Arne Blankerts

Arne Blankerts has already dealt with computers when networking was still an adventure. As long-standing head of development of an internet agency, he has created solutions far ahead of the times already years ago. As Co-Founder and Principal Consultant of The PHP Consulting Company (thePHP.cc), Arne helps clients to develop software successfully. He is (co-)author of various Open Source tools, and is a regular presenter at conferences. In his free time he reads fantasy and likes to cook.

Montreal 2026 sessions

CaddyServer: First Contact

English session - Beginner

Caddy Server, a modern, easy-to-use web server, is gaining popularity due to its simplicity and automatic HTTPS features. In this session, we'll explore its installation and configuration for static sites, reverse proxying, and dynamic applications. Through hands-on examples, you'll learn about the API for making instant configuration changes, as well as real-world use cases, ranging from hosting multiple sites to containerized deployments.

FrankenPHP: Performance, Promises and Pitfalls

English session - Beginner

Built on top of the powerful Caddy web server, FrankenPHP's Worker Mode promises revolutionary performance for PHP applications. To deliver on this promise, though, FrankenPHP sacrifices the safety of process isolation. This session explores architectural implications and real-world consequences, while sharing practical guidance on how to avoid unwanted and potentially unexpected side effects.