Preparing for the Future of PHP
You may know that The PHP Foundation's mission is ensuring the sustainability of the PHP language. But what does that actually mean? And how is this mission affected by the evolving open source landscape, the influence of AI, and the increasing challenges that come with sustaining critical digital infrastructure?Join Executive Director Elizabeth Barron as she talks about 5 years of Foundation work, the shift in the Foundation's scope and focus, and her vision for 2027 and beyond.
Lastly, she will touch on the unique ways the community can contribute and help The PHP Foundation keep PHP strong, secure, and viable.
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- A better understanding of the Foundation's work past, present, and future
- A clearer picture of the open source industry and current funding models
- Ways in which individuals can contribute to the mission
Speaker
Elizabeth Barron is the Executive Director of The PHP Foundation, an organization focused on the long term sustainability of the PHP language and ecosystem. She is a long time open source contributor and advocate with almost 30 years of experience at organizations like GitHub, Pivotal/VMWare, Sourceforge, and CHAOSS (Community Health Analytics in Open Source Software). She is also a published author, public speaker, community organizer, and award winning nature photographer. She is currently working toward achieving her MBA and she lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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