Tanja Pollak, registered nurse and project manager at Pflegepraxiszentrum Nürnberg, gives us an insight into the use of innovative technologies in nursing practice. The focus is on exoskeletons and automated positioning mattresses, which support nursing staff in physically demanding activities and can therefore help to relieve the strain of everyday work. She explains how these technologies work, where their potential lies and what challenges are associated with their implementation and practical use. She also takes a look at the future of care and shows what role technological innovations can play in this.

Prof. Dr. Steffen Hamm, Professor of Digital Healthcare Management at OTH Weiden, gives us an insight into automation and robotics in the healthcare sector. He reports on developments in driverless transport systems (AGVs) and discusses how innovative robotics solutions can make day-to-day work in hospitals more efficient. He will also highlight the challenges that arise during implementation.

Dr. Cornelia Kolb, Managing Director of Awesome Technologies, gives us an insight into current developments in new communication channels in healthcare. With a great deal of practical experience and innovative spirit, she explains how the TI Messenger can fundamentally improve communication between different players in the healthcare sector - and why a simple and secure messenger solution will play a central role in healthcare in the future.

Prof. Dr. Björn Eskofier, Head of the Chair of Machine Learning and Data Analytics, gives us an insight into his current research projects. With a great deal of expertise, he explains how innovative sensor systems in combination with machine learning are revolutionizing medical care - particularly in the treatment of Parkinson's patients.