL Forward
At EDB, our mission is to empower organizations through the world’s most advanced open source database. Our strong presence at PGConf.DE 2025—with nine total talks across a wide range of topics—demonstrates not only our technical leadership but also our ongoing commitment to the PostgreSQL community.
Whether you're looking to modernize your database infrastructure, scale AI workloads, or dive deeper into core PostgreSQL internals, EDB is at the forefront—advancing what's possible with Postgres.
The 9th Annual PostgreSQL Conference Germany is happening May 08–09 in Berlin, and we hope to see you there. Stay tuned for more insights from PGConf.DE 2025, and as always, keep building with Postgres.