BSBF hosted visit to Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) – Monday 5 October 2026
BSBF2026 invites company representatives to a BSBF hosted visit to Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB), a centre of excellence for research with synchrotron light and proton irradiation. HZB plays a vital role in international photon science, driving innovation in materials research with a focus on photovoltaics, batteries, synthetic fuels, green hydrogen, catalysis, and quantum devices.
Further details on registration deadlines can be found below.
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB)
HZB in Germany operates the world-class synchrotron facilitiy BESSY II delivering powerful X-ray light for cutting-edge research in materials science, energy, and quantum technologies. The centre enables academic and industrial users to investigate the structure and function of matter at atomic scales.
Industrial collaboration is essential for maintaining and upgrading HZB’s advanced infrastructure, offering opportunities in high-tech components, precision engineering, electronics, control and data systems, cryogenics, and large-scale facility services.
What to expect of the visit
The visit starts with a welcome and introduction at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB), followed by short presentations on the centre and its flagship facility, BESSY II. Participants will then take a guided tour of the storage ring and experimental hall, gaining first-hand insights into the facilities, the science, and the unique research environment. The programme offers the chance to meet HZB management, exchange with leading scientists and engineers, and explore opportunities for industrial collaboration in an international high-tech setting.
Industrial opportunities at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin include:
- Accelerator and beamline components
- Advanced vacuum and cryogenic technologies
- Detector systems, electronics, and instrumentation
- Control and data systems
- High-precision mechanical engineering and motion systems
- Installation, maintenance, and technical facility services
Programme *
Monday 5 October 2026
10:30 - Welcome and get together with coffee
11:00 - Round of introductions about 1 minutes per participant
11:30 - Welcome by and picture with HZB’s management
11:35 - Introduction of Big Science Business Forum 2026
11:50 - Presentation BESSY II and BESSY II+ (including questions)
12:20 - Visit of the storage ring and the experimental hall
12:50 - Networking, wrap-up, next steps including finger food lunch
13:30 - Departure
* Programmes are subject to minor changes due to operational or safety-related requirements.
Practical information & registration
Participation is strictly limited to 20 participants (tours will be organised in groups of up to 10) and subject to approval. Early registration is therefore strongly recommended.
The main tour at HZB focuses on the BESSY II storage ring and the experimental hall. No special safety equipment is required, and there is no radiation exposure.
Registration deadline: 27 September 2026
How to get there
Address:
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB)
Albert-Einstein-Straße 15
12489 Berlin (Adlershof), Germany
By public transport
HZB is easily accessible by S-Bahn. Take the S8, S9, S45, or S46 to S-Bahn station Adlershof. From there, it’s about a 10-minute walk to the facility, or you can take tram lines 61 or 63 (direction Karl-Ziegler-Str.) to the stop "Magnusstraße". The main entrance is only a few minutes' walk from the tram stop.
From Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER):
Take the S9 or S45 S-Bahn line directly from the airport to Adlershof station (approx. 15 minutes). Follow the directions above from Adlershof.
By taxi or car
From Berlin city centre or the airport, a taxi takes about 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic. Parking is available at and around the facility.
Recommended Hotels
We recommend booking accommodation either in Berlin city centre (offering easy public transport connections) or in the Adlershof area, which is near Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin and offers fast access by tram, S-Bahn, or taxi. Below are a few convenient options:
Budget / functional (3★)
ibis Berlin City Süd
A reliable and affordable choice with good facilities, located in southern Berlin with convenient U-Bahn access to Adlershof and the centre.
Make your hotel reservation here.
Business / mid-range (3–4★)
Dorint Adlershof Berlin
Modern and comfortable business hotel located in the heart of the Adlershof science and technology park—just a few minutes’ walk from Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin. Ideal for easy and direct access to the facility.
Make your hotel reservation here.
Higher-end / more comfortable (4★)
NYX Hotel Berlin Köpenick by Leonardo Hotels
A modern, stylish hotel located on the banks of the Spree in Köpenick, offering comfortable rooms and good connections to Adlershof via S-Bahn or taxi.
Make your hotel reservation here.
