As an update to our recent blog post, “Where can you find MySQL next? (Updated events list for March–May 2026)” we’d like to share the latest confirmed MySQL events and webinars, including newly added ones plus refreshed details for sessions we already announced. Since plans and agendas evolve quickly, this post is intended to provide the most accurate, current snapshot of where you can meet the MySQL team and community next.  

Below is the current list of confirmed events and webinars, organized by region and sorted by date.  

APAC  

  • OSC2026 Nagoya, Japan, April 29, 2026  
    • Meet us at OSC2026 Nagoya—we’ll have a MySQL booth, and we’re also presenting a technical session.  
    • Session (16:15–17:00, April 29): MySQL’s next chapter: stronger community collaboration & what’s new in MySQL 9.7 LTS  
    • Speaker: Ryusuke Kajiyama, Master Principal Sales Consultant, MySQL, Oracle  
    • Session focus: MySQL is emphasizing community collaboration, developer-focused enhancements for Community Edition, ecosystem improvements, roadmap transparency, and highlights of MySQL 9.7 LTS from development and operations perspectives.  
    • More details & Registration  

EMEA  

  • MySQL User Group Macedonia Meetup, Skopje, North Macedonia, April 29, 2026  
    • We’re excited to share the kick-off MySQL meetup in Macedonia—a great new step toward building a strong local MySQL community “from the community, for the community.”  
    • Time: 18:00 CEST  
    • Location: Base42, Skopje  
    • Talks: 
      • Building the MySQL Community in Skopje — Igor Donchovski, the MySQL User Group Macedonia Leader 
      • MySQL Partition Manager: set & forget automation for partitions — Perica Jakimov, DBA Team Lead  
    • Expect a friendly meetup atmosphere (including refreshments).  
    • More details & Registration  

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  • DevopsDays Nashville, TN, US, May 14–15, 2026 (updated details)  
    • Stop by the MySQL booth and connect with the team throughout the event.  
    • Session: Smart Scaling: Leveraging AutoPilot for Efficient MySQL Deployment  
    • Date/Time: May 14, 10:45–11:15 AM  
    • Speaker: Kailas Jawadekar, Senior Principal Technical Program Manager  
    • Event details 
  • Oracle MySQL Contributor Summit, Redwood Shores (CA), US, May 26, 2026  
    • The MySQL Contributor Summit is a full-day event focused on deep technical collaboration around MySQL Community Edition, including roadmap-oriented discussions and working sessions with MySQL engineers and community contributors.
    • Format: Hybrid (in-person at Oracle Redwood Shores + online attendance available)
    • Proposal submissions: If you’d like to lead a technical discussion, please indicate your interest during registration (we’ll follow up with next steps).
    • Please note that the Oracle MySQL Contributor Summit is an invite-only event. If you’re interested in attending, feel free to reach out to lenka.kasparova@oracle.com.
  • Percona Live 2026, Mountain View, CA, US, May 27–29, 2026  
    • We’re participating with two MySQL sessions as follows: 
      • Session: MySQL’s Next Chapter: Community-Driven Innovation — Scott Stroz, MySQL Developer Advocate.  
        • Date & Time: May 28, 12:30–13:00 (Learning Lab)  
      • Session: The Path to MySQL Open Innovation — Heather VanCura, Vice President, External Standards & Community Engagement.
        • Date & Time: May 28, 10:30–10:45 (Hanh)  
    • Event details & Registration

MySQL Online Webinars  

  • MySQL Nippon Association Webinar — Online, April 27, 2026, 19:00 JST 
    • Join the MySQL Nippon Association (MyNA) for an online webinar celebrating the arrival of MySQL 9.7 LTS and exploring the latest developments across the MySQL Community. 
    • This session will feature updates on MySQL 9.7, along with insights into evolving community engagement and future direction. 
    • Session highlight: MySQL Community engagement and what comes next. 
    • Speaker: Ryusuke Kajiyama, Master Principal Sales Consultant, MySQL, Oracle 
    • The event is free to attend and available via Zoom and YouTube Live. 
    • Registration and details
  • Introducing MySQL 9.7 LTS: New Features for Modern Application Development — Online, May 12, 2026 
    • Join us for an in-depth look at MySQL 9.7 LTS, the latest long-term support release with a strong developer focus. 
    • This session will cover new features and enhancements across MySQL, including updates to MySQL Server REST Service, the Hypergraph optimizer, and security capabilities such as dynamic data masking and OpenID authentication. We will also highlight developer-focused innovations, including the in-database JavaScript programming language and JSON duality. 
    • Time: 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET / 5:00 PM CEST 
    • Speakers: 
      • Mike Frank — Director, MySQL Product Management
     
      • Jayant Sharma — Senior Director, MySQL Product Management 
    • Registration

Coming soon  

We’re also preparing a MySQL GenAI meetup in London (June 2026). More details—including date, venue, and registration—will be shared in an upcoming update. 

We look forward to seeing you at one (or more) of these events—online and in person. Please stay tuned to the MySQL blog and social channels for further updates.