Overview

SQL Saturday is an independent US charity organized as a 501.c.3 corporation. The franchise is run by an independent board of community leaders without any vendor or other organization oversight. SQL Saturday was the brainchild of Andy Warren, Brian Knight, and Steve Jones. The idea was to bring the conference experience to local areas, with grassroots organizations and a free day of training supplied by speakers and supported by sponsors. Saturday was chosen as this was the day when the community could attend without interfering with work, and many schools, universities, and other spaces would have space available at a low or no cost. While these events were originally intended to support the SQL Server platform and those that work with it with events on Saturdays, the events have expanded to take place on most days of the week and encompass many other technologies and platforms that are data related. These events result from many organizers, volunteers, and speakers that have donated time and resources to ensure their local events will be a success. SQL Saturday could only succeed with their efforts. Read more about the history and milestones of the franchise. You can also learn more about the foundation that manages the current brand.