TYPO3 Camp Mitteldeutschland and First Impressions

From 14–16 March, the latest TYPO3 Camp took place in Dresden, Germany. The camp was an opportunity for the TYPO3 community to gather for a day of insightful talks, networking, and TYPO3 certifications. It also happened to be my first day as part of the TYPO3 GmbH team and an ideal opportunity to get introduced to some of the most important themes and discussions around open source CMS. I hopped on the train from Berlin and two hours later I found myself in Saxony’s capital ready to enjoy two days of learning, networking, and fun. 

The camp was organized in a barcamp style, with 45 minute sessions taking place from the morning until the late afternoon, each day across the venue. These sessions featured active participation by attendees, including a speed dating round I took part in, where I got to know community members from across Germany and beyond. These included TYPO3 agency staff, TYPO3 developers, and individuals who have been using the open source CMS for over 20 years and remain committed members of the community.