Well, for those of you that haven't noticed the new ad placement over to the left, here's the official announcement:

Last year we launched the eagerly attended PHPCon 2002, the first all-PHP technical conference in the US. If you're interested in PHP, PHPCon East 2003 is where you need to be.

PHPCon East 2003 attracts the top names in PHP development, giving you a great opportunity to network with peers, hear about the latest technology and trends in PHP, and learn tips and tricks from the gurus. There will be tons of PHPCon 2003 speakers including: Rasmus Lerdorf, Michael Radwin, and Zak Greant.

This year we've added a full day of hands-on, intensive tutorials - 6 half day sessions offering practical, easily implemented PHP solutions and ideas. Whether you're just starting to learn PHP or are looking for advanced technical skills, PHPCon East tutorials give you just what you're looking for. Tutorial topics include: MySQL and PHP, Building and Consuming Web Services with SOAP, Getting Started with PHP, and many more!

PHPCon East has discounts for early registration, students, non-profits, and Tutorials/Conference registration packages! Save hundreds by registering early and reserving your space. Early Bird Deadline is March 31st.

PHPCon East 2003 is on April 23-25, 2003 at the Park Central New York Hotel, New York, New York. For more inforamtion, visit their homepage at http://www.php-con.com today!