Welcome to PHP Tek 2025 website. This year the conference will be May 20th to 22nd, 2025 at the Sheraton Suites Chicago O’Hare. We hope you find out site informative and easy to navigate. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.
MAY 20TH TO 22ND, 2025
Sheraton Suites Chicago O’Hare
Welcome to the premier event of the year for PHP enthusiasts, web development professionals, and companies! We’re thrilled to announce that PHP Tek 2025 is headed back to the vibrant city of Chicago, marking our 17th annual conference dedicated to fostering innovation and excellence within the PHP community. PHP Tek is more than just a conference—it’s a nexus where the brightest minds in web development converge to share cutting-edge insights, pioneering technologies, and transformative leadership strategies. This year, we’re embracing our rich tradition while setting new standards for Tech Leadership, Web Technologies, and PHP Development.
Another Exciting Talk at PHP Tek 2025
Andrew Woods
Keeping Up with PHP
Andrew Woods
Every year PHP matures and evolves with a new release. This talk will discuss the must-use features in PHP 8.4, the latest release. To further help bring your code into the future, we'll also discuss some key features from PHP 8.3 and 8.2, that you may have missed. Additionally, we'll review some deprecations, to help you side step problems as you modernize your PHP code base. Attend this talk to learn to create tomorrow's legacy code today — a legacy that you can be PHProud of. Key Takeaways * Strategies for keeping your code up to date * Use your static analysis tools and IDE effectively * Improve your application design via new features * Practical tips for improved code maintenance and readabilty
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Take Me Out to the Ballpark

Take Me Out to the Ballpark

Spring in Chicago is such a wonderful time of year. We always hope for great weather while our attendees join us for PHP Tek. If you find yourself in Chicago a little early or late, then why not take the opportunity to catch a ball game?...

Getting From The Airport To The Hotel

Getting From The Airport To The Hotel

Welcome to PHP Tek!  We're excited to have you attend.  If you're flying in, getting to the hotel is very easy.There are two methods, you have free will to choose.  :-)Take the shuttle.  Just follow the signs for the ...

Exploring Chicago

Exploring Chicago

Now that we've talked about how to get around in Chicago let's talk about the things you can do while there for Tek. PHPTek Blog Post Images 550 x 300 (1).png 381.04 KBExploring the CityExplore River North, the hottest neighborhood ...

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ABOUT PHP Tek
We are the longest-running web developer conference in the United States that has a focus 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, 2025) and includes keynotes, talks, and networking options. It will be broken into three tracks and will cover a range of topics.