We're so proud to be partners with Artisan Build at Tek! Artisan Build cares about supporting developers, both in helping you build better code and keeping you excited about your work, and we're happy have them be a part of Tek's foundation this year!

We'll be streaming James Titcumb's talk, A Slice of PIE: Revolutionising PHP Extension Installation this afternoon, 1:00pm CDT in the Lobby on PHPTek.TV! Check it out to learn more about PHP Installer for Extensions as a new tool for developers.

Our team is passionate about creating a community-led space at Tek (and beyond). @packagist.com is another 2026 partner and is made up of people just as invested in our community as we are, bringing us great tools from people who understand PHP. Thanks from Chicago, team! 🐘🧡

Clayton Kendall is not only a Tek partner this year, but also is a trusted part of the prep for the conference that happens long before we get to the hotel. If you like your shirt that you got at registration, consider giving a thanks to the Clayton Kendall team with us! 🧡👕

If you subscribe to the magazine, you've definitely seen our partner @coderabbitai.bsky.social pop up between articles. They're another important part of what let's us focus on producing the Tek we all love to see every year! Thanks, CodeRabbit! 🧡🐇

We will be livestreaming Lilah Jones's keynote this morning to phptek.tv at 9:00am CDT. You may have caught Lilah on the Community Corner podcast earlier this year-- now is your chance to hear more of her strategies on how to remain confident in high-stress situations.

Good morning from Day Two! The hotel has let us know that we're able to be back in the ballroom this morning, so please double check the rooms for your talks today. (Updates will also come through the PHP Tek Attendee app if you have notifications on!)

Our apologies to our virtual attendees who haven't been able to access the stream. Due to unforeseen circumstances with the hotel, we're having difficulty getting all of our technological ducks back in a row. We'll keep you updated as things change! 🤞🏼

Unfortunately, we haven't figured out how to read minds (yet). Show us what parts of Tek make your camera roll! Tag @phparch.com in your posts this week and help us see Tek through your eyes! 📷 📸 📷

📣📣 Nothing left to do but to do it! The doors to PHPTek 2026 open on Tues, May 19th at 8:45am CDT. Grab your bag, pick up a shirt, and get ready to kick off this year's conference. 📣📣

‼️‼️ Hello from Day One! Quick correction to the schedule-- we've had to move some things around. Please be sure to check our updated schedule here to make sure you know where you're going. ‼️‼️

☕ Tek kicks off tomorrow morning! ☕ Not sure what talks you want to attend? You can find full summaries of all talks (and their recommended experience levels) at phptek.io!

🐘 Only 100 days before the Herd takes over Chicago-- will you be there? 🐘 Join leading experts, industry executives, and men who lost the release manager election in Chicago, May 19 - 21 to learn more about what makes PHP so great. Visit phptek.io for more.

What is PHP Tek? Full Video: https://www.phparch.com/podcast/community-corner-php-tek-and-js-tek-2026-with-eric-van-johnson/

⏰ Heads up: SCaLE hotel pricing won’t last forever. Book your room now at the Hyatt to stay close to the action. Time is running out. Don't miss out on the best pricing. 🛏️ www.hyatt.com/events...

Be the reason someone finally understands that one weird JS feature. Speak at JS Tek 2026! 🎤 Submit your session: sessionize.com/js-te...

Security Advisory: CVE-2025-66478: A critical vulnerability has been identified in the React Server Components (RSC) protocol. The issue is rated CVSS 10.0 and can allow remote code execution on unpatched environments. nextjs.org/blog/CVE-...

Got a spicy take on JavaScript? A clever hack? A story involving promises you definitely didn’t keep? We want it. JS Tek 2026 CFP now open! 👉 sessionize.com/js-te...

Frontend, backend, full-stack, stack-overflow—whatever your flavor of JavaScript, we want your talk! Submit today for JS Tek 2026. 👉 sessionize.com/js-te...

If you’ve ever said, “I should really give a talk on this,” consider this your sign. The JSTek 2026 CFP is open! 🎤✨ 👉 sessionize.com/js-te...

Your code runs everywhere—why shouldn’t your ideas? JS Tek 2026 is calling for speakers! Submit your talk and help shape the future of JavaScript. 👉 sessionize.com/js-te...

Good read over on dev.to: JavaScript Closures Finally Clicked! dev.to/siddheshcodes...

A Better API for the Intersection and Mutation Observers: https://css-tricks.com/a-better-api-for-the-intersection-and-mutation-observers/ (Zell refactors both the Mutation and Intersection Observers into something "way simpler to use".)

Got something brilliant to say about JavaScript? We want to hear it! Submit your talk for JS Tek 2026 and share your smarts with the community. 👉 sessionize.com/js-te...