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93: Laracon US Recap
Mostly Technical

93: Laracon US Recap

Aug 6, 2025 95m
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Episode Description

Ian and Aaron recap everything that happened during Laracon US 2025 - the Mostly Technical parties, highlights from the conference, the "longest night in a decade", and so much more.  Oh, and Aaron also MC'd another conference?!

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  • (00:00) - Where Is Ian?
  • (02:59) - Travel Issues + Golf
  • (10:11) - MT Parties!
  • (20:28) - The Hot Take Game
  • (36:11) - Future Laracon Ideas
  • (40:03) - Aaron On Stage
  • (56:04) - Laracon Highlights
  • (01:08:41) - The Longest Night In A Decade
  • (01:27:02) - Big Sky Dev Con
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Introduction and Context

Ian and Aaron return to discuss their experiences at Laracon US 2025, detailing the conferences, parties, and memorable moments that unfolded. Ian was also co-MC at Big Sky Devcon the following week.

The Laracon Experience

The hosts recount highlights from Laracon US, touching on travel struggles, the overall layout of the event, and various parties including the Mostly Technical party. They discuss the big hits from the conference sessions, the engaging audience, and the connections made throughout.

The Longest Night

A central theme of the episode revolves around the celebrated 'longest night in a decade'. They humorously share their adventures from partying at various venues until the early hours of the morning, including spontaneous heart-to-heart conversations with fellow attendees.

Memorable Moments and Key Takeaways

Throughout the podcast, the hosts reflect on key lessons learned, memorable encounters, and the overall impact of being a part of the Laravel community. They share thoughts on networking, the importance of in-person events, and plans for future Laracon gatherings.

Wrap Up: Future Events and Thoughts

Ian discusses the importance of continuing to engage with the community and looks ahead to other events like Big Sky Dev Con. He reflects on the satisfaction of effectively MC’ing and contributing, and he encourages others to participate in upcoming conferences.

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