As the creator of the framework and active members of the ecosystem, we’ll be there to support these community initiatives, deliver technical talks, and connect with you. We can’t wait to meet you at our experts’ presentations (which focus mainly on AI and security this year), at our booths over a cup of coffee ☕, or during community social events. Check out the full lineup (with links to all events) for our autumn tour below!
September: Kicking off with security and accessibility
API Platform Con 2026 in Lille, France (September 17–18) 🕸
To kick off the season, we’re heading to Lille for the flagship event of the API Platform ecosystem. As a Silver sponsor, come stop by our booth anytime during the conference! On stage, our experts will be taking the mic:
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Mathieu Santostefano (Tech Expert) will present “Securing APIs Without Losing Your Mind” (Thursday, September 17, 4:50 PM – 5:30 PM)
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Benjamin Georgeault (Lead Dev) and Imen Ezzine (Developer) will co-present “Moving from Monolith to a Galaxy of Apps: Successfully Transitioning with API Platform” (Friday, September 18, 9:00 AM – 9:40 AM)
Symfony & PHP Meetup in Cologne (September 24, Evening) 🍻
In partnership with the Cologne Symfony User Group and Kaufland e-commerce, we’re meeting up in Germany for a casual evening of talks and networking in German on the latest framework features—one year ahead of SymfonyLive Germany 2027.
AGEFIPH Workshop at Our Asnières HQ (September 24, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM) 🎲
That same day, as part of our Qualiopi commitments and ongoing dedication to making Symfony training accessible to everyone, we’re hosting an interactive workshop at our office: “From Accommodation to Accessibility: The Great Accessibility Game,” created by AGEFIPH (the French association managing funds for the integration of people with disabilities).
October: An action-packed month in the ecosystem
Volcamp in Clermont-Ferrand, France (October 1–2) 🌋
We’re returning to the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes as a Silver sponsor! Come meet our team at the booth and be sure to check out Benjamin Georgeault‘s talk:
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“Zero Trust: Why (and How) to Encrypt Your Data Before Sending It to the DBMS” (Friday, October 2, 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM)
Forum PHP at Disneyland Paris (October 8–9) 🏰
A staple event hosted by AFUP, this year’s Forum PHP takes place at Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel. Continuing our longtime support, SensioLabs is proud to be a Silver sponsor. This special edition focuses on how AI is transforming our industry and features special guest appearances from the PHP Foundation! Our speakers will be sharing their insights on stage:
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Benjamin Georgeault will present his Zero Trust talk.
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Marilena Ruffelaere (Developer) will present “Beyond AbstractVoter: Tame Your Symfony Permissions and Access Control Strategies!”
Experience by Klee at Station F, Paris (October 8) 🛰
We’re strengthening our partnership with Klee Group by supporting the second edition of their event focused on AI, cybersecurity, and digital sovereignty. Stop by to chat with us about building custom, sovereign business applications using Symfony.
Evolve by Upsun at Cloud Business Center, Paris (October 8) 🌅
Alongside our long-standing partner Upsun (formerly Platform.sh, the company behind SymfonyCloud), we’ll be engaging with partner ecosystems on the future of cloud infrastructure and AI. Fabien Potencier, our co-founder and current CTO at Upsun, will also be presenting Upsun Dispatch.
International PHP Conference in Munich (October 26–30) 🥨
For the first time, SensioLabs is joining IPC Munich as a Silver sponsor for this iconic PHP community event, held this year as part of Agentic Web Week Munich.
November: The grand finale in Warsaw!
SymfonyCon Warsaw 2026 in Warsaw (November 26–27) 🧜♀
This is THE global gathering of the year! SymfonyCon returns to Warsaw for the first time since 2013, when the very first edition was held there. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate Poland’s vibrant developer community. As always, SensioLabs is proud to be a Diamond sponsor 💎
Here’s what you can expect at our booth: fun activities, games, swag, and our team ready to answer all your questions. Plus, don’t miss the community party at Nine’s Restaurant, owned by soccer star ⚽ Robert Lewandowski—it’s going to be unforgettable!
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