This Month in TYPO3: January 2026

• Security releases for 14.0.2, 13.4.23, and 12.4.41 landed together
• Maintenance releases for 13.4.24 and 12.4.42 followed with stability tweaks
• ELTS updates shipped twice: 10.4.55 & 11.5.49
• Core advisories rolled out in sequence — SA-2026-001, SA-2026-002, SA-2026-003, and SA-2026-004 — alongside extension advisories 2026-001, 2026-002, 2026-003, and 2026-004

The contributor roundup isn’t published yet, but the energy shows up in merged PRs, issue triage, translations, and Camino polish across many repos. Keep watching the news hub for the full roll-call.

• v14.1 resets the visual language and UX priorities for the LTS year, reducing friction for editors and creating a clearer rhythm for integrators upgrading older sites.
• Camino becomes the default theme and a practical blueprint for modern content patterns, giving teams a shared baseline that’s easy to adapt without losing accessibility or performance discipline.
• Members selected four ideas for Round One 2026, channeling budget into proposals that lift day-to-day developer experiencve, documentation pathways, and real-world onboarding for new contributors.
• The board’s January–August 2025 report adds context for today’s priorities, connecting infrastructure efforts, certification planning, and community programs to the LTS roadmap ahead.

• 2–5 February 2026 — TYPO3 v14 Code Sprint
• 18 December 2025 — OMT Summit
• 12–13 March 2026 — Web Camp Venlo
• 23–27 March 2026 — CloudFest
• 26–27 March 2026 — Best Practices Team On-Site Sprint
• 11–13 April 2026 — TYPO3 Surfcamp
• 23–25 April 2026 — TYPO3camp Schweiz

• Recognizing open-source work as volunteering in Germany connects contribution to civic life and careers, opening doors for students, career-switchers, and teams seeking recognition in public institutions and HR systems
• Digital accessibility moves from checkbox to culture, with 2026 timelines pressing organizations to improve content quality, processes, and procurement so accessible experiences ship by default, not as an afterthought
• MCP-based AI integration points toward quieter, smarter workflows—less backend hunting, more guided actions, and editor help that respects roles, permissions, and auditability.
• Open-source AI stewardship frames 2026 with shared responsibility, balancing innovation with transparency, safety, and long-term governance across vendors, agencies, and public institutions.

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Thanks to everyone who steadied releases through the holidays, refined Camino’s edges, and kept conversations thoughtful around AI and stewardship. Your care shows up in smoother upgrades, happier editors, and a community that’s ready for a generous, ambitious 2026.