PostgreSQL Europe Diversity Committee

The PostgreSQL Europe Diversity Committee exists because it is important to us that everyone feels welcomed and valued within the PostgreSQL Europe community. We also know that a diverse community brings a range of viewpoints, skills and expertise that is essential to the ongoing success of the PostgreSQL project.

Goals

The main goal of the Diversity Committee is to improve diversity and inclusion within the PostgreSQL Europe community.

The committee is responsible for managing diversity initiatives and activities such as providing financial and other support for underrepresented groups, and ensuring that the community offers a welcoming, inclusive environment that fosters productive engagement between individuals.

Current Activities

1. Outreach & Community Engagement
   • Connect with underrepresented groups.
   • Build partnerships with diversity-supporting organisations.
   • Support mentorship and onboarding programs.
2. Event Support & Representation
   • Promote diversity among speakers and participants.
   • Advise organisers on inclusivity.
   • Make travel scholarships available for underrepresented contributors.
3. Internal Advocacy
   • Represent diversity perspectives in community decisions.
   • Propose updates to guidelines and codes of conduct.
   • Integrate diversity into PostgreSQL Europe strategies.
4. Communication & Awareness
   • Share educational resources and best practices.
   • Raise awareness via social media and talks.
   • Support panels and discussions on diversity topics.
5. Monitoring & Reporting
   • Define measurable diversity goals.
   • Publish updates and annual reports.
   • Gather and act on community feedback.
6. Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
   
   • PostgreSQL Europe is an official member of the Hidden Disability Sunflower.
   • PostgreSQL Conference Europe 2025 was the first Sunflower-friendly PostgreSQL Europe event.
   • If you're organising a PostgreSQL Europe event, contact the Diversity Committee to find out about becoming Sunflower-friendly.
7. Conference Buddy Program
   
   • Launched for PGConf.EU 2026 to help make the conference more personal and welcoming.
   • A Conference Buddy is a volunteer who is partnered with one or more attendees as a friendly point of contact.
   • The Buddy can answer their partnered attendee's questions, introduce them to other attendees,
     meet them for a coffee, or simply be a familiar face during the conference.
8. Postgres Women+ Breakfasts
   
   • We support the annual Postgres Women+ breakfast at PGConf.EU
   • The breakfast is an opportunity for all women and underrepresented genders to connect, share experiences,
     and build meaningful relationships in a welcoming environment.

The Committee

Meet the Diversity Committee.

Join us on the Diversity Committee! Find out how here.

The Committee can be contacted by email at diversity(at)postgresql.eu, and you can keep up to date on our work by following us on:

• LinkedIn (PostgreSQL Europe Diversity Committee)
• Mastodon (@PostgreSQLEuropeDiversity@hachyderm.io)
• Bluesky (@pgeudiversity.bsky.social)

Creating the Diversity Committee

You can read here about the Diversity Task Force that was created in 2024 to set up the Diversity Committee.

The Diversity Committee Logo

Find out about how our Logo was created.