The conference will be hosted at two locations:

State Institute for Music Research (Staatliches Institut für Musikforschung)
Musikinstrumenten-Museum (Musical Instrument Museum), Ben-Gurion-Straße 1, 10785 Berlin

University of the Arts Berlin (Universität der Künste Berlin / UdK Berlin)
Jazz-Institute Berlin, Georg-Neumann-Saal, Einsteinufer 43-53, 10587 Berlin

Berlin has an extensive and efficient public transportation system operated by BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe) consisting of U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn (urban rail), buses, trams, and ferries.

Public Transit Tickets and Fares

Berlin is divided into three fare zones (A, B, and C). The conference venues and most hotels are located in zones A and B. 

Ticket Options

• Single Ticket AB: €3.80 (valid for 2 hours, one direction)
• 24-Hour Ticket AB (Tageskarte): €10.60
• 7-Day Ticket AB: €44.60 (valid for 7 consecutive days)
• Berlin Welcome Card: Includes unlimited public transport and discounts at museums and attractions (available for 48h, 72h, 4, 5, or 6 days)

How to Purchase

Tickets can be purchased at BVG ticket machines (available in English), ticket offices at major stations, or through the BVG app. Remember to validate your ticket before boarding.

Bike Sharing

Berlin is a bike-friendly city with numerous bike-sharing options:

• Nextbike
• TIER Mobility
• Lime
• Call a Bike (Deutsche Bahn)

Most bike-sharing services can be accessed via smartphone apps.

Taxi and Ride-Sharing Services

Taxis are readily available throughout Berlin, with metered pricing. Popular ride-sharing apps are also available, including:

• Uber
• Bolt
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Walking

Central Berlin is very walkable, and many attractions, restaurants, and cultural sites are within walking distance of the main conference venue. The area around Potsdamer Platz is flat and pedestrian-friendly.

Conference Venue Accessibility

State Institute for Music Research:
The venue is wheelchair accessible with:

• Accessible entrances and elevators
• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms
• Designated seating areas in presentation rooms
• Accessible public transportation connections (S+U Potsdamer Platz station has elevators)

University of the Arts: 
The Georg-Neumann-Saal is fully accessible for wheelchair users.

Accessibility in Berlin

Berlin is generally well-equipped for visitors with mobility needs. Most U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations in the city center are equipped with elevator access, while all buses and trams feature low-floor vehicles with wheelchair ramps. For planning your journey, the BVG website and app offer detailed information on accessible routes and stations. If you prefer taxi services, many vehicles can accommodate wheelchair users and can be pre-booked through specialized services.

Additional Support

If you have specific accessibility requirements or need assistance, please contact us at:
aimc2026@~@sim.spk-berlin.de

We are committed to ensuring that all attendees can fully participate in the conference. Please inform us of your needs as early as possible so we can make appropriate arrangements.

• Berlin Tourism:www.visitberlin.de/en
• BVG (Public Transport):www.bvg.de/en
• Berlin Brandenburg Airport:ber.berlin-airport.de/en