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SymfonyCon is the international community conference of the Symfony PHP framework, built around sharing best practices, experience and knowledge. It welcomes Symfony developers at every level, newcomers to the framework, PHP developers in general, Drupal developers working with the Symfony components that Drupal relies on, and IT professionals such as development managers and DevOps engineers. The 2026 edition returns to Warsaw, the city that hosted the very first SymfonyCon in 2013. Two days of pre-conference workshops on November 24–25 lead into two days of talks across multiple tracks on November 26–27, held at Grzybowska 63. A Hackday on November 28 closes the week and is open to everyone without a ticket. The conference offers a chance to catch up on the latest Symfony news, put questions directly to members of the Symfony Core Team and meet the community in person in an inclusive setting. For teams building on Symfony, this PHP conference in Warsaw is the main yearly opportunity to connect with the people behind the framework.
SymfonyCon 2026 takes place November 26–27, 2026 in Warsaw, Poland.
SymfonyCon 2026 is an in-person event.
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Warsaw at the end of November is properly cold, with the Vistula running dark and the Christmas lights already up along the royal route. A PHP conference here meets one of Central Europe's largest and most active developer communities. The city rebuilt itself twice over in the twentieth century, and the resulting mix of reconstructed old town, Stalinist monumentalism and new glass towers is genuinely unusual.
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is close to the centre, roughly 20 minutes by train or bus, while budget carriers often use Modlin (WMI) about 40 km north with a coach connection. The city has two metro lines, extensive trams and integrated ticketing. Warszawa Centralna station handles international trains from Berlin, Prague and Vienna. Everything central is within a short tram ride.
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Warsaw Old Town. Painstakingly reconstructed after wartime destruction and now UNESCO-listed precisely for that reconstruction. The market square and barbican are the core. Two hours on foot, and considerably more atmospheric in the evening when the Christmas market lighting is on.
POLIN Museum. A museum of the history of Polish Jews, covering a thousand years through a well-designed narrative sequence rather than object display. It is dense and emotionally demanding; allow three hours. Booking ahead is advisable, and the building itself is architecturally notable. Tickets on Tiqets →
Palace of Culture and Science. A Stalin-era skyscraper that dominates the skyline and remains politically contested. The thirtieth-floor terrace gives the widest view of the city. Around an hour including the lift queue, and it sits directly beside the central railway station. Tickets on Tiqets →
Lazienki Park. A landscaped royal park with a palace built on an island and free-roaming peacocks. Winter strips it back to bare structure, which suits the neoclassical architecture. An hour of walking, and it is a short tram ride south of the centre.
Which airport should I fly into?
Chopin (WAW) is far closer to the centre and better connected. Modlin (WMI) is used by budget carriers and requires a coach transfer of about an hour.
What currency is used?
The Polish zloty. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and Poland's contactless payment infrastructure is excellent.
How cold is late November?
Cold, often around or below freezing, with a real chance of snow. A warm coat, hat and gloves are necessary.
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