When
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Where
Foundation For the Carolinas
220 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Percona.Connect Charlotte
Percona.Connect Charlotte brings the open source database community together for a day of in-depth sessions, real-world stories, and expert insights.
Hear directly from Red Hat as they share how to make open source safer, faster, and performant, plus join other industry leaders, database innovators, and Percona experts for hands-on strategies and open discussions that go beyond the basics.
Why attend?
Expert-led sessions and panels
Learn from industry leaders and Percona experts about the latest in open source database technology.
Exclusive access to Percona roadmaps
Get insider insights into future developments and strategic direction of Percona's solutions.
Networking with peers and pros
Connect with fellow database professionals, share experiences, and build valuable relationships.
Interactive experiences
Engage in hands-on demos, Q&A sessions, and collaborative discussions with the community.
Whether you're a long-time customer or exploring open source database options, this is your chance to connect with the people shaping modern data infrastructure live in Charlotte.
Space is limited, and we’ll review all registrations to help ensure the best possible experience for all attendees.
Agenda
Registration and Light Breakfast
⏱︎ 8:30AM - 9:30 AM
Introduction
⏱︎ 9:30 - 9:35 AM
Change in Motion: An Executive's Perspective on Scaling Culture, People, and Performance
Featuring Bennie Grant
⏱︎ 9:35 - 10:10 AM
Guest Speaker from Red Hat: How Red Hat Certification Makes Open Source Trusted, Safer, and Proven
Featuring Rajan Shah
⏱︎ 10:10 - 10:55 AM
Better Databases, Bigger Savings: Percona Operators Drive Business Growth
Featuring Barrett Chambers
⏱︎ 10:55 - 11:25 AM
Breakout Sessions
⏱︎ 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The Rise of Valkey: Insights Into the Future of Open Source Caching
Featuring Vadim Tkachenko
⏱︎ 12:35 - 1:05 PM
Untold Success Stories of Open Source Database Solutions
Featuring Emily Lockhart
⏱︎ 1:05 - 1:35 PM
Guest Speaker from Red Hat: PostgreSQL Resilience on OpenShift: Real-World DR in Action
Featuring Raffaele Spazzoli
⏱︎ 1:35 - 2:20 PM
Closing Remarks
⏱︎ 2:20 - 2:30 PM
Lunch
⏱︎ 12:00 - 12:30 PM
Reception
⏱︎ 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Speakers
Raffaele Spazzoli
Senior Principal Architect, Global Services Office of Technology
Red Hat
Bennie Grant
Interim CEO
Percona
Barrett Chambers
Director, Solutions Engineering
Percona
Vadim Tkachenko
Co-Founder
Percona
Emily Lockhart
VP, Customer Success
Percona
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