Code, Vectors & Vision: A MariaDB Meetup with the Founder

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM CEST

Join us at Constructor University in Bremen for an inspiring and hands-on MariaDB Meetup—a unique opportunity to dive into the world of open source, innovation, and AI with Michael “Monty” Widenius, the legendary founder of MySQL and MariaDB.

But that’s not all—Monty will be joined by key members of his original team, engineers who helped shape MySQL and are now behind MariaDB’s most exciting innovations, including cutting-edge vector support for LLMs and AI.

Whether you’re a student curious about how to get started, a developer looking to contribute to impactful projects, or someone interested in how open source can power real business ventures—this event is for you.

What to expect:

• Meet Michael “Monty” Widenius and hear the story behind creation of MySQL and MariaDB
• Meet members of the original core team, now building MariaDB’s most advanced features
• Learn how to contribute to open source projects (even as a beginner!)
• Discover how to monetise your work in the open source world
• Explore MariaDB’s vector capabilities and how they power LLMs and AI applications
• Network with fellow students, developers, and open source enthusiasts

Open to everyone. Free to attend.
Whether you’re a CS major, a database developer, or just curious—come join us for an evening of ideas, code, and community!

Address: Campus Ring 1, 28759 Bremen, Germany

Speakers

• Sergei Golubchik – “Get to know MariaDB’s Blazing-Fast Vector search”
• Oleksandr Byelkin – “Launch Your Open Source Career: First Steps in Contributing to MariaDB”
• Michael “Monty” Widenius – “From Locked-In to Lift-Off – Escaping Proprietary Databases with MariaDB”

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