PG Down Under 2026

PG Down Under 2026 is the sixth annual conference dedicated to PostgreSQL developers, users, and enthusiasts in Australia and New Zealand. This event provides a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and professional networking. The conference will be held on October 30, 2026, in Sydney, Australia.

PostgreSQL Down Under Incorporated (PGDU) is a non-profit association committed to supporting the growth and education of PostgreSQL, the world's most advanced open-source database, across Australia and New Zealand.

We invite you to submit proposals for talks covering a broad range of PostgreSQL-related topics. PG Down Under welcomes submissions from PostgreSQL professionals, application developers, DBAs, operations engineers, decision-makers, and PostgreSQL contributors of all experience levels.

Important Dates:
  • Submission Closing Date: 15 July 2026
  • Speakers Notified By: 3 August 2026
  • Sessions Announced: 17 August 2026

Please send us an email at committee@pgdu.org if you have any questions.

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Call for Papers

We are ready to accept your proposals for sessions!

You can submit proposals for Talks, Lunches, Coffee/Teas, Lighting talks, Closings, Registrations, AGMs, Panels and Cocktails.
Proposals should fit in one of the 3 tracks: Ops and Administration , Development and Essentials.
The submission period has begun Mon, Mar 2 2026 and closes Wed, Jul 15 2026. That means you have only 110 days left!
Remember 2026 will only be as good as the sessions you present. Submit early, submit often!

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Rydges Sydney Central

Rydges Sydney Central

This year's conference will take place at Rydges Sydney Central, within easy walking distance from Central Station.

Surry Hills / Australia


Rydges Sydney Central
28 Albion Street
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Australia