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    MoodleMoot DACH 30.06.–03.07.2026

    • Welcome to MoodleMoot DACH 2026 in Zurich!

      DevCamp 30.06. - 01.07.2026 - BarCamp 02. - 03.07.2026

      🎯 MootDACH26 is the event for all Moodle users genuinely interested in Moodle’s more technical aspects - no matter if developers, administrators, or educators. It is focused on knowledge exchange, development in teams, higher education and genuinely technical topics. 

      With its format of DevCamp and BarCamp, MootDACH26 actively involves participants in shaping the programme, offers a lot of space for creativity, networking, and exchange, and is generally very interactive. The DevCamp is organized as a hackathon and especially invites developers to be creative. 

      Event languages are German and English so that all participants can contribute in the best possible way.

      In advance, we invite you to discuss your ideas in the forum and thus prepare for an interactive and inspiring unconference.

      💶 MootDACH26 is open and free of charge. Travelling, accommodation, and other personal expenses like food and beverages must be covered by the participants.

      ☀️ We can't wait to see you in summer!

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    Registration

    • Your registration status

      This section displays your current registration status. 

    • Don't see a link to register on this page? Then you need to log in first.

      If you have any problems in the registration process, please get in touch with us via mootdach2026@ethz.ch.

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    Evening events and t-shirt

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      A MoodleMoot is a fantastic opportunity to meet new and like‑minded people, make connections, and build friendships. That’s why we have organized two evening events taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, and Thursday, 2 July. For some of the events, a few details are still missing; these will be added continuously as they are confirmed.

      If the organized events do not meet your preferences, we have also collected ideas on how to best spend your time in Zurich. You might even find someone to join you via the forum.
       
      Don’t miss the opportunity to order one of our MootDACH 2026 T‑shirts! Orders can be placed until 15 June 2026.


    • 🎟️ Registration group events (1 July) Grouptool
      Registration start: Friday, 22 May 2026, 12:30 PM
      Registration end: Monday, 15 June 2026, 11:59 PM

      Join us on July 1st for a special evening right after the DevCamp award ceremony!

      Instead of one big event, the evening is made up of small group activities. This gives you the chance to meet people, explore, and enjoy a more relaxed and personal experience.

      Each activity has 15 to 25 participants, making it easy to connect with others. You can choose the event you like most and sign up in advance using the registration tool.

      Below, you’ll find descriptions of all available activities — pick your favorite and enjoy the evening!

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    Venue

    • ETH Hönggerberg campus

      MoodleMoot DACH 2026 will take place at ETH Hönggerberg, Zurich. ETH Hönggerberg is located on a small hill in the northwestern part of the city, surrounded by a forest and fields. A short walk  up the hill or to the top of one of the buildings will offer you a beautiful view on the city.

      Ansicht des Vorplatzes zwischen den beiden Gebäuden HPH und HCI, in denen die MoodleMoot DACH 2026 stattfindet.

      Conference Desk

      From the bus stop "ETH Hönggerberg", please follow the signs on campus towards Building HPH. The conference desk is located in the entrance area on the ground floor.

      Rooms

      All event rooms are accessible. For more information, please contact the organizers.

      ETH App

      To help you get around campus more easily and find places to eat, we recommend downloading the official ETH Campus app. It offers useful features such as building maps with indoor navigation, up‑to‑date restaurant menus, and a practical campus overview. You can also quickly access emergency contacts via the integrated SOS button, making it a handy companion during your stay at ETH.
       

    • Location plan Page

    • HPH building - DevCamp

      The HPH Foyer, which hosts the coffee service and conference reception desk, also provides 10 workstations.
       

      HCI building

      - DevCamp

      • G floor: dark green (on the map)
        • G3 (Main Hall): All key event sessions will take place here, including the opening and closing speeches, pitch presentations, and other plenary activities.
        • Room G374
      • H floor: blue (on the map)
        • Room H174
        • Room H443
      • J floor: orange (on the map)
        • Room J174
        • Room J374
        • Room J441
        • Room J443

    • HPH building - BarCamp

      The HPH Foyer, which hosts the coffee service and conference reception desk, also provides 3 workstations.
       

      HCI building - BarCamp

      • G floor: dark green (on the map)
        • G3 (Main Hall): All key event sessions will take place here, including the opening and closing speeches, pitch presentations, and other plenary activities.
        • Room G374
      • H floor: blue (on the map)
        • Room H2
        • Room H8
      • J floor: orange (on the map)
        • Room J3
        • Room J4
        • Room J6
        • Room J7

    • Sports Access - ASVZ

      Need a movement break to shape your next Moodle idea? Would you rather go for a run during lunch? Or squeeze in a quick bouldering session between a few lines of code and a debugging loop? 🏃🏻‍♀️🧗🏻

      During MootDACH26, all participants will have access to the ASVZ Sport Center Hönggerberg on the ETH campus. You will find a QR code on your badge, which you can use to enter the sports facilities. Please scan the QR code at the check-in terminal before entering.

      Changing rooms and showers are also available on site.

      Please note that the opening hours of the ASVZ Sport Center are binding for all users.

      ⚠️  Important: When scanning, do not hold your smartphone too close to the check-in terminal, as this may trigger the credit card function on some devices. If you receive an error message, please try again while holding your phone slightly farther away.

      We wish you a successful MootDACH26 and a great time at the Sport Center Hönggerberg!

    • Safety and emergency

      The safety and wellbeing of all participants are important to us. In case of an emergency during the conference, please contact the conference registration desk or a member of the organizing team immediately.

      For urgent emergencies in Switzerland, please use the following numbers:

      • General emergency information: 112
      • Police: 117
      • Fire brigade: 118
      • Ambulance / medical emergency: 144

      If an emergency occurs at the venue:

      • Follow the instructions of the venue staff and conference organizers.
      • Use the marked emergency exits.
      • Do not use elevators in case of fire or evacuation.
      • Go to the designated assembly point.
      • Keep access routes clear for emergency services.

      Defibrillators - ETH Hönggerberg

      The red point marks the location of the conference desk.

      Picture description: Stylized aerial map of part of the ETH Hönggerberg campus. The HPH building is marked with a red symbol indicating the conference desk, located in the foyer. Defibrillators are located in the HPH, HPI, and HCI buildings.

      Defibrillator locations at the ETH Hönggerberg. Description in text

      Assembly points - ETH Hönggerberg

      The red point marks the location of the conference desk, which is on the foyer of the HPH building.

      Picture description: Stylized aerial map of part of the ETH Hönggerberg campus. The HPH building is marked with a red symbol indicating the conference desk, located in the foyer. The assembly point is shown across the street in front of the HPH building. It can be reached by turning left after Stefano‑Franscini‑Platz and is located on the left side.

      Assembly point at the ETH Hönggerberg. Description in text

      Defibrillators and assembly points - Octavo
      The evening event on July 2 will take place at Restaurant Octavo, located in an ETH building. 
       
      Picture description: The image shows the location of the defibrillator in the OCT building, located on the ground floor, and the assembly point. The assembly point is in a park approximately 50 meters behind the building. To reach it, exit through the main entrance, turn left, then turn left again onto Brown‑Boveri‑Strasse. Continue straight for about 50 meters. The Oerlikerpark is on the right side, where the assembly point is located.
      Defibrillators and assembly point of the OCT building. Description in text
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    Getting there

    • Public transport

      ETH Hönggerberg is easily accessible by public transport from both Zurich main station and the airport in around half an hour. The available connections can be found on the Zurich Transport Network website or in the ZVV app.

      🏢 Adress: ETH Zürich, Campus Hönggerberg, Joseph-von-Deschwanden-Platz 1, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland

      🗺 Coordinates: 47.4075861, 8.5092652

      🚌 Bus stop: ETH Hönggerberg

    • Public transport tickets

      For getting around during the MootDACH, several convenient ticket options are available. The venue along with most accommodations and points of interest is located within zone 110, which corresponds to ticket zones 1–2 (exception: the airport, zones 110 + 121; link to zone map).

      Ticket options:
      • Single ticket: 4.70 CHF (zones 1-2)
      • 24-Stunden-Ticket: 9.40 CHF (zones 1-2); best option for multiple trips per day; valid for 24 hours from purchase; unlimited travel by bus, tram, and train within the selected zones

      👉 Tipp: If two or more than two trips per day are planned, the 24-hour ticket is more cost-effective than single tickets.

      Buying tickets:
      • via the ZVV App
      • at ticket machines at stops and stations

      Travel examples:
      • 🏫 from Zürich HB to ETH Hönggerberg: ca. 20-30 minutes; tram no. 50 od. 17 (from Zürich, Sihlquai/HB) to Bucheggplatz + bus 69 towards ETH Hönggerberg
      • ✈️ Vom Flughafen Zürich zum ETH Hönggerberg: ca. 20-30 minutes; train to Zürich Oerlikon + bus no. 80 (from Bahnhof Oerlikon Nord) towards Triemlispital 

      👉 Tipp: Bus lines 69 (from Bucheggplatz) and 80 (from Oerlikon or Altstetten stations) are the main connections to the ETH Hönggerberg campus.

    • eLink shuttle bus

      If you are staying in the city centre or plan to visit it during the MoodleMoot, you may use the eLink shuttle bus, which connects the ETH Hönggerberg Campus with the ETH Main Building in the city centre.

      The shuttle service is free of charge for ETH students, employees, and conference guests.

      Timetables and additional information are available here: https://ethz.ch/students/en/campus/transport-mobility/science-city-link.html

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    Food & drinks

    • Food & drinks at ETH Campus Hönggerberg

      Image description: The image shows a map from the uMap website displaying food and drink options available on the ETH campus. Locations offering refreshments are marked on the map. The map is interactive and can be zoomed in or out to view more or less detail.

      Coffee, tea, and snacks

      🍵 What would MoodleMoot DACH 2026 be without coffee, tea, snacks and, above all, the conversations and new ideas that spring from them! Accordingly, you’ll find a coffee and tea buffet and some light snacks available throughout the event at the HPH building. 

      🍪 As for the snacks, the rule is ‘Es hätt, solangs hätt’ – ‘There’s something available while stocks last’. Please help yourselves – and leave something for those coming after you.

      🍎 For those who feel a bit peckish in between meals or fancy taking a break from the MootDACH hustle and bustle, there are cafés and a small grocery shop on Hönggerberg (Coop). You’ll find them listed below and marked on the map above.

      🍽️ Lunch

      ETH Hönggerberg offers a variety of restaurants and cafés, which are displayed on the map. By clicking on a symbol, you can view its name and use it to navigate via the links provided below.

      💶 The cost of lunch is to be covered by the participants of MoodleMoot DACH.

      • FUSION (Link)
      • Rice Up! (Link)
      • Food Market Green Day (Link)
      • Food Market Grill BBQ (Link)
      • Food Market Pizza Pasta (Link)
      • Bella Vista (Link)
      • Mendokoro (Link) 
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    Accommodation

    • Accommodation

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      Image description: The image shows a map from the uMap website displaying recommended hotel options in Zurich. These locations are marked on the map. The map is interactive and can be zoomed in or out to show more or less detail.

      You’ll find some recommended hotels below, all close to the venue and easy to reach by public transport. All accommodations are shown on the map. By clicking on a symbol, you can see its name and use the links to navigate.

      • Holiday Inn Zurich - Messe by IHG (Link)
      • Kafi Schnaps (Link)
      • Hotel Arlette (Link)
      • Hotel Felix Zürich (Link)
      • Hotel Kronenhof (Link)
      • Hotel Josef (Link)
      • Hotel Spirgarten Zürich (Link)
      • Hotel Hirschen Zürich (Link)
      • Hotel Sternen Oerlikon (Link)
      • Courtyard by Marriott Oerlikon (Link)
      • City Stay - Franklinstrasse (Link)
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    Discover Zurich

    Local Tips:
    We asked the ETH Educational IT Services team about their favorite spots in Zurich, activities they enjoy, and their preferred places for coffee or a drink. Here’s a summary for you.

    Tourist Tips:
    For more tourist-focused suggestions, please visit the Swiss tourism page for ideas on sightseeing and must-visit attractions around the city.

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    Programme

    We’re working on organizing some social events for the evenings of July 1 and 2 after the conference. More details, including registration information, will be shared as soon as possible!

    • DevCamp: Tue. 30th June & Wed. 1st July

      “It’s an intensive two-day hackathon which allows Moodle developers to work with like-minded people on hands-on projects while having the opportunity to exchange know-how, validate their ideas and create working code.”

      Moodle DevCamp is a free, two-day, open hackathon for all developers, UX experts, QA professionals, and anyone else interested in Moodle. The event is all about turning your own ideas into working code and presenting the results over the course of the two days.

      At the start of the event, participants will present their ideas. Afterward, everyone can work on the project that piqued their interest the most. Once like-minded individuals have teamed up, they will have the space and time to produce actual code.

      👉 DevCamp locations: https://moodlemootdach.org/course/section.php?id=257#module-1025

    • BarCamp: Thu. 2nd & Fri. 3rd of July

      The MootDACH26 is a BarCamp focusing on Moodle. Participants create the programme! 

      This ad hoc unconference format allows people to exchange information in an open environment and learn from each other. It is an intense event involving discussions, presentations and participant interaction. An introductory round takes place at the start of the event. Everyone has the opportunity to focus on their main interests and contribute to the session plan by proposing topics or joining existing ones. Each 45-minute session is independently designed by the participants joining it. Participants are welcome to change sessions during the event.

      👉 BarCamp locations: https://moodlemootdach.org/course/section.php?id=257#module-1026

    • Schedule for DevCamp and BarCamp

      Here you can find the schedule for both the DevCamp and the BarCamp. Please note that details about the BarCamp sessions will be added during the pitching and session planning on Thursday morning.
       

      🍽️ Feel free to have lunch at a time that suits you; we suggest between 12:45 and 14:00, but most lunch places are open from 11:00 to 14:00. If the weather is nice, there is plenty of space for a picnic around Hönggerberg. Kindly note that lunch costs are at your own expense.

      👉 Link: session plan MootDACH2026

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    Get ready for DevCamp 2026 (30.06. - 01.07.2026)

    Developers' corner
     This area provides opportunity for all DevCamp participants to exchange and discuss ideas and topics in preparation for the event.

    👉 DevCamp locations: https://moodlemootdach.org/course/section.php?id=257#module-1025

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    Get ready for BarCamp 26

    BarCamp corner

    📣 Write a short announcement of your planned session, 🧡let others know you are interested in their session, discuss and develop ideas, gather people interested in the same topics as you and try to motivate others to finally do the talk you wanted to hear for ages. This is what the BarCamp idea exchange is here for. We wish you lot's of fun and bright ideas 💡!

    One important side note: please write in German or English, what ever language you feel more comfortable with.

    👉 BarCamp locations: https://moodlemootdach.org/course/section.php?id=257#module-1026

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    Host & organizers

    ETH Zurich is the host of the 2026 event. The other institutions are equally responsible organizers of the event.