PHPBenelux community promotion talk at the 2014 edition of the annual FeWeb conference
Local PHP user groupGlobal influenceThijs Feryn
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Hi, I’m Thijs
I’m aatboard member
I’m anatEvangelist
I’m@ThijsFerynon Twitter
Our mission
Our mission•Platform for knowledge & growth•Support local developers•Support local businesses•Support international businessesthat interface with Beneluxcommunity•Represent Benelux in largercommunity•Build international relationships
Monthly meetups,annual conference& traveling to otherevents
History
2008
Michelangelovan DamFelix De Vliegher
5 attendees
Steady increasein numbers
I joined in2009
+ =26/08/2009
The crewMichelangelo van DamPaul BorgermansThijs FerynMartin de KeijzerJeroen van DijkRichard TuinLeon Luijkx
30/01/2010First conference@ Ter Elst Edegem
120 peopleGood lineup
The conference*REALLY* lifted offin 2012
“The conference wasexecuted perfectly! Icouldn’t be looked afterbetter even by my ownmother!”
“Had a blast at #phpbnl12.The conf organizationwas top notch and the VIPtreatment of speakerswas unparalled! Thanksguys 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 daysreflection, I have to say:#phpbnl12 has been thebest conference I'veattended to date. Needto blog why. Amazingtime!”
In 2013 we becameone of the best PHPconferences in theworld
People start weirdtrends
Other people join in
And it all ended in chaos
24/01/20145th anniversary
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
ResponsibilitiesSpokesperson/meetupsVenue & financeSponsoring & socialsSite/app/volunteersSpeaker logistics&communicationsSponsoring/speakersFinance/ticketing/accountancy
We’re outthere
Speakers
Attendees
Sponsors
Different
An experience
Socials
Value?
Me?
You?
What’s next?http://www.meetup.com/phpbeneluxhttp://conference.phpbenelux.eu