PostgreSQL 17 & 18: The Ground-Breaking Features You Can't Ignore

PostgreSQL continues to evolve with each release, introducing new capabilities that improve performance, scalability, developer productivity, and operational efficiency. In this session, Vivek Singh, Principal Database Specialist for PostgreSQL at Amazon Web Services (AWS), highlights some of the most significant features and enhancements arriving in PostgreSQL 17 and PostgreSQL 18. The presentation explores key developments across the PostgreSQL ecosystem and what they mean for database administrators, developers, and organizations planning future upgrades. Whether you're evaluating new PostgreSQL releases or looking to stay current with the platform's evolution, this session provides an overview of the features shaping the future of PostgreSQL. Speaker: Vivek Singh Principal Database Specialist – PostgreSQL Amazon Web Services (AWS) Recorded at PgSaturday Dallas 2025.