Welcome to GroningenPHP

GroningenPHP is a lively community for PHP developers of all levels in the North of the Netherlands. We meet on the first Thursday of each month at top tech companies in Groningen to learn, share ideas, and connect. Join us to stay up to date with the latest PHP trends, exchange experiences, and grow your network in a welcoming and inspiring environment!

Our History

The story of GroningenPHP began on August 7, 2013, with our very first meetup at Launch Cafe in the heart of Groningen, started by Michelle Sanver. Michelle’s vision for a collaborative and supportive PHP community quickly took root. When she moved to Switzerland in 2014, she left us with a motivating presentation on contributing to open source, passing the organizational torch to Henk, Aukje, and Remko. Over the years, wonderful co-organizers like Mark, Phillip, and Yannick joined the effort, helping our group flourish. Since 2020, Remko and Aukje have been steering GroningenPHP, ensuring we remain a thriving hub for learning and innovation.

What We Do

• Monthly meetups featuring expert speakers on PHP, Laravel, and related technologies
• Hands-on workshops and interactive programming sessions
• Networking opportunities with local tech professionals
• Knowledge sharing on topics ranging from AI integration to deployment strategies and secure programming