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1. Dutch PHP Conference 2027

   🚀 Dutch PHP Conference 2027 is coming! 🚀

   We’re thrilled to announce that the 21st edition of the Dutch PHP Conference will take place from March 16 to March 19, 2027 in Amsterdam! 🗓️

   🎤 Call for Papers is now OPEN! 🎤

   Got insights, skills, or experience to share? Submit your talk ideas before the deadline on December 18th! We’re looking for both technical and non-technical sessions that will inspire and engage our community.

   🎟️ Early Bird Tickets Available Now! 🎟️

   This year, we're excited to split our conference into an action-packed 2-day format! A standard DPC conference day ticket now also gives you full access to Webdevcon (your gateway to the latest in web technology 🌐🚀).

   Want the ultimate experience? Our 4-day Early Bird tickets are available now! This all-access pass grants you entry to our intensive workshop days PLUS all co-located conferences, including Appdevcon (where app development meets creativity 📱✨) and the Dutch AI Conference. Secure your spot for a fantastic lineup of workshops, sessions, and social activities.

   Get ready for an incredible edition of #DPC27! 🌟

   • 👉 Submit your CFP => https://phpconference.nl/speakers/cfp/
   • 👉 Grab your early bird tickets => https://dawntechnology.paydro.com/dawnconferences-2027

   See you there! 🚀🎉

2. PHP 8.6.0 Beta 3 is available for testing

   The PHP team is pleased to announce the third beta release of PHP 8.6.0, Beta 3. This continues the PHP 8.6 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.

   For source downloads of PHP 8.6.0 Beta 3 please visit the download page.

   Please carefully test this version and report any issues found on GitHub.

   Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.

   For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.

   The next release will be RC 1, planned for 24 September 2026.

   The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the Release Candidates page.

   Thank you for helping us make PHP better.

3. PHPBenelux Conference 2027, Antwerp Belgium
   The PHPBenelux Conference is back and now it's your turn to take the stage! Whether you're a developer, architect, engineering lead, DevOps engineer, or open-source contributor, we'd love to hear your story. Join a long tradition of knowledge sharing, inspire fellow developers, and help shape the next chapter of the PHP ecosystem. Share your unique perspective, submit your proposal today!
4. PHP Conference Ehime 2026

   PHP Conference Ehime will be held for the first time on October 3, 2026 (JST), at Ehime University Johoku Campus in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.🍊

   The theme of the conference is "技術愛とコミュニティ愛と愛媛愛と": love for technology, love for the community, and love for Ehime.

   Join us in this castle and hot-spring town of Shikoku, and connect with PHP developers from all over Japan.

   Tickets are on sale now, and further information is available on the event page and on X(Twitter).

5. API Platform Conference 2026 - Lille (France) & Online

   API Platform Conference will return on September 17th and 18th, 2026, both in Lille (France) and online.

   The API Platform Conference is a two-day event that highlights the latest trends, best practices, and case studies related to API Platform and its ecosystem, including PHP, Symfony, JavaScript, AI, FrankenPHP, performance, and tools.

   With nearly 30 talks delivered in both English and French, the conference is a must-attend for innovative companies, project leaders, and skilled developers. If you're a developer, CTO, or decision-maker specializing in these technologies, this event is tailored for you!

   More info at api-platform.com/con/2026