php|architect has made their official announcement about next year's (2009) php|tek conference, including their Call for Papers.

php|tek is back! The 2009 edition of our extremely popular PHP conference will take place in Chicago between May 19 and 22nd. We are once again looking forward to a great event and are hard at work on some great new initiatives.

You can signup online to reserve your spot today and if you register before January 16th, 2009 you can get in on the Early Bird pricing (anywhere from $100 to $200 CAD depending on the type of attendee). You can find out more about the Call for Papers on this page on the conference site.