TYPO3 Camp London 2025 – Insights, Innovations, and Inspiring Encounters

Technical insights, personal encounters, and key takeaways from the first TYPO3 Camp London. From Objective TypoScript to MySQL clustering – an experience report from the TYPO3 community.
Kurt Dirnbauer
Kurt Dirnbauer
CEO
Stable
TYPO3Open Source

Overview

  • The first TYPO3 Camp London (7 October 2025) brought together developers and integrators from across Europe.
  • MySQL clustering is not recommended for TYPO3; alternatives include read replicas, caching, CDNs, and optimised queries.
  • In Germany, €108 million is planned for TYPO3 implementations (Government Site Builder).

The First TYPO3 Camp London – A Milestone for the Community  

On 7 October 2025, the European TYPO3 community gathered in the heart of London for the first TYPO3 Camp London. At the MSQ Partners building on Bow Street, developers, integrators, and experts from across Europe met to exchange experiences, discuss innovations, and strengthen their network.

As a TYPO3 enthusiast and developer, I was there in person – and the trip was well worth it. The personal encounters made this camp unforgettable, alongside the valuable technical insights.

Table of Contents  

Event Details

Date, Format, Location, Attendees

Encounters

Olivier Dobberkau, Dan Frost, Tom Warwick

Technical Insights

MySQL Clustering, Government Site Builder, Spelling

TYPO3 Community

Why it's special, Networking

Takeaways

Technical Excellence, Community Spirit

Conclusion

Insights, Outlook

Event Details  

Date

7 October 2025

Format

Conference Day with technical sessions and networking

Location

MSQ Partners, 34 Bow Street, WC2E7AU London, UK

Attendees

TYPO3 developers, integrators, and agencies from Europe

The conference day offered the perfect balance between focused knowledge sharing and relaxed networking.

Inspiring Encounters and Technical Discussions  

Olivier Dobberkau – Old Acquaintances and Shared Ailments  

Meeting Olivier Dobberkau was a pleasure, as always. Olivier is one of those people with whom you discuss much more than just code – although the technical discussions are consistently of the highest calibre.

Dan Frost – The Creator of Objective TypoScript  

A highlight was the conversation with Dan Frost, the developer behind Objective TypoScript. The project dates back to 2004 and attempted to integrate object-oriented concepts into TypoScript. The approach was fascinating at the time, but ultimately proved too complex in practice. Nevertheless, it demonstrates the innovative ideas people come up with in the open-source sphere.

Tom Warwick – A Passion for Stable TYPO3 Systems  

Tom Warwick at the TYPO3 Camp London 2025

Tom Warwick at the TYPO3 Camp London 2025

TYPO3 Trainer from South Wales, UK

Tom Warwick lives in South Wales and has been working with TYPO3 since 2008. As an experienced integrator and developer, he has been involved in numerous projects for public and private organisations. Today, he focuses on TYPO3 training and producing video content.

Tom particularly values TYPO3 for its stability and reliability in enterprise environments. In his training sessions, he imparts technical expertise and practical experience gained from years of working on complex TYPO3 installations.

A special thanks goes to Tom for organising the TYPO3 Camp London – an event that brings the community together and fosters collaboration.

Technical Insights and Lessons Learned  

Numerous technical discussions provided crucial insights. The main takeaways:

MySQL Clustering – A Critical Review  

A recurring topic in the technical sessions was MySQL clustering. The community consensus: avoid it if possible.

In theory, MySQL clustering offers advantages such as high availability, load balancing, and redundancy. In practice, however, the complexity increases exponentially, potential sources of error multiply, and the performance benefits often fall short of expectations.

Conclusion: Invest in intelligent caching, optimised queries, and modern infrastructure – rather than complex clustering setups that create more problems than they solve.

Government Site Builder – €108 Million Budget for TYPO3 Implementations in Germany  

In Germany, €108 million has been earmarked for TYPO3 implementations. This figure underscores the importance of TYPO3 in the DACH region – and the sheer scale of the market.

I outlined an alternative vision for Austria in a separate blog post. The core idea: The same TYPO3 foundation, expanded more intelligently.

Key Areas of the Alternative:

  • n8n AI Integration: Automated workflows for content creation, translations, and document processing
  • Frontend Editing: Intuitive content management directly on the website (via Bakehouse or similar)
  • Unified Template System: One design for all administrative levels – from federal ministries down to local municipalities
  • Optimised Cost Structure: Lean architectures instead of monolithic legacy systems

Strategic Discussion: Governance and Community Development

Daniel Fau (CEO of TYPO3 GmbH) summed up the central issue perfectly: "Wag the Dog – Who sets the direction?"

A budget of €108 million will inevitably shape TYPO3's development. The crucial question is: What will the collaboration between TYPO3 GmbH, the Government Site Builder project, and the community look like? What development scenarios are conceivable?

The Spelling: It's "TYPO3", not "typo"  

A seemingly minor detail with a major impact: The correct spelling is "TYPO3" – entirely in uppercase.

Not "Typo3", not "typo3", not "Typo". TYPO3.

Branding is Important

The consistent use of "TYPO3" demonstrates respect for the project and ensures professional communication. It’s a detail – but details make all the difference in a professional community.

This convention applies to:

  • Documentation and blog posts
  • Marketing materials
  • Client communication
  • GitHub repositories and package names

Exception: Package names in Composer and Packagist often follow lowercase conventions (typo3/cms-core) – this is a technical requirement and widely accepted.

The TYPO3 Community – More Than Just Code  

The TYPO3 Camp London proved one thing: the TYPO3 community is extraordinary. It's not just about code, extensions, and performance benchmarks. It's about people who share a common vision: to build a flexible, secure, and future-proof CMS that will remain relevant for years to come.

Why the TYPO3 Community is Special  

Open Source Spirit

TYPO3 thrives on its community. Thousands of developers worldwide contribute to the core, extensions, and documentation. This level of dedication is unique.

Enterprise Focus

TYPO3 is not a hobby project. It is a professional CMS used by large organisations, governments, and corporations – delivering corresponding quality.

Long-Term Vision

Over 25 years of development history, stable LTS versions, and forward-looking roadmaps. TYPO3 thinks in decades, not quarters.

Networking and Knowledge Sharing  

The TYPO3 Camp London offered numerous opportunities for networking:

  • Formal Sessions: Lectures on technical innovations, best practices, and case studies
  • Informal Conversations: The best insights often emerge over a coffee or a pint
  • Hands-On Workshops: Practical demos and live coding sessions
  • Social Night: A relaxed atmosphere for getting to know each other and networking

Personal Conclusion: The informal chats between sessions were at least as valuable as the formal ones. This is where partnerships, projects, and friendships are forged.

What We Took Away from London  

The TYPO3 Camp London was more than just a conference – it was a reminder of why we work with TYPO3:

Technical Excellence:

  • Robust, scalable architectures
  • Flexibility for enterprise requirements
  • Long-term stability and support

Community Spirit:

  • Open knowledge sharing
  • Mutual support
  • A shared vision

Personal Connections:

  • Inspiring conversations with Olivier Dobberkau, Dan Frost, and Tom Warwick
  • New perspectives on old problems
  • Friendships that transcend code

Acknowledgements  

Our thanks go out to the organisers of the TYPO3 Camp London for hosting such a successful event and providing the fantastic venue at the MSQ Partners building.

We would especially like to thank Tom Warwick for his organisational efforts and the stimulating conversations.

Conclusion  

The TYPO3 Camp London 2025 was a resounding success. It demonstrated that TYPO3 is not just a CMS – it is a vibrant community, a technological ecosystem, and a vision for the future of the web.

Key takeaways:

  • Technical: Avoid unnecessary complexity (MySQL clustering), rely on proven patterns (caching, indexing, modern infrastructure)
  • Community: Personal encounters are priceless – conferences like these are investments in relationships, not just knowledge
  • Future: TYPO3 continues to evolve – look out for more insights at the TYPO3 Conference. Perhaps we'll see you there.
See you next time!

The TYPO3 Camp London was the first of its kind – but certainly not the last. We look forward to future events, more inspiring encounters, and the continued development of the TYPO3 community.

Impressions from the TYPO3 Camp London  

A trip to London is always a visual experience. From historic architecture and modern skylines to the vibrant city life – the following images document the TYPO3 Camp London 2025 and the unique atmosphere of the British capital.

The gallery showcases impressions from the event – conference sessions, networking moments, and technical presentations – as well as the many facets of London: Victorian markets, neoclassical architecture, iconic landmarks, and the bustling life in Covent Garden.

Tall beige Travelodge hotel building with vertical signage, white delivery van parked in front, red brick Victorian building to left, black street lamp in foreground, pedestrians on pavement

Travelodge hotel Bloomsbury London

Vintage cast iron bottle opener mounted on weathered wood wall with embossed text OPEN BOTTLE HERE and arrow pointing down, rustic pub decoration

Vintage bottle opener pub wall

Dark brown wooden entrance door to Betterton House with burgundy sign above, red brick arch, intercom panel, black iron railings, Victorian London building

Betterton House entrance door Bloomsbury

Cobblestone plaza with street musician equipment on ground, crowd of tourists watching, cream-colored classical building facades, ornate lamp post, Covent Garden piazza

Street performer Covent Garden plaza

Apple Store interior with wooden display tables, rows of iPhones and iPads on white stands, customers browsing, large windows showing London architecture outside

Apple Store product display tables

Cobblestone pedestrian street at dusk, blue event tent in center, Victorian and Georgian buildings on both sides, people walking, dramatic cloudy sky

Covent Garden street at dusk

Neoclassical portico with grand stone columns supporting triangular pediment, St Martin-in-the-Fields church, tourists on cobblestone forecourt, Georgian townhouses in background

St Martin-in-the-Fields church portico

Street performer in red and white striped shirt balancing on tall aluminum ladder, two spectators sitting on cobblestones, classical stone building wall behind

Acrobat performer on ladder street

Covered shopping arcade with white walls, coffered glass ceiling, ornate hanging lanterns, boutique storefronts with dark trim on both sides, stone paving

Elegant covered shopping arcade interior

Two-story Covent Garden Market interior with Victorian green iron framework, glass roof, Shake Shack on ground floor, upper balcony with shops

Covent Garden Market hall interior

View from upper level of Covent Garden Market looking down at restaurant terraces, wooden tables and chairs, Wine Place and Tapas Stories signage

Market terraces from above view

Covent Garden piazza at sunset, cobblestone square, red London Underground roundel sign, outdoor restaurant seating, white umbrellas, classical facades, warm light

Covent Garden sunset piazza scene

Pink pedicab rickshaw covered in fluffy faux fur with colorful LED light strips, parked on street, traffic and pedestrians in background

Pink furry LED pedicab rickshaw

Neoclassical government building with cream stone facade, multiple window bays across several floors, Union Jack flag on rooftop, ornate balustrade, tourists and cars at street level

Government building with Union Jack

Stone archway entrance with royal coat of arms carved in relief, ionic column capitals, ornamental moldings, POLICE STATION inscription above arch

Police station entrance architectural detail

Royal Opera House with neoclassical facade, six towering Corinthian columns, triangular pediment with sculptural reliefs, red banners hanging from columns, tourists on forecourt

Royal Opera House Trafalgar Square

Two pink pedicab rickshaws with LED lights and faux fur coverings parked in front of Royal Opera House ornate glass and iron facade, Covent Garden street scene

Pink pedicabs Royal Opera House

Royal Opera House Covent Garden with ornate Victorian glass and iron facade, large semi-circular arched windows with decorative ironwork, dramatic sunset clouds with golden light in background

Royal Opera House facade sunset

Pedicab rickshaws with multicolor LED strips parked on street, illuminated SUSHI SA-SA restaurant sign in background, pedestrians and traffic, evening scene

Pedicabs near sushi restaurant night

Three LED-lit pedicab rickshaws with pink and purple neon lights at dusk, woman in dark coat crossing street, Sushi SA restaurant background, traffic

LED pedicabs Covent Garden dusk

Victorian red brick residential buildings with multiple black metal fire escape staircases zigzagging up exterior walls, sash windows, ornate street lamps and traffic lights

Victorian buildings with fire escapes

Low angle view looking up at red brick building with dramatic black zigzag fire escape staircase on exterior wall, emphasizing vertical lines

Fire escape low angle shot

Restaurant entrance covered in lush green ivy and climbing plants, arched golden glowing window with decorative glazing, warm twilight atmosphere

Ivy-covered entrance golden window light

Modern curved glass tower building with horizontal bands rising above historic brick Victorian buildings, striking architectural contrast between contemporary and traditional styles

Modern glass tower architectural contrast

Street sign reading RUSSELL STREET WC2 with red Theatreland banner, white comedy and tragedy mask emblems, City of Westminster designation

Russell Street Theatreland sign WC2

Burgundy red sign with white lettering JUBILEE MARKET mounted above market entrance, vintage circular logos, Covent Garden market hall signage

Jubilee Market entrance sign Covent

London street with red brick Victorian buildings on both sides, mature green trees with full canopy, parked cars, pedestrians walking, British architecture

Bloomsbury street with green trees

Ornate stone building with elaborate domed turret, decorative finial on top, carved relief moldings, ornamental stonework, Edwardian baroque architecture style

Victorian dome turret ornamental detail

Yellow warning sign with black text ROAD CLOSED SEASONAL WORKS 7th 8th 9th October 10pm to 6am, traffic management notice for construction

Road closure warning sign October

Classic British red K6 telephone box on pavement, cafe seating in middle distance, illuminated commercial building facades, daytime urban London scene

Classic red telephone box daytime

Cicchetti Italian restaurant storefront at dusk, elegant blue and cream facade, windows displaying wine bottles, hanging prosciutto, pendant lights, BAR RISTORANTE CAFFE signage

Cicchetti Italian restaurant storefront dusk

Victorian yellow globe street lamp illuminated at dusk, Bow Street Tavern and Wellington pub signs below, Union Jack flag, warm evening lighting

Globe lamp Bow Street evening

DIN TAI FUNG restaurant sign in large red capital letters on white facade, Art Deco styling, upscale Asian dining establishment

Din Tai Fung restaurant sign

Fred Perry fashion display with polo shirt in glass vitrine, philosophical slogan MODERNIST IS A MENTALITY NOT STUCK IN TIME, boutique window

Fred Perry modernist window display

Modern conference dining room with long wooden tables, contemporary designer pendant lighting hanging from ceiling, floor-to-ceiling curtains, minimalist interior for meetings

Modern conference room interior design

Victorian red brick building at dusk, warm lights glowing in windows, distinctive tower spire silhouetted against evening sky, ornate 19th century architecture

Victorian tower building at dusk

LED-illuminated pedicab rickshaws at night with multicolor neon light strips, passengers seated, Wagamama Asian restaurant signage glowing in background

LED rickshaws Wagamama restaurant night

Round House pub exterior at night with illuminated facade, New Row WC2 Covent Garden, traditional London public house, street lamp, warm interior glow

Round House pub night scene

WA Japanese Patisserie storefront window at night, warm interior lighting, minimalist white pendant lamps, staff behind contemporary counter, clean aesthetic

Japanese patisserie storefront at night

Red British telephone kiosk on pavement at night under street lighting, cafes and theater venues with illuminated signs, evening urban setting

Phone box night scene London

Classic British red K6 telephone box in evening with graffiti on glass panels, black van parked behind, tree and illuminated shop windows

Red telephone box with graffiti

Duke of York's Theatre illuminated at night, grand neoclassical white facade, large STEREOPHONIC marquee sign, golden columns, ornate balustrade, purple seating, West End

Duke of York's Theatre night

Historic monumental wooden entrance door with intricate circular window panels, ornamental glazing, arched fanlight above, commemorative plaque, grand institutional architecture

Ornate entrance circular window panels

Nighttime St Martin-in-the-Fields with illuminated white stone tower, functioning clock, pointed spire, neoclassical elements against dark blue sky

St Martin's tower illuminated night

Ornate neoclassical interior ceiling with elaborate coffered panels, decorative relief moldings, towering Corinthian columns, acanthus leaf capitals, gilded details

Neoclassical ceiling ornate architectural detail

National Gallery museum at Trafalgar Square illuminated at dusk, distinctive dome, neoclassical facade, towering Corinthian columns, yellow Miller banners, people on forecourt

National Gallery Trafalgar Square dusk

National Gallery at Trafalgar Square at dusk, neoclassical facade, prominent dome, Corinthian columns, yellow Miller exhibition banners, pedestrians and photographers, blue evening sky

National Gallery dusk alternate angle

Public square at night with young people performing coordinated group dance on cobblestone plaza, audience watching, neoclassical government building, ornate lamps, trees

Street dance performance night square

Nelson's Column at Trafalgar Square at dusk, tall fluted Corinthian column against dramatic cloudy sky, illuminated historic buildings, construction crane, monument

Nelson's Column Trafalgar Square dusk

Illuminated fountain at Trafalgar Square at night with water jets spraying, trees and historic buildings in background, dramatic evening atmosphere, people gathering around monument, warm street lighting

Trafalgar Square fountain at night

National Gallery museum at night with dramatic illumination, neoclassical facade, distinctive dome, towering Corinthian columns, yellow banners, people on Trafalgar Square forecourt

National Gallery dramatic night illumination

London street scene at night with illuminated historic buildings, red double-decker bus passing through intersection, street lamps glowing, pedestrians and traffic

Night street red bus London

Night street scene with crowd outside neoclassical building with arched entrances, Books cafe signage, tree with street lamp, LOOK RIGHT road marking

Night crowd outside Books cafe

Large white LOOK LEFT road surface marking with directional arrow painted on dark asphalt, grey tactile paving for visually impaired users along curb

Look left pavement marking arrow

Large white LOOK RIGHT road surface marking with directional arrow painted on dark asphalt, grey tactile paving for visually impaired pedestrians along curb

Look right pavement marking arrow

White street sign with black lettering TRAFALGAR SQUARE WC2 mounted on weathered stone wall, red text CITY OF WESTMINSTER designation below

Trafalgar Square street sign WC2

Black modernized telephone kiosk with WiFi here sign illuminated on top, royal crown emblem, standing on pavement at night, illuminated neoclassical building background

WiFi telephone kiosk at night

Black A-frame sidewalk sign for Pig & Hen jewelry brand with white logo of chicken standing on pig, text Come see what we have in store, Handmade Jewelry from Amsterdam, street advertising board

Pig and Hen jewelry storefront

TYPO3 conference attendee wearing glasses and light shirt with yellow lanyard working on MacBook laptop, focused on screen, dark background curtain, technical session

Conference attendee working on MacBook

TYPO3 conference attendee wearing glasses and white shirt with yellow lanyard working on laptop, focused on screen during technical session, dark background curtain

Conference attendee laptop working session

TYPO3 conference presentation slide KNOW YOUR CACHES, shared caches versus separate caches content, page cache and assets configuration, mittwald branding, presenter visible

Know your caches presentation slide

TYPO3 conference presentation slide SCALING DATABASES DON'T, ACID and CAP theorem complexity discussion, Galera MySQL clustering, PostgreSQL CockroachDB alternatives, database architecture

Database scaling ACID CAP theorem

TYPO3 conference presentation slide showing database performance optimization, PostgreSQL CockroachDB recommendations, Redis caching implementation, active passive failover, MOCO Kubernetes operator, high availability systems

Database performance Redis caching presentation

London Underground tunnel passage with curved arched ceiling, white tiled walls, pedestrian walking towards closed shuttered gate marked TO THE TRAINS, floor clock, yellow accent stripes

Underground tunnel passage TO TRAINS

London Underground platform with red tube train arriving at station, curved tunnel ceiling, colorful advertising posters on tiled walls, passenger seated on bench waiting

Underground platform red tube arriving

London Underground station platform with red and grey tube trains stopped, curved tunnel ceiling design, advertising posters lining walls, passengers waiting for trains

Underground platform tube trains stopped

Female passenger with rolling suitcase luggage entering London Underground train through open doors, tube platform with advertising billboards on curved walls, commuter scene

Passenger entering tube train doors

International tour group wearing matching bright orange high-visibility jackets carrying colorful wheeled luggage suitcases, assembled outside airport terminal building, organized group travel

Airport terminal orange jacket group

Empty aircraft cabin at night with atmospheric blue LED mood lighting, rows of passenger seats with headrest entertainment systems, tranquil ambiance during homeward flight

Night flight blue cabin lighting

The London Atmosphere

Between the conference sessions, there was plenty of time to soak up the unique atmosphere of London – from historic landmarks and the modern skyline to traditional pubs and urban street art.

Live Street Music in London at Night  

The evening after the conference day offered the perfect opportunity to experience London's legendary nightlife. Live music, the energy of the city at night, and unforgettable moments:

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Live music in London at night – street musicians and city vibes after the TYPO3 Camp

London Nightlife – the city that never sleeps: atmosphere and music

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