The October 2026 MySQL releases are here: 26.10 Innovation, 9.7.4 LTS, and 8.4.13 LTS! Explore new Community Edition capabilities, REST application options, tooling improvements, and LTS maintenance updates. social.ora.cl/6018BHk2XC #MySQL

At #CommunityOverCode in Glasgow, our team connected with open source project maintainers and developers to explore ways to work together. In her keynote, Heather VanCura explored how community collaboration shapes Java and MySQL’s future. She highlighted greater transparency, clearer contribution pathways, and the MySQL Ecosystem Project’s work with Apache projects across Linux, Java, cloud native technologies, AI and data. Heather, Lilly Berry, and Henrik Ingo continued those conversations at the Oracle JCP/MySQL booth. Thanks to everyone who shared their ideas. We look forward to growing the MySQL ecosystem together! #MySQL #Apache #OpenSource

How can the MySQL community help shape its next chapter? At MySQL BR Conference, Heather VanCura explored roadmap transparency, clearer contribution pathways, community governance, and GitHub collaboration. She also joined @Vinicius Grippa for the welcome, with Oracle supporting the event as one of its main sponsors. From code and bug reports to testing, documentation, and user groups, everyone can play a part in shaping MySQL’s future. #MySQL #OpenSource

Introducing MySQL Workbench 26.7 — the first release of a new generation of the MySQL GUI administration and development tool. Built on MySQL Shell, the new Workbench brings a modern foundation for development, administration, and future innovation across the MySQL toolchain. Highlights include SQL Notebooks, updated Visual Explain, SQL Formatter, server status and overview, performance reports, user and grants management, MySQL Enterprise Backup integration, client connection browsing, and HeatWave Migration Assistant. Read the blog and get started: social.ora.cl/6019BG0FJZ

New on the MySQL Blog: MySQL Community Engagement in Brazil and Europe. This fall, Heather VanCura is connecting with MySQL users, developers, DBAs, customers, contributors, and community leaders across Brazil and Europe. The blog highlights upcoming stops in São Paulo, London, Amsterdam, and Glasgow, with conversations focused on community engagement, roadmap transparency, feedback, collaboration, and technical contribution. Read the blog to see where MySQL will be connecting with the community next: social.ora.cl/6012BGbVUn

Join MySQL on October 8 for the AMS DB October meetup in Amsterdam. Hosted by the MySQL team at Oracle together with the AMS DB meetup group, this evening will bring the community together for MySQL technical content, discussion, refreshments, and networking. The program includes: 👉 The Path to MySQL Open Innovation — Heather VanCura 👉 MySQL technical session — Matthias Crauwels Heather will share how MySQL is entering a new phase of community engagement, open collaboration, and contribution following the MySQL 9.7 Community Edition release. Technical session details are being finalized, so reserve your place now and watch for more updates. Date: October 8, 2026 Doors open: 17:45 Program: 18:00–20:00 Register here: social.ora.cl/6017BGRW6b

London MySQL community: join us for the UKOUG & MySQL Community Meetup on September 29. This afternoon meetup will bring together MySQL users, developers, DBAs, contributors, and database community members for MySQL updates, technical content, discussion, and networking. The agenda already includes: 👉 The Path to MySQL Open Innovation — Heather VanCura 👉 The Next Chapter of MySQL: 9.7 LTS & MySQL Community Server social.ora.cl/6012BGRmxa Releases — Ivan Ma Additional agenda and venue updates are being finalized and will be reflected on the registration page soon, so reserve your place now and watch for more details. Date: September 29, 2026 Location: London, United Kingdom Learn more and register: social.ora.cl/6016BGRmx0

Exciting news for the MySQL community — our next meetup is scheduled for October 28! 🐬 Join MySQL users, developers, DBAs, contributors, and community members for an opportunity to connect, share knowledge, discuss practical MySQL topics, and continue building the community together. Follow the community channels for meetup details and register yourself: Facebook: social.ora.cl/6014BGRmBQ LinkedIn: social.ora.cl/6017BGRmBx

NYC MySQL community: join us for MySQL NYC: Open Innovation Meets AI on September 16. We’re bringing together MySQL users, developers, DBAs, contributors, and community members for an evening of MySQL updates, technical sessions, discussion, and networking at the Chrysler Building. Sessions include: • The Path to MySQL Open Innovation — Heather VanCura • MySQL for AI, Present and Future — Philip Antoniades Date: September 16, 2026 Time: 17:30–20:00 EDT Location: Chrysler Building | New York City Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Please bring ID to enter the building. RSVP here: social.ora.cl/6014BGJPRK

MySQL Community engagement is moving into its next phase. In her new blog, Heather VanCura shares how MySQL is creating clearer ways for the community to participate, collaborate, and help shape the future of MySQL. The post covers the new MySQL governance model, the planned MySQL Steering Committee, GitHub Discussions, roadmap transparency, bug backlog visibility, Contributor Summits, and the continued focus on open collaboration across the MySQL ecosystem. Join the conversation, explore the roadmap, and help build the next chapter of MySQL innovation. 🐬 social.ora.cl/6018BDcaSI

Update 🚀 Heather VanCura is joining our MySQL 9.7 LTS webinar! With a new speaker added, this session will bring even more perspective on how MySQL is evolving—from performance and security to developer-focused features and community direction. We’re covering what’s new in 9.7 and how it can impact real-world applications. 👉 What are you most interested in exploring in this release? 👉 Join us on May 12 and be part of the discussion: social.ora.cl/6017BBjpbV

How is AI changing the way we approach database security? 🚀 In our latest blog, we look at how AI is raising the bar for MySQL security—from improving threat detection to strengthening protection in increasingly complex environments. As data and workloads evolve, security strategies need to evolve as well. 👉 How are you thinking about security in your MySQL environment today? 👉 Read more and join the discussion: social.ora.cl/6016BBrP4M

🚀 Introducing MySQL 9.7 LTS: New Features for Modern Application Development May 12 at 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM EST / 5:00 PM CEST 👉 Join us on May 12 for an in-depth look at MySQL 9.7 LTS, the latest long-term support release built with a strong developer focus. In this webinar, we will explore the newest innovations designed to help organizations build, scale, and secure modern applications faster. 👉 Discover what is new in MySQL along with advancements in MySQL Server REST Service, the Hypergraph optimizer, and security including dynamic data masking and OpenID authentication. We will also cover powerful developer-centric enhancements such as the in-database JavaScript programming language and JSON duality, as well as the latest features, bug fixes, and security updatesincluded in the release. 👉 Whether you are a developer, architect, DBA, or IT leader, this session will show you how MySQL 9.7 LTS can help you accelerate application development while improving performance, flexibility, and security. 👉 Speakers: Mike Frank – Director, MySQL Product Management Jayant Sharma – Senior Director, MySQL Product Management Registration links: social.ora.cl/6015BB16Ah

How is the MySQL community evolving? 🚀 In our latest update, we share how community discussions are shaping the roadmap—from faster innovation to greater transparency and stronger collaboration. With MySQL 9.7, expanded early access, and clearer paths for feedback and contributions, the direction is becoming more open and community-driven: ➡️ faster, meaningful innovation ➡️ improved transparency ➡️ more ways to participate We are also announcing the MySQL Contributor Summit (May 26, 2026), a hybrid event for deeper technical collaboration across the ecosystem. 👉 Read more and get involved: social.ora.cl/6017BBEVZ9

It’s here 🚀 MySQL 9.7.0 LTS is now generally available. This release marks an important milestone—establishing the next LTS baseline for MySQL while continuing to expand access to key capabilities across both Community and Enterprise editions. Highlights include: => Expanded functionality in MySQL Community Edition (observability, telemetry, HA, performance) => Dynamic Data Masking for Enterprise users => Enhancements for modern application development and operations MySQL 9.7.0 LTS reflects our ongoing direction: delivering more value, more openly, and closer to the needs of our users. 👉 Learn more: Learn more: social.ora.cl/6017BB8hP7

🛠️💬 Reminder: our interactive webinar “Troubleshooting Common MySQL Issues: Ask the Experts Live!” is happening tomorrow, April 14! Join MySQL experts as they walk through real-world issues—from performance bottlenecks to replication and configuration pitfalls—plus live demos and open Q&A. Bring your questions and get answers in real time. Don’t miss this chance to learn directly from the experts and sharpen your troubleshooting skills! More details and registration: social.ora.cl/6013B6FaDT

🗓️ Facing MySQL performance bottlenecks, connection errors, replication glitches, or configuration pitfalls? Join our interactive live webinar Apr 14: “Troubleshooting Common MySQL Issues: Ask the Experts Live!” with Mario Beck, Marco Carlessi, and Nicolas De Rico—plus real-time Q&A! Find out more & Register: social.ora.cl/6014B6IrO0