Why We're Doing This
"We're working to create fun and interesting conferences about our favorite database, PostgreSQL. Our goal is to establish a series of forums for local developers and administrators to mingle with leading PostgreSQL developers and core team members. Initially these forums and conferences will be held in the U.S. but we are also working with our European counterparts.
The presentations are focused on practical applications -- what developers and DBAs are doing right now and how that could help you. You should walk away with tools and information you can apply. As well as more advanced topics about things you will be doing in the future.
We want our conferences to spark interest and build community. We want to see more local PostgreSQL user groups. We'd love more contributions to PostgreSQL. For ideas, see Josh Berkus' presentation on 50 ways to support PostgreSQL.
Finally, we are using the conferences to raise funds to further development of PostgreSQL. The money we raise is used to support advocacy efforts like sending key developers to speak, community building and specific enhancements to PostgreSQL."
Your PostgreSQL Conference team,
Josh Berkus - Advocacy Core
Selena Decklemann - PDXPUG leader
Joshua D. Drake - PostgreSQL SPI Liaison