The Future of PostgreSQL: What’s Coming in Version 18
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Date
Oct 1, 2025Time
10:00 AM (EST)Duration
60 minRegister Here
Categories
postgresql
PostgreSQL is one of the most trusted open-source databases powering modern enterprise applications.
With PostgreSQL 18 now in release candidate stage, it introduces significant advancements in performance, security, and usability. From the new Asynchronous I/O subsystem and B-tree skip scans to UUIDv7, virtual generated columns, OAuth 2.0, and enhanced monitoring, this release makes PostgreSQL faster, safer, and easier to manage. In this session, we’ll walk you through the highlights of PostgreSQL 18 and why upgrading is a smart move for production environments.
We will explore:
- Why upgrading to PostgreSQL 18 is important
- Performance improvements with Asynchronous I/O and B-tree skip scans
- New SQL features: UUIDv7, virtual generated columns, and more
- Security upgrades including OAuth 2.0 and SHA-2 password hashing
- Monitoring, debugging, and data loading enhancements and many other features
Who Should Attend?
- Database Administrators (DBAs)
- Application Developers & Architects
- DevOps Engineers & SREs managing PostgreSQL in production
- IT Decision Makers planning PostgreSQL upgrades
Key Takeaways
- Understand the critical benefits of PostgreSQL 18
- Learn how new features improve performance, security, and usability
- Get best practices for planning and executing a major version upgrade
Speakers
Avinash Vallarapu
CEO
HexaCluster
Manisankar Kanagasabathy
Director of Database Operations
Hexacluster