TYPO3 Conference 2025

For +Pluswerk, T3CON25 was once again a highlight in the calendar. As a partner sponsor with our own stand and special accessibility formats, which we implemented together with Incluthon, we were close to the questions and challenges that our customers in the DACH region are currently facing.

The conference combines expert sessions, workshops, certifications and direct exchange with the TYPO3 Company and Association. Traditionally, it ends with the Award Gala, where the best TYPO3 projects are honored in various categories. Time for us to look back on three intensive days.

The Community Day started with a clear signal: the federal government is investing 108 million euros in the new GSB11 based on TYPO3. Digital sovereignty was not discussed in theory, but presented as a strategic reality - from Schleswig-Holstein's own open source projects to the federal web infrastructure.

In comparison to WordPress and Drupal, it became clear that all three systems carry the European open source idea within them, but TYPO3 uniquely combines the demands of enterprise, governance standards and free licensing at federal level. It is precisely this triad that makes TYPO3 the central infrastructure in the public sector.

The highlight of the day followed with Benni Mack's presentation of TYPO3 v14: a completely modernized backend, a better user experience for editors, new integration options and official themes. The release shows where the journey is heading: less complexity for editors and more flexibility for integrators.

The Solution Day convincingly demonstrated how TYPO3 can be effective even in complex environments. The keynotes ranged from AI-supported SEO and content security to semantic analysis, as presented by Cyril Wolfgangel in his presentation on structured linking of existing content - an aha moment for many marketing teams.

One focus was clearly on AI strategies. Joost de Valk explained why GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is 90% SEO and 10% PR and that high-quality content remains the decisive factor even in the age of AI. At the same time, panels showed how AI is changing workflows without taking over editorial responsibility.

Agency Day had a clear question: How can agencies continue to thrive now and in the future? The answers: with clear positioning, better visibility and scalable structures. In his morning session, Karim Marucchi showed that Europe is facing an open source renaissance and that TYPO3 can play a key role in this.

This was followed on the Core Stage by Peter Pröll on organizational resilience, Lisa Mo Wagner's plea against blind outsourcing to AI and Marco Klawonn's look at content in e-commerce. The talks combined strategy, team leadership, content and commerce to create a clear picture of the future for our industry: from "executor" to "partner" at eye level.

Parallel to this, sessions on accessibility, learning, tender processes and analytics set important accents. The topic of digital sovereignty remained particularly present and was reinforced by contributions from Mathias Bolt Lesniak and Jeffrey McGuire, among others. The day showed that agencies need to think more broadly and take on more responsibility.

Behind the scenes, it became clear what T3CON25 is really all about: a committed community and countless people who put their heart and soul into TYPO3. Whether discussions with TYPO3 GmbH, spontaneous networking or encounters with international guests - you could sense a spirit of optimism, cohesion and genuine optimism for the future everywhere.

For us, T3CON25 does not end with the gala, because many topics will continue to accompany us: digital sovereignty, barrier-free experiences and the question of how we can create sustainable platforms for companies and institutions with TYPO3. If you want to delve deeper, you can find our case study on the award-winning project "Tag des Denkmals Österreich" here.