Finale! IvorySQL 2025 Eco-Conference & PostgreSQL Summit Concluded Successfully
From June 27th to 28th, HOW 2025 - PostgreSQL & IvorySQL Eco Conference, themed "Open Source Links the World," was successfully held. This grand event brought together top global open-source experts, including heads of open-source foundations and communities, industry opinion leaders, enterprise representatives, and senior developers. Discussions centered on cutting-edge topics such as database kernel optimization, AI integration, cloud-native architecture innovation, and open-source ecosystem construction, presenting a high-level industrial and technical exchange for global open-source practitioners.
Currently, the digital economy has become a key force leading global social transformation, with the open-source model serving as the core engine for global software technology and industrial innovation. Despite changes in technical and business environments, the open-source movement has consistently demonstrated strong adaptability and sustainable development resilience.
From a global perspective, Michael Meskes revealed the resilience of open-source business, while Bruce Momjian verified the vitality of the global PostgreSQL ecosystem. Meanwhile, China's open-source technology has developed rapidly. The database community IvorySQL has achieved innovative breakthroughs in PostgreSQL kernel compatibility and Oracle adaptation, successfully building a balanced ecosystem between the open-source community and commercialization. This cross-border dialogue marks China's shift from "technological follower" to "technological peer and leader."
The conference featured 20 specialized sessions covering technical frontiers and industrial practices, providing a platform for deep exchange and learning, showcasing the latest achievements and best practices in open-source database technology.
International Forum (PG English Session)
Bringing together top experts from Europe, America, and Asia, focusing on the fusion of AI and PostgreSQL. Topics included Florents Tselai's minimalist AI embedding, Wagner Bianchi's PG 18 Async I/O, Nilanjan Chatterjee's Lakehouse architecture, Jayita Bhattacharyya's PgVector-driven RAG applications, and Umar Hayat's graph ecosystem solutions, accelerating IvorySQL's internationalization through global dialogue.
Intelligent O&M Era: Building High-Availability PostgreSQL Services
Produced by DBAIOPS community founder Bai Shan and PostgreSQL ACE Xiong Cancan. Guests including PIGSTY founder Feng Ruohang, China PG Branch Deputy Secretary-General Wei Bo, senior engineer Meng Feilong, and Youtai (Shenzhen) GM Zhang Chunli discussed GenAI observability optimization, automated O&M architecture, and computing resource technology.
Engine Heart: Deep Exploration of PostgreSQL and Derivative Kernels
Produced by PostgreSQL ACE Director Lyu Haibo and PG Branch Xi'an User Group Chairman Yang Xiangbo. Experts including Walminer author Li Chuancheng, Tencent Cloud engineer Shi Bowen, Ping An Tech DBA Liu Zhilong, and Apache Cloudberry PPMC member Yang Yu shared insights on CPU resource observation, log decoding, vacuum optimization, MySQL compatibility, and MPP data warehouse architecture.
Cloud Discourse: Cloud-Native Evolution and Architectural Reform of PostgreSQL
Produced by Zhongqi Chengshu CTO Tang Cheng and Beijing-Tianjin PG Branch Chairman Liu Huayang. Experts from Alibaba Cloud, Woqutech, and Inspur focused on Serverless analysis, object storage support, private deployment, and financial/government applications.
Open Source Databases: Drawing a New Blueprint for Healthcare Digitalization
Co-produced by Highgo VP Gao Tong and Inspur Smart Healthcare, moderated by HIT Expert Network Editor-in-Chief Zhu Xiaobing. Experts from various medical centers and healthcare tech firms discussed medical information system evolution, encrypted databases, AIGC medical innovation, and patient loss governance.
Digital Intelligence for Government & Enterprise Forum
Seven technical experts from Highgo and Inspur focused on the integration of open-source ecosystems with independent innovation, Haiyue PaaS practices, government digitalization, and the "AI + Database" paradigm.
GIS Future: Drawing New Geospatial Blueprints with Intelligence
Produced by Highgo Marketing GM Chen Lina and SuperMap VP Pang Jing. Experts discussed digital development in GIS, geospatial intelligence innovation, PostGIS best practices, and city information model platforms driven by domestic databases.
Industry Deep Dive: Large-scale Landing of PostgreSQL Root Tech in Key Fields
Produced by CPIC Chief Database Expert Lin Chun and Mobile Cloud Database Chairman Yu Wei. Experts shared large-scale application experiences in private network communications, finance, insurance, and energy, showcasing root technologies driving industrial transformation.
Elephant Heart Power: Growth Ladders and Career Blueprints for Database Talents
Produced by "More Than SQL Optimization" author Liang Jingbin and Yin Haiwen. Experts discussed learning methods, open-source community participation, and career planning in the "Data Element X" era.
Tool Intelligence: PostgreSQL Extension Development and Smart Toolchain Innovation
Produced by Pigsty founder Feng Ruohang and DESKUI founder Zhang Dagang. Experts focused on efficient data synchronization, AI-driven performance diagnosis, and cloud management technology, providing practical guides from design to implementation.
Optimization Peak: Comprehensive PostgreSQL Tuning and Intelligent Diagnosis
Produced by senior technical consultant Luo Min and "IT Bāng Dé" owner Wang Dingding. Experts shared systematic paths for performance optimization, from parameter tuning to execution plan optimization combined with AI diagnosis.
AI Fusion: Innovations and Application Frontiers of AI in PostgreSQL (RAG, Tuning, Agent)
Produced by PostgreSQL ACE Director Dego and Dr. Cui Peng. Seven technical leaders explored the combination of PG and AI innovation, covering RAG, table agents, in-database machine learning, and vector search.
Release Energy: Deep Interpretation of PostgreSQL and Domestic Database Features
Produced by "Elephant Chu Journey" owner Peng Chong and "Shao An Office" owner Yan Shaoan. Seven experts analyzed PostgreSQL 18 new features, disaster recovery tools, IvorySQL technical innovations, and domestic database O&M practices.
Action Workshop: PostgreSQL Skills Special Training from Zero to Advanced
Produced by PostgreSQL ACE Yan Shuli, designed for beginners and advanced users to master database core skills through immersive learning and practical sharing.
Source Power Bridge: Global Practices of Open Source Collaboration and Talent Barriers
Produced by Apache Cloudberry PPMC member Wang Dianjin. Experts focused on global open-source collaboration, localization contributions, ethics, community synergy, and university talent cultivation.
Strategic Roundtable
Two strategic roundtables: The first focused on "Industrial Transformation and Core Competitiveness Reconstruction under Localization Waves"; the second explored the "Path of Capability Upgrading for Database Professionals in the AI Wave." Moderated by Xiao Shao-cong and Bai Guohua.
Open source is the key engine for reshaping the software industry ecosystem. Currently, the open-source model has become the core paradigm for global software technology and industrial innovation. We believe that with the implementation of localization policies and the integration of AI, PostgreSQL will embrace even broader application prospects.
OpenAtom Open Source Foundation Contribution Agreement Signing Ceremony
At the opening ceremony, Miao Jian, Founder and President of Highgo, and Zang Xiutao, Senior Open Source Operations Officer of OpenAtom Open Source Foundation, signed the contribution agreement for the IvorySQL project. IvorySQL is now officially part of the OpenAtom ecosystem.
This move aims to deepen the construction of China's basic software open-source ecosystem. As a new member, IvorySQL will enrich China's basic software layout and promote deep collaboration between developer communities and high-quality projects. OpenAtom will provide IvorySQL with comprehensive resource support and ecosystem empowerment.
Taishan Open Source Technology Incubator Project Promotion
During the conference, the "Taishan Open Source Technology Incubator" held its first public roadshow, marking a new milestone for China's open-source database ecosystem.
Initiated by Qilu Software Park, Shandong Open Source Ecosystem Association (Prep), Inspur Highgo, and the China PG Branch, the incubator was established in February 2025. It focuses on domestic "root technologies," particularly in the database industry, providing support through venture capital, subsidies, and community training.
The success of the IvorySQL 2025 Eco-Conference & PostgreSQL Summit not only demonstrated the vitality of IvorySQL but also showcased the power of China's open source to the world. In the future, IvorySQL will continue to drive ecosystem construction and industrial fusion for high-quality digital development.
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