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Mathias Bolt Lesniak
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Project ambassador for #TYPO3. Public speaker, #FOSS, and #OpenSource advocate. TYPO3 since 2003. My views are my own. https://my.typo3.org/u/mabolek
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Flawed forensics! The CMS isn’t dead. There’s been a murder, but AI's victim was misidentified. 🕵️‍♀️

#AI makes content cheap. But who approves? Who can change it? Which version is authoritative? Who is responsible for what’s published?

The #CMS matters more than ever.

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The Website Builder Is Dead, Long Live Content Management
I can’t help but feel that many CMSs are treating AI like kids in a candy store. There are plenty of exciting things we can do with AI. But as agents, prompts, and AI features pile up, I wonder whethe...
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September 3, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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On my way to #T3DD26. See you there! #TYPO3 @typo3.com
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August 4, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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An impromptu #OpenWebsiteAlliance lunch in a corner of the #UN cafeteria during #UNOpenSourceWeek in New York. Three #FOSS #CMS projects are represented here this week: #Drupal, #Joomla, and #TYPO3.
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June 24, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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Ready for the #DPI Day at the #UNopenSourceWeek at the #UN headquarters in New York with #TYPO3 compliance officer Rachel Foucard. It’s 10am and I’ve already had some engaging converstions about the impact of #OpenSource. @typo3.com
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June 24, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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#TYPO3 is ready for #UNOpenSourceWeek in New York. 🇺🇳 @typo3.com
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June 23, 2026 at 8:07 AM
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Ready for the final day at #OSSummit North America. Looking forward to more interesting topics and new contacts to bring home to #TYPO3. @typo3.com
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May 20, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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On my way to #OpenSourceSummit #NorthAmerica in #Minneapolis 🇺🇸 (via New Jersey). Looking forward to attending this conference and see how it aligns with the hot topics in the #TYPO3 world. @typo3.com
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May 18, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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Great results after a week in #Madrid 🇪🇸 with the #TYPO3 Community Expansion Committee.

Record-breaking response at #G4I2026, then our committee’s first sprint, hosted by #PlexusTech.

✅ Methodology defined + next steps laid out. Much to look forward to for #CMS and #OpenSource. 🔮 #FOSS @typo3.com
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May 9, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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On my way to #Madrid for a week of #G4I2026 and the #TYPO3 Expansion Committe sprint. @typo3.com
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May 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Last weekend at Web Camp Venlo, Matthias Vogel demonstrated how the default Camino theme supports visual editing in TYPO3 v14.

What stood out wasn’t just the feature itself, but what it changes in everyday work.

Curious how it works and what’s behind it? Dive into the full article!
Changing the Playing Field — Visual Editing in TYPO3 v14 - TYPO3 News
Last weekend at Web Camp Venlo, developer Matthias Vogel demonstrated how the default Camino theme supports visual editing in TYPO3 v14. I believe this is a quantum leap for our CMS, both in terms of…
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March 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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The future of #TYPO3 is your choice! I have cast my vote for the #TYPO3Association Board and Business Control Committee (BCC). So should you! Take part in the democratic processes of your favorite #OpenSource #CMS. All association members have received voting links. @typo3.com
March 14, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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As a #TYPO3 community member, you have one task today.

(Yes, dear badge lovers, if we win, you'll get another badge to show off in your presentations.)
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TYPO3 is nominated in three categories at the CMS Critic Awards 2026 🚀

Now it is time to turn nominations into a win. Every vote strengthens the visibility of open source and the TYPO3 community 🧡

Cast your vote before February 27, 2026 and support TYPO3 here: buff.ly/mOf7XIX
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February 26, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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Support TYPO3 in becoming this year’s Best Free CMS, Best Enterprise CMS, and Best Open Source CMS at the 14th Annual CMS Critic Awards. If you nominated in January, ensure you vote now for TYPO3 to win.

Vote here: buff.ly/zkt6c1t
The 14th Annual CMS Critic Awards Nominations
Your voice, your choice! Vote your favorite platforms for the 14th Annual CMS Critic Awards, the longest-running awards program in the content management industry! For almost a decade and a half, our…
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February 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Vote for #TYPO3 at cmscritic.com/vote 🏆 Make our favorite CMS win the #CMSCriticAwards. Deadline 27 February.

🧡 Best Free CMS
🧡 Best Enterprise CMS
🧡 Best Open Source CMS

(If you submitted a nomination last month, this is your second and deciding vote!)

#Award #CMS #OpenSource @typo3.com
The 14th Annual CMS Critic Awards Nominations
Your voice, your choice! Vote your favorite platforms for the 14th Annual CMS Critic Awards, the longest-running awards program in the content management industry! For almost a decade and a half, our ...
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February 11, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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Two packed days representing @typo3.com in #Brussels

➡️ Popular #DigitalSovereignty talk at #Drupal4GovEU at the #EuropeanCommission

➡️ #EUOpenSourceAward ceremony in the Solvay Library (Wow, what a place!)

➡️ A feature-packed day at the #EUOpenSourcePolicySummit

#TYPO3 #OpenSource #FOSS
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January 31, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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TYPO3 is joining EU Open Source Week 2026 in Brussels this week 🇪🇺

We are excited to be part of the conversation around open source, digital sovereignty, and sustainable public infrastructure in Europe!
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January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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We're hiring!

The TYPO3 company is looking for an early-career sales professional to help grow our ecosystem. If you're passionate about open source, digital tech, and building strong B2B relationships, read the full job description and apply now.
✍️ buff.ly/HbNXA8s

#TYPO3 #typo3community
January 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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On my way to the first event of #2026, #CMSKickoff in #StPete #Florida. I’m eager to learn more from this crowd of #CMS users, practitioners, and vendors. Last year relly made a mark and helped me serve #TYPO3 better. #CMSKickoff26 @typo3.com
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January 12, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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I submitted my nominations for the #CMSCritic Awards. Of course, I nominated my favorite #CMS, #TYPO3. 😁 🧡 Now it's your turn. Help get the numbers up. 📈 @typo3.com cmscritic.com/nominate
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January 6, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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#HappyNewYear to everyone I’ve met and worked with in 2025. It was a pleasure, and I'm looking forward to what 2026 will bring.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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True magnanimity! Thank you to all #TYPO3Association members who chose to buy full-price tickets for #T3CON25 without using their rebate codes. You have a special place in my heart. ❤️ #TYPO3 @typo3.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Don't miss me at the @typo3.com booth at #T3CON25 this week. I'm also hosting the #mittwald PowerPoint Karaoke, Tuesday 17:30, and talk #DigitalSovereignty by Design with @horncologne.bsky.social, Thursday at 14:00. More at t3con.typo3.com
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November 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Ready for #T3CON25 — Düsseldorf, here I come! #TYPO3
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November 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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“The best talk at #TAS2025!” Great feedback on #TYPO3 and #GovStack’s session. The reason: Our practical approach to government website standardization.

Discussion on practical topics with #Benin #Ghana #Guinea #IvoryCoast #Mali #Rwanda #Zimbabwe.

#OpenSource #FOSS #DPI #DPG @typo3.com
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November 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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The crowd is better than ever! #TransformAfricaSummit is happening in #Conakry 🇬🇳 and @typo3.com is a sponsor. Daniel Homorodean and I host a session with #GovStack, Friday 10:30 (Kôrô room): Websites for Government: Effective Standardization & Governance

#TAS2025 #DPI #DPG #OpenSource #TYPO3
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November 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM