What we can offer you if your talk is selected

• conference ticket;
• a single room for up to 2 nights (3 nights for people coming from outside the European continent);
• speakers' dinner;
• a refund of up to €250 for travel costs within Europe (up to €500 outside the European continent).

If your company wants to cover all your expenses it will receive a Silver sponsorship badge (worth €750); covering only your travel expenses will grant them a Bronze sponsorship badge (worth €500), or a discount of the same value if they purchase a higher level sponsorship.

Scholarships and Code of Conduct

GrUSP is committed to host a conference as inclusive, diverse and accessible as possible.
We have a scholarship program to provide discounted or free tickets to students and to those from under-represented and marginalized groups.
To ensure that anyone can feel comfortable we apply a code of conduct.

What we are looking for 

1. PHP 8+ Features and Best Practices

Explore the latest features introduced in PHP 8 and beyond, such as JIT compilation, new syntax, and enhanced error handling. Share insights on how developers can adopt best practices and leverage these features in production environments.

2. Modern PHP Architectures

Focus on contemporary architectural patterns like Microservices, Serverless, or Event-Driven designs in PHP applications. Discuss how to build scalable and maintainable systems that are resilient to change.

3. Performance Optimization in PHP

Delve into strategies for improving the speed and efficiency of PHP applications. Cover topics like caching, profiling tools, and techniques for writing high-performance code.

4. API Development with PHP

Share insights on designing and building RESTful and GraphQL APIs in PHP. Topics may include security, versioning, API documentation, and performance considerations.

5. Testing and Quality Assurance in PHP

Discuss the importance of automated testing, continuous integration (CI), and quality assurance (QA) in PHP projects. Introduce tools like PHPUnit, Behat, and Codeception to ensure robust applications.

6. Security Best Practices for PHP Applications

Offer guidance on protecting PHP applications from common security threats like SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and other vulnerabilities. Explore modern security practices such as OAuth2, JWT, and secure password handling.

7. PHP and Cloud-Native Development

Explore how PHP developers can leverage cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for building, deploying, and scaling cloud-native applications using PHP.

8. Building Real-Time Applications with PHP

Discuss real-time features in PHP, like WebSockets, event streaming, and how to implement these technologies in practical applications like chat systems or live updates.

9. PHP Frameworks: Laravel, Symfony, and Beyond

Examine the latest updates and best practices for using popular PHP frameworks like Laravel and Symfony. Share insights on how to choose the right framework for various use cases.

10. PHP in the Enterprise

Highlight PHP’s role in large-scale, enterprise-grade applications. Topics can include PHP in legacy systems, PHP integration with enterprise tools, or migrating to newer versions of PHP.

11. Open Source PHP Contributions

Inspire others to contribute to the open-source PHP community. Discuss the process of getting involved, maintaining open-source projects, and contributing to popular PHP libraries.

12. DevOps and PHP Deployment Pipelines

Share tips on integrating PHP into modern DevOps workflows. Cover topics like automated deployment pipelines, containerization with Docker, and orchestration with Kubernetes.

13. PHP and Front-End Integration

Explore best practices for integrating PHP with modern front-end technologies like Vue.js, React, and Angular. Discuss how to effectively manage the backend and frontend separation.

14. Legacy PHP Code Refactoring

Provide strategies for dealing with legacy PHP codebases. Discuss techniques for gradual refactoring, introducing testing, and modernizing older code without disrupting business operations.

15. PHP and Machine Learning

Showcase how PHP can be utilized for machine learning tasks or integrated with other languages and tools to build intelligent applications.

16. Database Optimization and Management with PHP

Cover techniques for optimizing database interactions in PHP applications, including indexing, query optimization, and using modern database technologies like NoSQL or Graph databases.

17. AI Tools to Enhance PHP Development

Explore how AI-powered tools and AI-driven testing frameworks can assist PHP developers by suggesting code, automating code reviews, generating test cases, and detecting errors. Show how these tools can improve productivity and code quality in daily workflows.

Travel expenses: a refund of up to €250 for travel costs within Europe (up to €500 outside the European continent).