Joe Tannenbaum demonstrates how to build text-based user interfaces (TUIs) using Laravel Prompts. He showcases various interactive terminal applications, from simple counters to complex interfaces like a speaker directory, photo booth, and kanban board. The talk emphasizes the challenges and unique aspects of terminal-based interfaces, where developers must handle every aspect of the user experience without the conveniences provided by web browsers.

Marcel, CTO at Beyond Code, demonstrates how to build interactive CLI applications using PHP and Laravel Zero. The talk includes a live coding session where he builds a CLI todo app with features like checkboxes, interactive menus, and task management. He also previews an innovative way to distribute PHP CLI apps as standalone executables that don't require PHP installation on the target machine.