Best PHP, Laravel, and Symfony conferences to attend in 2025

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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.