Panel Discussion: How to Work with Other Postgres People — PGConf.EU 2025

I have to apologise — it's been months since PGConf.EU 2025 in Riga, and I'm only now publishing this video. The delay was due to wanting to create accurate captions for the recording, which unfortunately took longer than expected.

In this session, Floor Drees, Karen Jex, and I joined host Boriss Mejias to examine how diverse minds work together in the PostgreSQL ecosystem. We touched upon the psychology of teamwork and the importance of accommodating neurodiverse conditions like ADHD and ASD.

A pleasant surprise for us during the session was the level of engagement from the audience. People connected deeply with the subject matter, turning the panel talk into a real conversation where we shared practical hacks — body doubling, "Pomodoro playlists", tactile focus tools like knitting, crocheting, and full-body fidget toys, and experiences with managers who actually "get it".

Building awareness is the first step on a journey that can lead to better outcomes for everyone. We do believe some things need to be adapted, and we can work together to make this gradual change happen.

Without further ado, I present the panel discussion below. I will be very happy to hear back from you at @vyruss@fosstodon.org — your comments, your experiences, your testimonials. This is how we continue to raise awareness together.

Video on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=PsxNhcBTrTU