AI in Software Development & Symfony Semantic Search

Hello fellow Symfonians,

we are thrilled to announce the next user group meeting of the year, featuring two insightful talks that you won't want to miss!

This time we are hosted by adesso SE (Prinzenstraße 34
10969 Berlin).

Come by and enjoy an evening of learning, networking, and socializing with fellow Symfony and PHP developers.

Agenda:
18:30: Doors open
19:00: Welcome and Introduction
19:20: Talk 1: "AI in Software Development: From Hype to Transformation" by Christoph Grabenstein
19:50: Break & Snack
20:00: Talk 2: "Symfony Semantic Search: From Keywords to Intent" by Stiven Llupa
20:40: Socializing

Talk Details:

Talk 1: "AI in Software Development: From Hype to Transformation" by Christoph Grabenstein
AI is quickly reshaping the way we build software—and the way we see ourselves as developers. What once felt like a distant curiosity is now part of our daily work, bringing both excitement and unease. This talk reflects on that shift: how the introduction of AI touches not just our tools and workflows, but also our sense of purpose, identity, and connection within the craft. By looking at how people and organizations respond to moments of change, we can begin to understand what this transformation might really mean for us.

Talk 2: "Symfony Semantic Search: From Keywords to Intent" by Stiven Llupa
Add semantic search to Symfony using RAG and open-source LLMs. Lessons learned from an automotive PoC, architecture, pitfalls, and moving beyond keywords to intent.

Don't miss these insightful talks, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities. We can't wait to see you at the November Symfony User Group!"

If you have any questions or accessibility requirements, please reach out to us. Also, if your company wants to be the next host for the User Group, just let us know!