Board Decision: European Open Source Academy Partnership

Start of voting: 10 September 2026
Voting deadline: 24 September 2026
Decision owner: Mathias Bolt Lesniak
Decision status: ✅ Accepted, with 6 yes

Attendance and voting

Board Member	Attendance	Vote
Olivier Dobberkau	In meeting	✅ Yes
Stefan Busemann	In meeting	✅ Yes
Jochen Weiland	Asynchronous	✅ Yes
Martin Helmich	In meeting	✅ Yes
Jana Höffner	Asynchronous	✅ Yes
Thomas Maroschik	In meeting	✅ Yes

Decision description

Facts/Problem

Following a direct request made to TYPO3 during the UN Open Source Week, the Community Expansion Committee proposes that the TYPO3 Association becomes a partner of the European Open Source Academy (EOSA). A formal board decision is necessary, as this is a partnership, not a sponsorship. While the prospectus distinguishes between "subscribers" and "knowledge partners", discussions with EOSA/OpenForum Europe confirm that we can fit the "knowledge partner" definition while paying for the subscriber status and related benefits.

The partnership aligns with and supports these goals from the TYPO3 Association's strategy:

5.1 — Enable Independence and Growth Through Long-Term Strategic Fundraising
5.3 — Protecting the Trademark and Enforcing the Brand
5.5 — Enabling Informed Decisions

Objective

The partnership supports the Community Expansion Committee's outreach goals in Europe. Additionally, it increases our impact by providing visibility and recognition in the EU public sector, influence in EU open source strategy and decision-making, collaboration with recognized and trusted companies/organizations, and marketing impact through EOSA platforms.

Obligations to cooperate

The Community Expansion Committee is responsible for managing the partnership and utilizing the benefits to achieve its strategic goals.

Financial and human resources impacts

The annual cost of 2,500 EUR will be covered by the Community Expansion Committee's budget. No additional HR impact is expected.

Resolution/Petitum

The Board approves the TYPO3 Association becoming a partner of the European Open Source Academy (EOSA) for an annual cost of 2,500 EUR, to be funded by the Community Expansion Committee budget.