… und danke für den Fisch! Gut 60 Leute aus Österreich, der Schweiz und Deutschland kamen zum diesjährigen Treffen der deutschsprachigen Opencast Community an die Universität Bremen. Dank der ausgezeichneten und netten Organisation durch das Team vor Ort, des leckeren Caterings und des auf Austausch fokussierten Programms mit dem Schwerpunkt “LMS” vergingen die 48 Stunden wie im Fluge.
Im nächsten Jahr treffen wir uns dann in Jena.
Universidad de Alicante has joined the Opencast funding scheme as our ninth supporting institution. Thanks Kiko for making this possible!
Hopefully, most of you will know by now that Opencast as a project is part of Apereo, a non-profit organization that supports and develops open source software for higher education institutions. Because that’s what heroes do. If you want to become a hero part of that community, too, think about joining Apereo as a friend. A good way to support Apereo, Opencast, and join other open source enthusiasts in the academic field.
This is an update to the 2023/2024 crowd funding campaign as presented at the 2024 summit:
Thanks to all institutions involved, both for the (additional) contributions and their patience in these projects:
If your institution is in a position to make a contribution to the next funding campaign, or if you have suggestions on what project to work on, please feel free to contact the board.
Well, not really. But now that we’ve got your attention, please register for the meeting of the German speaking meeting in Bremen before you pack your bags so that we can organise things. Hopp Schwiiz!
For the meeting of the German-speaking community, this post is in German.
Um euch eine frühzeitige Planung zu ermöglichen: Wir treffen uns am 23. September 2024 um 18 Uhr auf dem Campus der Universität Bremen, Bibliothekstraße 1, 28359 Bremen. Montag ist Anreise und Besichtigung der Infrastruktur der Kollegen in Bremen, am Dienstag und Mittwoch beginnen wir jeweils um 9 Uhr; die Teilnahme ist kostenlos.
Bitte meldet euch so bald wie möglich an, damit wir die notwendigen Planungen vorantreiben können; diese Anmeldung ist verbindlich und Voraussetzung für die Teilnahme!
Für die inhaltliche Vorbereitung suchen wir Freiwillige, die das Programm zusammenstellen. Meldet euch bitte direkt bei Rüdiger.
A happy new year on behalf of the Opencast Board! Registration is now online for the 2024 Opencast summit:
Remember, the conference is free and more information can be found at
We would like thank Veronika, Stefanos, Lars, Carlos and Javi for joining the conference committee. Their goal is to organize the programme, something they need your support for: Feel free to suggest topics you would like to see covered, talks you want to give, or expert input you would like to provide/get. Either here or while registering.
See you in Zaragoza!
Registration is now online.
Agenda is also online
Details about our annual meeting provided by our host, Javier Fabra.
The Opencast Summit 2024 will be held at the Paraninfo of the University of Zaragoza, Plaza Basilio Paraíso, 4 – 50004 Zaragoza.
Located in the heart of the city, the Paraninfo is the oldest and most emblematic building of the University of Zaragoza, and was declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1978. It was designed as the Faculty of Medicine and Sciences by the architect Ricardo Magdalena and was inaugurated in 1893. After its complete restoration in 2008, in addition to its representative, institutional, and governance functions of the University, and as the site of the General Library, it has become a focal point of culture, with a continuous program of activities, and a venue for numerous conferences, presentations, and scientific meetings.
The city of Zaragoza is located in the center of the Ebro Valley depression, at a major communication junction between the plateau, the Mediterranean, and the Cantabrian regions. It is connected by road and train to the main cities of the peninsula and has several air routes with some of the major European capitals and the islands.
From Madrid:
The capital of Spain is just over 300 kilometers from Zaragoza.
By bus: There are buses almost every hour (the journey takes about 3 hours and 45 minutes by expressway). The bus station is located to the east of Madrid (metro station “Avenida de América”, lines 4, 6, 7, and 9 of the Metro). The metro network also reaches Madrid-Barajas airport. Bus company information online: ALSA. Approximate ticket price: €15.
By train: There are AVE trains that leave approximately every 60 minutes (the journey lasts between an hour and a quarter and an hour and a half). The Puerta de Atocha train station is in the center of Madrid (Metro station “Atocha Renfe”, line 1). Train schedules online: RENFE. Approximate ticket price: €40.
By car: Via the A-2 expressway (toll-free).
From Barcelona
The second largest city in Spain is also just over 300 kilometers from Zaragoza.
By bus: There are buses almost every hour (the journey takes about 3 and a half hours by motorway). The Barcelona Nord bus station is at “Arc del Trionf” (with Metro L1 stations and Urban Bus stops nearby). Bus company information online: ALSA. Approximate ticket price: €15.
By train: There are AVE trains approximately every 60 minutes (the journey lasts between an hour and a half and an hour and forty minutes). Train schedules online: RENFE. Approximate ticket price: €40.
The Barcelona airport is also connected to the train station by the Cercanías, line 1 Sants station.
By car: Via the toll motorway AP-2 or the A-2 expressway.
From Bilbao:
By bus: There are buses every two hours (4 hours journey by motorway). Online: ALSA. Approximate ticket price: €17.
By train: There are two daily trains (5 hours journey). Timetables are available online: RENFE. Approximate travel cost: €25.
By car: Toll motorway AP-68 or road with several expressway sections.
Zaragoza airport:
There are direct flights to/from:
More Information: Aena
Below are several accommodation options, with indicative prices*. To know the real price, you should directly consult the hotel:
| Name | Price* | Address | Phone | Distance to venue |
| Palafox Zaragoza ***** | 138€ | C. del Marqués de Casa Jimenez s/n | +34 976 23 77 00 | 450m. |
| Zenit Don Yo **** | 95€ | C. de Juan Bruil, 4, 6 | +34 976 22 67 41 | 400m. |
| INNSiDE by Meliá **** | 140€ | Av. de César Augusto, 13 | +34 976 43 01 00 | 600m. |
| Vincci Zaragoza Zentro **** | 160€ | C. del Coso, 86 | +34 976 70 33 00 | 1,0km. |
**For more affordable hotel options, please refer to the following link
Registration is now online for the 2024 Opencast summit. While the conference is free, registration is mandatory
Call for proposals (until Jan 30th EOD)
Programme and Social Events are already in process
Thanks to our host Javi, we can offer you the following affordable hotel options; please mention our meeting when making a reservation:
ZENIT DON YO **** 65,97 €
Juan Bruil 4-6. 50001 ZARAGOZA / Tfno.: +34 976 226741
Single occupancy room, breakfast and VAT included.
HOTEL ALFONSO **** 65,97 €
C/ Coso, 15-19 50003 ZARAGOZA/Tfno.: +34 876 541118
Double room for single use, breakfast and VAT included.
HOTEL GOYA **** 65,97 €
C/ Cinco de marzo,5 50004 ZARAGOZA/Tfno.: +34 976 22 93 31
Double room for single use, breakfast and VAT included.
VINCCI ZARAGOZA ZENTRO **** 65,97 €
C/ Coso, 86 50001 ZARAGOZA/Tfno.: +34 976 703300
Single occupancy room, breakfast and VAT included.
HOTEL NH SPORT *** 62,15 €
C/ Moncayo ,5 50010 ZARAGOZA/Tfno.: +34 976 311114
Double room for single use, breakfast and VAT included.
ZARAGOZA ROYAL *** 65,97 €
C/ Arzobispo Domenech, 4-6 50006 ZARAGOZA / Tfno.: 976 214600
Single occupancy room, breakfast and VAT included.
Contamina, nº 20. 50003 ZARAGOZA / Tfno.: 976 399 065
Single occupancy room, breakfast and VAT included. 60,00 €
Double room, breakfast and VAT included. 77,00 €
Parking €/day 17,00 €
It was hot in Bern, very hot! Thanks to our hosts for the first “DACH unconference” (results of which will be circulated to the community), the social activities – and the air conditioned room!
PS: Die Aufzeichnungen…
