SIGMOD and PODS started out as separate conferences and joined in 1991. The registration process is common for both conferences and all registrants are invited to attend the social events. SIGMOD and PODS have separate program committees but registrants may attend any of the sessions PODS or SIGMOD during the fourday joint conference. Registrants are also encouraged to attend the affiliated workshops being held in association with the main conference.

Website: http://www.db.ucsd.edu/SIGMODPODS03/welcome.htm