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

The Thin[gk]athon is a three-day innovation event where interdisciplinary teams develop creative solutions for real-world challenges, supported by experienced experts in an inspiring environment. In collaboration with Volkswagen Sachsen GmbH and the Smart Systems Hub, the event focuses on a practical challenge from the automotive industry: creating an interactive virtual world where real-time data can be accessed directly through virtual objects. Guided by coaches and mentors, participants work on innovative concepts and prototypes. The best teams will be recognized by a professional jury, and the total prize money of €2,000 will be donated to charitable organizations. Participation is free of charge.

Date: June 24–26, 2025

Location: Gläserne Manufaktur Dresden, Lennéstraße 1, 01069 Dresden

Further Information will follow

Date: 19 August, 2025

Place: Dresden

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!

Datum: 22 August, 2025

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