Sustainability

Sustainability at ICAA20 (2026)

ICAA20 (2026) takes place in Berlin and online. This page collects what the conference does to keep its footprint small, from travel to coffee breaks, and how you can help on site.

Train travelling through a green landscape

Travel green to the conference

Travel sustainably and arrive relaxed. Together with Deutsche Bahn we offer a special event ticket at a fixed price, with 100 percent green electricity on long-distance trains. Have a pleasant journey.

Public bus in Berlin

Get around Berlin sustainably

Berlin has a fast and reliable public transport network. It saves time and cuts emissions; everything you need to know is collected here.

Digital conference program on a screen

Preserving trees, reducing waste

Our conference program is fully digital. Going paperless reduces waste, protects natural resources and gives you every session detail online at any time.

Poster of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals

Shape a sustainable future

With this conference we support the UN Sustainable Development Goals: education, gender equality, interdisciplinary collaboration and global partnerships. Read more about our commitment here.

Cup of fair trade coffee

Fair breaks at the conference

What would a conference break be without coffee? Ours is responsibly sourced, so you can pause and recharge with fairness in mind.

Colourful illustration of diversity and inclusion

Diversity enables new perspectives

Inclusive environments produce fresh ideas and drive innovation. We support the principles of the Charta der Vielfalt and stand for equal opportunities and respect for everyone.

Tap water being poured into a glass

Drink tap water, save resources

German tap water is clean, safe and good for the environment. Refill your bottle and skip the single-use plastic.

Sorted recycling bins

Recycle right: small actions, big impact

Germany runs one of the most effective recycling systems in the world. Sorting your waste correctly keeps valuable materials in the cycle.

  • Blue bin: paper and cardboard
  • Yellow bin: recyclable packaging, marked with the Green Dot
  • Black bin: residual, non-recyclable waste
Recycling symbol made of PET bottles

Keep bottles in the cycle

Bottles and cans with the Pfand symbol belong to Germany’s deposit return system. We collect bottles directly at the conference; simply use the marked collection points and help keep plastic in the loop.

ICAA 20 (2026)
13 - 17 September 2026 | Hybrid Conference in Berlin (Germany) & Online

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