Sponsoring MariaDB Foundation ServerFests & Meetups
Who We Are
MariaDB Foundation is the steward of the MariaDB Server project, ensuring it remains:
- Free and open source
- Community-developed and community-driven
- Independent from commercial interests
Our mission: To guarantee continuity and openness in MariaDB Server development, fostering a vibrant, global ecosystem.
Why Sponsor Us?
Sponsoring MariaDB Foundation events means:
- Accessing a global, technically savvy audience
- Supporting database freedom and innovation
- Aligning your brand with open source values
💡 MariaDB powers mission-critical systems at scale — from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
About Our Events
Server Fests
- Deep-dive sessions on MariaDB internals, features, and roadmaps
- Delivered by MariaDB Server core engineers
- Global online reach with localized content
- MariaDB migrations or upgrades
Meetups
- In-person or hybrid, community-led
- Focused on user stories, new features, and local ecosystem building
Engagement, not marketing: these events are developer-first.
Our Audience
- Developers, DBAs, and sysadmins
- Decision-makers in data infrastructure
- Contributors and open source champions
Sponsorship Packages
| Tier | Premium | Influencer | Booster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logo on Website | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Mention in Social Media | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Speaking Opportunity | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Dedicated Blog Post | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Video Branding Logo featured on distributed leaflets | ✅ ✅ | ||
| Swag distribution | ✅ | ||
| Sponsorship Fee | €2000 | €1000 | €500 |
All packages are customizable. Let’s talk!
Visibility Channels
Your brand will be seen via:
- Event pages and newsletters
- YouTube and recorded talks
- Foundation blog posts
- Social media (LinkedIn, Twitter/X)
- Partner promotions
📈 Past Server Fest videos have gathered thousands of views and continue to draw traffic.
Testimonials
“The MariaDB ServerFest was a phantastic opportunity to get in direct touch with the top technicians of the MariaDB team. We could discuss technical details and migration strategies with the people who really know the system – because the program the system. It was extremely helpful for us to finalize our move to MariaDB as our database server. We are very satisfied with the results and the extremely reliable operation of our MariaDB database server cluster. If you ever get the chance of joining a ServerFest – don’t miss it. “
— Dirk Hillbrecht, software architect at cantamen GmbH
“At OpenOcean, we recognize the pivotal role that open-source initiatives like MariaDB play in advancing database technologies, especially in an AI-driven world. Sponsoring MariaDB Foundation’s ServerFest aligns with our commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the database management community.”
—- Patrik Backman, CEO OpenOcean Capital AB
Join Us
Let’s build the future of MariaDB Server together.
📩 Contact: foundation@mariadb.org
🌐 More info: https://mariadb.org/events
Thank You
🙏 Your sponsorship sustains open development and empowers the next generation of database users and contributors.
MariaDB Foundation – Independent. Transparent. Open.