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Essential PHP conferences to attend in 2026

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Here's a curated list of essential developer conferences in 2026, focusing on PHP and its major frameworks, including Laravel and Symfony. These events are ideal for staying up-to-date with the ecosystem, sharpening your skills, and connecting with the global PHP community.

Why should I attend a PHP conference in 2026?

2026 continues the strong momentum of the PHP ecosystem. With modern PHP firmly established, frameworks evolving rapidly, and performance, DX, and tooling improving year after year, it’s an exciting time to be a PHP developer.

Attending PHP conferences allows you to:

  • Stay current with the latest PHP versions, best practices, and architectural patterns
  • Learn directly from core contributors, framework maintainers, and industry experts
  • Discover new tools, libraries, and workflows that can improve your daily work
  • Network with developers from all over the world and grow your professional opportunities

Beyond the talks, conferences are about people. They’re a place to exchange ideas, share challenges, get inspired, and feel part of a welcoming and passionate community.

In-Person vs Remote

In-person conferences offer something special: human connection. Meeting fellow developers face-to-face, discussing ideas over coffee, and sharing experiences creates a strong sense of community and belonging. These events help strengthen the PHP community and often lead to long-lasting collaborations and friendships.

That said, not everyone can travel. Budget, time, or personal constraints can make in-person attendance difficult. Thankfully, many conferences now offer remote or hybrid options, making high-quality content accessible from anywhere.

In the list below, conferences with a remote option are marked with the 🌐 icon and listed as Online or Hybrid.

Whether you attend in person or online, the most important thing is staying connected and engaged with the PHP ecosystem.

2026 PHP Conferences - The List

🌐 SymfonyOnline – January 2026

🇮🇳 Laracon India 2026

  • Date: January 31 - February 1, 2026
  • Location: Ahmedabad, India
  • More info: https://laracon.in/

🇳🇱 Laracon EU 2026

🇬🇧 PHP UK Conference 2026

🇨🇦 ConFoo 2026

🇳🇱 Dutch PHP Conference 2026

🇫🇷 SymfonyLive Paris 2026

🇩🇪 SymfonyLive Berlin 2026

🇮🇹/🌐 phpday 2026

🇺🇸 PHP[TEK] 2026

  • Date: May 19 - 21, 2026
  • Location: Chicago Rosemont, IL, USA
  • More info: https://phptek.io/

🇯🇵 Laravel Live Japan

🇨🇦 SymfonyDay Montreal 2026

🇩🇪/🌐 International PHP Conference 2026

🇭🇷 Web Summer Camp 2026

🇺🇸 Laracon US 2026

🇫🇷/🌐 API Platform Conference 2026

🇮🇹 LaravelDay 2026

🇵🇱 SymfonyCon Warsaw 2026

Final Notes

More events will confirm their dates and locations throughout the year. I’ll keep this list updated as soon as new information becomes available.

If you know of any great PHP conferences that should be added, feel free to suggest them in the comments.

And if you’re planning to attend any of these events, online or in person, let me know. Connecting with fellow PHP enthusiasts is always a pleasure!

Happy coding, and see you at a PHP conference in 2026 🚀

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