Archive for June 24th, 2006

Ben Ramsey’s Blog: PHP Appalachia Reminder

PHP Developer - June 24th, 2006

Ben Ramsey has posted this reminder for all of those wishing to attend the upcoming PHP Appalachia conference about signing up.

PHP Appalachia is an informal gathering of PHP enthusiasts who just want an excuse to get together and enjoy exchanging information in a relaxed, beautiful setting. There is no set agenda, no formal speakers. Just 3 days of camping and sharing PHP ideas and experiences with people just like you.

The event takes place September 27-29, 2006 at the Cherokee/Great Smokies KOA in Cherokee, NC. To receive the group discount for your camping site/cabin, you must reserve your spot with the campground before July 5! See the PHP Appalachia Web site for more details.

He also mentions two other things:

  • a post on the conference site asking those coming to the conference for “topics of interest” they’d like to hear about
  • a brief “rant” from Ben with a “chicken and egg” scenario - problems getting sponsors because of current signup numbers, and problems getting signups because of the lack of sponsors (and what they can pay for to make it free for attendees).

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Christopher Kunz’s Blog: First Day of the PHP Vikinger

PHP Developer - June 24th, 2006

Christopher Kunz has posted this summary of his experiences (so far) at the PHP Vikinger conference for this year.

For about 4 hours now, the PHP Vikinger is in full swing. Everyone arrived between 10 and 11, and together we hacked up a makeshift agenda. Remember that this is an “unconference”, so attendees are in full charge of the whole event. Our lead viking Zak, inspired by the mighty power of Thor himself, took it upon him to moderate the scheduling and get everything started. Now, everyone who wants gets up and does a presentation, starts a discussion or - as Kris is currently doing - stipulates brainstorming with the attending core developers and other PHP nerds.

He also mentions a discussion about what PHP’s lacking and a talk from Ilia about PHP security issues. Sounds like things are going great so far!

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