A decade shaped by innovation, collaboration, and trusted partnerships: In UniNow’s anniversary year, we invite you to rethink the digital transformation of higher education together with us.
Under the motto “Inspiration, Innovation, and Perspectives for the University of Tomorrow,” the Digital Campus University Conference on May 7–8, 2026 will bring together long-standing partners, fresh impulses, and hands-on insights. Join us!
Why should you attend? Because the Digital Campus Conference combines exchange, perspectives, and concrete ideas for the digital future of your university.
Workshops
Take part in interactive workshops with live demos that make digital tools and solutions tangible. Connect directly with experts and gain practical insights you can apply at your institution.
Inspiring Keynotes
Let leading voices from academia, education, and industry open up new perspectives on the digital transformation in higher education.
Use Cases
Discover real-world use cases with our technology partners – such as smart locking solutions powered by SALTO and UniNow.
Panel Discussion
Our panel brings together experts from higher education, tech, public sector, and practice to discuss key challenges and future visions for digital transformation. The audience is invited to actively engage via live questions and moderated prompts.
Targeted Networking
Connect with stakeholders from the higher education community – for meaningful dialogue, shared insights, and valuable new connections in an inspiring setting. Various formats invite you to learn from others and gain new perspectives.
Regional Networking Sessions
Connect directly with universities and student services from your federal state to initiate joint projects and leverage synergies for state-wide digitalization initiatives.
Exchange with UniNow
Meet 1:1 with UniNow experts from Product, Customer Success, and Sales – to discuss your specific questions, concrete ideas, and tailored solutions.
Incredible Location
Held in the unique Hyparschale Magdeburg – an architectural highlight and modern venue located in the heart of the city park.
Look forward to:
Our speakers and experts – concentrated know-how, fresh ideas, and honest insights.
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Abendschein
Digitalisation in Teaching and Studies through the Use of AI
Rector of the Steinbeis Hochschule
Anahita Martirosjan
When Change Gets Moving: Initiating and Supporting Digital Transformations – The Example of the ZHS
Head of Administration of the University Sports Center Munich
Olga Patlan
Impulses, interaction, insights: moderation of the Digital Campus Sessions & Panels
German-Ukrainian journalist, reporter, and presenter
PD. Dr.-Ing. Ingo Siegert
Voice assistance & AI in higher education: Between convenience, control, and trust
Institute for Information and Communication Technology (IIKT) Department of Mobile Dialogue Systems
M. Sc. Dipl.-Inf. (FH) Lars Rönisch
UniNow @ Work: The employee app for a connected university
Head of University Computer Centre, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences
Christian Jurasz-Kischka
Living agility: How universities are taking concrete action
Head of DTO - Digital Transformation Office at Darmstadt Technical University
Johannes C. Grell
Experiencing digital barriers blindly: A live experiment on accessibility
Staff member, Service and Counselling Center for Inclusive Studies, University of Marburg
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Kratzsch
Paneldiskussion: Change Management
Rektor der Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz
Thomas Wünsch
Opening
Staatssekretär im Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Energie, Klimaschutz und Umwelt des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt
Jana Würdisch & Kathrin Lingner
Strengthen. Support. Succeed. News from the Campus Relations team.
Campus-Relations Team
Tobias Steenweg, Christian Motsch & Florian Ludwig
Product Developments & Digital Campus News
Product Team
All talks, sessions, and specials at a glance.
Programm & Highlights
May 7, 2026, Thursday
Pre-Conference: Digital Change Workshops (Number of participants limited to 50; can be booked in addition to the DC ticket)
09:00 - 09:30 Admission & Welcome
09:30 - 12:30 Digital Change Workshops
Workshop 01:
Voice Assistants & AI in Higher Education: Between Convenience, Control and Trust (PD. Dr.-Ing. Ingo Siegert)
Workshop 02:
Living Agility: How Universities Move into Concrete Action (Christian Jurasz-Kischka)
12:30 - 13:00 Networking & Lunch
Main Conference at the Hyparschale:
12:00 - 13:00 Admission & Welcome
13:00 - 13:30 Opening of the Main Conference Thomas Wünsch / Olga Patlan / Stefan Wegener
13:30 - 14:00 “Digitalisation in Teaching and Studies through the Use of AI” Jürgen Abendschein
14:00 - 14:45 “Experiencing Digital Barriers Blindly: A Live Experiment on Accessibility” Johannes C. Grell - Coffee Break & Networking -
15:30 - 17:00 Federal States Dialogue – University Speed Dating
- Break & Networking -
17:30 - 18:15 “When Change Gets Moving: Initiating and Supporting Digital Transformations – The Example of the ZHS” Anahita Martirosjan
18:15 - 18:45 Product Developments & Digital Campus News UniNow
18:45 - 19:00 Presentation of the Digital Campus Index Awards Kathrin Lingner
from 19:00 Buffet with Live Music
May 8, 2026, Friday
Conference in the Hyparschale:
08:45 - 09:15 Admission & Welcome
09:15 - 09:40 Strengthen. Support. Succeed. News from the Campus Relations Team. Jana Würdisch & Kathrin Lingner
09:40 - 10:00 Presentation of the Workshop Results of the Digital Campus Pre-Conference Christian Jurasz-Kischka / PD. Dr.-Ing. Ingo Siegert
10:00 - 10:45 “UniNow @ Work: The Employee App for a Connected University” M. Sc. Dipl.-Inf. (FH). Lars Rönisch
- Coffee Break & Networking -
11:15 - 12:00 Panel Discussion: Change Management Anahita Martirosjan / PD. Dr.-Ing. Ingo Siegert / Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Kratzsch
12:00 - 12:30 Closing Remarks Stefan Wegener & Olga Patlan
12:30 - 13:00 Distribution of Lunch Bags & Giveaways
Experience Digital Campus now!
Secure your ticket for 2026 now and book conveniently online.
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.
“We are teaching checkouts how to see.” This is the mission of auvisus, a startup from Karlsruhe. Every year, people in Europe spend over 165 million hours waiting to pay for their lunch. The visioncheckout by auvisus cuts this time by more than a factor of ten. To achieve this, auvisus uses AI-based food recognition that reliably detects all available items and menus. The camera of the visioncheckout quickly, flexibly, and precisely identifies every dish and automatically posts it to the POS system. Scan. Pay. Enjoy. That’s how simple the self-checkout of the future is.
Dimatek GmbH supports universities as a specialized software distributor in all aspects of printing, scanning, and copying. Its portfolio includes, in particular, PaperCut print management software for functions such as follow-me printing, mobile printing, and cost control, as well as Elatec RFID card readers for secure authentication using campus cards or apps. Together with certified specialist resellers, Dimatek assists universities from consulting and integration into existing campus IT infrastructures through to support and training.
Did you miss the DC25? Here is the aftermovie with the best moments!
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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.
Map & directions
"Digital Campus 2026" at the Hyparschale Magdeburg Kleiner Stadtmarsch 7, 39114 Magdeburg
By Car
The Hyparschale is directly accessible by car. Alternatively, you can park on the west side of the Elbe River and reach the venue on foot via the Sternbrücke (Stern Bridge) in just a few minutes.
Parking
Sufficient parking is available for visitors at the Hyparschale.
Public Transport
You can reach us by public transport via tram line 2 (Planckstraße stop) and bus line 59 (Stadthalle stop).
You still need a hotel room?
We have reserved exclusive room contingents for you at the following hotels – conveniently located and close to the event venue.
Motel One Magdeburg
Domplatz 5, 39104 Magdeburg
Stichwort: Digital Campus