We are excited to announce that the preFOSDEM MySQL Belgian Days 2026 will take place on Thursday, 29 January and Friday, 30 January 2026, in Brussels — just before FOSDEM 2026.
This two-day gathering brings together the MySQL community: developers, DBAs, engineers, tool-builders, and enthusiasts — offering a fantastic opportunity for knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration. The event will feature two content tracks, community sessions, expert talks by MySQL engineers and contributors, the much-anticipated “RockStars Award”, and a chance to mingle over good food.
Why You Should Attend — or Speak!
- Share your expertise — Are you working on an interesting MySQL project, tool, performance optimization, migration story, or scaling challenge? This is your chance to present.
- Learn from experts — Meet core MySQL engineers and community veterans, and catch talks across a wide range of MySQL-related topics.
- Community & networking — It’s a friendly, community-driven event. Expect to meet people who work on very different aspects of MySQL: development, operations, tooling, open source integrations, and more.
- Two-day format + two tracks — More room for variety, deeper discussions, and better match between talk topics and audience interest.
Call for Sessions — Here’s How to Submit
We invite you to submit your session through the official CFP page: the call opened on 25 November 2025 and will close on 25 December 2025 (23:59 local, UTC+1).
Don’t forget to mention the duration of your session!
What to Do Next — Register & Spread the Word
- Block the dates: 29–30 January 2026 in Brussels.
- Submit your proposal before 25 December 2025.
- Register to attend: HERE !!!
- Help us spread the word — if you know other MySQL enthusiasts, developers or DBAs who might be interested: forward them the link, share on social media and community mailing lists, or invite them directly.
