News Archive - 2025

PHP Conference Odawara is back for its second run!🍥

This time, we're excited to welcome Saki Takamachi (RM) as our keynote speaker.
While talks will remain at the heart of the conference, we’re also planning interactive sessions designed to spark communication among fellow engineers.
Join us in Odawara again to share in the excitement of PHP and connect with passionate community members.
(This conference will be conducted in Japanese)

Basic information

• 🌸 Date: April 12, 2025 (JST)
• 🏯 Location: Odawara Civic Exchange Center "UMECO", Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

For more information, see the event page: PHP Conference Odawara 2025.

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The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.2.28. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.2 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.2.28 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.1.32. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.1 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.1.32 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.4.5. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.4 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.4.5 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

What is PHPKonf

PHPKonf, the signature event of Istanbul PHP, is a landmark for PHP enthusiasts around the world. Now stepping into its 9th year, this annual conference is renowned for its dedication to spreading knowledge and building connections within the PHP community. Join us at PHPKonf, where PHP meets Istanbul.

Date: May 17, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkiye.

For more information about the event, visit the website: PHPKonf 2025

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.3.19. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.3 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.3.19 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.3.17. This is a bug fix release.

All PHP 8.3 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.3.17 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.4.4. This is a bug fix release.

All PHP 8.4 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.4.4 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

Laravel Live Denmark is back! The conference is a two-day Laravel conference held in Copenhagen, Denmark on the 21 - 22. August 2025.

Join us and 300 other Laravel and PHP enthusiasts from around the world got for two days of learning, 16 speakers and more within the Laravel community.

Information:

• August 21-22, 2025
• Copenhagen, Denmark
• 16 speakers
• +300 Laravel and PHP enthusiasts

For more information, see Laravel Live Denmark 2025.

You can also find us at Twitter.

The PHP Velho Oeste is a national-level conference that takes place annually in the West of Santa Catarina, Brazil, known as Velho Oeste(Old West).

Knowledge + Networking

In this event, several relevant topics will be covered, from the latest language updates to best development practices. You will have the opportunity to expand your PHP knowledge and stay up to date with the latest market trends.

Date: May 30-31, 2025

Location: Unochapecó Noble Hall in Chapecó, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

See how it was last year: PHP Velho Oeste 2024.

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Join us for the 17th Annual Web Developer Conference, PHP Tek 2025, May 20-22 2025.

PHP Tek 2025 combines leadership, expertise, and networking in one event. A relaxing atmosphere for tech leaders and developers to share, learn and grow professionally while also providing you with the knowledge to solve your everyday problems.

We are the longest-running web developer conference in the United States, focusing on the PHP programming language. The event is broken up into multiple days. The main conference happens over the course of 3 days (May 20-22) and includes keynotes, talks, and networking options. It will be broken into four tracks this year and will cover a range of topics.

Head over to https://phptek.io and get yours today!

PHPerKaigi 2025, Nakano, Tokyo, Japan

Date: Mar 21 - 23, 2025

PHPerKaigi is an event for PHPers, that is, those who are currently using PHP, those who have used PHP in the past, those who want to use PHP in the future, and those who love PHP, to share technical know-how and "#love" for PHP.

The conference consists of talk sessions by public speakers. In addition to we have unconference, social gathering and so on for all of developers from all from Japan. Let's talk about PHP!

Follow us on X (Formerly Twitter) @phperkaigi, #phperkaigi.

https://phperkaigi.jp/2025/

Note:

*Kaigi* means meeting in Japanese.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.4.3. This is a bug fix release.

All PHP 8.4 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.4.3 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.3.16. This is a bug fix release.

All PHP 8.3 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.3.16 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

We are thrilled to announce that the API Platform Conference will return on September 18th and 19th, 2025, 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!

The call for papers for the API Platform Conference 2025 is open until March 23. Final speakers will be announced starting May 14. Submit your pitch, and you could join us for this special anniversary edition: https://api-platform.com/con/2025/