Pre-FOSDEM & FOSDEM 2026, Community, Databases, and Open Source (opens in new tab)

This is a recap of Percona at preFosdem and Fosdem! Before FOSDEM officially started, the database community gathered for MySQL Belgium Days (Pre-FOSDEM), a two-day event bringing together MySQL developers, DBAs, engineers, tool builders, and open-source enthusiasts. It was an excellent space for deep technical discussions, knowledge sharing, and reconnecting with the community, hosted by the amazing Frederic Descamps. The event featured strong participation from Percona and the wider MySQL e...