We are excited to announce our keynote speakers for Longhorn PHP 2026, Elizabeth Barron and Eric Mann. We'll be sharing more about their talks over the next days, but for now - don't forget that the CFP is still open for talk and tutorial ideas!

The talks are important, but the community is what makes a conference memorable.

That's what we're building at Longhorn PHP - but we need you! Whether Longhorn is part of your annual tradition, or you're joining us for the first time, just remember we can't do this without you.

If you've been kicking around an idea for a talk, now is the time to submit to Longhorn PHP 2026! We are a community conference, we can't do it without you. Have an idea that you're not 100% on? Go ahead and submit, then reach out for advice or guidance!

The Longhorn PHP CFP closes June 30 - get those talks in now!

We're looking for talks that help PHP developers level up their craft, whether that's deep technical content, career growth or more. Submit the talk you wish you could attend.

Our first keynote at Longhorn PHP 2026 will be Elizabeth Barron, presenting "PHP is People: The Foundation, the Community, and You".

Come learn what the PHP Foundation has been doing and why.

Blind Bird tickets still available (best price you'll see):

In case you missed it, Longhorn PHP is shorter and cheaper this year! One workshop day and one full conference day. It's a great opportunity for learning and networking. Plus you can come for the conference and then stay the weekend to check out Austin!

Some news: I'm speaking at Longhorn PHP in Austin this October! "How Tetris Made Me a Better Programmer" — the published 60-page Tetris spec, the state machine inside it, and what building it in PHP taught me. Details and tickets in the reply. #PHP

ICYMI: we've been sharing details about the tutorials you can attend this year at Longhorn PHP 2026 - before we go into the talks, don't forget, blind bird pricing is STILL available! Grab your tickets at the lowest price until end of day Mon, Aug 10:

Before heading out for the weekend, take a look at the full schedule which has been posted at

Longhorn PHP wouldn't be possible without our sponsors:. If you're interested in sponsoring, we do still have some spots!

Happy Friday!

Hurry Hurry! This is your last chance to get the Blind Bird ticket price for Longhorn PHP 2026! Prices will go up tonight at midnight. The schedule and list of speakers is live, so check it out and grab those tickets!

Longhorn PHP 2026 wouldn't be possible without our awesome sponsors! Our Platinum sponsor this year is TheGuarantors - Technology that helps both renters and operators thrive - and they're hiring! Check out their open positions:

We are super excited to have Geocodio sponsoring Longhorn PHP again this year! Check out the delightfully boring geocoder for all your geocoding, data enrichment, and distance calculation needs. Plus, they're hiring!