About | PG DATA 2026

Our mission

PG DATA 2026 brings two days of PostgreSQL programming to the Midwest DBA and software developer communities. We aim to offer an accessible and affordable in-person event where attendees can connect with peers, get hands-on training from industry-leading experts, and learn about everything Postgres, from deep dives into database internals to case studies, analyses of the latest features, and more.

Location details

The Loyola University Water Tower Campus is just off the Magnificent Mile, north of the central downtown Loop area. It's directly on the Red line of the Chicago metro, with easy access to other metro lines and the bus system. Chicago's world-class restaurants, accommodations, museums, and cultural landmarks are minutes away.

Venue details

About
Prairie Postgres

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization chartered in Illinois, the Prairie State, that serves the Midwestern United States. We host events and offer training, professional development, and networking opportunities for technical practitioners and researchers. We seek to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion through our work in the local technical community.

To find more about us, please visit our website at prairiepostgres.org

About the Organizers

PG DATA 2026 is being organized by a diverse group of individuals who have been involved in the PostgreSQL community for many years. The group is from a number of different companies and has extensive experience organizing events just like this one.

Carlos Aranibar
Northwestern Medicine

Hettie Dombrovskaya
DRW

Pat Wright
Advocate at Redgate Software

Ellyne Phneah
Marketer at DBtune

Talk Selection Committee

Chair

Dian Fay
Beacon Biosignals

Members

Gülçin Yıldırım Jelínek
Xata

Jay Miller
Aiven

Andrew Atkinson
Consultant

Derk van Veen
Adyen

Code Of Conduct

At PGDATA we believe in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and harassment-free environment for all attendees.

Our CoC Committee

Laetitia Avrot

Umair Shalid

Jimmy Angelakos

General Safety Inbox: coc@prairiepostgres.org

During the event, you can also approach any staff member wearing yellow ribbons on their badges for immediate assistance.

Policy Overview

Our PostgreSQL conference is dedicated to providing a harassment-free, inclusive, and professional experience for everyone, regardless of background, identity, or appearance.

Expected Behavior

Be respectful, collaborative, and mindful of others' boundaries.
Maintain a professional environment across all talks, chat spaces, and social events.

Unacceptable Behavior

We do not tolerate harassment in any form. This includes offensive verbal comments, sexual imagery in presentations, intimidation, stalking, disruptive behavior, and unwelcome physical or sexual attention.

Consequences

Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior must comply immediately. Organizers reserve the right to take appropriate action, including a formal warning or expulsion from the conference without a refund.

This policy aligns with the values of the broader global Postgres ecosystem. For our full, detailed guidelines, please read the official PostgreSQL Community Code of Conduct.

Partner with Us

Interested in supporting our mission and gaining visibility for your organization? We offer various sponsorship opportunities for our upcoming conference.

For detailed information on sponsorship levels and benefits, please download our Sponsorship Prospectus. If you have any questions or would like to discuss a custom sponsorship package, feel free to reach out to us directly at contact@prairiepostgres.org. We look forward to partnering with you!

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ABOUT
PG DATA 2026

Our mission

Location details

About
Prairie Postgres

About the Organizers