Important Note
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Conference Venues AIMC 2026 Berlin
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)
College of Music (Fakultät Musik), Fasanenstraße 1B, 10623 Berlin
Jazz-Institute Berlin, Georg-Neumann-Saal, Einsteinufer 43-53, 10587 Berlin
Getting to the Conference Venue
Arriving by Public Transport
The State Institute for Music Research is easily accessible via Berlin's excellent public transportation network:
U-Bahn and S-Bahn stop Potsdamer Platz (U2, S1, S2, S25, S26)
Bus M 29 stop Potsdamer Brücke
Buses M 48, M 85, 200 stop Varian-Fry-Strasse
Arriving by Long-Distance Train
From Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
with bus M 85 to Varian-Fry-Straße, or with S-Bahn S 1 (Wannsee), S 25 (Teltow Stadt), S 26 (Teltow Stadt) to Friedrichstraße, then transfer to any southbound S-Bahn to S+U Potsdamer Platz. Another option is the regional express (RE) from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to S+U Potsdamer Platz.
Arriving by Plane
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
is located approximately 25 km southeast of the city center. Airport Express (FEX): Direct to Potsdamer Platz station (approximately 30 minutes). Regional trains: RB14, RE7, or RE8 to Friedrichstraße, then transfer to S-Bahn lines S1, S2, S25, or S26 to Potsdamer Platz. S-Bahn: S9 or S45 to Friedrichstraße, then transfer to lines S1, S2, S25, or S26 to Potsdamer Platz
Arriving by Car
Route from A115 motorway
Exit AVUS → A100 direction Kurfürstendamm → Halenseestraße → Kurfürstendamm → Tauentzienstraße → Nürnberger Straße → Budapester Straße → Stülerstraße → Tiergartenstraße → Ben-Gurion-Straße
Parking
Please use the parking facilities at Kulturforum and Potsdamer Platz. Please note that parking in central Berlin can be limited and expensive. We strongly encourage the use of public transportation.
Local Transportation Options
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.
Accessibility
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.
Additional Resources
- Berlin Tourism:www.visitberlin.de/en
- BVG (Public Transport):www.bvg.de/en
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport:ber.berlin-airport.de/en
Thanks
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.