A PostgreSQL core contributor shares personal reflections from PGConf.dev 2026 in Vancouver. Highlights include a new Tuesday community discussion day featuring sessions on SQL/PGQ and graph databases, logical replication and multithreading working groups, and a real-time patch evaluation panel. The author made progress on two major features: SQL/PGQ bug fixes and roadmap for PG 20, and resizing shared buffers without a restart (collaborating with Databricks developers). A retrospective panel celebrating 30 years of PostgreSQL was a standout moment, emphasizing the community's humble origins and lasting global impact.
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From Ottawa to VancouverTuesday: The "Conference Before the Conference"Moving Heavy Features ForwardDecoding the SQL StandardThe Hallway Track and Evening Camaraderie30 Years of Postgres: The Crown JewelFarewell, Vancouver2 Impressions