DuckDB Developer Meeting #1
We are excited to announce the first DuckDB Developer Meeting, organized by DuckDB Labs. The event will feature talks from DuckDB developers, and is aimed at developers who build DuckDB extensions or complex applications on top of DuckDB.
Developer Meeting
New event type. This event is slightly different from our usual meetups and conferences as it primarily focuses on DuckDB extension development and building complex applications on top of DuckDB. Therefore, the main topics of the event will be the C API, extension template, and internals.
Attendance is free but please reserve a spot on Eventbrite and keep you QR code at hand.
Program Outline
| Time | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 | Extension Development Workshop | Rusty Conover (Query.Farm) |
| 12:00 | Workshop ends | |
| 15:30 | Venue opens for the dev meeting | |
| 16:00 | Extension building in DuckDB | Sam Ansmink (DuckDB Labs) |
| 16:25 | Storage and encryption in DuckDB | Lotte Felius (DuckDB Labs) |
| 16:50 | Break | |
| 17:10 | DuckPL: A procedural language in DuckDB | Denis Hirn (Database Systems Group at University of Tübingen) |
| 17:35 | GizmoEdge: A distributed DuckDB engine for IoT | Philip Moore (GizmoData) |
| 18:00 | Drinks and snacks | |
| 19:30 | End of event |
Extension Development Workshop
DuckDB community member Rusty Conover will hold a workshop on DuckDB extension development.
Please note that you have to register for this event separately. To do so, visit Luma to see the detailed program and to register.
The workshop will focus on a presentation explaining the details of DuckDB extension development and will have little time for hands-on work. Check the event site for more details.
Accessing the Venue
Public transport. The easiest way to access the venue is taking public transport from Amsterdam Centraal station. Take Tram 26 to Kattenburgerstraat or Bus 46 to Jan Schaeferbrug. All forms of public transport in Amsterdam accept contactless payment debit/credit cards.
Parking. Bicycle parking is available in front of the building. For those arriving by car, there is a parking garage next to the venue.
Accessibility. Amsterdam Centraal station, the recommended public transport options, and Pakhuis de Zwijger are wheelchair-accessible, employing wide doors and leveled entries, as well as ramps and elevators.
Code of Conduct
The DuckDB Code of Conduct applies to the event. If you experience any incidents, please let us know at [email protected].
Events Nearby
The FOSDEM 2026 conference in Brussels is happening on the weekend after the DuckDB Developer Meeting, so you can conveniently travel there. Two railway companies operate direct services between Amsterdam and Brussels, and both train services run about once per hour on Friday evenings. However, keep an eye on news about the strike in Belgium that may affect trains on Jan 30:
- The NS EuroCity Direct departs from Amsterdam Zuid, operates without seat reservation and is generally cheaper.
- The Eurostar departs from Amsterdam Centraal, has seat reservation and and a slightly more premium pricing.
Inquiries
Please contact Kelly de Smit at [email protected] if you have any questions.
