Here’s a list of essential developer conferences 2025 focused on PHP and its key frameworks, including Laravel and Symfony. These events are ideal for staying updated, improving your skills, and connecting with the PHP community.

Why should I attend a PHP conference in 2025?

2025 is a special year for the PHP ecosystem, marking PHP’s 30th and Symfony’s 20th anniversary. It’s a great time to be part of the community and celebrate these milestones while staying on top of the latest trends and innovations.

Attending a PHP conference is a fantastic opportunity to grow as a developer and connect with the vibrant PHP community. You'll stay updated on the latest trends, enhance your skills through expert-led sessions, and explore new tools and technologies to streamline your workflow. Conferences also provide unique chances to network, solve coding challenges with peers, and gain career-boosting insights—all while having fun and building meaningful connections. Don't miss the chance to learn, collaborate, and be inspired!

In-Person VS Remote

Attending in-person conferences goes beyond learning. It’s about raising the spirit of the community. These events create a sense of belonging, where you’re not just a developer but part of a larger team working towards the same goals. The energy, networking opportunities, and face-to-face interactions inspire collaboration and deepen connections within the PHP ecosystem.

That said, I understand the financial aspect can be a concern. Travel and accommodation costs can make attending in-person events challenging. This is why remote conferences play a crucial role. They’re more affordable, accessible, and convenient for many developers.

To accommodate everyone, I’ve highlighted conferences that also offer remote options in this list, so you can participate in the way that works best for you.

You can identify remote options by the 🌐 icon, with the location marked as "Online."

Whether in-person or online, what matters most is staying connected and engaged with the vibrant PHP community.

2025 conferences, the list

🌐 SymfonyOnline January 2025

• Date: January 16 - 17, 2025
• Location: Online
• More info: https://live.symfony.com/2025-online-january/

🇳🇱 Laracon EU

• Date: February 3 - 4, 2025
• Location: Muziekgebouw, Amsterdam, Netherlands
• More info: https://laracon.eu/

🇬🇧 PHP UK Conference

• Date: February 19, 2025
• Location: The Brewery , London, UK
• More info: https://www.phpconference.co.uk/

🇨🇦 ConFoo 2025

• Date: February 26 – 28, 2025
• Location: Montreal, Canada
• More info: ConFoo 2025

🇫🇷 SymfonyLive Paris 2025

• Date: February 27 - 28, 2025
• Location: Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris, Paris, France
• More info: SymfonyLive Paris 2025

🇮🇳 Laracon IN 2025

• Date: March 8 - 9, 2025
• Location: Science City, Ahmedabad, India
• More info: Laracon India 2025

🇩🇪 SymfonyLive Berlin 2025

• Date: April 3 - 4, 2025
• Location: CineStar CUBIX Alexanderplatz, Berlin, Germany
• More info: SymfonyLive Berlin 2025

🇮🇹/🌐 phpday 2025

• Date: May 15 - 16, 2025
• Location: Verona, Italy (also available Online)
• More info: phpday 2025

🇺🇸 PHP[TEK] 2025

• Date: May 20 – 22, 2025
• Location: Sheraton Suites Chicago O’Hare, Chicago, IL, USA
• More info: PHPTEK 2025

🇩🇪/🌐 International PHP Conference 2025

• Date: June 2 – 6, 2025
• Location: Berlin, Germany (also available Online)
• More info: International PHP Conference

🌐 SymfonyOnline June 2025

• Date: June 12 - 13, 2025
• Location: Online
• More info: SymfonyOnline June 2025

🇭🇷 Web Summer Camp 2025

• Date: July 3 – 5, 2025
• Location: Opatija, Croatia
• More info: Web Summer Camp - PHP Track

🇫🇷/🌐 API Platform Conference 2025

• Date: September 18 – 18, 2025
• Location: Lille, France (also available Online)
• More info: API Platform Conference

🇮🇹 Laravelday 2025

• Date: November 20, 2025
• Location: Verona, Italy
• More info: https://www.laravelday.it/

🇳🇱 SymfonyCon Amsterdam 2025

• Date: November 27 - 28, 2025
• Location: Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam, Netherlands
• More info: https://live.symfony.com/2025-amsterdam-con/

This list of 2025 conferences is a great source of inspiration and motivation to tackle the year ahead. These events offer valuable insights, opportunities to connect with PHP developers and industry leaders, and a chance to stay on top of the latest web development trends. Elevate your skills and dive into the dynamic world of PHP at these key events.

Final notes

More events may confirm their dates or locations later. I will update this list as soon as I have new information.

If you know of any great conferences that should be added, please suggest them in the comments!

Also, let me know if you plan to attend any of these events – connecting with fellow PHP enthusiasts would be great!

Stay tuned for updates and happy coding!