Prairie Postgres
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization chartered in Illinois, the Prairie State, that serves the Midwestern United States. We host events and offer training, professional development, and networking opportunities for technical practitioners and researchers. We seek to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion through our work in the local technical community.
Upcoming Events


Upcoming Event
Learn about foundational data administration, modeling, & optimization at a day of training, mock interviews, and networking for learners interested in using PostgreSQL in new professional contexts. Come to Student PG Data Day on April 24th, 2025 at 540 W. Madison in Chicago.
Time | Session | Session |
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8:00 am | Breakfast and check-in | |
8:30 am | DBA in a Box - Shaun Thomas (course outline) | Introduction to DB Design and Optimization - Lætitia Avrot (course outline) |
12:00 pm | Lunch break | Mock interviews |
1:00 pm | Introduction to DB Design and Optimization - Lætitia Avrot (course outline) | DBA in a Box - Shaun Thomas (course outline) |
4:30 pm | Closing |
- Great for students or anyone else looking to understand the basics
- Get practice with mock interviews during the break
- Attendance is free, but registration is required
- One day before pgDay Chicago, in the same location
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We welcome new members and sponsors!
All donations through April 24th will go toward sponsoring student attendance at PGDay Chicago!
Email us anytime at contact@prairiepostgres.org. Donations are also welcomed via Zelle through the app to treasurer@prairiepostgres.org. Or, scan the QR code with your bank app: