Call for Speakers
SeaQL Saturday 2026
17 Apr 2026
18 Apr 2026
Brouwerdam, Zeeland Ouddorp, The Netherlands
About SeaQL Saturday – Brouwersdam 2026
A weekend at the coast, built for data people.
SeaQL Saturday is where SQL Server pros, data engineers, DBAs, and DevOps-minded techies come together for a full day of practical learning, deep conversations, and community vibes, with the North Sea and the Grevelingen as our backdrop.
This free, community-powered event is all about sharing knowledge and solving real problems. Expect sessions packed with practical takeaways, stories from the trenches, and strategies that actually work in the real world.
Our content is laser-focused on:
- SQL Server
- Database Administration
- Database DevOps
- Performance, stability, and automation
- ...and the tools, teams, and mindset needed to tie it all together.
Whether you're a seasoned architect, a curious DBA, or someone who just built their first pipeline, you’ll find people here who speak your language and probably want to grab coffee with you after the last session.
Who’s Behind This?
If you’ve been to a SQL or DevOps event before, chances are you’ve run into Tonie Huizer or Peter Kruis. These two live and breathe community, and they’re teaming up once again to bring SeaQL Saturday back for its second edition, this time bigger, sharper, and again with a side of sea air.
Have questions? Ideas? Just want to say hi? Connect with your organizers on LinkedIN:
Mark your calendar: April 17-18, 2026 – De Brouwersdam, NL.
Call for Speakers
23 Jun 2025
23 Nov 2025
Call for Speakers – SeaQL Saturday 2026
Back by popular demand and now with pre-cons.
SeaQL Saturday returns for its second edition on April 12, 2026, and this time, we’re going bigger, deeper and more hands-on than ever before. Following a packed and passionate debut, we’re expanding the program with both regular conference sessions and a select number of full-day preconference workshops (precons).
SeaQL Saturday focuses on one thing: the craft of working with databases in a DevOps-driven world. That means our program is centered around Database Administration (DBA) and Database DevOps, the topics that too often get sidelined, but are absolutely critical to modern data platforms.
If you’re solving hard problems in these spaces or helping others do so: we want to hear from you!
What We're Looking For
Regular Sessions (60 minutes)
We love focused, practical talks that attendees can apply right away. Ideal topics include:
Database Administration (DBA)
- Advanced performance tuning for SQL Server
- Backup, restore & disaster recovery: tested under fire
- Monitoring complex systems at scale
- Security, compliance, and governance in real life
- Automation and scripting for busy DBAs
- High availability and platform resilience
Database DevOps
- CI/CD pipelines for SQL Server and other data platforms
- Schema versioning, drift detection, and release control
- DevOps tools: what works, what hurts, and why
- Bridging the gap between dev and ops teams – especially database focussed!
- Testing strategies for data-driven systems
- Real-world case studies and lessons learned
If it’s technical, practical, and makes a DBA or database engineer’s life better—we want it.
Preconference Workshops (Full-day deep dives)
New for 2026: Precons! These are full-day workshops for attendees who want to roll up their sleeves and dive in. Ideal formats include live demos, labs, collaborative exercises, or real-world walkthroughs. If you have deep experience and a clear learning path, submit a precon and take attendees on the journey here.
Why Speak at SeaQL Saturday?
- A program 100% focused on SQL Server, DBA work, and Database DevOps
- A high-energy, supportive, community-driven environment
- A great mix of seasoned pros and rising talent in the audience
- And yes… our event mascot, SeaQL Sammie 🐶, will be there again!
Whether you’ve automated your way out of weekend work, survived a production fire, or coached a team through DevOps transformation, your experience matters.
Submit your session or workshop proposal now !
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