Advancing Collective Security:
Build Societal Resilience, Boost Innovation and Enhance Defence Readiness

15 - 16 September 2026 

Berlin, GERMANY

In cooperation with the AFCEA Bonn Chapter

 

 

 

VENUE

 

 

TechNet Europe 2026 will be held at Estrel Hotel

Address:

Sonnenallee 225
12057, Berlin
Germany

Directions: Google maps

CONTACT 

 

 

AFCEA Europe

europe@afcea.org

Tel: +32-2-705 27 31 

FAQs 

 

 

DIRECTIONS/PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO THE VENUE

Directions to the venue: Google maps

Arriving to Estrel:

The closest public transport stops to the Estrel Berlin are S Sonnenallee (for S-Bahn trains) and Ziegrastraße (for bus services)  [12]. Both stations are a short 3 to 5-minute walk from the hotel and convention center.

1. S-Bahn Station: S Sonnenallee 

  • Lines: S41 and S42 (Berlin Ringbahn)
  • Walking distance: ~300 meters (5-minute walk) [12]

2. Bus Stop: Ziegrastraße

  • Lines: M41 (which connects directly to Berlin Central Station/Hauptbahnhof) and 377
  • Walking distance: ~170 meters (3-minute walk) [123]

For planning your exact route and checking real-time schedules, you can use the BVG Journey Planner. [1]

Directions from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER):

By public transport: Itinerary Suggestions. Like in all big cities, usual precaution on your belongings is advised.

By taxi: It is a 15-minute drive (depending on traffic), Taxi fares.

By car: Googlemap itinerary

PARKING

Estrel has around 350 parking lots in our hotel garage. Price per day EUR 25,00 incl. 19% VAT. Additionally there is an alternative parking space, which is a 5 minute walk from the Estrel Hotel with further 100 parking lots. Price per day EUR 15,00 incl. 19% VAT. 

More info on parking, locations, and directions. 

USEFUL INFORMATION

Berlin has an array of sites and entertainment options spread all over the city. For more information check out the Visit Berlin website.

CURRENCY

The currency in Berlin is Euro (EUR).

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ILLNESS

In order to keep everyone safe and healthy, if you are feeling unwell, please do not attend the conference.

DRESS CODE

AFCEA welcomes and honors all service members at our events. We recognise some military commands may have restrictions on wearing uniforms off base. Please follow the guidance of your command regarding uniform wear.

You may also elect to change into uniform when you arrive on-site. There is a cloakroom available.

SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS

Access to the presentations authorised for publication will be available via a secure link to be sent after the event.