In 2025, MySQL proudly commemorated its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of innovation and community engagement in the realm of database technology. Throughout the year, the MySQL Community team engaged with the worldwide community to organize a series of events globally, uniting users, developers, and enthusiasts to celebrate this remarkable milestone. From meetups to summits and conferences, each gathering was imbued with joy, a sense of nostalgia, and a vision for the future of MySQL. Here’s a summary of the key celebrations that took place throughout 2025.
January to February: Kicking Off Celebrations in Europe and Asia
The celebration began with the MySQL Belgian Days on January 30-31 in Brussels, where community members gathered not just for technical discussions but also to enjoy an anniversary cake and share in the collective excitement of MySQL’s journey. The festivities continued at FOSDEM 2025 (February 1-2), where our booth featured special 30-year branding, further emphasizing our commitment to the open-source community.
MySQL Belgian Days, Jan 30-31, 2025
Later in February, the celebrations reached Taipei, Taiwan, on the 18th. This meetup offered attendees updates in MySQL and a venue for engagement with Philip Antoniades, Vice President of Oracle MySQL Global Solutions Engineering. Participants enjoyed a celebratory cake while gaining insights into MySQL’s future roadmap.
Taipei, Taiwan Celebration Meetup, February 18, 2025
March: Honoring Community Connections in Japan
On March 25, Tokyo hosted a significant event—celebrating both MySQL’s 30th and the MyNA’s 25th Anniversary. This gathering facilitated social engagements among Japanese MySQL users and provided a platform for sharing recent developments directly from Oracle to those invested in the MySQL ecosystem.
Tokyo, Japan MyNA 25 & MySQL 30 Anniversary, March 25, 2025
April: Celebrations and Technical Engagements
April saw a flurry of activities, starting with a MySQL Indian Event in New Delhi on April 9, focusing on how MySQL has been pivotal in India’s digital transformation narrative. It featured engaging sessions with industry leaders discussing the scalability and performance MySQL facilitates across various sectors.
New Delphi, India MySQL 30 celebration event, April 9, 2025
This month also included participation in the celebration in Gothenburg, Sweden, on the 10th. Attendees partook in technical updates alongside delicious cupcakes, creating a warm atmosphere of camaraderie and shared knowledge.
Gothenburg, Sweden Celebration Meetup, April 10, 2025
On April 17, 2025, we celebrated two years of HWJP alongside the 30th anniversary of MySQL. The event featured insightful technical sessions on HeatWave and various other advancements, fostering community engagement and knowledge sharing.
Tokyo, Japan, HWJP 2 Years Celebration & 30 Years of MySQL, April 17, 2025
In the U.S., the MySQL Summit at the Oracle Conference Center in Redwood City took place on April 22-23. It attracted a diverse group of MySQL users and developers eager to immerse themselves in hands-on sessions, user presentations, and live demonstrations—all aligned with the 30th-anniversary celebration.
Redwood City, CA, US, MySQL Summit, April 22-23, 2025
An informal MySQL Community Reception followed on April 22 at Izzy’s Restaurant in San Francisco, allowing for personal connections among the MySQL team and community members, all while enjoying a tasty food and celebratory cake.
San Francisco, US, MySQL Community Reception, April 22, 2025
May: Collaborating in China
On May 23-24, the MySQL celebration transitioned to Chengdu, China, during the ACMUG event. This collaboration highlighted deep discussions around MySQL’s technological evolution and cloud-native practices, drawing partners from prominent platforms like Alibaba Cloud and Tencent Cloud.
Chengdu, China, ACMUG Celebration event, May 23-24, 2025
June: Continuing the Festivities Across Continents
June boasted multiple events, beginning with the celebration in Bucharest, Romania, on June 3 where MySQL partnered with Termend Software Consulting and the local Oracle User Group (RoOUG) to host an informative and celebratory event, cementing community ties while discussing advancements in MySQL technology.
Bucharest, Romania, RoOUG Celebration Meetup, June 3, 2025
On June 17, 2025, the MySQL Chennai User Group commemorated the 30th Anniversary of MySQL with a remarkable meetup. Attendees engaged in enlightening technical talks on significant advancements such as MySQL and MySQL HeatWave, celebrating three decades of database innovation.
Chennai, India, Celebration Meetup, June 17, 2025
Following with MySQL Meetup in Seoul, South Korea, on the 26th. Here, participants engaged in technical updates alongside a joyful celebration featuring an anniversary cake.
Seoul, South Korea, MySQL Celebration Meetup, June 26, 2025
July: Engaging the Indian Community
July marked a vibrant tour throughout India organized by AIOUG, covering six cities as Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai Gurugram and Chennai. Each city hosted MySQL technical keynotes and celebratory blocks featuring anniversary cakes, fostering a spirit of togetherness and learning within the Oracle User Group community.
Yatra Tour 2025 Memories
Bengaluru:
Bengaluru, India, Yatra Tour 2025, Celebration session, July 19, 2025
Hyderabad:
Hyderabad, India, Yatra Tour 2025, Celebration session, July 20, 2025
Pune:
Pune, India, Yatra Tour 2025, Celebration session, July 22, 2025
Mumbai:
Mumbai, India, Yatra Tour 2025, Celebration session, July 24, 2025
Gurugram:
Gurugram, India, Yatra Tour 2025, Celebration session, July 26, 2025
Chennai:
Chennai, India, Yatra Tour 2025, July 27, 2025
August to October: Embracing Global Engagement
On August 8th the OraMex – LAOUC Community Tour took place in Brazil. This annual tour across several cities was organized by the local LAOUC community. The celebration of MySQL’s 30th anniversary was part of the event in São Paulo, Brazil.
São Paulo, Brazil, MySQL Celebration, August 8, 2025
Back in Brazil, the Brazilian Community Event on October 4 marked an entire day dedicated to technical content, serving over 100 MySQL enthusiasts. Participants relished in reconnecting with the community while exchanging knowledge about MySQL and other open-source technologies. The 30th anniversary celebration was a major part of the event in São Paulo this year.
Community Event Memories
São Paulo, Brazil, Community Event, October 4, 2025
October continued with the celebration of the LVOUG and Latvia MySQL User Group in Riga, organized by the Latvian MySQL User Group (LVOUG) and DevClub.lv. At this gathering to celebrate the 30th anniversary of MySQL, Vittorio Cioe shared his insights on using MySQL, JavaScript, and the REST API. The attendees enjoyed cake and engaging discussions, marking a significant milestone.
Riga, Latvia, Celebration Meetup, October 8, 2025
The Final Touches: Special Promotions and Conferences
Throughout the year, in addition to our core celebration events, MySQL actively participated in various conferences showcasing our 30th-anniversary branding. Key events included Scale 22x in Pasadena, CA in March, All Things Open 2025 in October. Gitex in Singapore from April 23-25, and the AI Summit in London in June. We also connected with audiences at the Developer’s Conference and ROGADX 2025 in Brazil, in September, along with and many more. These opportunities allowed us to engage with a broader audience while distributing commemorative promotional items.
Conclusion
2025 has proven to be a landmark year for MySQL as we celebrated 30 years of innovation and community engagement worldwide. Each event fostered connections, encouraged knowledge-sharing, and, most importantly, reflected on our joint journey towards innovation in the database landscape. As we move forward, the memories crafted during this year will undoubtedly inspire us to continue pushing boundaries and exceeding the expectations of our global community. Here’s to the continued success of MySQL!