Cockroach Labs is excited to announce the return of RoachFest, its annual conference for customers and database experts, which has brought together architects, DBAs, developers, data leaders, and more to share, collaborate, and innovate on the latest database technologies. Due to popular demand, RoachFest was made global for the first time in 2024, welcoming incredible speakers including AWS, Netflix, Rightmove, and many more. This year's conference will take place in London, Bengaluru, India, and Las Vegas, US throughout 2025, featuring a range of topics including building, scaling, and innovating with distributed SQL databases. The conference will also highlight the company's focus on scaling its technology and community reach, as well as its commitment to future-proofing customers' infrastructure for scale and performance. Keynote speakers include CockroachDB Co-founder and CEO Spencer Kimball, who will address pressure placed on companies to do more with less, while navigating emerging regulations and data sovereignty challenges. Additionally, SumUp will headline RoachFest London, sharing their journey with CockroachDB and how they've scaled their businesses with the database technology. The conference will also feature hands-on workshops for distributed SQL neophytes and enthusiasts alike, curated by the Cockroach University team. With AWS as a global sponsor, RoachFest 2025 promises to be an exciting event for builders to harness the full potential of distributed cloud technologies. Registration is now open for RoachFest London, with more details on the agenda and other events to follow.