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PostgreSQL is one of the most successful open-source databases, powering everything from agile startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. Its power lies not only in its robust features and permissive licence but also in the vibrant partnership between a passionate open-source community and forward-thinking enterprise organisations. This session will explore how commercial organisations contribute to PostgreSQL’s evolution through funding, development, and advocacy while preserving its community-driven ethos. Learn how this partnership fuels innovation, ensures sustainability, and enables PostgreSQL to meet the demanding needs of mission-critical, enterprise-scale deployments.<br><br><strong>What we’ll Cover in this talk:<br></strong><br>• <strong>PostgreSQL Evolution:</strong> Trace its journey from research project to powering mission-critical enterprise systems.<br>• <strong>Commercial Contributions</strong>: How companies fund development, sponsor committers, and build enterprise tooling.<br>• <strong>Community Governance</strong>: Why PostgreSQL remains independent despite commercial involvement.<br>• <strong>Challenges & Solutions</strong>: Practical approaches to address production support gaps and scale for critical workloads.<br>• <strong>Behind the Code</strong>: Meet major PostgreSQL committers, their roles, and the companies backing them<br>• <strong>Shaping Tomorrow</strong>: How this partnership drives PostgreSQL’s roadmap ensures its resilience.<br><br>Join us to learn how you can contribute to and benefit from this unique partnership shaping the future of PostgreSQL database.
