Schedule - PGConf.DE 2025
Adjusting work_mem: Scaling PostgreSQL events without overloading
Date: 2025-05-08
Time: 15:55–16:40
Room: Ballsaal 2
Level: Beginner
Organizing and scaling PostgreSQL events requires the same precision and care as tuning a PostgreSQL database. Just as adjusting work_mem can optimize query performance, allocating resources effectively—whether time, budget, or energy—can ensure that your community events thrive without overloading your team.
This talk draws from hands-on experience growing the Malmö PostgreSQL User Group (M-PUG) and scaling PostgreSQL events of varying sizes. We’ll explore how to overcome the initial challenges of starting a user group, from building a community from scratch to creating partnerships that support growth. Using parallels to PostgreSQL performance tuning, we’ll provide actionable strategies to balance and scale critical “queries” like scheduling, attendee engagement, and resource allocation.
Attendees will learn practical techniques for sustaining vibrant user groups, optimizing event planning for different scales, and avoiding common pitfalls like burnout or resource mismanagement. Whether you’re starting a PostgreSQL community or looking to scale your existing initiatives, this session will equip you with the tools and insights to make a lasting impact on the PostgreSQL ecosystem.