The PHP team is pleased to announce the third beta release of PHP 8.6.0, Beta 3. This continues the PHP 8.6 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.

For source downloads of PHP 8.6.0 Beta 3 please visit the download page.

Please carefully test this version and report any issues found on GitHub.

Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.

For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.

The next release will be RC 1, planned for 24 September 2026.

The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the Release Candidates page.

Thank you for helping us make PHP better.

PHP Conference Ehime will be held for the first time on October 3, 2026 (JST), at Ehime University Johoku Campus in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.🍊

The theme of the conference is "技術愛とコミュニティ愛と愛媛愛と": love for technology, love for the community, and love for Ehime.

Join us in this castle and hot-spring town of Shikoku, and connect with PHP developers from all over Japan.

Tickets are on sale now, and further information is available on the event page and on X(Twitter).

API Platform Conference will return on September 17th and 18th, 2026, both in Lille (France) and online.

The API Platform Conference is a two-day event that highlights the latest trends, best practices, and case studies related to API Platform and its ecosystem, including PHP, Symfony, JavaScript, AI, FrankenPHP, performance, and tools.

With nearly 30 talks delivered in both English and French, the conference is a must-attend for innovative companies, project leaders, and skilled developers. If you're a developer, CTO, or decision-maker specializing in these technologies, this event is tailored for you!

More info at api-platform.com/con/2026

Join the biggest PHP event organized by the French PHP user group, organized for the third time in Disneyland Paris, at the Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel! During two days, on October 8th and 9th, enjoy the company of our friendly audience, share your knowledge with +700 attendees, meet the companies who use PHP every day, in a environment that will bring even more magic to the language.

Date: October 8 & 9

Check out more details at Afup.org