Conference programme for download Here!

Members of ESTA are given priority in conference reservations. Check up your membership category here for accurate registration.

Registration is only effective when annual membership fee is paid in full. All registrations are subject to confirmation by ESTA.

You are invited to collect your badges at the ESTA welcome desk located in the reception area of the Hilton Berlin. The welcome desk will be open on Sunday 7 June from 15.00 until 19.00.

Each participant pays for their own transport and room costs. Profit from ESTA’s rates and room block available until 4 May 2026.

We are holding the Sunday welcome dinner on 7 June 2026 at Erdinger am Gendarmenmarkt.

WELCOME COCKTAIL AND DINNER, kindly sponsored by Cennox
19:00 – 22:00 Erdinger am Gendarmenmarkt, a 2 minutes’ walk across the square from the conference venue.

We are holding the Gala Cocktail and Dinner on Monday 8 June 2026 at Wasserwerk.

DRESS CODE: SMART/BUSINESS ATTIRE
18:30 Departure by coaches from the Hilton Berlin
19:00 Gala cocktail at Wasserwerk kindly sponsored by Marsh followed by the Gala Dinner
22:30 Dinner end Return by coaches to the Hilton Berlin
Address: Wasserwerk, Hohenzollerndamm 208A, 10717 Berlin-Wilmersdorf, by coaches from the conference venue

Exhibition opportunities – Exhibition booths are allocated on a first paid basis at a cost of 1,950 EUR for normal size booths and larger booths at 2,450 EUR, VAT not included.

Sponsorship opportunities – ESTA offers a sponsorship package to members to enhance visibility before and during the conference. This is your chance to promote your company!

Contact ESTA by email to register your company and receive the 2026 packages.

The ESTA room block at the Hilton Berlin expired on 4 May 2026.

Contact ESTA if you have not had the possibility to secure your room in time.

Hilton Berlin Address: Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Strasse 30, 10117 Berlin, Germany

Directions from the Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Take the Airport Express train (FEX)

After arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, follow the signs inside Terminal 1 to the airport railway station, which is located directly underneath the terminal building.

Board the FEX train towards Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
The train runs approximately every 15 minutes
Travel time to the city center is about 20–25 minutes
Get off at Potsdamer Platz

From Potsdamer Platz you can either:
take the U2 subway two stops to Stadtmitte Station or walk 15 minutes

By Taxi from the Airport
Taxis are readily available at Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The journey to the Hilton Berlin Hotel typically takes around 45 minutes, depending on traffic, and costs approximately €70 per way.
Please note: Taxis cannot be reserved in advance.

Limousine Pick-Up Service
A private limousine pick-up can be arranged for €195 per way. The driver will meet you at the arrival gate holding a sign with your name.
To book this service, kindly contact the Hilton Berlin concierge in advance.

These Terms & Conditions for delegates apply to every person registering to the ESTA conference organised by the European Security Transport Association. Registration to the conference implies the full acceptance of the T&Cs.

Conference Registration

Only fully completed registration forms will be accepted. ESTA reserves the right to decline a conference registration if the delegate does not fulfil requirements for attending nor supports the objectives of ESTA. Registration of Non-Member ESTA is subject to ESTA’s agreement. An invoice will be sent as soon as the registration has been accepted by ESTA. Delegates are only accepted entrance to the conference area after full payment has been received.

Methods of payment

Payments should be made by bank transfer. All bank fees and money transfer costs must be paid by the transmitter. Amount in euros to be transferred upon receipt of the invoice into our international bank account stated on the proforma invoice.

ESTA German VAT number: DE296941792 Please note that this is a temporary VAT registration for the time of the conference which will be cancelled in the few months following the conference. It may not be possible to recover VAT after cancellation of ESTA temporary VAT registration.

Cancellation Policy

Up to 30 days: full reimbursement minus an administrative fee of 4%
30 days to 2 weeks before hand: 50% refund
Less than 2 weeks: no refund.

Privacy notice – Further to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) any personal information provided by the conference delegate during the conference registration process will be handled internally by ESTA exclusively for the running and the organisation of the conference: this includes billing, programme information, dinner events and related communication. All data collected will be deleted after three years. By registering to the ESTA conference or any part of it, you give explicit consent to the use of your data in this context.

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of your personal information, then please contact us at contact@esta.biz

Get the latest on the Industry – High-ranking speakers from the cash industry, as well as EU decision-makers, central bankers, member state government representatives and other key stakeholders will be present to discuss the theme “Why the cash industry is crucial for digital payments”
Increased company visibility – Networking opportunities for members will maximize your visibility and promote your company across the European and international cash industry. It is the unique CMC event in Europe where you will interact with industry decision-makers.
EU Information – ESTA, with in-depth knowledge of the EU Institutions, provides the latest information on EU legislation in a clear and structured manner. ESTA has developed close working contacts with EU officials who will be present at the conference to discuss potential EU legislation.
Exhibition – A lively, exhibition in the heart of the conference area, will display ESTA members’ services and technologies. ESTA members’ companies are represented during the conference by their senior executives, CEO or owners. This exhibition is a unique opportunity for conference participants to develop links with potential business partners.