I used to feel bad saying that any one conference is “my favorite” because I worried that other database conference organizers might feel slighted. However, I’ve talked to many of ’em, and they feel the same way I do, hahaha, so I don’t feel guilty about it anymore.
SQLBits is my favorite database conference.
They try new stuff to push the industry forward. In the past, they’ve continuously led the way on event enhancements like childcare, onsite mental health support, a prayer room, and pronoun badges. This year, one of their experiments is to change how pre-conference workshops work. Instead of