The Coke Technology Conference 2024 will take place at the Triple Z in Essen!
The Triple Z is located in the heart of the Ruhr area, conveniently situated on the border between Essen and Gelsenkirchen. It is in close proximity to the A42 motorway and the city centers of Gelsenkirchen (five minutes by car) and Essen (fifteen minutes by car). Direct public transportation connections from Essen and Gelsenkirchen main train stations also allow for quick and uncomplicated access by bus and train.
Traveling by Car
Address for GPS:
Triple Z – ZukunftsZentrumZollverein Katernberger Straße 107 45327 Essen
From the North: Take the A42 motorway, exit at Gelsenkirchen-Hessler (Exit 15), and follow Schalker Straße towards Essen-Katernberg for approximately one kilometer. At the intersection of Schalker Straße, Zollverein Straße, and Katernberger Straße, turn left (before the Shell gas station). After another 50 meters, turn left onto the premises of Triple Z AG.
From Essen City Center: Drive towards Essen-Katernberg via Stoppenberger Straße, Essener Straße, and Gelsenkirchener Straße (follow signs for Zollverein World Heritage Site). Pass by the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex (Shaft 12) and continue along the road for about two kilometers (Gelsenkirchener Straße, Schonnebeckhöfe, Katernberger Straße). At the intersection of Zollverein Straße and Schalker Straße (behind the Shell gas station), turn right and continue along Katernberger Straße. After 50 meters, turn left onto the premises of Triple Z AG.
Parking: Follow the signs for „TagesBesucher“ (Day Visitors) to the parking lot with 80 spaces located behind Building 9:
80 spaces with a width of 2.80 meters
Free for 60 minutes, then €1 per hour up to a maximum of €5 (daily rate)
Parking ticket machines are located in front of the entrance area of the Triple Z administration building (Building 1): Pay first, then return to your car
Entrance is allowed daily from 6 am to 10 pm; exit is possible at any time
The daily rate applies even in case of ticket loss
Short-term visitors who wish to stay for a maximum of 60 minutes can park in the short-term visitor parking lot directly behind the entrance gate.
You can download the location map and directions here.
Traveling by Tram
From Essen or Gelsenkirchen main train stations, take tram line 107 to the „Triple Z“ stop.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
If you’re arriving in an electric car, there are two charging stations available at a public charging point. More information is available on the e-mobility page.