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Local PHP user group Global influence - FeWeb 14
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Thijs Feryn
December 10, 2014
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Local PHP user group Global influence - FeWeb 14
PHPBenelux community promotion talk at the 2014 edition of the annual FeWeb conference
Thijs Feryn
December 10, 2014
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Transcript
Local PHP user group Global influence Thijs Feryn
Hi, I’m Thijs
I’m a at board member
I’m an at Evangelist
I’m @ThijsFeryn on Twitter
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Our mission
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
Monthly meetups, annual conference & traveling to other events
History
2008
Michelangelo van Dam Felix De Vliegher
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5 attendees
Steady increase in numbers
I joined in 2009
+ = 26/08/2009
The crew Michelangelo van Dam Paul Borgermans Thijs Feryn Martin
de Keijzer Jeroen van Dijk Richard Tuin Leon Luijkx
30/01/2010 First conference @ Ter Elst Edegem
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120 people Good lineup
The conference *REALLY* lifted off in 2012
“The conference was executed perfectly! I couldn’t be looked after
better even by my own mother!”
“Had a blast at #phpbnl12. The conf organization was top
notch and the VIP treatment of speakers was unparalled! Thanks guys for having me!”
“Back from #phpbnl12 - AWESOME conference. Loved it as a
attendee, speaker and a sponsor :-) So much fun, quality++ and fun++++. Thanks! :)”
“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!”
In 2013 we became one of the best PHP conferences
in the world
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?
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
Responsibilities Spokesperson/meetups Venue & finance Sponsoring & socials Site/app/ volunteers
Speaker logistics & communications Sponsoring/ speakers Finance/ ticketing/ accountancy
We’re out there
Speakers
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Attendees
Sponsors
Different
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An experience
Socials
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Value?
Me?
You?
What’s next? http://www.meetup.com/phpbenelux http://conference.phpbenelux.eu
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