SQL Saturday

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.