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S2N, short for Storage, Server, Network, is a German-language infrastructure conference from heise, organised by the editorial team of iX magazine together with dpunkt.verlag. It is aimed at system and network administrators, IT and system architects, data centre and IT managers, and senior technology leaders such as CTOs, CIOs and CISOs who are responsible for running on-premises and hybrid infrastructure. The 2026 conference takes place in Berlin on 3 and 4 November, with optional workshops on the preceding day, 2 November. This year's focus themes are sovereign infrastructure, including on-premises cloud, alternatives to established virtualisation platforms, software-defined networking and storage, and identity management; operating AI under one's own control when sensitive data is involved; keeping IT stable despite RAM and storage supply shortages; and observability for modern data centre networks. The programme combines talks, keynotes and panel discussions with an exhibition of infrastructure vendors and an evening event built around topic tables. For administrators looking for a storage and server conference in 2026 in Germany, S2N offers vendor contact and peer exchange on the operational questions that keep data centres running, with digital sovereignty and compliance running throughout.
S2N: Storage Server Network 2026 takes place November 3–4, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.
S2N: Storage Server Network 2026 is an in-person event.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
A one-day storage and networking conference in Berlin in November is a hardware audience in a city with unusual industrial depth. Berlin's electrical engineering history is visible if you look for it, from the Siemens works in the north-west to the tangle of rail infrastructure that has been rebuilt three times in a century. With a single day of sessions, the practical plan is one museum and one viewpoint, both centrally reachable.
From BER, the S9 takes around 45 minutes to the eastern centre while the FEX express reaches the Hauptbahnhof in about half an hour; both need an ABC-zone ticket. Berlin's position on the German rail network makes same-day travel realistic from Hamburg, Leipzig, Dresden or Hanover, all under two hours by ICE, which suits a one-day event.
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The U-Bahn now carries mobile signal on most lines, though transfers between older stations still drop calls. For a single-day visit, an eSIM avoids any dependence on venue Wi-Fi holding up. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
Deutsches Technikmuseum. An enormous collection of rail, aviation, printing and computing hardware occupies a former goods depot in Kreuzberg, including reconstructions of Konrad Zuse's early machines. It is directly relevant to anyone in this field and easily fills three hours. The U1 and U7 stop at Möckernbrücke nearby. Tickets on Tiqets →
Computerspielemuseum. A compact museum on Karl-Marx-Allee traces computer games from mainframe experiments to the present, with several hundred playable machines including rare arcade cabinets. An hour and a half covers it, and it pairs well with a walk along the monumental socialist-era boulevard outside.
Reichstag dome. Norman Foster's glass dome over the parliament chamber can be visited free of charge, with a spiral ramp giving a full circle over the government quarter. Registration is required in advance, often days ahead, and identification is checked at entry. The visit takes about an hour.
Bergmannstraße. This Kreuzberg street and its side roads hold the kind of bookshops, covered market hall and long-established cafés that survive outside the tourist circuit. It is a fifteen-minute walk from the technology museum, which makes the two an obvious pairing for an afternoon and an early dinner.
Does the Reichstag dome need booking?
Yes. Free visits must be registered in advance through the Bundestag's online system, ideally several days ahead, and passport or ID details are required for each visitor.
Is a single-day trip to Berlin practical?
From within Germany, yes, with ICE connections under two hours from several major cities. Flying in and out on the same day is tighter because BER transfers take 30 to 45 minutes each way.
How are public transport tickets bought?
Machines at every station take cards, and the BVG app sells the same tickets. Validate paper tickets before boarding; inspections are frequent and fines are issued on the spot.
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