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PASS Summit FAQ

Answers to the most common questions we get from the community​.

General Questions

When will PASS Data Community Summit 2025 take place?

PASS Summit 2025 will take place at Summit, Seattle Convention Center, from November 17-21, 2025. More information is available here.

What's PASS Data Community Summit?

PASS Data Community Summit 2024 is the evolution of PASS Summit.

PASS Data Community Summit is the go-to conference for data professionals to connect, share, and learn with peers and industry leaders, and covers topics such as Analytics, Architecture, Database Management, Development and Professional Development on a variety of data platforms, including Microsoft, AWS, Google, PostgreSQL, and more.

To continue focusing on the human connections that make PASS Summit special, this year PASS Summit will take place in-person, in Seattle, November 4 - 8, 2024. Attendees will hear from industry-leading experts, make connections to advance their careers, and discover cutting-edge products and services for a variety of database platforms.

How long does the PASS Community Data Summit run for?

PASS Summit 2024 officially takes place in Seattle from November 4-8 (Monday-Friday), with pre-cons happening on the 4-5 (Monday & Tuesday).

Flexible ticket packages are available to suit various budget and travel constraints. Please see our Pricing page for more information.

Where's PASS Summit taking place?

PASS Summit 2024 will take place in Summit, Seattle Convention Center, at 900 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA, in Seattle, November 4 - 8, 2024.

Why is it called PASS Data Community Summit?

PASS, the former Professional Association for SQL Server, no longer exists (and we're not trying to replace it), but PASS Summit has huge recognition within the data platform community, as well as a lot of good memories.

To build on that experience and legacy, and to affirm our commitment to the quality and breadth of content on offer, we've decided to keep PASS Summit as part of the name.

By adding 'Data Community', we're welcoming everyone who works with data to join in and connect, share and learn on a global scale.

What’s the cancellation policy?

All cancellations received on or before August 30, 2024, are subject to a 12.5% processing fee. No refunds will be accepted after August 30, 2024.

For all cancellations, please contact registration@passsummit.com.

Are 2023 sessions available to those who didn’t attend the conference?

Yes! You can purchase on-demand access to all 2023 recorded sessions here.

When will PASS Summit release the pre-cons and general sessions schedules?

Pre-cons are now available to view and book., and the general sessions are now available to view here. You can also see who is speaking at PASS Summit 2024 here. Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about updates for this year's conference.

How can I apply to speak at the event?

Thank you for your interest. The call for speakers for PASS Summit 2024 is now closed. Sign up for PASS Summit email updates and follow us on Twitter for the latest updates. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at speakers@passsummit.com.

Will there be pre-cons this year?

Yes. Pre-cons will be available on November 4 & 5, and the schedule is now available to view.

How can I submit a Community event?

Community Events are a really important part of the conference and in the past we've welcomed incredible suggestions such as morning walks and yoga sessions, evening dinners and even karaoke! We're currently working on a community events portal where the data community will be invited to submit their suggestions, and we'll then list these on the PASS Summit website. Sign up to the mailing list to find out when this is available.

How can I stay up-to-date with what's happening?

The best way to stay up-to-date is to sign up to the PASS Summit mailing list, where you'll receive the latest announcements. You might also like to follow us YouTube, and engage in discussion with the data community on X or LinkedIn. Don't forget to use #PASSDataSummit to see what others are saying.

How can I become a volunteer?

Thank you for your interest. The Call for Program Committee Volunteers for PASS Summit 2024 is now closed.

Closer to the event we’ll also put a call out for volunteers to fill other positions at PASS Summit. Read this blog post to find out what this experience entails.

Sign up for PASS Summit email updates and follow us on Twitter for the latest updates.

How do I take part in the user group/event referral program?

User group or event leaders should submit a request using this form and we'll send you a unique discount code and promotional materials. Your unique discount code will grant $150 off a 3-day ticket to PASS Summit 2024 for your members, and any leader who refers 10 members or more under the program will receive a complimentary 3-day ticket to this year's event. More information is available here.

What content will be covered at the PASS Data Community Summit?

You'll hear from industry-leading experts, make connections that can help advance your career, and discover cutting-edge data platform solutions. Browse the general program here and check out the speakers taking part here.

PASS Summit content is informed by the insights we gather from our Community Insights Survey, and sessions are tailored by a community-based committee to ensure the most relevant subjects and speakers are included each year.

We'll release more information on the keynotes later in the year.

Will there be hybrid or on-demand access this year?

This year's PASS Data Community Summit will take place in-person, in Seattle, and general sessions taking place Wednesday, November 6 – Friday, November 8 will be recorded to watch back with on-demand access. Pre-con sessions will not be recorded.

On-demand recordings will be available to view as soon as possible after the conference has ended, and prior to the end of the calendar year.

3-day attendees will have on-demand access included as part of their ticket, and they will be able to watch recordings until January 31, 2025 (with the option to extend on-demand access until October 31, 2025 for a fee).

Other attendee types and non-attendees will have the ability to buy on-demand access for a fee, and this will mean they can watch recordings until October 31, 2025.

On-demand access is now available to buy here, and for more information on pricing please click here.

How do I view the livestream?

The livestream will be available on the site homepage throughout the event, and you can see a schedule of the streaming sessions here.

The livestream player is dependent on cookies to operate correctly. If you're struggling to see the player after signing up, please clear your browser cache and cookies for passdatacommunitysummit.com and resubmit the login form, making sure that you've accepted site cookies.

What happened to PASS?

The PASS organization ceased operations in January 2021 and Redgate acquired its assets.

Can we get a group discount?

Absolutely! Group discounts are available for teams of five or more from the same company. We kindly ask you to get in touch with our registration team at registration@passsummit.com.

Can I share on-demand recordings after purchase?

No, you can’t share on-demand access as this is linked to your personal PASS Data Community Summit 2024 registration.

Where can I find the event Code of Conduct?

Please find our full event Code of Conduct on the PASS Summit Code of Conduct page.

How can I sponsor the event?

You can request a copy of the 2024 prospectus by filling in this form, and the sponsorship team will get back to you.

I've got a question about something else, who can I contact?

Please either drop us an email at info@passsummit.com, or send us a DM on X (Twitter) @PASSDataSummit and the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Registration

Can I purchase multiple passes if several members of the same company are attending?

Yes, you can purchase a minimum of five passes at once under the same company – with discounts available for groups of 5 or more. For more information please visit our Pricing page.

Can I transfer a registration to someone else?

Transfers will be accepted until August 30, 2024. Additional fees may apply. For more information, check the terms and conditions page.

Can I register multiple people at the same time?

No, the registration process is designed to create a user login for the attendee portal. Each attendee will need to register themselves and agree to the Terms and Conditions and Code of Conduct individually.

Payment

Do you accept credit card payments?

Redgate accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express credit cards. Click here to select your package and confirm your payment method at checkout.

I’m having issues making my payment, who should I contact?

Please email registration@passsummit.com and one of our team members will assist you.

My card was declined. What should I do?

Please contact your card issuer. Redgate Software is a UK company, and your card may be restricted to your country of residence. Your card issuer may need to approve the transaction before you make any further attempts.

Can I use a discount code after I’ve already registered?

Unfortunately not. Discount codes cannot be applied retroactively.

I have been charged additional fees. What should I do?

Redgate only charges the gross amount on your invoice. Any additional charges have been applied by your card issuer. Please contact them to request further information.

How will my purchase show up on my credit card statement?

You should see PASS SUMMIT on your credit card statement.

Postgres Conference Seattle

What is Postgres Conference Seattle 2024? Why is it running alongside PASS Summit?

As part of Redgate's mission to support the broad database community, and also support everyone working across multiple database platforms, Redgate is pleased to be able to support the Postgres Central Foundation, an advocacy and education project which hosts a series of non-profit, professional conferences. Redgate is supporting and sponsoring the Postgres Central Foundation to run a Postgres-specific conference in the same venue as PASS Data Community Summit, in Seattle in November 2024.

The Postgres Conference Seattle 2024 will take place from 6-7 November, in the Summit building at the Seattle Convention Centre.

What's the content of PG Conference Seattle?

Postgres Conference Seattle will be made up of ~27 sessions across 3 tracks: Dev, Ops and Essentials. The call for speakers is open until Monday, September 30 2024. Find out more by visiting their website.

Postgres Conference Seattle is sponsored by Redgate and Command Prompt Inc, you'll find both companies in the PASS Summit Expo hall along with other sponsors of PASS Summit.

Did you deliberately hold back PostgreSQL content (or any content) from PASS Summit so you could work with PG Conf?

Not at all. The sessions that were selected as part of the PASS Summit CFS were done so as per the volunteer program committee's review. You can read more about that process on our website.

16 Postgres-specific talks were selected for the PASS Summit program. Find out more in this blog post, and also by filtering for Postgres in the session catalog. The founder of the Postgres Central Foundation will be presenting a talk on the Ecosystem Stage during PASS Summit.

The Postgres Conference Seattle has a further ~27 sessions, specific to the Postgres platform, and their sessions are selected as part of their entirely separate CFS.

I can't attend two things at the same time across PG Conf and PASS Summit - will things be recorded and can I listen back?

We aim to record all PASS Summit general sessions, and 3-day PASS Summit attendees will get access to these recordings post-event as part of their conference ticket until January 31, 2025.

3-day PASS Summit attendees have the option to extend access until later in the year, and other attendees have the option to buy on-demand access for a fee.

We are in discussions about whether the Postgres Conference Seattle sessions will be recorded, stay tuned for updates via the PASS Summit newsletter.

Why is the PG Conf ticket price so much cheaper than the PASS Summit ticket?

Postgres Conference Seattle 2024 is a much smaller event than PASS Summit 2024, covering Postgres-only content across 3 tracks and ~27 sessions. The Postgres Central Foundation is a non-profit organization, and prices its tickets accordingly. The Postgres Conference will host approx. 250 people maximum, as opposed to around 2,000 attendees and over 150 sessions at PASS Summit.

Postgres Conference Seattle 2024 is $599 per person for a two-day conference. PASS Summit 2024 is $2,095 per person (standard price) for a 3-day ticket.

Can I go to PG Conf sessions as a PASS Summit attendee?

Yes, subject to capacity the Postgres Conference sessions will be open to PASS Summit attendees.

What do PG Conf attendees have access to at PASS Summit, and what's not included?

Attendees to Postgres Conference Seattle will be able to attend some elements at PASS Summit as part of their ticket. This includes the PASS Summit Exhibit Hall, the PASS Summit Exhibitor Reception on Wednesday, November 6, PASS Summit keynotes, PASS Summit ecosystem sessions, PASS Summit community zone and community events. They will also share the Convention Center space with PASS Summit attendees.

Postgres Conference Seattle attendees will enjoy food and beverages in the same space as PASS Summit attendees. There will be three rooms set aside for the Postgres Conference. However, Postgres Conference attendees will need to purchase a ticket for PASS Summit in order to attend the PASS Summit pre-cons, the PASS Summit general sessions, and the Welcome Reception on Tuesday 5 November.

Can PG Conf attendees come to PASS?

While Postgres Conference Seattle attendees will share the Seattle Convention Center space with PASS Summit attendees and have access to some elements at PASS Summit, the reduced ticket price reflects the fact that Postgres Conference Seattle is a significantly smaller conference taking place over fewer days. Postgres Conference Seattle attendees won't have access to a large range of the incredible content at PASS Summit including the pre-cons, general sessions, or the PASS Summit Welcome Reception on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, unless they choose to buy a PASS Summit ticket.

Is PG Conf a separate conference to PASS Summit? Or are they connected/the same thing?

This is a separate conference to PASS Summit and is being led by the Postgres Central Foundation who have separate goals and content.

Whilst these two events are connected through the support of Redgate, and will take place at the same time and in the same venue, they remain separate events.

Are the PG Conf sessions ready, and announced?

Not yet, and in fact the Postgres Central Foundation has a call for speakers open until Monday, September 30 2024. Find out more here.

What's the difference between the Postgres content at the PASS conference, and the Postgres content at the Postgres Conference Seattle?

Content for PASS Summit and Postgres Conference Seattle will be organized entirely separately through their respective CFS, which is open now and closes on Monday, September 30 2024. Postgres Conference Seattle conference has three tracks; Dev, Ops, and Essentials. The schedule will be announced soon and you'll find that on their website coming soon.

You can review the list of Postgres sessions being presented as part of PASS Data Community Summit here.

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