From humble beginnings in 2005 to becoming the backbone of projects like Drupal, Laravel, and thousands of enterprise apps, Symfony has stood the test of time. But what exactly makes Symfony such a lasting powerhouse in the PHP ecosystem?

In this session, Nicolas takes you on a whirlwind tour through Symfony’s most "wow-worthy" features — past and present. Discover how Symfony’s architecture, philosophy, and tooling empower developers with low-level flexibility and high-level productivity. From Autowiring and Messenger to the HttpClient, Workflow, API Platform, and the latest goodies in Symfony 7.3, you’ll learn why these features continue to delight developers and drive modern web development.

You'll also get an insider's look at Symfony’s unique processes: rock-solid backward compatibility, predictable release cycles, and continuous upgrade paths. Whether you're a long-time Symfony fan or a curious newcomer, join us to celebrate 20 years of innovation, community, and code that still amazes.