Top 10 Best Features in PostgreSQL – A Technical Deep Dive

PostgreSQL has evolved into one of the most advanced open-source database systems — but what really sets it apart?
In this highly practical session, industry veteran Kellyn Gorman will walk us through the 10 most powerful features of PostgreSQL — the ones every developer, DBA, and architect should know. Backed by hands-on examples, this deep dive will cover the capabilities that make PostgreSQL stand out for performance, security, extensibility, and modern data workloads.
From JSON/JSONB support for hybrid data, to partitioning and parallel query execution for high-performance workloads, to row-level security, advanced indexing, foreign data wrappers (FDWs), logical replication, and powerful extensions like PostGIS and pgvector — this talk is packed with insights you can apply right away.
Top Three Things Attendees Will Learn

1. How to Leverage PostgreSQL for Modern Workloads: Learn to combine relational and non-relational capabilities (JSON, FDWs) in a single platform.
2. Techniques to Improve Performance and Scalability: Understand how partitioning, parallel queries, and advanced indexing can dramatically speed up queries and optimize resource usage.
3. Security and Extensibility Best Practices: Discover how row-level security, logical replication, and extensions like pgvector can enhance AI capabilities and expand PostgreSQL’s functionality.