Focus on Kern customer installations: With the Kern User Forum 2026, Kern AG is once again setting a highlight for exchange and practical relevance. This year, the event will take place at two Kern customers in Karlsruhe – Atruvia and EnBW – and offers the opportunity to experience Kern solutions in action. The focus will be on successful installations, practical application scenarios, and future topics related to efficient document processing.
Atruvia AG is a leading IT service provider and digitalization partner for Volks- und Raiffeisenbanken. It develops and operates innovative IT solutions for the financial sector and reliably supports its customers in their digital transformation. The company has three main locations in Karlsruhe, Münster, and Munich. atruvia.de
EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG is one of Germany's largest energy suppliers. Based in Karlsruhe, it supplies private and business customers with electricity, gas, heat, and innovative energy solutions. The company is actively promoting the energy transition and is focusing on renewable energies, electromobility, and digital infrastructure for a sustainable energy future. enbw.de
Kern – Your partner for efficient document processing
Kern AG is a leading provider of inserting systems and solutions for document processing and packaging. With innovative systems such as the Kern 1600, Kern 3200, and Kern 3600, Kern offers tailor-made solutions for companies that need efficient, secure, and reliable processing of their customer communications.
Together into the future
Whether IT or energy – Atruvia and EnBW stand for technological expertise, innovative strength, and a forward-looking approach. The Kern Group supports both companies with high-performance inserting systems that enable precise, automated, and secure handling of customer communications. Kern solutions thus help to make daily business processes more efficient – from mail processing to modern output management automation.
Registration form
Register here for the Kern User Forum on September 23, 2026, in Karlsruhe. We look forward to seeing you there.
Accommodation
We have arranged a block of rooms at the Hotel “Der Blaue Reiter” for the Kern User Forum for the nights of September 22/23, 2026, at a special trade fair rate of €149 per room/night. Please quote the following reservation number when making your booking: 250009228. The special trade fair rate is valid for bookings made by June 22, 2026, and applies to a limited number of rooms.
hotelderblauereiter.de
Phone: +49 (0)721 94266-0
On Tuesday evening, we invite you to join us for a seasonal and regional evening buffet with special highlights at the Hotel “Der Blaue Reiter”, where you can get in the mood and chat in a relaxed atmosphere. We will start at 6:00 p.m. with an aperitif and are already looking forward to a convivial evening.
Food intolerances or dietary preferences
The information regarding food intolerances and dietary requirements applies to the evening of September 22 and during the user forum on September 23, 2026.
- Vegetarian dishes
- Vegan dishes
- Lactose-free dishes
- Gluten-free dishes
Parking
We recommend the Amalienbadgarage public parking just around the corner from the hotel. Simply enter Gritznerstrasse 5 into your navigation system. Exit tickets are available on request at the hotel reception. (Directions & Parking - Hotel Der Blaue Reiter)
Event location
EventFabrik Durlach
Address
Amalienbadstraße 41
Bau 53
76227 Karlsruhe
Germany
Accommodation
We have arranged a block of rooms at the Hotel “Der Blaue Reiter” for the Kern User Forum for the nights of September 22/23, 2026, at a special trade fair rate of €149 per room/night. Please quote the following reservation number when making your booking: 250009228. The special trade fair rate is valid for bookings made by June 22, 2026, and applies to a limited number of rooms.
Address
Hotel Der Blaue Reiter GmbH & Co. KG
Amalienbadstraße 16
76227 Karlsruhe
Germany
Phone +49 (0)721 94266-0
info@hotelderblauereiter.de
hotelderblauereiter.de
| Arrival by car | Karlsruhe is conveniently located in southwestern Germany, with good connections to several highways:
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| Arrival by train (ICE, IC, regional) at Karlsruhe Central Station |
Continue to the event by public transport: Depending on your destination, you can continue from the main station by tram or suburban train—the city's public transport network (KVV) will take you comfortably to the event venues or nearby. |
| Arrival by public transport / suburban railway / tram | Karlsruhe has a very well-developed local transport network (tram, bus, suburban railway).
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| Arrival by plane | Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)
Other major airports if you are flying internationally:
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| Tips for visitors | https://www.karlsruhe-erleben.de |
Karlsruhe has over 309,000 inhabitants, making it the third-largest city in Baden-Württemberg. It was founded in 1715 and is known for its fan-shaped layout with the palace at its center—hence its nickname, “Fächerstad” (fan city). Karlsruhe was the capital of the former state of Baden. The city is home to important federal courts, including the Federal Constitutional Court, and is therefore also known as the “residence of justice.” Karlsruhe is located in southwestern Germany in the Upper Rhine Plain, on the northwestern edge of the Black Forest. Karlsruhe is one of the warmest cities in Germany. The city consists of 27 districts and is surrounded by numerous nature and landscape areas. The Karlsruhe Exhibition and Congress Center is an important venue for national and international events. Since 2019, Karlsruhe has been part of the UNESCO network “City of Media Art”. karlsruhe.de