Local PHP user group Global influence - FeWeb 14

by Thijs Feryn

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Local PHP user group Global influence Thijs Feryn

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Hi, I’m Thijs

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I’m a at board member

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I’m an at Evangelist

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I’m @ThijsFeryn on Twitter

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Our mission

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Our mission •Platform for knowledge & growth •Support local developers •Support local businesses •Support international businesses that interface with Benelux community •Represent Benelux in larger community •Build international relationships

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Monthly meetups, annual conference & traveling to other events

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History

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2008

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Michelangelo van Dam Felix  De Vliegher

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5 attendees

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Steady increase in numbers

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I joined in 2009

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+ = 26/08/2009

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The crew Michelangelo van Dam Paul Borgermans Thijs Feryn Martin de Keijzer Jeroen van Dijk Richard Tuin Leon Luijkx

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30/01/2010 First conference @ Ter Elst Edegem

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120 people Good lineup

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The conference *REALLY* lifted off in 2012

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“The conference was executed perfectly! I couldn’t be looked after better even by my own mother!”

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“Had a blast at #phpbnl12. The conf organization was top notch and the VIP treatment of speakers was unparalled! Thanks guys for having me!”

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“Back from #phpbnl12 - AWESOME conference. Loved it as a attendee, speaker and a sponsor :-) So much fun, quality++ and fun++++. Thanks! :)”

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“After a few days reflection, I have to say: #phpbnl12 has been the best conference I've attended to date. Need to blog why. Amazing time!”

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In 2013 we became one of the best PHP conferences in the world

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People start weird trends

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Other people join in

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And it all ended in chaos

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24/01/2014 5th anniversary

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What’s our secret?

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What’s our secret? •Solid crew •Responsibilities •Be out there •Community vibe •Open, welcoming, affordable •Be financially healthy •Be different •Local (culinary) traditions •World class lineup •Good socials •Sponsors & partnerships

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Responsibilities Spokesperson/meetups Venue & finance Sponsoring & socials Site/app/ volunteers Speaker logistics & communications Sponsoring/ speakers Finance/ ticketing/ accountancy