About this event
Hanoi, Vietnam hosts a full-day, practitioner-focused conference designed for developers building real products. This is a human-first learning experience where attendees train alongside peers and exchange practical insights—emphasizing hands-on learning over purely theoretical content. The event’s aim is to help you level up from idea to shipped features, with a clear focus on applying concepts to tangible software projects rather than just talking about technology.
Date and location: March 7, 2026, in Hanoi. The day is structured to maximize practical takeaway, with a schedule that includes keynotes, breaks for discussion, and ample time for networking with local and international developers. The event is organized by Fork it! in partnership with Twendeesoft, continuing a track of community-driven, product-focused meetups across multiple regions.
Keynotes outline two complementary perspectives:
- Opening Keynote: Shaping Symfony 8, Shipping Symfony 8: Lessons from the Inside. This session offers a rare inside look at the evolution of the Symfony framework—from architectural decisions to deployment realities in production. Expect practical patterns for enterprise applications as the framework evolves with Symfony 8.0 and PHP 8.5, highlighting what matters when building robust software.
- Afternoon Keynote: Digital Sovereignty & AI: The Strategic Cost of Inaction. This talk places AI adoption and cloud infrastructure in a strategic context, addressing sovereignty, data control, and local open technologies. It underscores why organizations should consider sovereign cloud and AI options now to maintain autonomy, resilience, and long-term innovation.
What to expect beyond the talks:
- A day-long program that blends talks with time for Q&A, discussion, and peer exchange.
- Real-world experiences shared by speakers who will discuss what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons they’ve learned while shipping production systems.
- Networking opportunities with developers, tech enthusiasts, and curious minds who are actively shaping today’s tech landscape.
- An atmosphere described as community-driven and authentic, with chances to connect with local and international peers.
Target audience and format: This event is tailored for developers and tech-minded professionals who want actionable insights you can apply to your own products and services. It’s a conference-style day that combines keynote talks with practical, experience-based storytelling, creating a platfo