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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

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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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

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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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

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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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

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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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On my way to #Madrid for a week of #G4I2026 and the #TYPO3 Expansion Committe sprint. @typo3.com

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

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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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

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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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

#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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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

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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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

“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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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Spot @typo3.com! We’re joining well-known brands on the sponsor list for the #TransformAfricaSummit in #Conakry🇬🇳. Don’t miss our workshop on “Websites for Government” Friday at 10:30 (Kôrô room). Let’s have a chat — I’ll be around from Wednesday morning. #TAS #FOSS #OpenSource #DPG #DPI #TYPO3

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Yesterday was a great, but sobering kickoff for the Global #DPI Summit in #CapeTown 🇿🇦. Most digital public infrastructure projects take 2–4 or 4+ years! 🤯Happy to note that #TYPO3’s projects do it in 6 months. 😁 #DPG @typo3.com

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Bar graph showing responses to "How long does the typical DPI project take...?" 44% said 2-4 years, 31% said 4+ years, and 25% said less than 2 years.

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

On my way to the Global #DPISummit in #CapeTown 🇿🇦 to talk about the benefits of government website standardization, #OpenSource, #FOSS, and #TYPO3. @typo3.com #DPI #DPG

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

#TYPO3's Government Website Standardization Handbook! Based on hands-on experience, filled with practical advice. Pick it up at Global DPI Summit 🇿🇦, Transform Africa Summit 🇬🇳, or #T3CON25 🇩🇪 — or download it … #English: typo3.com/standard-han... #French: typo3.com/fr/manuel-no... @typo3.com

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A stack of bilingual handbooks titled Government Website Standardization Handbook and Manuel de normalisation des sites Web gouvernementaux, featuring English and French text on public digital infrastructure.

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

You _should_ care about who owns your #marketing data. Thrilled to see Ruth Cheesley presenting at #TYPO3 Camp #London. Use #OpenSource marketing automation with your #CMS! @typo3.com @mautic.org #FOSS #T3CL25

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

✅ #T3DD25 ✅ Train ✅ Tram/Subway ✅ Plane ✅ Plane ✅ Train ☑️ Ferry ☑️ Bus ☑️ Home

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

#T3DD25 Quiz Night. Don’t miss out. 20:00 in the Big Room.

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

On my way to #T3DD25. 😁 A few days early, but somebody has to to try all the chairs.

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Heading home after 3 days representing #TYPO3 at #wceu2025. Fabulous meetings with great people — and the opportunity to also speak for #drupal + #joomla when asking #WordPress to join our work to prepare for the #CRA in #EU. 🤝 #MeetTYPO3 #OpenSource #FOSS @typo3.com @wordpress.org

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

How to solve difficulties in an #OpenSource project? “We chose the path of peace” said #TYPO3Association President Olivier Dobberkau at last night’s #AltCtrlOrg, a #wceu2025 side event. In 27 years #TYPO3 have had our ups and downs too, but we’re still here. #WordPress #FOSS @typo3.com @altctrl.org

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

#MeetTYPO3 at #wceu2025. Grab hold of Martin Helmich ( #TYPO3Association Board Member) and me ( #TYPO3 Project Ambassador) to talk about cross-project #OpenSource collaboration. #FOSS #WordPress @typo3.com @wordpress.org

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

On my way to #wceu2025 for #TYPO3. Looking forward to another chance to learn from #CulturalExchange in the #OpenSource world. (That #Basel, #Switzerland🇨🇭 is a beautiful city is a cherry on top.) #FOSS #WordPress @typo3.com @wordpress.org

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

#TYPO3 at #egov2025 in Tallinn, Estonia. Come by to learn how government website projects benefit from of #OpenSource, #DigitalSovereignty, and #KnowledgeTransfer — and create local job opportunities. @typo3.com

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

This week, see me at the #TYPO3 booth at #egov2025 in #Tallinn, #Estonia. 🇪🇪 Let’s talk #GovernmentWebsites, #DigitalSovereignty, #sustainability, and #governance. Take a sneak peak — check out Louis Zezeran's interview from last year. @typo3.com

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

#T3CVie won the Best #TYPO3 Camp award. (Congratulations!) Touching the trophy is, however, restricted. Here’s #TYPO3Company CEO Daniel Fau defending the (very heavy) granite slab with a microphone, while organizer Attila János tries to pass through the surrounding energy barrier. @typo3.com

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Another weekend, another city, another #TYPO3 camp. This time #T3CVie in #Vienna. I’m all childishly excited! Wieeeeeeeeeeen! ✈️🇦🇹

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

On the road for #TYPO3. Looking forward to two great days with our great community at #t3cch in beautiful #Zurich, #Switzerland. 🇨🇭

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Today’s brief #DigitalSovereignty presentation for #BoyeCompany’s network was a great success. There’s more to the topic than #DataSovereignty and it generates much discussion. The full slide deck will be ready for #t3chh, so join me there! #TYPO3

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

#DrupalConAtlanta has been full of great people and #OpenSource sharing. Stronger ties between #Drupal and #TYPO3 is paying off for both projects. Like true athletes, we learn by sharing the track. Thanks for having me! ❤️ #DrupalCon @drupalassociation.bsky.social @typo3.com

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Is there a lot of suppressed anger in the #Drupal community? 🤯 4 hrs after #TYPO3 arrived for #DrupalCon the #DrupalAssociation eminences are throwing axes! 🪓 @drupalassociation.bsky.social @typo3.com @previousnext.com.au

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Fiery discussions and powerful messages on stage at EU #OpenSource Policy Summit in #Brussels, sponsored by #TYPO3. Urgency. Act now. “Bring the demo, not the memo” says Dr. Christina Caffara. #EUPolicy #TYPO3 @openforumeurope.org

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Thrilled to be representing #TYPO3 at #EOSAwards25 in #Brussels — a fabulous initiative to promote #OpenSource in #Europe! 🇪🇺

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Meet #TYPO3 at the Initiative for Digital Government and Cubersecurity (IDCG) for the Horn of Africa in #Djibouti. We present our website standardization work for #Somalia. We are presentint to our partners from #ITU and #GIZ as well as governments, ambassadors, and stakeholders.

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Silos be gone! Shortly on my way to see other #CMS experts at #cmskickoff25 in #Florida 🇺🇸. Looking forward to two days of learning and sharing to make #TYPO3 even better!

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Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

My favorite #CMS is #TYPO3 — I want it to be a CMS Critic Awards nominee. 🔥 If you agree, make me happy: Submit your nomination too ➡️ cmscritic.com/nominate (Remember to repeat when the voting starts.) #OpenSource #FOSS

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