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TYPO3 Prominence at e-Governance Conference in Estonia

Categories: Event Report, Association Created by Stefan Busemann
Three smiling men stand at a TYPO3 booth with brochures and pens on the counter. A large screen behind them shows a video with a person and the caption “one of my goals is to have TYPO3 more represented”.
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The central theme of the 11th e-Governance Conference was "From Bytes to Benefits: Raising Prosperity Through Digital Transformation." Held in Tallinn, Estonia, 27–29 May 2025, the event aimed to shift the focus from seeing digitalization as just a way to improve efficiency to understanding how it can drive real economic growth and societal value.

Kristian Storm-Jørgensen, Mathias Bolt Lesniak, and Stefan Busemann attended the 11th eGovernance Conference, in Tallinn, Estonia, 27–29 May 2025, for the TYPO3 Association, as a part of the Meet TYPO3 initiative. Kristian is a member of the TYPO3 Community Expansion Committee, Mathias is the TYPO3 project ambassador, and Stefan is treasurer in the TYPO3 Association board. See upcoming Meet TYPO3 events.

The TYPO3 Community Expansion Committee attended the conference again and set up a booth for the TYPO3 project, which was very well visited. As we were present at the conference for the third time, we had the opportunity to strengthen our relationships with representatives from various countries. We are confident that we can help, building up new communities in countries of the Global South.

Key Highlights of the Conference

  • Economic Impact of Digitalization: A major focus was on how to measure the return on investment (ROI) of digital projects beyond cost savings, looking at contributions to national economic growth, job creation, and innovation.
  • Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): The conference emphasized the need for collaboration between governments and the private sector to build financially sustainable and widely adopted digital solutions.
  • AI and Data Governance: Sessions explored the role of artificial intelligence, data, and digital infrastructure in the future of governance, including discussions on ethical use and building public trust.
  • Real-World Showcases: The event featured practical case studies from countries like Estonia, Ukraine, Kenya, and Brazil. This included Ukraine's use of digital public services during wartime and a special exhibition celebrating 20 years of e-voting in Estonia.
  • Cybersecurity and Resilience: There was a strong focus on cybersecurity, with Ukraine's Ministry of Defence showcasing innovations in autonomous defense systems and cyber defense.
  • High-Level Participants: The event brought together over 600 participants from 80 countries, featuring speakers like the president of Estonia, Alar Karis, and the chief economist of the World Bank, Indermit Gill.
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Photo: Mike Gifford (CC BY-NC 2.0)

TYPO3 as a Digital Public Good

Since 2025, TYPO3 is a registered digital public good. This fact was recognized by the visitors to our booth, underscoring the importance of this status for our project. It directly connects TYPO3 to two of the United Nations’ sustainable development goals:

  • 9 — Industry, innovation, and infrastructure (targets 9b and 9c): Empowering organizations in developing countries to build robust and scalable digital infrastructure without the burden of licensing fees.
  • 10 — Reduced inequalities (target 10.2): By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status.

TYPO3 offers a multitude of advantages as a digital public good. Its robust architecture and extensive feature set make it a versatile solution for a wide range of web projects, from simple websites to complex, multilingual portals for large corporations and public institutions.

In summary, TYPO3's key advantages as a digital public good are:

  • High degree of flexibility and scalability to adapt to any project size.
  • Robust security features for protecting digital assets.
  • Cost-effectiveness due to its open-source nature.
  • Strong community support for continuous improvement and assistance.
  • Powerful multilingual and multisite capabilities for global reach.

Strengthening Our Global Mission

Returning to the e-Governance Conference reaffirmed TYPO3’s role in shaping inclusive and sustainable digital futures. We’re proud to support public sector innovation and look forward to deepening our partnerships around the world.

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Click to watch the official conference interview with TYPO3 Project Ambassador Mathias Bolt Lesniak.
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