RoachFest 2025: Pioneering the Future of Data Infrastructure
Cockroach Labs has officially announced the continuation of its highly anticipated conference series, RoachFest 2025, following an impactful kickoff event in London. The next editions will take place in Bengaluru on September 25 and Las Vegas on October 14, 2025, where data leaders across the globe will converge to discuss the future of resilient cloud-native data infrastructures.
The London event successfully set the stage for what RoachFest represents: a gathering of technologists, business leaders, and architects focused on the pressing need for robust data solutions. The increasing demand for seamless scalability and compliance in an ever-evolving digital landscape is pushing enterprises to rethink their legacy systems. As digital transformation takes hold, businesses are under immense pressure to assure global availability and regulatory conformity. Legacy databases simply cannot support these needs, leading to an imperative upgrade to cloud-native services that promise ongoing resilience and real-time performance out of the box.
Key Highlights from RoachFest London
The London conference featured insightful presentations from major players such as Kaizen Gaming and Booking.com, who shared real-world success stories that address the challenges of international expansion and mission-critical services. Additionally, Peter Mattis, Co-Founder and CTO of Cockroach Labs, delivered a keynote address that outlined the critical role of distributed SQL in ensuring performance during adversity, introducing a new resilience-focused benchmarking framework.
In a thought-provoking panel discussion, leaders from AWS, PwC, and Cockroach Labs dissected how companies can navigate complex EU data sovereignty laws like GDPR while maintaining operational excellence. Notably, SumUp showcased its achievement in scaling a high-performance payment engine using CockroachDB, conquering past limitations with Amazon RDS.
According to Peter Mattis, “The conversations at RoachFest London confirmed that we're entering a new era of infrastructure thinking. Today’s leaders are designing for resilience under real-world adversity—where global scale, regulatory complexity, and AI-driven workloads collide. That's the vision driving RoachFest forward.”
Kelsey Hightower Joins as Keynote Speaker
One of the most exciting announcements coming out of RoachFest is the participation of renowned industry expert Kelsey Hightower, who will headline the Las Vegas session. With over 20 years in the tech industry as a sysadmin, developer, and technical leader, Hightower is a well-respected figure known for simplifying complexities in cloud-native systems. His keynote will aim to answer essential questions about building software that sustains performance under pressure and maintains its efficacy over time.
Focus on Global Innovation and Local Relevance
As Cockroach Labs celebrates a decade of innovation in database technology, RoachFest promises to merge the global narrative with local insights. Attendees can expect practical sessions that address the real challenges different regions encounter while implementing cloud-native architectures. From capabilities sessions to discussions on regulatory compliance, participants will gain first-hand knowledge that can be applied to their enterprises.
In Bengaluru, the spotlight will be on local innovators, highlighting the unique digital economy dynamics in India. Companies like Yubi, India’s largest debt marketplace, will illustrate how they are utilizing CockroachDB to drive exponential growth while maintaining compliance and avoiding vendor lock-in. Global Payments will also share insights into their transformation journey in modernizing a legacy system with CockroachDB.
Meanwhile, the Las Vegas edition will shift focus to North American tech leaders facing new performance challenges. FanDuel, the leading sportsbook in the U.S., will reveal how they harness CockroachDB to manage real-time transactions for millions of users with utmost regulatory integrity. Squarespace will also provide valuable insights into its seamless transition from PostgreSQL to CockroachDB to bolster global performance.
Registration and Future Engagement
Registration is officially open for both RoachFest Bengaluru and Las Vegas. Attendees can visit
cockroachlabs.com/roachfest to secure their spots and explore the line-up of speakers, detailed session information, and insights from the London kickoff.
Cockroach Labs remains committed to empowering businesses with scalable database solutions, enabling them to navigate the complexities of modern data management seamlessly. With its innovative cloud native distributed SQL database, CockroachDB, the company continues to lead the charge in transforming how businesses utilize data to thrive amid evolving challenges.