Longhorn PHP
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We're an annual PHP conference in Austin, TX. Our next event will be held October 15-16, 2026. CFP open thru June 30th, tickets on sale now!
We're also excited to have Gunnard Engebreth presenting "AI-Powered PHP Development in Practice": A hands-on workshop walking through the full AI-assisted development loop, with a real PHP project, including catching AI hallucinations before they ship. longhornphp.com
This year we have our first all-day tutorial: "Refactoring Towards Clean Architecture", with Damian Dziaduch. In this hands-on workshop, refactor a real-world PHP application step by step — moving a tightly coupled codebase toward Clean Architecture. longhornphp.com
Howdy folks! In case you missed it, our schedule is live! Check out all the speakers & talks - and if you hurry, you can still get blind bird pricing! We have a great lineup this year: 20 amazing speakers, 3 workshop tracks Thurs & 3 talk tracks Fri. longhornphp.com/schedule
Longhorn PHP
Longhorn PHP is a 2-day conference in Austin, TX to help PHP and other web developers level up their craft and connect with the larger PHP community.
longhornphp.com
Okay folks get those final talk submissions in by EOD today! Last chance! In case you've missed it, we have info about our speaker package: cfp.longhornphp.com/package And some talk ideas, just in case: cfp.longhornphp.com/ideas Submit here: cfp.longhornphp.com
Longhorn PHP Conference CFP
Call for Presenters for Longhorn PHP Conference
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Join us for Eric Mann's keynote: "The Commit You Can't Take Back: Conscience in a Career That Builds the Future", for a candid account from twenty years in the rooms where tough decisions get made. Blind Bird Tickets (best price available) still on sale: longhornphp.com
Longhorn PHP
Longhorn PHP is a 3-day conference in Austin, TX to help PHP and other web developers level up their craft and connect with the larger PHP community.
longhornphp.com
Our first keynote at Longhorn PHP 2026 will be Elizabeth Barron, presenting "PHP is People: The Foundation, the Community, and You". Come learn what the PHP Foundation has been doing and why. Blind Bird tickets still available (best price you'll see): longhornphp.com
Longhorn PHP
Longhorn PHP is a 3-day conference in Austin, TX to help PHP and other web developers level up their craft and connect with the larger PHP community.
longhornphp.com
We are super excited about our keynote speakers this year - we are welcoming Elizabeth Barron and Eric Mann. Read more about their keynotes here: longhornphp.com/sessions
Longhorn PHP
Longhorn PHP is a 3-day conference in Austin, TX to help PHP and other web developers level up their craft and connect with the larger PHP community.
longhornphp.com
By popular demand, the CFP has been extended to EOD Friday (July 10) - you have until then to get those last minute submissions in! Remember, this community conference can't happen without YOU so let's see those talk ideas! cfp.longhornphp.com
Longhorn PHP Conference CFP
Call for Presenters for Longhorn PHP Conference
cfp.longhornphp.com
The Longhorn PHP CFP closes June 30 - get those talks in now! We're looking for talks that help PHP developers level up their craft, whether that's deep technical content, career growth or more. Submit the talk you wish you could attend. cfp.longhornphp.com
Longhorn PHP Conference CFP
Call for Presenters for Longhorn PHP Conference
cfp.longhornphp.com
If you've been kicking around an idea for a talk, now is the time to submit to Longhorn PHP 2026! We are a community conference, we can't do it without you. Have an idea that you're not completely sure of? Go ahead and submit, then reach out for advice or guidance! cfp.longhornphp.com
Longhorn PHP Conference CFP
Call for Presenters for Longhorn PHP Conference
cfp.longhornphp.com
What keeps you coming back to a conference year after year? It's usually not a specific talk. For us, it's reconnecting with friends we've made over the years. It's the hallway conversations that turn into new ideas. It's meeting people who understand the challenges because they've faced them too.
Longhorn PHP
Longhorn PHP is a 3-day conference in Austin, TX to help PHP and other web developers level up their craft and connect with the larger PHP community.
longhornphp.com
We are excited to announce our keynote speakers for Longhorn PHP 2026, Elizabeth Barron and Eric Mann. We'll be sharing more about their talks over the next days, but for now - don't forget that the CFP is still open for talk and tutorial ideas! cfp.longhornphp.com
Longhorn PHP Conference CFP
Call for Presenters for Longhorn PHP Conference
cfp.longhornphp.com
What's one thing you've learned in the last year that made you a better developer? Could be: • A technical skill • A debugging technique • A productivity hack • A career lesson • A mistake you'll never make again Share it below 👇
For people who have spoken at conferences: What was your first conference talk about? And would you give the same talk today?
Blind Bird tickets for Longhorn PHP 2026 are on sale now! The schedule isn't announced yet, but this is the lowest ticket price you'll see. Join us for two days of learning, community, and great conversations with developers from across the PHP ecosystem. longhornphp.com
Longhorn PHP
Longhorn PHP is a 3-day conference in Austin, TX to help PHP and other web developers level up their craft and connect with the larger PHP community.
longhornphp.com
If you could attend a conference talk about ANY PHP-related topic, what would it be? What's the talk you've been searching for but haven't found yet? Drop your idea in the comments... (And if you're qualified to give that talk... our CFP is open 😉) cfp.longhornphp.com
Longhorn PHP Conference CFP
Call for Presenters for Longhorn PHP Conference
cfp.longhornphp.com
"What should I talk about?" If you've solved an interesting problem, learned something the hard way, improved a process, explored a new technology, or have advice that would've helped you a year ago - you probably have a conference talk. More ideas: cfp.longhornphp.com/ideas
Longhorn PHP Conference CFP
Call for Presenters for Longhorn PHP Conference
cfp.longhornphp.com
Have an idea you've been meaning to share? You're in luck - the Longhorn PHP 2026 Call for Papers is open! You don't need to be a conference veteran. First-time speakers are welcome, and we're looking for talks that help developers learn, grow, and build better software. Submit: cfp.longhornphp.com
Longhorn PHP Conference CFP
Call for Presenters for Longhorn PHP Conference
cfp.longhornphp.com
What's the best tech conference talk you've ever attended? What made it memorable? The speaker? The story? The technical depth? Something else?
Remember to grab Blind Bird tickets for Longhorn PHP 2026 for the best pricing - once the talk lineup is published, prices will go up! Tickets are available for just the conference, just tutorials, and both! Virtual tickets for conference day are also available. longhornphp.com
Longhorn PHP
Longhorn PHP is a 3-day conference in Austin, TX to help PHP and other web developers level up their craft and connect with the larger PHP community.
longhornphp.com
Longhorn PHP is excited to be returning October 15-16, 2026 in Austin! CFP is open through June 30. We welcome proposals from new speakers, folks outside of or new to PHP or even tech in general! Get details on speaker package, gather talk ideas & submit your talk or tutorial: cfp.longhornphp.com
We may be starting to wrap things up, but this amazing event is far from over! Huge thanks to @vonagedev.bsky.social for sponsoring our second after party! #LonghornPHP wouldn't be possible without our sponsors, so please make sure to thank them!
Closing out #longhornphp for this year is Ben Ramsey talking about Saving Open Source.
Our final set of multi-track #longhornphp sessions consist of David Kerber talking about IAM, Lemon explaining the benefits of progressive web apps, and Ben Batschelet describing how to create developer-friendly projects.
Our 3pm #longhornphp sessions have commenced, with @crell.garfieldtech.com digging into PHP properties, Josh Butts talking search with TypeSense, and Levi Morrison showing how to write PHP extensions in Rust.
After an insightful keynote from @coriography.bsky.social , #longhornphp afternoon sessions have commenced. Daniel Scherzer is walking through new PHP 8.5 features, @cabbey.bsky.social is unearthing advanced shenanigans of the Rector variety, and Scott Keck-Warren is speaking of taming time itself.
Thanks to our 11am hour #longhornphp presenters: @asgrim.dev talking about PIE, @evanhahn.com walking through Unicode, and Keith Davis explaining the machinations of a multi-version, multi-step PHP upgrade.
We're well in2 our first multi-track #longhornphp sessions of the day, after a keynote from Florian Engelhardt. We have @daveliddament.bsky.social talking abt decoupling tests, @ericpoe.bsky.social walking through the command line, & Nočnica Mellifera explaining how 2 monitor synthetics w\Playwright
Thanks to all of our fantastic speakers today, and our sponsors as well! Ready for the After-Party? Tonight's party is sponsored by @roave.com - come hang out in the Main Ballroom to socialize, enjoy some tasty beverages, and play games! As always, Code of Conduct applies!
For our final #longhornphp sessions of the day we have @crell.garfieldtech.com getting meta about PHP attributes, Mandy Hubbard talking about software supply chain security, and Josh Copeland vibe coding it up with Claude.