13.03.-14.03.2025 - Welcome to the digital campus 2025
We are pleased to announce the Digital Campus 2025! This year, you can once again look forward to an exciting two-day conference on the topics of digitalization and innovation in higher education. The event will take place from March 13 to 14, 2025 in the Hyparschale in Magdeburg.
#newhorizons #dc25
Minister for Infrastructure and Digital Affairs of the State of Saxony-Anhalt
Philip Dunkhase
Marketing Coordination at Leuphana University and Co-Founder of Hochschulbarcamp
Thomas Wünsch
State Secretary in the Ministry for Science, Energy, Climate Protection and the Environment of the State of Saxony-Anhalt
Andrea Dirsch-Weigand
Deputy Head of the University Didactics Center at TU Darmstadt
Christian Jurasz-Kischka
Head of DTO - Digital Transformation Office of the Technical University of Darmstadt
Prof. Dr. Birgit Schmitz
Head of the Institute for Digital Media at the Hochschule der Wirtschaft für Management
Prof. Dr. phil. Tim Brüggemann
Professor and Rector of AKAD University and Board Member of EdTech-U e.V.
Olga Patlan
Journalist, Moderator, Trainer
Credit: Ansgar Schwarz
Philipp Höllermann
CTO at Deutsche Weiterbildungsgesellschaft GmbH
Florian Spengler
Head of Business Development & Co-Founder
Thomas Lipke
Department of Digital Transformation and Academic Controlling
Dr. Stefan Schweikl
Managing Director of the office of the Digital Network Bavaria
Saskia Werner
Cooperation manager
Tobias Steenweg
CEO & Co-Founder of UniNow
Kathrin Lingner
Cooperation manager
Florian Ludwig
Product Owner at UniNow
Jana Würdisch
Marketing & Cooperation Manager
Christian Motsch
UI & UX Designer at UniNow
Exciting topics await you!
The Conference Program:
13.03.2025, Thursday
Pre-Conference: Digital Change Workshops
(Limited to 50 participants and can be booked additionally to the DC ticket)
09:00 - 09:30 Welcome
09:30 - 12:30 Two parallel workshops
From students to alumni - how can digital touchpoints be optimized?
Rethinking university apps - which functions make the difference?
12:30 - 13:00 Lunch buffet
Conference in the Hyparschale:
12:00 - 13:00 Admission and welcome
13:00 - 13:30 Opening of the main conference - Dr. Lydia Hüskens
13:30 - 14:15 Thomas Lipke - Tinder-style study choices: How AI-based recommendations are influencing universities' interpretative sovereignty
14:15 - 15:00 Philipp Höllermann - Everybody gets a bot! AI tutors in university teaching
- Coffee break and networking -
15:30 - 16:15 Philip Dunkhase - Corporate Influencer
16:15 - 17:00 Florian Spengler – The EU AI Act: The Regulation on Artificial Intelligence
- Walk and Talk -
17:30 - 18:00 Dr. Andrea Dirsch-Weigand and Christian Jurasz-Kischka - Connecting what belongs together - the Skills Portal of TU Darmstadt as a use case for the digital booking system.
18:00 - 18:45 Product presentation - Florian Ludwig, Tobias Steenweg and Christian Motsch
18:45 - 19:00 Award ceremony and Digital Campus Index
from 19:00 Buffet and evening program
14.03.2025, Friday
Conference in the Hyparschale:
08:45 - 09:15 Admission and welcome
09:15 - 09:30 Opening of the second day
09:30 - 10:00 Presentation of the workshop results
10:00 - 10:45 Prof. Dr. Birgit Schmitz und Prof. Dr. phil. Tim Brüggemann - EdTech University and the future of university education
- Coffee break and networking -
11:15 - 12:00 Panel discussion: Digitization of higher education in a country comparison: Perspectives from different federal states with Thomas Wünsch and Dr. Stefan Schweikl, among others
from 12:30 p.m. Farewell
Join Now!
Digital Change Workshops:
Two interactive workshops will take place on March 13, 2025 from 09:30 to 12:15. Help shape digital solutions for universities and exchange ideas with others. After the workshops, there will be a lunch to continue the discussion and make contacts. Be part of it!
Workshop 02
From students to alumni: How can we optimize digital touchpointsich?
Find out how universities can optimize digital touchpoints along the entire student life cycle - from first contact to alumni. Focus on the app as a central companion during studies.
Workshop 02
Rethinking university apps: Which functions make the difference?
Discuss which functions university apps really need. Work together to develop ideas for new features for the UniNow app, including dashboards, news and AI-based support.
Innovation starts with exchange!
Here’s a glimpse into the workshop sessions at DC2024.
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Our Technology Partners - On-site for you!
Salto Systems - Rethinking access
Our premium partner Salto is a leading global provider of state-of-the-art access and identity management solutions. The company has been helping its users to manage their properties more securely, flexibly and efficiently for over 20 years.
The versatility of Salto's software platforms, technologies and door hardware forms the basis for customized and seamlessly functioning solutions. These can be linked to a variety of third-party systems, allowing users to automate and digitalize processes. In addition to the UniNow campus app, integration with building automation, management and IT systems and many other applications is possible.
Salto is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001 and has been CO2-neutral since 2020.
Secanda specializes in digital identities and Physical Identity and Access Management (PIAM). Over two million people use their solutions daily for access, time tracking, and payments.
Ximedes Ximedes offers solutions for the Germany Ticket, providing unlimited access to buses, trams, ferries, and regional trains. A sustainable, cost-effective mobility solution.
KUARIO Kuario enables students and university members to comfortably and securely use WiFi-based printing and copying stations as well as pay for campus-wide services – directly via the app.
We are delighted to announce the Digital Campus 2025 in one of Magdeburg's newest locations: the Hyparschale. This architectural gem, known for its striking roof construction, provides an inspiring and modern environment for our event.
The Hyparschale, located in the heart of Magdeburg, is not only an architectural highlight, but also a symbol of innovation and progress. The building, which was originally built in the 1960s, has been extensively renovated and now offers state-of-the-art facilities and spacious rooms. With its open atmosphere and flexible usage options, the Hyparschale is the ideal place to discuss the latest trends and developments in the field of digitalization and innovation in higher education.
You can easily reach the Hyparschale by MVB public transportation. Several streetcars stop at Hasselbachplatz. Cross the Sternbrücke bridge to get directly to the Hyparschale.
Car & parking lot
Regular public transport coverage is planned. Alternatively, you can park on the west side of the Elbe and reach the location on foot in a few minutes via the Sternbrücke or Hubbrücke.
Good to know.
Important information about the event:
Barrier-free
The venue is easily accessible by wheelchair. All rooms are barrier-free.
Wardrobe
The checkroom is available for you free of charge and is accessible at all times during the event.
Parking
Parking is available free of charge and can be used at any time during the event.
Still need a hotel?
For a pleasant and comfortable accommodation during the Digital Campus 2025, room contingents have been reserved for you in Magdeburg. All hotels are located close to the venue and are easily accessible by public transportation. Please use the keyword Digital Campus 2025 when making your reservation.
Maritim Hotel Magdeburg
Adresse: Otto-von-Guericke-Straße 87, 39104 Magdeburg, Kontingent von 50 Zimmer
0391 59490
info.mag@maritim.de
Intercity Hotel Magdeburg
Adresse: Bahnhofstraße 69, 39104 Magdeburg, Kontingent von 20 Zimmer
0391 59620
magdeburg@intercityhotel.com
Hotel Ratswaage Magdeburg
Adresse: Ratswaageplatz 1-4, 39104 Magdeburg, Kontingent von 20 Zimmer
0391 59260
hotel@ratswaage.de
ibis Styles Magdeburg
Adresse: Julius-Bremer-Straße 15, 39104 Magdeburg
0391 25 85 900
smile@ibisstyles-magdeburg.com
At the #DC25 are there:
What can you expect? Take a look at the Digital Campus 24 review!
Impressions from previous years
Moments of exchange: Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the university conference.
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