The International PHP Conference will be held in Frankfurt, Germany November 6-9.

Since its inception in 2001, the International PHP Conference has evolved into one of the most significant and widely awaited PHP events. The conference serves as a meeting point for PHP language professionals, evangelists, enthusiasts, movers and shakers from the FOSS community, and key decision makers. The tradition continues this year to serve as a networking platform for delegates from a diverse set of backgrounds, including IT influencers, PHP core developers, freelancers, architects, Web designers, software developers, and many more.

The conclave provides for a mix of experts, users and industry leaders with unique PHP insights. Hear them as they impart insightful techniques and methodologies, pivotal to the increasing demand for PHP based software. Be a witness to the latest innovations, hone your skills, and share problem-solving methodologies with peers from across the world.

This year, the conference timetable sets time aside for a "Management Day" (November 7), where project managers and consultants shine the light on using PHP in enterprise-level projects. Conference attendees, including software architects, PHP developers, project leaders, and programmers can gain strategic information on how to realize their IT projects on-time, in-budget.

The conference floor provides the perfect opportunity to make the personal connections that will help you down the road, and could just be that perfect platform for a crucial business forge.

Conference organizers list many reasons for developers to attend the event:

• Participate in the power workshops and sessions for the days you've signed up
• Visit the Exhibition held parallel to the conference
• Gather unique information on the latest in PHP development
• Get detailed insight into emerging trends in the PHP arena
• Benefit from practical tips offered by community stalwarts
• Build relationships with community peers and luminaries
• Gain free entry to the Sweepstakes
• Enjoy lunch and refreshments for the days you've signed up
• Interact with attendees over Coffee Stops, our much-talked-about "PHP Party" and other
  social events