TYPO3
Self-HostedOpen-source CMS with robust conference management capabilities
Overview
TYPO3 is a scalable open-source CMS enabling end-to-end conference management via dedicated extensions. Features include customizable registration forms, agenda building with speaker profiles, ticket tracking, attendee databases, and payment gateway integration. Deployable on self-hosted servers, Docker, or cloud platforms (supports PHP8+ and MySQL/MariaDB). Ideal for small meetups to large international conferences, offering full control over branding and data privacy through self-hosted deployment.
Self-Hosting Resources
Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml.
⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.
version: '3'
services:
typo3:
image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
container_name: typo3
ports:
- "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
volumes:
- ./data:/app/data
restart: unless-stopped Key Features
- Customizable registration workflows & ticket handling
- Agenda builder with speaker profiles and session scheduling
- Extensible via conference-specific open-source extensions
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is TYPO3 hard to set up for conference management?
TYPO3 core installation is straightforward via composer or Docker. Conference features require adding extensions (like tx_conference), which may need basic CMS admin skills—community docs and tutorials help simplify configuration for beginners.
? Is TYPO3 a good alternative to Cvent for conferences?
Yes—TYPO3 offers self-hosted data control (unlike Cvent's SaaS model) and customizable workflows via extensions. It lacks Cvent's pre-built templates but provides full branding flexibility and no recurring core fees.
? Is TYPO3 completely free for conference management?
The TYPO3 core is 100% free and open-source. Most conference-related extensions are also free, though premium extensions or enterprise support (for large events) may have optional costs.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Self-hosted (full data privacy & control)
- ⊕ Extensible with thousands of open-source extensions
Cons
- ⊖ Requires basic technical skills for setup & extension config
- ⊖ Steeper learning curve vs. SaaS conference tools