Name: Code, Vectors & Vision: A MariaDB Meetup with the Founder
Start: 2025-05-06T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-05-06T17:00:00+02:00

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!

Schedule - https://mariadb.org/events/code-vectors-and-vision/

Link for joining online - [https://constructor-university.zoom-x.de/j/68398052328](https://constructor-university.zoom-x.de/j/68398052328)

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## Speaker

Michael "Monty" Widenius, Co-Speakers: Sergei Golubchik, Vicențiu Ciorbaru
**Michael "Monty" Widenius** is the creator of **MySQL** and founder of **MariaDB**, two of the world’s most popular open-source databases. A pioneer in open-source software, he is a leading advocate for community-driven development and the driving force behind the **MariaDB Foundation**.
Social Media
[https://www.facebook.com/michael.widenius](https://www.facebook.com/michael.widenius)
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/montywi/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/montywi/)
Monty's Blog
[https://monty-says.blogspot.com/](https://monty-says.blogspot.com/)
**Co-Speakers:**
**Sergei Golubchik** is the *Chief Architect at MariaDB Corporation*. He was also a long-time contributor to MySQL before its acquisition by Oracle. With extensive experience in database systems, Sergei has played a pivotal role in shaping MariaDB's architecture, focusing on performance, security, and open-source development. He is known for his deep expertise in SQL optimization, storage engines, and server internals.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergeigolubchik/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergeigolubchik/)

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