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1. International PHP Conference Berlin 2026

   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: June 8 – 12, 2026

   Location: Maritim ProArte Hotel Berlin, Berlin or Online

   Highlights:

   • 60+ best practice sessions
   • 50+ international top speakers
   • PHPower: Hands-on Power Workshops
   • Expo with exciting exhibitors on June 9 & 10
   • 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 Berlin visit: https://phpconference.com/berlin-en/

2. Laravel Live Japan

   Laravel Live Japan is the first official Laravel community conference in Japan. It brings together developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts from around the world to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and celebrate the craft of building with Laravel.

   Join us in Tokyo at Tachikawa Stage Garden on May 26-27, 2026 for this premiere event. Enjoy two days of inspiring talks, hands-on learning, and unforgettable community experiences.

   Basic info
   

   • Date: May 26-27, 2026 (JST)
   • Location: Tachikawa City, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

   Links
   

   • Website: https://laravellive.jp
   • X: https://x.com/LaravelLiveJP
3. PHP 8.5.0 Released!

   The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.5.0. This release marks the latest minor release of the PHP language.

   PHP 8.5 comes with numerous improvements and new features such as:

   • New "URI" extension
   • New pipe operator (|>)
   • Clone With
   • New #[\NoDiscard] attribute
   • Support for closures, casts, and first class callables in constant expressions
   • And much much more...

   For source downloads of PHP 8.5.0 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

   The migration guide is available in the PHP Manual. Please consult it for the detailed list of new features and backward incompatible changes.

   Kudos to all the contributors and supporters!

4. PHP 8.4.15 Released!

   The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.4.15. This is a bug fix release.

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

   For source downloads of PHP 8.4.15 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

5. PHP 8.3.28 Released!

   The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.3.28. This is a bug fix release.

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

   For source downloads of PHP 8.3.28 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.