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

FrankenPHP: Performance, Promises and Pitfalls

English session - Beginner

Built on the powerful Caddy webserver, FrankenPHP's Worker Mode promises revolutionary performance for PHP apps. To deliver on this promise, though, FrankenPHP sacrifices the safety of process isolation. This session explores architectural implications, real-world consequences, and practical guidance on avoiding unwanted and potentially unexpected side effects.