EDB is proud to be part of the vibrant open source community, and we are committed to attending PostgreSQL conferences and meetups around the world. Coming up, on May 13–16, 2025, we’re looking forward to connecting with Postgres experts and enthusiasts at PGConf.Dev in Montreal, and EDB is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the event. PGConf.Dev is the premier gathering for PostgreSQL contributors, developers, and enthusiasts who are shaping the future of open source database technology. This year’s conference is sure to be an informative and insightful experience.
At EDB, we believe in open collaboration, rigorous innovation, and shared success. As one of the leading contributors to PostgreSQL, we’re honored to have five of our thought leaders selected to speak at this year’s conference, each presenting on key challenges and opportunities in PostgreSQL development. After all, PGConf.Dev 2025 isn’t just a conference—it’s a reflection of what makes PostgreSQL unique: a global community of experts, developers, and contributors united in their mission to build the world’s best open source database.
Keep reading for a preview of what EBD is bringing to PGConf.Dev 2025:
What is New in C and POSIX?
Peter Eisentraut, VP, Chief Architect, Database Servers
May 14 | 11:30–12:20
PostgreSQL is built on C and POSIX, but these foundational technologies are evolving—and so must Postgres. In this talk, Peter Eisentraut will explore the latest updates to the C and POSIX standards, released in 2024, and assess their implications for PostgreSQL development. From better type safety and improved locale support to enhanced code generation, Peter will demonstrate how modern C and POSIX features can help Postgres meet the needs of today’s complex workloads. This talk is essential for anyone interested in the long-term technical trajectory of PostgreSQL.
Committer Review: An Exercise in Paranoia
Robert Haas, VP, Chief Architect, Database Servers
May 14 | 14:00–14:50
Committing a patch in PostgreSQL isn’t just about merging code—it’s about maintaining the integrity of one of the most reliable databases in the world. In this session, PostgreSQL committer Robert Haas shares his personal approach to reviewing and committing patches. With a focus on cautious diligence, he’ll outline the methodologies that help ensure quality, consistency, and safety in the commit process. Attendees will gain insight into the nuanced and high-stakes work that goes into every accepted change to the PostgreSQL codebase.
Experimenting with a Global Index in PostgreSQL: Design, Implementation, and Challenges
Dilip Kumar, Senior Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager
May 14 | 15:00–15:50
Global indexes for partitioned tables are among the most requested features in PostgreSQL. EDB’s Dilip Kumar will present a detailed look at his work experimenting with this capability. The session will cover design choices, implementation trade-offs, and the architectural challenges of enabling global indexes while preserving PostgreSQL’s reliability and performance. This is a must-attend for those interested in scaling Postgres while retaining full indexing flexibility.
Rethinking PostgreSQL Performance in the Age of Monster Hardware
Lætitia AVROT, Principal Product Marketing Manager
May 15 | 11:00–11:25
With today’s servers boasting terabytes of memory and hundreds of cores, vertical scaling is becoming more viable than ever. Lætitia AVROT will challenge traditional assumptions about horizontal scaling and reveal how PostgreSQL can be optimized for high-end hardware. Her session will offer technical insights into how PostgreSQL utilizes system resources and how to unlock maximum performance in vertically scaled environments. It’s a fresh perspective on infrastructure strategy in the modern data center.
Foreign Key Joins
Vik Fearing, Principal Engineer
May 15 | 14:30–14:55
Today’s SQL joins are powerful but limited in clarity and semantic richness. Vik Fearing will propose an evolution: making foreign key relationships explicit in SQL join syntax. His presentation includes a working proof-of-concept and a discussion of the syntax, standards integration, and developer experience improvements. As PostgreSQL databases grow in complexity, this work is a step toward more understandable, maintainable, and reliable SQL.
Beyond the Talks: EDB’s Broader Role at PGConf.Dev
Extension Ecosystem Summit
May 13 | 08:30–12:30
EDB Principal Engineer Floor Drees is one of the organizers of the Extension Ecosystem Summit—a half-day collaboration event focused on evolving PostgreSQL’s extension landscape. With topics ranging from developer tools and packaging to ABI stability and core extension patterns, this summit underscores EDB’s commitment to advancing Postgres beyond the core.
Floor and the Postgres Extensions Ecosystem Summit team have also organized 5 virtual mini-summits leading up to the conference, to help get the conversation started. Peter Eisentraut spoke at one on implementing an extension search path on Wednesday, March 26. Click here to watch the recording.
And EDB VP, Chief Architect, Kubernetes, and CNPG maintainer Gabriele Bartolini will share how Extension Management works in the popular Kubernetes operator, coming up in a virtual meetup on, Wednesday, May 7. Click here to register so you can join the virtual meetup.
Developer Meeting (Invite Only)
EDB is proud to have six of our esteemed Postgres experts joining the invite-only Developer Meeting, including Álvaro Herrera, Devrim Gündüz, Jacob Champion, Peter Eisentraut, Richard Guo, and Robert Haas. This working session brings together PostgreSQL's top minds to align on priorities, tackle thorny architectural challenges, and chart the technical roadmap for the coming year. Our participation reflects EDB’s deep integration into the leadership of the PostgreSQL project.
Building PostgreSQL Together
EDB is more than a sponsor of PGConf.Dev, we’re an active participant in the ongoing development and growth of PostgreSQL. From contributing to the core codebase to driving innovation in new features and performance, our mission is to help Postgres thrive.
Stay tuned for more insights from the event and continued innovation from our teams. Together with the PostgreSQL community, we’re building the database for the next generation of applications.