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1. CakeFest 2025 Madrid: The Official CakePHP Conference

   CakeFest is the official conference dedicated to the CakePHP framework and community. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, CakeFest offers two days of workshops, talks, networking, and learning from top contributors and professionals in the CakePHP ecosystem.

   In 2025, we’re celebrating 20 years of CakePHP - a major milestone in open-source history!

   Quick links:

   • CakeFest 2025 Schedule
   • Get your CakeFest ticket

   Join us in Madrid for this special anniversary edition of CakeFest: connect with fellow developers, discover the latest in CakePHP, and enjoy an unforgettable community experience.

2. Longhorn PHP 2025 - Call For Papers

   Longhorn PHP returns for 2025! Held in Austin, TX, the conference will run from October 23-25, with a tutorial day on Thursday, followed by two main conference days. We are excited to bring PHP developers from all backgrounds together again for three days of fun and education. We are currently accepting talk and tutorial submissions. While the CFP is open, we also have our Blind Bird tickets available for sale.

   Register today!

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3. International PHP Conference Munich 2025

   The International PHP Conference is the world's first PHP conference and stands since more than a decade for top-notch pragmatic expertise in PHP and web technologies. At the IPC, internationally renowned experts from the PHP industry meet up with PHP users and developers from large and small companies. Here is the place where concepts emerge and ideas are born - the IPC signifies knowledge transfer at highest level.

   Basic facts:

   Date: October 27 ‒ 31, 2025

   Location: Munich or Online

   Highlights:

   • 60+ best practice sessions
   • 50+ international top speakers
   • PHPower: Hands-on Power Workshops
   • Expo with exciting exhibitors
   • All inclusive: Changing buffets, snacks & refreshing drinks
   • Official certificate for attendees
   • Free Goodies: Developer bag, T-Shirt, magazines etc.
   • Exclusive networking events

   For further information on the International PHP Conference Munich visit: https://phpconference.com/munich/

4. PHP 8.3.22 Released!

   The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.3.22. This is a bug fix release.

   All PHP 8.3 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

   For source downloads of PHP 8.3.22 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

5. PHP 8.4.8 Released!

   The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.4.8. This is a bug fix release.

   All PHP 8.4 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

   For source downloads of PHP 8.4.8 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.