Where to stay for Future Battery Forum 2026 in Berlin: Habyt Berlin Waterfront, about 20 minutes door to door by S-Bahn from ECC Berlin (Estrel Congress Center), Sonnenallee 225. The 7th edition brings about 1,000 battery industry decision-makers to the venue on 24 and 25 November. The Bay Studio with a view of the Rummelsburger See is a calm base before two dense forum days.
24 to 25 November 2026
ECC Berlin (Estrel Congress Center), Sonnenallee 225, Berlin
About 20 minutes door to door, S41 from Ostkreuz to Sonnenallee, then a 5-minute walk
About 1,000 delegates on site (2026 edition)
Facts checked on 23 September 2026
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Photo: Future Battery Forum
Future Battery Forum 2026 brings the battery value chain together in Berlin: automotive and energy experts, cell manufacturers and chemists, production and supply-chain managers, regulators and R&D experts. IPM AG runs the 7th edition on 24 and 25 November 2026 at ECC Berlin (Estrel Congress Center), with about 1,000 decision-makers expected on site, per the organiser's own figures, and 90+ international speakers on two stages.
Key facts for the 2026 edition:
The core programme runs 09:00 to 18:00 on 24 November and 09:30 to 15:30 on 25 November, with check-in and coffee from 08:00 both days. An optional day before, 23 November, adds excursions and pre-networking. Six focus topics run across both days: market strategies and policies, manufacturing and gigafactories, battery chemistry and design, electric mobility, lifecycle and sustainability, and BESS applications (see the agenda).
Deep-Dives and workshops run next to the main stage, including "Battery Regulation Readiness 2027" on 24 November, and "Battery Safety Under Scrutiny" on 25 November. Admission opens 15 minutes before each session.
Your personal QR code arrives by email in advance; on-site check-in also works with an ID card or passport. Check-in hours: 23 November, afternoon to 20:00 (pre-check-in), 24 November 08:00 to 18:00, 25 November 08:00 to 15:00. The evening reception (18:00 to 20:00) and networking party (20:00 to 00:00) take place on 24 November, per the agenda and schedule.
The Core Ticket costs €1,820 plus VAT until 9 November 2026, then €2,000 plus VAT; it covers the two-day programme, exhibition, all-day catering, the evening reception and party, and test drives. The Executive Ticket costs €2,420 plus VAT until 9 November, then €2,660 plus VAT, and adds early-access booking for Workshops, Deep-Dives, excursions and the pre-event, free cancellation up to one month before the event, and free access to a meeting room. A Virtual Ticket (livestream and networking only) is free, sponsored, against a €460 list price. Prices as of 23 September 2026. Source: Future Battery Forum tickets.
Groups of 2 to 3 get 10% off; groups of 4 or more get a custom quote. Students get a free Day 2 ticket through the Talent Club; startups, universities, government bodies and media can ask the organiser for a discount.
Book the Bay Studio at Habyt Berlin Waterfront, with its view of the Rummelsburger See, as a calm base before a dense two-day forum. Day one at ECC Berlin (Estrel Congress Center) runs from 09:00 to 18:00 and the party goes on until midnight, so a quiet room to come back to matters.
Use the leisure areas at Habyt Berlin Waterfront for informal follow-up meetings with contacts after the sessions or the evening reception on 24 November. The trip back from ECC Berlin (Estrel Congress Center) is about 20 minutes door to door by S-Bahn.
Plan about 20 minutes door to door: walk to Ostkreuz, take the S41 (Ringbahn) to Sonnenallee, then walk about 5 minutes to ECC Berlin (Estrel Congress Center). Journey planners showed 19 to 23 minutes for this route in September 2026. Check BVG for live departures on the day; the organiser's travel information lists more options.
The Estrel's own underground garage has 450 spaces, reached from Ziegrastraße, with reduced capacity during renovation work. Habyt Berlin Waterfront does not list parking among its amenities, so plan to reach the forum by public transport. Details and rates: the venue's directions sheet.
Historical average for 24 to 25 November (2016 to 2025): 6.6°C high, 1.3°C low, with rain of 1 mm or more on 5 of 20 days (25%) (Open-Meteo historical data). Pack a warm coat: nights are often close to or below freezing.
Habyt Berlin Waterfront is about 20 minutes door to door by S-Bahn from ECC Berlin (Estrel Congress Center), lakeside on the Rummelsburger See and a 5-minute walk from Ostkreuz. More congresses and trade fairs: Berlin business events.
About 20 minutes door to door: walk to Ostkreuz, take the S41 to Sonnenallee, then walk about 5 minutes. Check BVG for live connections on the day.
The Core Ticket is €1,820 plus VAT until 9 November 2026, then €2,000 plus VAT; the Executive Ticket is €2,420 plus VAT until 9 November, then €2,660 plus VAT. See the organiser's ticket page for current prices.
Yes. There is a coworking space, plus fully equipped kitchens, including shared kitchens, for a quick meal.
The Estrel's own underground garage has 450 spaces, currently with reduced capacity due to renovation. Habyt Berlin Waterfront does not list parking among its amenities.
Three nights, from 23 to 26 November, cover the day-before excursions, both conference days and the field trip to theion GmbH on the afternoon of 25 November.
Yes. Habyt Berlin Waterfront offers free cancellation and flexible stays, and booking direct at habyt.com is always the best price.
Hotel comfort, built for real life. Booking direct at habyt.com is always the best price.
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