Exploring MySQL 8.4 and 9 Innovations

Location Belgian, Brussels
Dates Jan 29, 2026
Presentation Jan 29, 2026 , 4:40 pm
Speaker
Arunjith Aravindan
Arunjith Aravindan

Senior MySQL DBA, Percona

Tags: #MySQL

Abstract

MySQL 8.4 LTS and the upcoming MySQL 9 series introduce a new wave of enhancements designed to boost performance, scalability, and developer efficiency. This session will explore the most impactful advancements across these versions—including improvements in transaction handling, replication, InnoDB, security, and evolving architectural patterns. Participants will gain practical insights into how these features can enhance real world deployments and how to plan future upgrades confidently and efficiently.

Agenda

  • Where are we in the MySQL lifecycle journey?
  • Upgrading to MySQL 8.0 and 8.4: facts or urban legends!
  • Key changes in MySQL 8, 8.4, and 9!
  • How to ease the major version upgrade!

Speaker Bios

Arunjith Aravindan

Senior MySQL DBA, Percona

Open Source Contributor

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