At #CommunityOverCode in Glasgow, our team connected with open source project maintainers and developers to explore ways to work together. In her keynote, Heather VanCura explored how community collaboration shapes Java and MySQL’s future. She highlighted greater transparency, clearer contribution pathways, and the MySQL Ecosystem Project’s work with Apache projects across Linux, Java, cloud native technologies, AI and data. Heather, Lilly Berry, and Henrik Ingo continued those conversations at the Oracle JCP/MySQL booth. Thanks to everyone who shared their ideas. We look forward to growing the MySQL ecosystem together! #MySQL #Apache #OpenSource

How can the MySQL community help shape its next chapter? At MySQL BR Conference, Heather VanCura explored roadmap transparency, clearer contribution pathways, community governance, and GitHub collaboration. She also joined @Vinicius Grippa for the welcome, with Oracle supporting the event as one of its main sponsors. From code and bug reports to testing, documentation, and user groups, everyone can play a part in shaping MySQL’s future. #MySQL #OpenSource

Reminder: TECH HOURS: NYC is coming up tomorrow! Join MySQL, AMD, and Strategic Resources International at Parker & Quinn for real conversations on modern MySQL environments, infrastructure performance, enterprise security, and AI-ready workloads. RSVP: social.ora.cl/6011B1QKO3

Join MySQL on October 8 for the AMS DB October meetup in Amsterdam. Hosted by the MySQL team at Oracle together with the AMS DB meetup group, this evening will bring the community together for MySQL technical content, discussion, refreshments, and networking. The program includes: 👉 The Path to MySQL Open Innovation — Heather VanCura 👉 MySQL technical session — Matthias Crauwels Heather will share how MySQL is entering a new phase of community engagement, open collaboration, and contribution following the MySQL 9.7 Community Edition release. Technical session details are being finalized, so reserve your place now and watch for more updates. Date: October 8, 2026 Doors open: 17:45 Program: 18:00–20:00 Register here: social.ora.cl/6017BGRW6b

London MySQL community: join us for the UKOUG & MySQL Community Meetup on September 29. This afternoon meetup will bring together MySQL users, developers, DBAs, contributors, and database community members for MySQL updates, technical content, discussion, and networking. The agenda already includes: 👉 The Path to MySQL Open Innovation — Heather VanCura 👉 The Next Chapter of MySQL: 9.7 LTS & MySQL Community Server social.ora.cl/6012BGRmxa Releases — Ivan Ma Additional agenda and venue updates are being finalized and will be reflected on the registration page soon, so reserve your place now and watch for more details. Date: September 29, 2026 Location: London, United Kingdom Learn more and register: social.ora.cl/6016BGRmx0

Exciting news for the MySQL community — our next meetup is scheduled for October 28! 🐬 Join MySQL users, developers, DBAs, contributors, and community members for an opportunity to connect, share knowledge, discuss practical MySQL topics, and continue building the community together. Follow the community channels for meetup details and register yourself: Facebook: social.ora.cl/6014BGRmBQ LinkedIn: social.ora.cl/6017BGRmBx

What does AI-ready infrastructure mean for modern MySQL environments? Join MySQL, AMD, and Strategic Resources International at TECH HOURS: NYC on September 24 for informal, in-person conversations with experts and peers. Reserve your spot: social.ora.cl/6011B1QKO3

NYC MySQL community: join us for MySQL NYC: Open Innovation Meets AI on September 16. We’re bringing together MySQL users, developers, DBAs, contributors, and community members for an evening of MySQL updates, technical sessions, discussion, and networking at the Chrysler Building. Sessions include: • The Path to MySQL Open Innovation — Heather VanCura • MySQL for AI, Present and Future — Philip Antoniades Date: September 16, 2026 Time: 17:30–20:00 EDT Location: Chrysler Building | New York City Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Please bring ID to enter the building. RSVP here: social.ora.cl/6014BGJPRK

NYC technology leaders: join MySQL, AMD, and Strategic Resources International for TECH HOURS: NYC on September 24 at 5 PM ET. Connect with MySQL and partner experts for real conversations about modern MySQL environments, infrastructure performance, enterprise security, and AI-ready workloads. Seats are limited. Reserve your spot: social.ora.cl/6011B1QKO3

Update 🚀 Heather VanCura is joining our MySQL 9.7 LTS webinar! With a new speaker added, this session will bring even more perspective on how MySQL is evolving—from performance and security to developer-focused features and community direction. We’re covering what’s new in 9.7 and how it can impact real-world applications. 👉 What are you most interested in exploring in this release? 👉 Join us on May 12 and be part of the discussion: social.ora.cl/6017BBjpbV

🛠️💬 Reminder: our interactive webinar “Troubleshooting Common MySQL Issues: Ask the Experts Live!” is happening tomorrow, April 14! Join MySQL experts as they walk through real-world issues—from performance bottlenecks to replication and configuration pitfalls—plus live demos and open Q&A. Bring your questions and get answers in real time. Don’t miss this chance to learn directly from the experts and sharpen your troubleshooting skills! More details and registration: social.ora.cl/6013B6FaDT