Zendays is a developer conference focused on Zend technologies, bringing together engineers, architects, and partners to explore modern PHP practices and enterprise solutions. The event emphasizes hands-on learning, ecosystem collaboration, and innovation around Zend Framework, Laminas, and related tooling.
Attendees gain insights from product teams, community contributors, and industry speakers who highlight performance, security, and maintainability trends. Each edition aligns technical content with real-world use cases, helping professionals ship robust applications faster.
| Edition | Date | Location | Theme | Tracks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zendays 2022 | June 2022 | Online | Scaling PHP with Confidence | Architecture, Security, DevOps |
| Zendays 2023 | November 2023 | Online | Modern PHP in the Enterprise | Performance, UX, Integrations |
| Zendays 2024 | October 2024 | Online & Onsite | LLMs and PHP Workflows | AI, APIs, Reliability |
| Zendays 2025 | Planned Q3 | Hybrid | PHP at Scale in 2025 | Cloud, Observability, Legacy Migration |
Architecture and Design Patterns
Domain-Driven Design in Zend Projects
This track explores how Domain-Driven Design principles integrate with Zend components and Laminas. You learn to structure bounded contexts, define aggregates, and align infrastructure with business rules.
Event-Driven Architectures
Speakers share patterns for building resilient pipelines using message brokers, event sourcing, and CQRS. Practical examples show how to coordinate services while preserving consistency and auditability.
Performance and Scalability
PHP-FPM Tuning and Opcache Strategies
Optimize request latency and memory usage through careful PHP-FPM pool settings, Opcache preloading, and JIT configuration tailored to Zend applications.
Horizontal Scaling with Zend Cloud Integrations
Learn to leverage container orchestration, service meshes, and auto-scaling rules that work seamlessly with Zend-based microservices in Kubernetes and cloud environments.
Security and Compliance
Authentication and Authorization Patterns
The security sessions cover OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and fine-grained ACLs using ZendPermissions components with practical threat modeling exercises.
Secure Supply Chain Practices
Guidance on dependency auditing, SBOM generation, and secure CI/CD workflows helps teams reduce risk across Zend and third-party packages.
Developer Experience and Tooling
Testing and Quality Assurance
Discover testing strategies with PHPUnit, Pest, and Mockery, including test doubles for Zend Service Manager and console commands for robust regression coverage.
Developer Tooling and DX Enhancements
Explore code generation, container configuration, and IDE integrations that streamline onboarding and reduce repetitive tasks in Zend projects.
Next Steps for PHP Professionals
- Review the session catalog to identify talks aligned with your architecture and security goals.
- Join office hours to discuss migration paths and performance tuning with Zend experts.
- Contribute community projects by sharing patterns and integrations back to Laminas and related libraries.
- Experiment with the reference implementations and tooling showcased during the tracks.
- Engage with the forums and working groups to influence future Zendays topics and speakers.
FAQ
Reader questions
How does Zendays differ from generic PHP conferences?
Zendays focuses specifically on Zend technologies, Laminas, and enterprise PHP patterns, offering deeper technical sessions on framework internals and integration strategies not commonly covered elsewhere.
Can I attend Zendays if I work with other frameworks?
Yes, many sessions on architecture, security, and performance apply broadly, and the community tracks highlight how Zend practices align with modern PHP ecosystems beyond Zend-specific codebases.
Are recordings available for registered attendees?
Registered participants receive access to session recordings, slide decks, and extended materials, enabling flexible learning and team knowledge sharing after the event.
How often are Zendays events held and where?
Zendays typically occurs multiple times per year in online and hybrid formats, with occasional on-site gatherings depending on community demand and partner availability.