Where to stay for BVL Supply Chain CX 2026 in Berlin: Habyt Berlin Waterfront, about 15 to 20 minutes door to door by S-Bahn from Estrel Congress Center Berlin, Sonnenallee 225. BVL's flagship congress and expo runs 21 to 22 October, with about 2,500 participants expected across the Congress and Expo. Free cancellation and a flexible stay make it easy to add a night if a supplier meeting lands after the congress closes.
21 to 22 October 2026
Estrel Congress Center Berlin, Sonnenallee 225, Berlin
About 15 to 20 minutes door to door, S41 from Ostkreuz to Sonnenallee, then a short walk
About 2,500 participants expected (organiser target, 2026)
Facts checked on 30 September 2026
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Photo: Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL) e. V.
BVL Supply Chain CX 2026 is the flagship congress and expo of Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL) e. V., the logistics and supply chain association based in Bremen. The event runs 21 to 22 October 2026 at Estrel Congress Center Berlin, per the organiser's own event page.
Key changes for 2026:
The 2026 tickets page also lists Start-Ups, Young Professionals and Team Boost tiers and a CX All-in Package with a night at the Estrel Hotel. The opening session on 21 October is titled "Welcome and Opening: Deliver.Now.", per the agenda.
Wednesday 21 October opens at 09:00 with "Welcome and Opening: Deliver.Now.". The programme runs on five stages: Main Stage, Kaleidoscope Stage, LogTech Stage, Expo Center Stage and CurioStage, per the organiser's agenda. The day closes with the CX Happy Hour (18:00 to 19:00), the German Award for Supply Chain Management Ceremony (19:00 to 20:30, Main Stage) and the CX Networking Party with DJ and karaoke (20:30 to 00:00).
Thursday 22 October runs a standard day from 09:00, closing with Farewell Coffee & Goodbye (16:30 to 17:00). The programme covers 60+ sessions on six key topics: Geopolitics & Defense in SCM, Digitalization of Supply Chains, AI & Machine Learning, Innovation Strategies in Technology & Automation, Logistics Service Providers, and Organizations & People, per the topics page.
The programme also includes an Escape Room networking activity, a Vibe Coding Camp workshop, and 40+ CX Connect Tables, moderated small-group discussions that need registration in the BVL Events app, available from 20 October 2026.
The CX-Ticket costs 1,800 € (BVL members: 1,600 €) and covers both days: 60+ sessions across five stages, 40+ CX Connect Tables, the Expo with 90+ exhibitors, lunch and refreshments, the German Award for Supply Chain Management Ceremony, and the CX Networking Party. No early-bird deadline is published. Prices as of 30 September 2026. Source: BVL Supply Chain CX tickets.
Reduced tiers: Start-Ups and Young Professionals 900 € each, Students 200 € (limited to 100), and Team Boost, five tickets for 7,000 €. The CX All-in Package adds one night at the Estrel Hotel for 2,199 €, or 1,999 € at the member rate.
Habyt Berlin Waterfront offers free cancellation and a flexible stay, so you can add a night when a supplier meeting lands after the congress. BVL Supply Chain CX 2026 closes on Thursday 22 October with Farewell Coffee & Goodbye at 16:30 to 17:00, which leaves Friday morning free for follow-up meetings in Berlin.
Use the leisure areas at Habyt Berlin Waterfront for a team debrief after day one. Wednesday 21 October runs from the 09:00 opening through the CX Networking Party until midnight, so a quiet space to compare notes helps a team stay aligned for day two.
Plan about 15 to 20 minutes door to door: walk to Ostkreuz (5 minutes), take the S41 (Ringbahn) to Sonnenallee without a change, then walk to Estrel Congress Center Berlin, Sonnenallee 225. The Estrel itself is 3 minutes on foot from S Sonnenallee, per the venue's own directions. Check S-Bahn Berlin for live departures, or see visitBerlin, the city's tourist board.
Due to renovation work, the Estrel currently has only a limited number of parking spaces, and the venue publishes no price. Habyt Berlin Waterfront does not list parking among its amenities, so plan to reach the congress by public transport. Participants also get a Deutsche Bahn event offer, up to 10% off train travel, per the organiser's location page.
Historical average for 21 to 22 October (2016 to 2025): 15.2°C high, 8.5°C low, rain of 1 mm or more on 11 of 20 days (55%) (Open-Meteo historical data). Pack a light layer and a rain jacket.
Habyt Berlin Waterfront is about 15 to 20 minutes door to door by S-Bahn from Estrel Congress Center Berlin, lakeside on the Rummelsburger See. See all Berlin business events.
About 15 to 20 minutes door to door: 5 minutes on foot to Ostkreuz, the S41 to Sonnenallee without a change, then a short walk. Check S-Bahn Berlin for live departures.
The CX-Ticket is 1,800 €, or 1,600 € for BVL members. Reduced tiers exist for start-ups, young professionals and students. See the organiser's ticket page for current prices.
Yes. There is a coworking space and fully equipped kitchens, including shared kitchens, for a quick meal.
Due to renovation work, the Estrel currently has only a limited number of parking spaces, and the venue publishes no price. Habyt Berlin Waterfront does not list parking among its amenities.
Two nights, 20 and 21 October, cover both congress days. Add the night of 22 October if a supplier meeting or team debrief follows on Friday morning.
Yes. Habyt Berlin Waterfront offers free cancellation and a flexible stay, and booking direct at habyt.com is always the best price.
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