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In 2025, there are several exciting database and data events, conferences, and seminars scheduled, focusing on data, databases, open source, cloud-native technologies, and data platforms.
To help you with your yearly planning and schedule, we’ve already compiled most of the events for you. For some, both the dates and details are already available, while for others, only the dates are known, and the call for papers is still to come, with further information to follow.
Overview of interesting data(base) events in 2025:
Bitbash 2025, January 24 and 25, Veenendaal
An exciting two-day event covering the latest Microsoft technologies and innovations. Whether you’re interested in .NET, Azure, Data Platforms, or AI, Bitbash will help you take your skills to the next level!
Inspiring speakers from the community will deliver insightful sessions, share hands-on experiences, and provide engaging demonstrations.
Bitbash is a free in-person event. It will take place on January 24 and 25 at Info Support HQ in Veenendaal, Netherlands.
MySQL Belgium Days, January 30 and 31, Brussels
MySQL Belgian Days (formerly known as “preFOSDEM MySQL Days”) is a two-day event for all MySQL enthusiasts! This free in-person gathering takes place at the ICAB Incubator in Belgium, just before FOSDEM 2025. Get ready for two days of insightful sessions and networking opportunities with fellow MySQL fans. You’ll have the chance to meet MySQL experts covering a wide range of topics, such as database optimization, performance improvement, and the latest MySQL features.
During the MySQL Belgian Days, we’ll also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the world’s most popular open-source database! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with the MySQL community. Mark the dates in your calendar and secure your spot at the MySQL Belgian Days!
PGDay FOSDEM, January 31, Brussels
FOSDEM PGDay 2025 is a one-day conference taking place prior to the main FOSDEM event in Brussels, Belgium, on Friday, January 31, 2025. This event will focus entirely on PostgreSQL, featuring a single track of presentations.
The conference is a paid event, with a registration fee of €70, and will be held at the Brussels Marriott Hotel. Registration is mandatory to attend, and since the event has limited capacity, we strongly recommend signing up as soon as registration opens to secure your spot.
FOSDEM 2025, February 1 and 2, Brussels
FOSDEM is a two-day open-source software and database event, organized by volunteers to promote the widespread use of free and open-source software. Typically held in the beautiful city of Brussels, Belgium, FOSDEM is widely regarded as the premier conference in Europe in this field.
This conference is free to attend and does not require registration.
PostgreSQL Usergroup NL meetup, February 13, Amsterdam
The first meetup of the PostgreSQL Usergroup NL is scheduled for February 13 in Amsterdam at the office of Jetbrains. We are happy to present you with an engaging and interesting program containing talks of Ruud Schilders and Ruud van der Gijp. As usual we have some space in the program reserved for anyone who wants to do a lightning talk. This meetup is free to attend but needs registration.
Dataminds Saturday 2025, February 22, Mechelen
dataMinds is organizing another edition of dataMinds Saturday on February 22, 2025, focusing on Microsoft Data and AI platform enthusiasts in Belgium, ready to deliver excellent content. This event is free to attend, but registration is required.
dataMinds was founded in 2006 as SQLUG.BE (Belgian SQL Server User Group). In 2016, they rebranded to dataMinds to better reflect their mission and to embrace the changes in the Microsoft Data Platform.
Today, dataMinds is a community of over 2,000 members.
PowerBI userdays, March 6 – 8, Woerden
The largest Power BI event in the world! On March 6, there’s Precon Thursday, followed by Deep Dive Friday on March 7, and Community Saturday on March 8. This three-day event offers a wide range of activities, including inspiring presentations, in-depth workshops, and valuable networking opportunities for Power BI users of all levels.
During these days, participants can listen to leading experts sharing their knowledge and experience in various sessions. These sessions are designed to inspire and provide new insights into the world of Power BI.
This is a paid event, with different ticket options available—either per day or for the PreCon Workshops on a per-training basis.
Blipz on the Radar, March 11, Utrecht
The Blipz on the Radar conference is organized by Dataworkz, Skyworkz, Groundworkz, Codebeez, Smartworkz, Infraworkz, Lemonshark, and Cyberseals. Together, they form an ecosystem of companies collaborating in the Werkspoorkathedraal in Utrecht.
Using a tech radar as a tool to share technological developments is a fun way to stay updated on the latest tech trends. Inspired by this idea, the mentioned companies decided to organize an entire conference around it. This tech radar day is free to attend.
Data on Kubernetes Day, April 1, London
Data on Kubernetes is becoming the operational standard in a world where data and AI/ML applications are expected to grow. Scalability, flexibility, resilience, openness, and cost are among the reasons for this shift. DoK is having a transformative impact on organizations, driving increased productivity, revenue growth, market share, and margins.
SeaQL, April 12, Ouddorp, Brouwersdam
SeaQL Saturday Brouwersdam 2025 is an event that brings together IT speakers and professionals for a community-organized and attended free day filled with technical training.
It’s an excellent opportunity to meet and network with people from the same field. This event attracts SQL and data enthusiasts from various backgrounds, including database administrators, BI professionals, and cloud architects.
The event serves as a platform where professionals and enthusiasts come together to explore the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in SQL Server and Database DevOps.
Data Science Next, May 7-9, Amsterdam
The International Data Science Conference 2025 (DSC Next) is the leading global platform for professionals and researchers in data science and machine learning. This year’s conference brings together prominent experts from academia and industry to explore groundbreaking developments, innovative solutions, and transformative ideas shaping the future of technology and analytics.
From May 7 to May 9, 2025, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, attendees can experience three inspiring days of keynote sessions, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and drive innovation. This is a paid event.
SQL Bits, June 18-21, London
SQLBits is a leading data platform conference featuring over 160 sessions across 4 days, covering topics such as SQL Server, Azure, Big Data, Power BI, Machine Learning, and more. Connect with 2,000 other data professionals and expand your network.
Founded in 2007 by a group of passionate individuals dedicated to the SQL Server product suite, SQLBits aimed to provide much-needed education for data professionals.
Since then, it has grown into one of the largest data platform conferences in the world, held annually, offering 200 world-class speakers, over 300 hours of content, and the best networking opportunities in the industry. This is a paid event.
Data Saturday Holland, nnb, Utrecht
Details not yet available.
PGDay Lowlands 2025
PGDay Lowlands 2024 was a great success, and it is almost certain that the event will take place again in 2025. The date and location will be announced soon. PGDay Lowlands is a paid event.
Many members of our PostgreSQL Usergroup NL are involved in organizing this event, and OptimaData will once again contribute wherever possible to help promote PostgreSQL in the Netherlands through this event.
PGConfEU, October 21-24, Riga (Latvia)
The dates and location are set, and further details, the call for papers, and the program will be announced throughout the year.
What can you expect from a PGConfEU? This year marks the 15th annual PostgreSQL Conference Europe, which will take place in Riga, Latvia. Organized by PostgreSQL Europe with participation from most PostgreSQL user groups in Europe, this event serves as a key meeting and collaboration point for users both within and outside of Europe. Many members of our PostgreSQL Usergroup NL will attend, and OptimaData has been a proud sponsor of this open-source database event for many years.
PGConf.EU is a unique opportunity for European PostgreSQL users and developers to catch up, learn, build relationships, get to know each other, and consolidate a genuine network of professionals who use and work with PostgreSQL.
The event rotates annually between major cities in Europe to make it as accessible as possible for a broad audience.
The conference covers a wide range of topics, with presentations expected to include everything from in-depth technical discussions led by leading developers to case studies from small businesses, large multinational corporations, and government organizations, all running their operations on PostgreSQL.
The conference will feature multiple parallel tracks catering to various technical levels, ensuring there’s always something of interest for everyone.
And let’s not forget the important hallway track, filled with caffeine-infused discussions with interesting colleagues from the community. Social events will also be organized after official program hours, where hallway track conversations will continue late into the night. PGConfEU is a paid event.
Announcements and Details
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