June 2025 - Conference - lists.ivorysql.org

Re: About the Postgres Conferecne in China

by Álvaro Hernández

Hi Grant. Please see my comments below: On 9/6/25 9:48, GRANT ZHOU wrote: > > Hello Alvaro, > > Thank you for your email. You're absolutely right - the CFP is open > until June 10. Please go to ivorysql.io <http://ivorysql.io> to submit > your talks. > Submitted! I hope it will be an interesting topic :) > I look forward to receiving your presentation materials soon. > > Regarding your trip recommendations: > > On Sun, Jun 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM Álvaro Hernández <aht(a)ongres.com> wrote: > > > - I'll land in PKX (Beijing Daxing International Airport right?) > on the 25th at 3pm. I will need some rest after a long trip, so > I'm thinking staying in Beijing (it's also my first time in China, > so I'm good with this). From there I'll go to Beijing and stay > there for one night. Any particular area would you recommend? > Should I stay close to the train station to take the train next > day to Jinan, or is not needed? > > *Yes, PKX is Beijing Daxing International Airport - that's correct. > The other major airport is PEK (Beijing Capital International > Airport), and both work well for getting into the city. You can stay > close to the train station (Beijing South Railway Station South > Square) if it helps with taking the train.* > > *For your Beijing stay on June 26, I'd suggest considering an > all-inclusive day tour that covers Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden > City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. This would give you a great overview of > Beijing's highlights, though it will require advance booking. I can > look into arranging this for you, then you can take the high-speed > train to Jinan afterward. We can discuss the arrangement details later.* > Thank you very much. I already booked a hotel for this night. The tour you mention sounds really interesting, but I'm afraid I'll need some time for catching up with work and relaxing a bit. We can plan to take the train in the afternoon to go to Jinan. > - As for Jinan, I'll book the same hotel as the venue, but let me > know if I should book something else. > > > *you don't need to book the hotels in Jinan, we will help to book and > just let us know the days you will stay.* Thank you! According to the information below, I'd stay for the City tour of Jinan. So my hotel needs would be for the days 26th-29th. On the 29th I'd need to take the train back to Beijing, and from there to PKX airport. My flight is around 2am on the 30th (on that night, but late) and while I'd like to plan with enough time to make it comfortably, I guess I should have time enough to participate in the city tour. > > - Is there any plan at the conference on the 28th? I'm considering > returning to Beijing either on this night or the 29th in the > morning. My flight back is late in the evening on the 29th, so I'm > unsure what would be the best plan. Also I'd like to have the > chance to visit around Beijing, but realistically I don't have > much time anyway for this. Any ideas are welcome :) > > > *You don't need to book hotels in Jinan - we'll handle the booking for > you. Just let us know the dates you'll be staying.* > > *There will be activities at the conference on the 28th, but I'll send > you the detailed schedule once it's finalized so you can decide > whether to return to Beijing that evening or on the morning of the > 29th. We'll also have arrangements for Jinan tours on the 29th, so you > might consider leaving on the 29th evening.* > > *Here's the preliminary schedule:* > > * *June 27-28: Main conference in Jinan* > * *June 29: City tour of Jinan* > * *June 30: Meeting at Highgo office* > * *Additional time: Business meetings with the Highgo team to > discuss potential future collaborations* > **I'm afraid I cannot stay for the 30th. But I hope we can plan some meeting during the conference or on the 29th so we can discuss collaborations between Highgo and OnGres. Best, Álvaro > *Best regards, * > > *Grant* > > > On 8/6/25 8:17, GRANT ZHOU wrote: >> Hello Alvaro, >> >> The CFP for the conference is just closed, so could you send me >> your talk information so that I can add it for you? >> >> image.png >> >> All the best, >> Grant >> >> On Thu, Jun 5, 2025 at 9:11 AM GRANT ZHOU <grantzhou(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> Dear Alvaro, >> >> Thank you so much for agreeing to come to China for the >> conference - this is wonderful news and I truly appreciate >> your commitment. >> >> I have already reserved a speaking slot specifically for you, >> so please take your time to prepare and submit your talk >> proposal when convenient. You may also consider submitting >> multiple proposals so our team can have options to select from. >> >> I will be in China from June 22 to July 10, and I'd love to >> coordinate our schedules. Here's a preliminary itinerary >> we're considering: >> >> * June 27-28: Main conference in Jinan >> * June 29: City tour of Jinan >> * June 30: Meeting at Highgo office >> * Additional time: Business meetings with the Highgo team >> to discuss potential future collaborations >> >> *Please note *that you *don't need to book the high-speed >> train* from Beijing to Jinan - we will handle that for you. >> We will also take care of hotel arrangements in Jinan, so *no >> need to book accommodations* on your end. Just let us know if >> the schedule works for you. >> >> Please share your travel schedule and availability so we can >> finalize the detailed arrangements. We can discuss the >> specific agenda and logistics in the coming weeks. >> >> Looking forward to seeing you in Jinan! >> >> Best regards, >> >> Grant >> >> >> On Thu, Jun 5, 2025 at 5:09 AM Álvaro Hernández >> <aht(a)ongres.com> wrote: >> >> >> Hi Grant! >> >> I'm almost finalized with my plans and at this point >> is 99% sure I can make it to the conference :) >> >> Is it too late to submit one or more talks? >> >> >> Cheers, >> >> Álvaro >> >> >> -- >> >> Alvaro Hernandez >> >> >> ----------- >> OnGres >> >> >> >> >> On 23/5/25 3:44, GRANT ZHOU wrote: >>> This looks like it would be a great topic for the >>> conference! >>> https://www.pgevents.ca/events/pgconfdev2025/schedule/session/364-reproduci… >>> >>> >>> Any updates, my friend? Still busy coding? >>> >>> On Thu, May 15, 2025 at 10:38 AM GRANT ZH >>> <grantzhou(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> My pleasure, Álvaro! 😁 I'd appreciate your help >>> with submitting talks on the website so we can get a >>> sense of what to expect. >>> >>> All the best, >>> Grant >>> >>>> >>>> On May 15, 2025, at 00:18, Álvaro Hernández >>>> <aht(a)ongres.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Dear Grant. >>>> >>>> I'm really honored to receive this invitation >>>> and the kind offers to help with the transport and >>>> the arrangements. >>>> >>>> I will hopefully be able to confirm my >>>> participation in the next week. I still need to >>>> plan with the family and make sure I can make it. >>>> >>>> >>>> I really appreciate it. Best regards, >>>> >>>> Álvaro >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> Alvaro Hernandez >>>> >>>> >>>> ----------- >>>> OnGres >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 15/5/25 0:04, GRANT ZHOU wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Dear Álvaro, >>>>> >>>>> I wanted to confirm the arrangements we discussed >>>>> during our chat. Once you arrive in Beijing, we'll >>>>> take care of everything else, including airport >>>>> pickup, high-speed train tickets to Jinan, and >>>>> hotel accommodation. If you have any personal >>>>> arrangements in Beijing or other cities, you'll >>>>> need to handle those yourself. We'll also be >>>>> organizing some activities for small groups. >>>>> >>>>> All the best, >>>>> >>>>> Grant >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, May 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM GRANT ZHOU >>>>> <grantzhou(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hello Álvaro, >>>>> >>>>> It was wonderful to see you again in Montreal >>>>> – I really missed connecting with you! As I >>>>> mentioned during the conference and at dinner, >>>>> I wanted to share the details about our >>>>> upcoming event: >>>>> >>>>> *HOW2025 Conference* Website: >>>>> *https://www.ivorysql.io* >>>>> >>>>> HOW2025 is a premier community-driven >>>>> technical conference focused on PostgreSQL, >>>>> IvorySQL, and their broader ecosystems. This >>>>> non-profit event brings together industry >>>>> leaders, developers, database administrators, >>>>> and open source enthusiasts from around the >>>>> world to share knowledge, explore innovations, >>>>> and strengthen collaborative connections. >>>>> >>>>> Attendees will benefit from: >>>>> >>>>> * Technical presentations >>>>> * Hands-on tutorials >>>>> * Networking opportunities with leading >>>>> database experts >>>>> >>>>> Our mission is to foster global connection >>>>> through Open Source technologies, promoting >>>>> both technical excellence and community unity. >>>>> We welcome submissions for talks on >>>>> PostgreSQL, IvorySQL, and related >>>>> technologies. Tutorial sessions will also be >>>>> considered. >>>>> >>>>> The call for papers is still open until June >>>>> 6: https://sessionize.com/how2025/ >>>>> >>>>> I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I'll be >>>>> there waiting for you and your team. >>>>> >>>>> All the best, >>>>> >>>>> Grant >>>>> >>>> >> > > -- > > Alvaro Hernandez > > > ----------- > OnGres > -- Alvaro Hernandez ----------- OnGres

June 10, 2025

New submission: Which Postgres are you running?

by HOW2025

Alvaro Hernandez has submitted a new session! Which Postgres are you running? You run Postgres in production. And one of the reasons is that it’s Open Source. So you can inspect the source code of what you are running, right? Right???? Maybe it’s not that obvious. Where did you get that binary from? Who compiled it? With what compiler, dependent libraries, of which versions? Where did that source code come from? Along all the supply chain, has any component been replaced by others or infected by malware? Xz anyone? If you are ready to swallow the red pill, join this session to understand that you probably don’t know which Postgres are running, and worse you are likely not able to reproduce the binary you are running. Enter the world of Postgres and reproducible builds. And SBOMs. And supply chain attacks. And hermetic builds. And all the terminology that is necessary to understand and build a truly secure and reproducible Postgres build. Last but not least, a new fully open source Postgres distribution will be presented, built after all these principles. Open session [https://sessionize.com/app/organizer/session/19661/953071] These notifications can be turned off on Edit event [https://sessionize.com/app/organizer/event/edit/19661#_tab-advanced] page. Tip: You've used Classic (confer***(a)***orysql.org) to login. You're receiving this message because you had joined event 'HOW2025' on Sessionize. Sessionize.com, PO Box 6945, Unit 34564, London W1A 6US, UK

June 9, 2025

New submission: postges_fwd and ENUM-types

by HOW2025

Karel van der Walt has submitted a new session! postges_fwd and ENUM-types PostgreSQL offers native data virtualization in the FDW extension feature.PostgreSQL offers domain restriction via ENUM types. Composing these 2 orthogonal features requires - CREATE remote ENUM-types locally,- CREATE foreign Server This talk will demonstrate - scripting for just-in-time setup and teardown of a foreign PostgreSQL Server (e.g for IaC or CI/CD)- scripting for local provisioning of remote ENUM types Open session [https://sessionize.com/app/organizer/session/19661/953003] These notifications can be turned off on Edit event [https://sessionize.com/app/organizer/event/edit/19661#_tab-advanced] page. Tip: You've used Classic (confer***(a)***orysql.org) to login. You're receiving this message because you had joined event 'HOW2025' on Sessionize. Sessionize.com, PO Box 6945, Unit 34564, London W1A 6US, UK

June 9, 2025

Re: Presentation Template for Conference - Action Required

by NIlanjan Chatterjee

Hi Grant, Thank you. I will share the recorded video soon. On Sun, Jun 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM GRANT ZHOU <grantzhou(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Nilanjan, > > Thank you for the update. We appreciate you keeping us informed and look > forward to seeing you at a future event. > > For remote participation, we're pleased to offer the following arrangement: > > Please record a high-definition video of your presentation and send it to > us in advance. We'll play your recorded presentation during your scheduled > time slot at the conference. If you'd like, you can also join us remotely > via Zoom or VooV at the end of your session for a live Q&A with attendees. > > I hope you received the conference PowerPoint template. Please let me know > if you need it. > > Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the process. > > Welcome to HOW2025. > > Best regards, > > Grant > > On Sat, Jun 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM NIlanjan Chatterjee < > datamaster.9929(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> Unfortunately due to more than expected delay in visa processing, I will >> not be able to attend the event in China this year. Looking forward to >> virtual participation or will confirm participation for the conference for >> next year. >> >> On Thu, Jun 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM HOW2025 <how2025(a)events.sessionize.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Dear Speakers, >>> >>> I hope this email finds you well. >>> >>> As we approach the conference date, we are excited to have you as one of >>> our distinguished speakers. To ensure consistency and professional >>> presentation standards across all sessions, we have prepared an official >>> presentation template for the conference. >>> >>> Please find the presentation template attached to this email. We kindly >>> request that all speakers use this template for their presentations. >>> >>> Additional Support Available: >>> >>> If you require assistance with adding Chinese text or translations to >>> your PowerPoint presentation, our conference team is ready to help. Please >>> contact our conference coordination team at Conference(a)ivorysql.org and >>> we will arrange the necessary support to accommodate your needs. >>> >>> We want to ensure that all speakers have the resources they need to >>> deliver outstanding presentations. Please don't hesitate to reach out if >>> you have any questions or require any clarification regarding the template >>> or presentation requirements. >>> >>> Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to your valuable >>> contribution to the conference. >>> >>> Best regards, >>> >>> Conference Organization Team >>> >>> Email: conference(a)ivorysql.org >>> >>> Tip: You've used Classic (datamaste***(a)***ail.com) to login. >>> >>> You're receiving this message because you had joined event 'HOW2025' on >>> Sessionize. >>> >>> Sessionize.com, PO Box 6945, Unit 34564, London W1A 6US, UK >>> >>

June 9, 2025

I have a question about HOW2025 Eco Conference

by Alex Lukens

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June 9, 2025

HOW2025 travel and accommodation

by Alexander Kukushkin

Hello, We just booked our flights to Beijing. Arrival time to Beijing is 2025-06-25 11:20 Departure time: 2025-07-01 02:30 Looking forward to our first trip to China! -- Regards, -- Alexander Kukushkin

June 9, 2025

Invitation letter?

by Alena Rybakina

Could you please send me invitation letter? My information: * First name: Alena * Last name: Rybakina * Nationality: Russian Federation * Date of birth: 1995/04/07 * Home address: Vasilkovskogo street, 1B, Apt. 37, Konakovo city, Tver region, 171255, Russia * Address of the China embassy in Russia: Druzhby street, 6, Moskva, Russia, 119330 * Work address: street Dmitry Ulyanov, 7A, Moscow region, Moscow, 117312 * The phone of Chine embassy: 7 (499) 951-84-43 * My cell phone number: +79610195502 * Country of residence: Russia * Full name as shown on passport: Alena Rybakina * Gender as shown on passport: female * Passport number: 762703892 * Passport issuing country: Russia * Passport expiration date: 2030/03/04 Sorry if the letter was duplicated, I was not sure that the first one was sent. My mailbox did not show that the letter was sent. -- Regards, Alena Rybakina Postgres Professional

June 9, 2025

Re: Flight Details and Travel Arrangements - HOW2025 Conference

by Chris Travers

Replying inline. On Mon, Jun 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM GRANT ZHOU <grantzhou(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello Chris, > > I hope this email finds you well. > > As we approach the HOW2025 PostgreSQL and IvorySQL conference, I wanted to > follow up on your travel arrangements to ensure everything is coordinated > smoothly. > > Could you please provide me with the following information: > > 1. *Flight Details*: Your flight information and arrival/departure > schedule > > I will forward the ticket t oyou and the conference. > > 1. *High-Speed Train*: Would you like us to arrange high-speed train > tickets from Beijing to Jinan for you? > > That would be lovely, thanks > > 1. *Hotel Booking*: We will handle hotel reservations for you in > Jinan. Please send me your passport information (full name as it appears on > passport, passport number, and nationality) for the booking. > > Please send these details at your earliest convenience so we can finalize > all arrangements before your arrival. > Passport name: Christopher Robin Travers Passport number: A37169576 nationality: USA [image: passport3.jpg] > If you have any questions or special requirements, please don't hesitate > to let me know. > Yes. I need to apply for the visa, so will need approrpaite letters for this. I hope to go this week to apply > Looking forward to seeing you at the conference! > > Best regards, > > Grant > -- Best Wishes, Chris Travers Efficito: Hosted Accounting and ERP. Robust and Flexible. No vendor lock-in. http://www.efficito.com/learn_more

June 9, 2025

Flight Details and Travel Arrangements - HOW2025 Conference

by GRANT ZHOU

Hello Ivan, I hope this email finds you well. As we approach the HOW2025 PostgreSQL and IvorySQL conference, I wanted to follow up on your travel arrangements to ensure everything is coordinated smoothly. Could you please provide me with the following information: 1. *Flight Details*: Your flight information and arrival/departure schedule 2. *High-Speed Train*: Would you like us to arrange high-speed train tickets from Beijing to Jinan for you? 3. *Hotel Booking*: We will handle hotel reservations for you in Jinan. Please send me your passport information (full name as it appears on passport, passport number, and nationality) for the booking. Please send these details at your earliest convenience so we can finalize all arrangements before your arrival. If you have any questions or special requirements, please don't hesitate to let me know. Looking forward to seeing you at the conference! Best regards, Grant

June 9, 2025

Flight Details and Travel Arrangements - HOW2025 Conference

by GRANT ZHOU

Hello Chris, I hope this email finds you well. As we approach the HOW2025 PostgreSQL and IvorySQL conference, I wanted to follow up on your travel arrangements to ensure everything is coordinated smoothly. Could you please provide me with the following information: 1. *Flight Details*: Your flight information and arrival/departure schedule 2. *High-Speed Train*: Would you like us to arrange high-speed train tickets from Beijing to Jinan for you? 3. *Hotel Booking*: We will handle hotel reservations for you in Jinan. Please send me your passport information (full name as it appears on passport, passport number, and nationality) for the booking. Please send these details at your earliest convenience so we can finalize all arrangements before your arrival. If you have any questions or special requirements, please don't hesitate to let me know. Looking forward to seeing you at the conference! Best regards, Grant

June 9, 2025