The API Platform Conference 2025 is scheduled for September 18–19 in Lille, France and online, celebrating a decade of API Platform’s impact on modern web development. This hybrid international event brings together developers, CTOs, DevOps engineers, product leaders, and technologists who work with APIs, PHP, Symfony, JavaScript, and cloud-native architectures.
What is API Platform?
At the core of this event is API Platform, a powerful full-stack framework built on PHP’s Symfony. It streamlines the creation of REST and GraphQL APIs through plain PHP data models, from which it automatically generates rich, standards-compliant APIs. API Platform supports formats such as JSON-LD, Hydra, and OpenAPI, and comes equipped with CRUD operations, validation, pagination, filtering, and JWT authentication—all out of the box.
API Platform is designed for complex and high-traffic applications, supporting real-time features, AI integrations, and containerized deployments via Docker and Kubernetes. Its JavaScript tooling allows for fast web and mobile frontend development using frameworks like React, Vue.js, and Next.js. With built-in HTTP caching and extensibility through Symfony, API Platform is a preferred choice for developers aiming to build scalable, maintainable APIs.
What to Expect at the API Platform Conference 2025
This year’s conference commemorates API Platform’s 10-year journey with nearly 30 curated talks over two days. Sessions will be held in English and French, ensuring accessibility for a global audience.
The agenda features renowned speakers and core contributors from:
- Symfony and Laravel communities
- API, DevOps, and cloud computing experts
- Companies like Packagist, Clever Cloud, and others
Topics include:
- Real-world API use cases and migration strategies
- Advanced API Platform features and best practices
- Performance optimizations with FrankenPHP
- Cloud-native deployment workflows
- Frontend integrations with React, Vue, and Next.js
- AI in web development
- Broader issues in tech leadership, mental health, and diversity & inclusion
Hybrid Access & Networking
In-person participants will gather at EuraTechnologies, 165 avenue de Bretagne, Lille, one of Europe’s largest startup incubators. The hybrid format ensures everyone can attend: all sessions are streamed live and made available afterward on the conference’s YouTube channel.
Call for Speakers & Community Participation
The Call for Papers is open until March 23, inviting the global community to share their insights, tools, and future-forward ideas. Final speaker announcements will roll out starting May 14.
The event adheres to a strict code of conduct, promoting a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all attendees—whether in person or online.
Why Attend?
Whether you’re a developer building APIs, a CTO scaling systems, or a product manager navigating tech strategy, this conference offers:
- Practical knowledge for modern API architecture
- Insights into PHP, Symfony, JavaScript, and DevOps workflows
- A pulse on AI, performance, and open-source innovation
- A chance to engage with one of Europe’s most vibrant developer communities
Final Thoughts
API Platform Conference 2025 is more than just a tech event—it’s a celebration of the open-source spirit, a learning hub, and a community showcase. Join the global API and PHP community in shaping the future of web development.
For full details and registration, visit the official API Platform Conference website.