Join the Journey | IvorySQL 2026 Evangelist Program is Now Open

If you've written about IvorySQL or PostgreSQL, answered questions in the community, participated in events, or simply love open source — you're exactly who we're looking for.

The IvorySQL community is launching the 2026 Evangelist Program today. It's not a full-time job. It's a way to contribute on your own terms, help others discover open source databases, and gain official recognition and unique opportunities.

What's in it for you?

Official recognition: Digital certificate, exclusive Evangelist badge, and your name on the official "Evangelist Wall" at ivorysql.org
Premium benefits (Advanced Evangelists, 300+ points): Physical badge, website feature interview, VIP ticket to HOW 2027, and a chance to attend pgconf.dev
Annual Recognition Awards: Best Evangelist of the Year — Trophy + permanent featured spot on the Evangelist Wall; Best Article/Video of the Year — Digital certificate + special mention on our blog and social media
Exclusive swag bag: HOW 2026 T-shirt, elephant plushie, and other community goodies

Who can apply?

You're eligible if you meet any of these:

Used IvorySQL or PostgreSQL
Written technical articles about them
Answered questions in the community
Participated in online/offline events
Submitted suggestions, docs, or code
Love open source and want to learn

2026 Levels & Points Thresholds

Level	Points Required	Validity
IvorySQL Community Evangelist	≥100 points	2026 only
IvorySQL Community Advanced Evangelist	≥300 points	2026 only

How to earn points

Category	Contribution	Eligibility and conditions	Standard points	Annual cap per person and activity
Content	Authorize publication of an IvorySQL technical article on official channels	An original technical article primarily about IvorySQL, approved by the official team and actually published. Official channels include WeChat, the website, and official accounts on CSDN, OSC, ITPUB, and similar platforms. Authorization alone does not earn points if the article is not published.	30 points / article	No activity-specific cap
	Authorize publication of a PostgreSQL technical article on official channels	An original technical article primarily about PostgreSQL, approved by the official team and actually published on official channels. An article is classified as either IvorySQL or PostgreSQL based on its main subject, not both.	15 points / article	No activity-specific cap
	Publish an IvorySQL technical article on your own channels	An original article primarily about IvorySQL, approved in the official quality review, published on at least 3 different platforms under your own accounts, with links provided. If the same article also qualifies for official-channel publication, the combined score is capped at 45 points; see the scoring notes.	30 points / article	No activity-specific cap
	Authorize publication of an IvorySQL technical video on official channels	An IvorySQL technical video recorded by you, accepted by the official team and actually published. It must be longer than 3 minutes; AI-generated videos are not accepted. Talk recordings cannot also earn points as original technical videos.	20 points / video	No activity-specific cap
	Record an IvorySQL video course	Recorded by you; AI-generated videos are not accepted. The course must form a complete curriculum from introduction to practice, with at least 5 episodes. There is no restriction on publishing channels. The full course earns 100 points after approval; individual episodes do not also earn technical-video points.	100 points / course	No activity-specific cap
	Original technical answers	Provide your own original, useful analysis, methods, or validation results for IvorySQL-related questions on public platforms such as Zhihu, CSDN, SegmentFault, or GitHub Discussions, subject to official approval. Simple recommendations, copied materials, and duplicate answers do not qualify.	10 points / answer	100 points / person / year
Events	Share at an IvorySQL livestream	Share at a livestream organized by IvorySQL, through a talk, panel discussion, or another format. Each session can earn points under only one speaking or sharing category.	40 points / session	No activity-specific cap
	Speak or lead a workshop at an IvorySQL-hosted offline event	Deliver a talk or lead a workshop at an offline event hosted by IvorySQL. Both PostgreSQL and IvorySQL topics qualify.	60 points / session	No activity-specific cap
	Present an IvorySQL topic at a university event	Present a topic primarily about IvorySQL at a university event not hosted by IvorySQL. The same session cannot also earn points as an external-event presentation.	40 points / session	No activity-specific cap
	Present an IvorySQL topic at an external event	Present a topic primarily about IvorySQL at an online or offline event not organized by IvorySQL. A session that also qualifies as a university presentation earns points under only one category.	30 points / session	No activity-specific cap
	Help organize an offline IvorySQL technical event	The event must be hosted by IvorySQL. Complete at least 3 organizing tasks, such as arranging a venue, inviting speakers, promotion, or inviting attendees, and describe your work. Organizing and speaking are distinct contributions and may be submitted separately.	30 points / event	No activity-specific cap
	Plan and organize an IvorySQL livestream	The event must be hosted by IvorySQL. Undertake organizing work such as topic planning and speaker invitations. For a livestream series, each completed event is counted separately.	40 points / event	No activity-specific cap
	Simulcast an IvorySQL event	Contact the official IvorySQL team in advance for confirmation and authorization, simulcast the event through your own channels such as WeChat Channels or Bilibili, and provide a record of the simulcast.	20 points / event	No activity-specific cap
	HOW 2026 speaker bonus	A one-time bonus for HOW 2026 speakers, limited to 30 points per person. It cannot be combined with other speaking or sharing points for the same talk.	30 points / person	Once per person
Contributions	Submit a non-bug Issue or improvement suggestion	Submit a non-bug Issue or improvement suggestion in the IvorySQL GitHub repository that is accepted by the official team.	5 points / item	No activity-specific cap
	Report a bug	Report a bug in the IvorySQL GitHub repository, providing environment details, reproduction steps, and other necessary information, and obtain official confirmation. The same bug does not also earn ordinary Issue points.	15 points / item	No activity-specific cap
	Contribute a code or documentation PR	Submit a PR to the IvorySQL GitHub repository and have it merged. Documentation contributions qualify, but PRs that only correct typos do not. Your own bug report and a subsequent fix PR are distinct contributions and may be submitted separately.	25 points / item	No activity-specific cap
	Contribute a migration case study or user story	Provide a real case of migrating from another database to IvorySQL, or an article about enterprise use of IvorySQL. Points are awarded after official review and approval.	50 points / item	No activity-specific cap
Promotion	Promote IvorySQL community events	Promote IvorySQL community events through your own WeChat Moments, groups, or similar channels and provide records. Republishing through your own media accounts is counted under the republication category below; the same record cannot earn points twice. Also subject to the combined annual promotion cap of 60 points.	5 points / occurrence	30 points / person / year
	Republish official IvorySQL community updates	Republish official release announcements, event calls, evangelist articles, user cases, technical blogs, or similar updates through your own media accounts and provide links. The same record cannot also earn points under another promotion category. Also subject to the combined annual promotion cap of 60 points.	10 points / article	30 points / person / year
	Share official IvorySQL community updates	Share official updates in your own WeChat Moments or groups, excluding community-event promotion. Each record can earn points under only one promotion category. Also subject to the combined annual promotion cap of 60 points.	3 points / occurrence	21 points / person / year
	Recommend IvorySQL in a Zhihu answer	Introduce or recommend IvorySQL in response to a relevant question and explain applicable use cases. A product name or link alone, or unrelated advertising, does not qualify. An answer already credited as an original technical answer cannot also earn recommendation points. Also subject to the combined annual promotion cap of 60 points.	5 points / occurrence	30 points / person / year
Other	Other contributions	Submit a description and supporting materials for effective contributions not covered above. The official IvorySQL team reviews the contribution and confirms the score. Explain the specific work and why points should be awarded.	Determined by review	Determined by the specific contribution

Notes:

You must register before participating in the Evangelist Program.
The points rules above were updated on October 30, 2026 and take effect once published. Previously approved points are retained and will not be recalculated retroactively because of these rule changes.
If multiple people report the same bug, only the first submitter receives points.
The HOW 2026 speaker bonus is awarded once per person at 30 points. It cannot be combined with other speaking or sharing points for the same talk. Previously approved points remain subject to the historical-points retention principle.
Apply each promotion subcategory’s own annual cap first, then combine the four promotion subcategories, subject to a maximum of 60 points per person per year. A single promotion record cannot be scored under multiple promotion categories. Once a cap is reached, excess contributions do not add effective points.
Articles, standalone videos, Zhihu recommendations, and other promotion are credited by their actual publication date; events by the date held; technical answers by their publication date; Issues by their acceptance date; bugs by their confirmation date; and PRs by their merge date. Complete courses, migration case studies, and other contributions are credited by the date of review confirmation.

Live Streaming & Content Collaboration

We don't have regular international livestreams or offline events outside China at the moment. However, if you're interested in sharing IvorySQL through our official channels — like our YouTube channel — we'd love to help. Feel free to reach out with your topic and preferred format.

2026 Timeline

Now: Registration open. Join our Discord server.
October 1: First Evangelist list announced (≥100 points)
December: Annual award winners announced

How to apply

👉 Apply here

After submitting, we'll send you an invite to the dedicated Evangelist Discord server.

FAQ

How do I participate?
Please fill out the form first. All evangelism activities should be coordinated with the community operations team before proceeding.

Is 100 points hard to achieve?
Not at all. 100 points ≈ 3-4 in-depth articles, or 2 articles + 1 talk. Very achievable.

Do PostgreSQL-only articles count?
Yes, but at half the points (15 points). We encourage IvorySQL-focused content.

Can points carry over to 2027?
No. This program is for the 2026 calendar year only.

How do I check my points?
We will periodically open a submission channel for uploading proof of contributions and will verify them on a unified schedule.

Open source communities aren't built by a few "rockstars" — they're built by people like you. People who share, help, write one more doc, answer one more question.

You don't need to be an expert to get started. But once you start, you'll be seen.

The IvorySQL evangelist stage is ready. The spotlight will shine on everyone who truly loves open source and is willing to share.

👉 Apply now and become an IvorySQL Evangelist