When
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Where
The Exploratorium
Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111
Percona.Connect San Francisco
Percona.Connect San Francisco brings the open source database community together for a day of in-depth sessions, real-world stories, and expert insights.
Hear directly from Slack as they share how they scaled MySQL with Percona, 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 San Francisco.
Space is limited, and we’ll review registrations to help ensure the best possible experience for all attendees.
Agenda
Registration and Light Breakfast
⏱︎ 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Introduction
⏱︎ 9:55 - 10:00 AM
Scaling Open Source: A CRO’s Perspective on Leading Growth at Percona - featuring John Breitenfeld
⏱︎ 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Breaking Free: Escaping Enterprise Licensing Traps with Percona - featuring Will Fromme and Jordan Potsic
⏱︎ 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Better Databases, Bigger Savings: Percona Operators Drive Business Growth - featuring Will Fromme
⏱︎ 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Breakout Sessions
⏱︎ 11:50-12:20 PM
Untold Success Stories of Open Source Database Solutions - featuring Michael Coburn
⏱︎ 1:25 - 1:55 PM
The Rise of Valkey: Insights into the Future of Open Source Caching - featuring Andrey Glazkov
⏱︎ 12:55 - 1:25 PM
Customer Keynote with Slack:
Sharing Our MySQL Journey: Navigating Scale and Evolution at Slack - featuring Daren Seagrave and John Breitenfeld
⏱︎ 1:55 - 2:40 PM
Closing Remarks
⏱︎ 2:40 - 2:50 PM
Reception at Coqueta (5-Minute Walk)
⏱︎ 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Lunch
⏱︎ 12:20-12:50 PM
Speakers
Daren Seagrave
Senior Staff Software Engineer
Slack
John Breitenfeld
Chief Revenue Officer
Percona
Andrey Glazkov
Product Manager
Percona
Michael Coburn
Principal Architect
Percona
Jordan Potsic
VP of Sales - West/Midwest
Percona
Will Fromme
Sr Solution Engineer
Percona
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