Meet us in person

This one-day seminar will take place in Heidelberg on the day before the 24th Annual Meeting of the German Society for Computer- and Robot-Assisted Surgery. Experts from the industry will come together to discuss innovative approaches and promote the exchange of knowledge with the aim of improving the quality of medical care. The event is an important forum that highlights leading practices in the development and global market access of medical devices.

Date: 17 September, 2025

Place: Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Chirurgische Kliniken, Hörsaal Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany

Session Highlight

Our colleague Max Rockstroh, Business Development Manager - Health & Life Science Solutions, will take part in an exciting panel discussion where he will share valuable insights and perspectives on accelerating innovation in the healthcare sector together with leading representatives from the medical technology industry. The event will not only offer the opportunity to learn from the experiences of the panel participants, but also to network with peers and develop new ideas to increase innovation in medical technology.

Title: This is how we bring leap innovations to the market faster!

Date and Location: Tuesday, 17 September, 2025, 08:00 PM, Hörsaal im Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg

Together with the Smart Systems Hub, we will engage in discussions with the semiconductor community to address specific challenges in the digitalization of manufacturing. Both visionary approaches and practical solutions will be discussed collaboratively. The cross-company exchange provides valuable insights and broadens perspectives. The best about this format is that participants can bring their own topics and actively shape the agenda.

Date: October 2025 (exact date tba)

Place: Dresden, Germany (further information will follow)

At the Tech Festival for Co-Innovation in Industrial Automation hosted by Smart Systems Hub, entrepreneurs, experts, and visionaries will come together to showcase new perspectives on automation and digitalization. This is the perfect opportunity to network and exchange cross-industry experiences.
On-site, we will provide insights into the digital layer of the shop floor. With our VR solution and the visualization of a Smart Factory, you will experience the added value that data can deliver in production and understand the practical applications for which it can be effectively used. Additionally, together with Cloud&Heat, we will host a Topic Island dedicated to exploring both the opportunities and challenges on the path to achieving a lights-out factory.

Date: 5 November, 2025 

Place: Gläserne Manufaktur, Lennéstraße 1, 01069 Dresden, Germany

We are part of the Smart Manufacturing Pavilion!

Digitalization, Analytics, Standardization, Factory Automation, Intelligent Planning, Process Optimization, AI, and more: together with other leading providers in the field of smart manufacturing, we will demonstrate the enormous potential of your production data. Visit us at SEMICON Europa!

Date: 18 – 21 November, 2025

Place: Messe Munich, co-located with productronica, Hall B1, B1734, Germany

Summer, Sunshine, Software: Discover fresh perspectives at our joint Picnic Meetup

In keeping with annual tradition, numerous Dresden user groups invite you to a summer get-together in the Großer Garten on August 19, 2025. At this meetup, participants have the opportunity to gain new knowledge, deepen their networks and look beyond the boundaries of their own user group - all in a relaxed picnic atmosphere.
As a highlight, short pitches will provide a variety of insights into the participating user groups, including from our experts at ZEISS Digital Innovation. From GenAI in AWS to the latest DevOps trends, a critical examination of AI to the future of meetups and why communities are important: There's something for everyone here!
Be inspired and discuss exciting topics from the fields of Agile, AWS, DevOps, .NET, software quality and Women4Tech.

Registration is required in advance and takes place via the website of one of the participating user groups.

Date: 19 August, 2025

Place: Großer Garten, Dresden, Germany

Level IT up: career orientation rethought!We at ZEISS Digital Innovation are very pleased to be part of the “level IT up” initiative together with seven other digital companies under the umbrella of Silicon Saxony, opening our doors to students in grades 7 to 13 on August 22, 2025 along Dresden's streetcar line 3 to make career orientation a tangible experience for young talents.

Hands-on instead of a dry informational lecture: participants can experience how exciting and diverse the world of IT is in a very practical way. From software development with LEGO and cybersecurity workshops to playful out-of-the-box thinking with Black Stories and many other exciting formats - together we bring IT to life and show it: The jobs of tomorrow are digital, creative and forward-looking!

Participation is free of charge. Registration is already open - it's worth being quick!

Date: 22 August, 2025

Place: ZEISS Digital Innovation, Fritz-Foerster Platz 2, 01069 Dresden, Germany