Ben Ramsey presents a comprehensive overview of HTTP/2, explaining how it evolved from HTTP/1, its key features like server push and multiplexing, and how it impacts web development practices. He discusses the history of HTTP protocols, the limitations of HTTP/1, and how HTTP/2 addresses these issues while maintaining backwards compatibility. The talk covers both technical implementation details and practical considerations for developers adopting HTTP/2.

A conference opening talk discussing the importance of community, incremental improvements, and making connections at Laravel events. The speaker uses the story of British cycling's transformation through marginal gains to illustrate how small improvements compound over time. The talk emphasizes the value of in-person connections and introduces a conference app with gamification elements to encourage attendee interaction.