Summit for MySQL Community, EU Edition — February 2, 2026

We’re gathering in Brussels on February 2nd for a focused, in-person summit dedicated to strengthening the MySQL ecosystem through collaboration, contribution, and community building.

• Location: Rue Auguste Orts, Grand Place 3-7, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

• Attendance: Free, by registration and confirmation only

• Format: In-person only, no remote participation

• Time: Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10:30 Brussels Time (CET) / 09:30 GMT

• Structure: Roundtable discussions, connecting with peers, and collaboratively creating the summit agenda.

The Challenge

MySQL remains a critical part of the global data infrastructure, powering countless applications and services. Yet its long-term vitality depends on active, coordinated effort from the broader community, not just a few stakeholders.

The Solution

This summit offers a space for individuals and organizations who care deeply about MySQL’s future to come together, share ideas, and explore how we can collaborate more effectively. 

If you’re part of the MySQL community, building tools, contributing code, supporting users, or working in DevRel, your voice and experience are essential.

What Makes This Different

Unlike traditional MySQL conferences that focus on end users and best practices, this summit is designed for active contributors to the MySQL ecosystem. That includes:

• Software vendors, tool builders, and service providers

• Contributors to MySQL or its forks

• Engineers and architects working with large-scale MySQL deployments

• Community organizers and open-source advocates

• Companies with significant MySQL infrastructure

Together, we’ll explore how to support MySQL’s long-term health, and we welcome diverse voices to help shape that future.

Led by Peter Zaitsev

The summit will be led by Peter Zaitsev, co-founder of Percona and a long-time leader in the MySQL community. Peter has been a driving force behind open-source database innovation, a frequent speaker at global conferences, and an advocate for collaborative development. His deep experience in MySQL performance, scalability, and community engagement will help guide the discussions and shape the summit’s direction.

Who You’ll Meet

We expect participation from engineers and contributors working on MySQL and its ecosystem, including developers from Percona and other MySQL-focused teams. This is a unique opportunity to connect directly with the people building the tools, infrastructure, and community around MySQL.

Agenda

The agenda will be published during the first week of January. It will include the schedule of the day (10:30–17:00), the topics of collaborative discussions, and the planned breaks.

Expect a full day of interactive sessions with a flexible structure shaped by the participants, ensuring both focused conversations and time for networking.

Next Steps

Please complete the registration form to apply for participation.

https://forms.gle/L9qQdGesGpVjSjhRA

We will review submissions within one week of receiving them, but we’ll do our best to respond sooner. Confirmed participants will receive a follow-up email with logistical details and agenda updates.

We look forward to hearing from you and to building the future of MySQL together. ∎