Olivier Dobberkau (DE)
CEO & Founder at dkd Internet Service
President of the TYPO3 Association
Based in Frankfurt, where he is often found cheering for Eintracht Frankfurt
Meet Olivier at:
CMS Connect 26
Presentation: What changes, what endures: lessons from three decades of open source CMS
Location: Montreal
Dates: August 4 - 5
About Olivier Dobberkau
Olivier Dobberkau is Managing Director of dkd Internet Service GmbH, where he helps organizations build future-proof digital platforms with open-source technologies such as TYPO3 and Apache Solr. With more than 20 years of experience in digital transformation, he is passionate about helping companies achieve greater digital sovereignty through scalable, transparent, and ethical technology choices.
Olivier works closely with clients, partners, and teams to create sustainable digital ecosystems that deliver long-term value without vendor lock-in. A strong advocate for the open-source community, he focuses on turning complex technologies into practical solutions that empower organizations to stay agile, independent, and in control.
About dkd Internet Service
Dkd is a digital agency based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, that has been developing complex web projects, shop systems, and apps for over 20 years. The agency is the most TYPO3-certified in the world and has won seven TYPO3 awards, alongside expertise in Storyblok, Shopware, and Pimcore. With a team of around 60 developers, designers, and consultants, dkd has delivered more than 1,650 projects for over 925 customers.
Beyond enterprise websites and e-commerce systems, dkd's services span consulting, data science, custom web applications, UX/UI design, SEO, and digital accessibility. Notable clients include Bitburger Braugruppe, BayWa r.e., and Aktion Deutschland Hilft, and the agency positions itself around a clear return on investment for its clients' digital projects.
About TYPO3 Association
TYPO3 is a free, open-source content management system written in PHP, particularly widely adopted in Germany, where the German government's own Government Site Builder is built on it. It's backed by TYPO3 GmbH, the operational arm of the TYPO3 Association, which supports the platform's agency landscape and freelance ecosystem, and it has a healthy network of experienced partners across Germany, including B13, +Pluswerk, and Sitegeist.