Edward Lenssen, an IT entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience, specializes in practical IT solutions, partnerships, open-source software, and community building. His expertise ranges from project acquisition, proposal creation to managing complex global IT projects for both multinationals and SME's. Edward thrives on collaborating with enthusiastic teams to deliver tangible results.  

Since 2004, Edward has actively contributed to the TYPO3 open-source community, sharing knowledge and organizing events. His commitment to open-source principles reflects his dedication to collaborative approaches in the dynamic field of information technology.  

Edward has been the driving force behind Web Camp Venlo and the surrounding community for 11 years.

KM2 >> is proud to support Web Camp Venlo as a sponsor and Co-Organizer. As a specialized agency based in Düsseldorf, we support companies and organizations in the implementation of tailor-made digital solutions. We are passionate about combining technology, strategy and creativity to achieve tangible results and reach target groups effectively.

For us, Web Camp Venlo is a special platform where experts and enthusiasts from the web and TYPO3 community come together to share knowledge, exchange ideas and create new momentum for the digital future. The open and collaborative atmosphere of the event fits perfectly with our own belief that innovation and progress come from collaboration and exchange.

KM2 >> is represented in Venlo by Ana and Kai: Ana Mitrovic works in online marketing and is enthusiastic of various TYPO3 Teams (like Surfcamp and Marketing). Kai Unterberg is the owner of KM2 >> and an absolute open source enthusiast. Both are looking forward to the family atmosphere and the special location. 

Patrick Broens is a very early adoptor of TYPO3 and is developing with and for it since the year 2000. He was part of the TYPO3 core team for more then 12½ years and knows a lot about the ins and outs of this CMS.

Patrick is one of the owners of the company OpenGemeenten, located in Maarn, the Netherlands. They offer SAAS solutions and build websites for municipalities in the Netherlands, but also abroad, mostly using TYPO3 as their CMS of choice. Together with municipalities they try to come up with the best solutions for them. Once developed, the solution is available for all of their clients.

Patrick loves the TYPO3 community and is a regular speaker at national and international events. He loves TYPO3 so much he mostly wears TYPO3 t-shirts and hoodies. Heck, he even has the TYPO3 logo on his car.

Formerly an Online Marketing Manager and now a Junior Success Manager at TYPO3 GmbH, Myrna appreciates the collaborative spirit and support within the TYPO3 community, especially at events like Web Camp Venlo and TYPO3camp RheinRuhr. She is always eager to connect and exchange knowledge with others.

Beyond her role at TYPO3 GmbH, Myrna is part of the Web Camp Venlo organization team, contributes to the TYPO3 Surf Camp, and is actively involved in the TYPO3 Marketing Team. She genuinely enjoys building connections and aims to contribute to the community's collective success.

Ben was active in the TYPO3 community from the very beginning around the year 2000 and specifically as community manager for some 5 years. As community manager with his company, Age of Peers, he has consistently worked with people and teams to improve communication, collaboration, and participation and has enjoyed every moment of it. This international working environment has enabled Ben to connect to many other community managers and open source start-ups..

Ben loves sharing people skills and personal innovation, preferably in an open environment.