T3CON25 Düsseldorf: Our Insights at TYPO3 Conference 2025

T3CON25 delivered a powerful blend of energy, innovation, and community spirit. Across three days, attendees experienced everything from forward-thinking talks to hands-on product demos, setting a new benchmark for the entire TYPO3 ecosystem.

For T3Planet, this year’s conference was especially meaningful. We had the opportunity to present the CKEditor Pack for TYPO3 to hundreds of visitors, connect with professionals from across the world, and engage in inspiring conversations about the future of content editing.

Whether you attended in person or are catching up after the event, here’s a structured recap of the key moments, insights, and highlights of T3CON25.

Our impressions of the T3CON25 in Düsseldorf

This year’s T3CON25 in Düsseldorf brought together TYPO3 professionals from around the world for three days of learning, sharing, and networking.

Key Highlights of T3CON 2025

Several highlights set this year apart, making it a milestone for both TYPO3 users and developers.

• TYPO3 v14.0 was released during the event, bringing fresh energy and excitement to the entire community.
• This year’s sessions were clearer, more focused, and easier to absorb, making the learning experience even stronger.
• Exhibitors showcased practical demos, innovative tools, and real-world solutions that added tremendous value for attendees.

T3CON25 Day 1 – Community Day

Source: Markus Luigs

The conference opened with a strong focus on community, collaboration, and shared learning.
 Key highlights included:

• Contributor insights, celebrating collective progress and open-source contributions
• Recertification opportunities for professionals staying current with TYPO3 standards
• Sessions centered on open-source collaboration, showcasing community-driven efforts
• Direct interactions with TYPO3 core team members, offering rare behind-the-scenes perspectives

Community Day set a warm, collaborative tone for the entire event.

T3CON25 Day 2 – Solution Day

Source: Markus Luigs

Source: Markus Luigs

Solution Day brought practical knowledge to the forefront with real-world examples and technical deep dives.
The focus areas included:

• Real-world case studies demonstrating TYPO3’s impact across industries
• TYPO3 v14 developer sessions, covering backend modernization and new workflows
• SEO best practices tailored for editors and enterprise teams
• Extension development guidance for building flexible, scalable features
• Content operation strategies to streamline editorial workflows and processes

Solution Day delivered hands-on, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical attendees.

CKEditor × T3Planet at T3CON25

Source: Markus Luigs

T3Planet’s presence at T3CON25 was one of the event’s most engaging highlights, showcasing how the T3Planet CKEditor Pack works and how it improves content creation for TYPO3

Across live demos, technical discussions, and a packed presentation session, attendees experienced firsthand how modern editorial workflows can be simpler, smarter, and more efficient.

Check out the booth on YouTube

Session Highlight at TYPO3 Conference 2025: T3Planet’s 30-minute session on “Empowering the TYPO3 Community with the CKEditor Pack” delivered clear, actionable insights for editors and integrators.

T3CON25 Day 3 – Agency Day

Source: Markus Luigs

Source: Markus Luigs

Agency Day addressed the strategic, business, and leadership aspects of working with TYPO3.
The agenda featured:

• Strategies for business scaling within the TYPO3 ecosystem
• Sales and pitch optimization tips for winning new projects
• Digital transformation talks relevant to agencies and enterprise clients
• Insights into AI-driven content planning, preparing teams for the future of digital content

Focused on growth, strategy, and innovation, Agency Day helped agencies and decision-makers align their vision with evolving industry needs.

Website Relaunch & New Digital Strategy Presented at T3CON25

This year’s T3CON not only showcased TYPO3’s latest developments but also unveiled a major relaunch of the TYPO3 website, reflecting the CMS’s evolving strategy and commitment to professional, user-focused content.

• The updated website aims to simplify navigation, provide clarity for all users, and better support agencies and integrators.
• The TYPO3 website relaunch introduced four clear content areas, making it easier for developers, integrators, agencies, and decision-makers to find the information they need.
• The new structure uses simple content, a cleaner layout, and full English versions of all pages to support TYPO3’s global users and improve readability across devices.
• Agencies and integrators now have quicker access to best practices, case studies, and technical documentation, helping them stay updated and work more efficiently on TYPO3 projects.

TYPO3 v14.0 Release – A Major Milestone Announced Live

Source: TYPO3

TYPO3 v14 introduces a major leap forward in backend modernization, performance optimization, and future-ready architecture. The release focuses on delivering a more efficient development experience while supporting modern editorial workflows.

What’s New in TYPO3 v14

TYPO3 v14 brings a wide range of improvements designed to boost usability, speed, and long-term scalability. Key enhancements include:

Key Features of v14

• Modernized backend experience for smoother editing and administration
• Streamlined asset handling with outdated functions removed
• Cleaner codebase through the removal of legacy and deprecated features
• Support for modern server standards, including HTTP/2
• Performance improvements across caching, rendering, and loading workflows
• Foundation for AI-ready workflows, setting the stage for smart, automated content processes

With these updates, TYPO3 v14 introduces a more intuitive, faster, and future-ready environment for developers, editors, and agencies.

Deep Technical Insights: Fluid 5, Asset Handling & Performance

At T3CON25, developers explored the deeper technical advancements in hands-on sessions that highlighted the architectural changes in TYPO3 v14. These sessions covered improvements that impact everyday development, templating, and performance optimization.

Key Enhancements

• Backend Upgrades: A more modern backend structure with smoother workflows and better usability for editors and integrators.
• Asset Handling: Cleaner, simplified asset workflows with outdated functions removed for easier file and resource management.
• Performance Improvements: Faster communication with HTTP/2, stronger caching, improved loading behavior, and a more efficient rendering pipeline.

Fluid 5 & Rendering Modernization

One of the most impactful updates is the evolution toward Fluid 5, the next-generation templating engine with major changes aimed at improving performance and code consistency.

Fluid 5 Enhancements

• Breaking changes for cleaner code and improved maintainability
• Strict type checking for more reliable development
• Updated CDATA handling
• Support for a more modern, flexible rendering pipeline

Key Talks & Workshops at T3CON25

Source: Markus Luigs

Source: Markus Luigs

T3CON25 offered a rich mix of sessions catering to developers, integrators, agencies, and decision-makers. From deep technical insights to practical business strategies, attendees had opportunities to learn and engage throughout the conference.

Technical Sessions: TYPO3 v14, Fluid 5 & Asset Handling

• Covered TYPO3 v14 updates, backend changes, and performance improvements.
• Explained Fluid 5 breaking changes, stricter typing, and new CDATA handling.
• Showed improved asset handling workflows.
• Shared insights on using modern server standards like HTTP/2.

Business & Marketing Topics

• SEO and AI strategies for editors, agencies, and enterprise teams.
• Tips for improving AI visibility and using editorial AI tools.
• Sessions on data control, compliance, and public-sector needs.
• Workshops on pitches, agency growth, and better project workflows.

Marketing & Editorial Insights

• Practical tips from “Seven Editorial Tips to Make Your TYPO3 Website Visible to AI.”
• Introduction to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).
• Best practices for AI-supported editorial workflows.
• Advice for keeping TYPO3 content WCAG-compliant.
• Discussions on giving users more control over their data and technology.

T3CON25 Community Moments: Networking, Collaboration & Inspiration

Source: Markus Luigs

Source: Markus Luigs

T3CON25 provided numerous opportunities for networking, collaboration, and inspiration, bringing together TYPO3 experts, contributors, and enthusiasts from around the world.

These vibrant interactions strengthened community bonds and sparked fresh ideas for the future of TYPO3.

TYPO3 Awards 2025 – Celebrating Outstanding Community Projects

Source: Markus Luigs

Source: Markus Luigs

Source: Markus Luigs

The TYPO3 Awards 2025 at T3CON25 brought the community together to recognize standout web projects, extensions, and team efforts built with TYPO3. 

 

The event showed how broad and strong the TYPO3 ecosystem is, from enterprise sites to community extensions and camps. Deserving candidates were awarded for their hard work and contributions.

Industry Trends Discussed at T3CON25

T3CON25 provided a platform to explore emerging trends shaping the future of content management, digital workflows, and enterprise web strategies. Sessions highlighted both technical innovation and broader industry challenges.

• AI & GEO: AI tools for TYPO3 workflows, practical AI marketing insights, and GEO as a new method to improve search visibility.
• Accessibility & TYPO3 v14: Updated backend, better workflows, and stronger support for accessibility and WCAG standards.
• Public Sector & Governance: Focus on data protection, compliance, and user control; TYPO3’s open-source setup showcased as secure and reliable with real case studies.

Final Takeaways from T3CON25

T3CON25 closed with a clear message: TYPO3 is growing with the support of its community. The event highlighted the launch of TYPO3 v14, the relaunch of the TYPO3 website, and ongoing work in AI, accessibility, performance, and giving users more control over their own data and technology.

The atmosphere in Düsseldorf was energetic, leaving everyone aligned on the future of TYPO3. For T3Planet, it was a proud moment, especially as we continue supporting editors and agencies with tools like the CKEditor Pack for TYPO3.

All details in this blog have been sourced from the official T3CON25 website.