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January 16, 2026 at 2:08 PM

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Our online affiliated PUGs are looking for speakers! If you aren’t local to an in-person PUG, we can put you in touch with the organizers of Postgres for All and SF PUG. Contact us today and grow your reputation as a speaker!

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PUG Speaker Information

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January 16, 2026 at 2:36 PM

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Your weekend watch is “VS Code Extension for PostgreSQL” with Matt McFarland and Rob Emanuele:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTOJ...

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VS Code for Postgres

Let’s dive into the productivity tools and tricks when using VS code to work with Postgres. Matt McFarland and Rob Emanuele are the lead engineers at Microsoft on their VS Code tools for Postgres…

PgDay Boston 2026 Sponsors

January 16, 2026 at 6:20 PM

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PgDay Boston

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Sponsorship of PgDay Boston helps keep ticket prices low and supports the growth of the local PostgreSQL community!

2026.pgdayboston.org/sponsors/

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We are proud to be associated with these fine sponsors, without whom PgDay Boston 2026 would not be possible!

The mission of the Diversity Committee of the United States PostgreSQL Association is to promote an inclusive environment in the PostgreSQL community through outreach programs and the support of…

January 15, 2026 at 2:08 PM

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We want all voices to be heard in our community and the PgUS Diversity Committee is hard at work ensuring that happens!

postgresql.us/diversity/

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PgUS - Diversity

"What's New in PostgreSQL 18" with Christophe Pettus

January 15, 2026 at 2:36 PM

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The video for our December PUG "What's New in PostgreSQL 18" with Christophe Pettus, is now available on our YouTube Channel:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZOb...

#PostgreSQL #postgres #meetup

PostgreSQL version 18 might be the most feature-rich version of PostgreSQL this decade. It has a huge number of features that help everything from performance, to reliability, to operational…

Complete PostgreSQL Support and Services | PGX: The PostgreSQL Experts™

January 15, 2026 at 4:45 PM

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PGConf.dev 🐘

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Last call 🚨 PGConfDev call for papers closes tomorrow. ⏰
If you hack on Postgres, the ecosystem or the community around it, this is your place.
Creative ideas encouraged. Not sure if you are “ready”? Don’t hesitate and submit the talk anyway.

January 15, 2026 at 6:23 PM

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PGX is a "full stack" PostgreSQL consultancy: we provide services from corruption remediation and database recovery up to strategic data planning. We have experience in databases up to the petabyte range. Contact us today!

pgexperts.com/services/

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PGX is an independent PostgreSQL consultancy, providing 24x7 support and consulting for installations of all sizes.

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January 15, 2026 at 3:33 PM

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PgDay Boston

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Don’t miss out on your opportunity to submit a talk (or 2) to PgDay Boston! The call for papers closes on March 20th, so submit away!

2026.pgdayboston.org/call-for-pap...

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Call for Papers – PgDay Boston 2026

Submit your talk for PgDay Boston 2026!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with PgUS! Please complete the requested fields, and we'll be in touch soon! For Committee roles, please note the following: *Each Committee meets once per…

January 14, 2026 at 2:08 PM

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PgUS is looking for volunteers! We have jobs both large and small so even if you only have a little time to give, we’d love to hear from you!

bit.ly/pgusvolunteer

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Volunteer Introduction

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January 14, 2026 at 2:36 PM

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PgDay Boston

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Are you a Postgres person? Come to PgDay Boston - not just another technology conference but a Postgres community event! Early Bird tickets are on sale now!

2026.pgdayboston.org/registration/

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Registration – PgDay Boston 2026

Register now for PgDay Boston 2026!

The mission of the Diversity Committee of the United States PostgreSQL Association is to promote an inclusive environment in the PostgreSQL community through outreach programs and the support of…

January 13, 2026 at 2:08 PM

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Collaboration is key when it comes to creating a diverse and inclusive community. The members of our Diversity Committee are constantly working towards the goal of a vibrant and collaborative community.

postgresql.us/diversity/

#PostgreSQL #postgres #diversity #inclusion

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PgDay Boston 2026 Sponsors

January 13, 2026 at 2:36 PM

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PGConf.dev 🐘

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PGConf.dev is where Postgres hackers and ecosystem builders come to share real work and build together.

CFP closes Jan 16.

On the fence? Get creative, submit your talk, and engage with the community.

January 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM

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PgDay Boston

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Help our community keep up to date with the latest PostgreSQL news and education! Talk to us about sponsorship opportunities today!

2026.pgdayboston.org/sponsors/

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We are proud to be associated with these fine sponsors, without whom PgDay Boston 2026 would not be possible!

The United States PostgreSQL Association affectionately known as PgUS is a IRS 501(c)(3) public charity. Our purpose is to support the growth and education about the world's most advanced open source…

January 12, 2026 at 2:08 PM

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It’s so easy to become a member of PgUS! Click the link below, sign up, and just like that you can help shape the future of the PostgreSQL community!

postgresql.us/becomeamember/

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PgUS - Become a Member

"Check Your Privileges: The PostgreSQL Role System" with Christophe Pettus

January 12, 2026 at 2:36 PM

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In case you didn't know, we have a YouTube channel! Many of our past Meetups have been recorded and can be watched at any time! Take a look:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB21...

#postgres #PostgreSQL #bayareapostgres

PostgreSQL has a very sophisticated role privilege system that can control access to database objects on a very granular level…if you use it properly! This talk is an introduction to the user and…

Postgres for the lakehouse: pg_lake, Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 12:00 PM | Meetup

January 12, 2026 at 3:24 PM

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Postgres For All is tomorrow! We hope you’ll be joining us for “Postgres for the Lakehouse: pg_lake” with Marco Slot. As always, this is an online event!

www.meetup.com/postgres-mee...

#PostgreSQL #postgres

Marco Slot will be here this month to talk about the new extension pg_lake that connects Postgres to lakehouse and object storage - for Iceberg, Parquet, csv and more. As

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January 12, 2026 at 6:20 PM

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The video for our December PUG "What's New in PostgreSQL 18" with Christophe Pettus, is now available on our YouTube Channel:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZOb...

#PostgreSQL #postgres #meetup

"What's New in PostgreSQL 18" with Christophe Pettus

PostgreSQL version 18 might be the most feature-rich version of PostgreSQL this decade. It has a huge number of features that help everything from performance, to reliability, to operational…

The San Francisco Bay Area PostgreSQL Meetup Group | Meetup

January 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM

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PGX is a proud sponsor of the Bay Area PostgreSQL User Group. If you would like to join the Meetup, click below:

www.meetup.com/postgresql-1/

#PostgreSQL #postgres

Meet others in the San Francisco Bay Area (and beyond!) interested in PostgreSQL, the world's most advanced open source database. Discuss this open source database and share the tips and tricks…

www.meetup.com

January 12, 2026 at 3:33 PM

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PgDay Boston

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We hope you’ll be joining us for PgDay Boston! Early Bird tickets are available until April 17th, so get yours today!

2026.pgdayboston.org/registration/

#PostgreSQL #postgres #conference

Registration – PgDay Boston 2026

Register now for PgDay Boston 2026!

Call for Papers – PgDay Boston 2026

January 11, 2026 at 11:51 AM

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PgDay Boston

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Submitting a talk to PgDay Boston is a great way to participate in the PostgreSQL community! The call for papers closes on March 20th, so don’t delay!

2026.pgdayboston.org/call-for-pap...

#PostgreSQL #postgres #conference #callforpapers

Submit your talk for PgDay Boston 2026!

PgDay Boston 2026 Sponsors

January 10, 2026 at 11:51 AM

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PgDay Boston

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Help us help the community by sponsoring PgDay Boston! Talk to us about sponsorship opportunities today!

2026.pgdayboston.org/sponsors/

#PostgreSQL #postgres #conference

We are proud to be associated with these fine sponsors, without whom PgDay Boston 2026 would not be possible!

The mission of the Diversity Committee of the United States PostgreSQL Association is to promote an inclusive environment in the PostgreSQL community through outreach programs and the support of…

January 9, 2026 at 11:51 AM

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Diversity and inclusion make for a brighter community and a brighter future for everyone. Take a look at how our Diversity Committee incorporates that into our organization:

postgresql.us/diversity/

#PostgreSQL #postgres #diversity #inclusion

PgUS - Diversity

Postgres Connection Pooling with PgDog & PgCat

January 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM

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Your weekend watch is “Postgres Connection Pooling with PgDog & PgCat” with Lev Kokotov:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ARK...

#PostgreSQL #postgres #meetup

Lev Kokotov will be at the April meetup to talk about his work with the connection pooler PgCat and its new successor project PgDog (https://pgdog.dev/). PgCat/PgDog are open-source alternatives to…