Program 2026
Prepare for CME lectures, stimulating impulse talks, effective lightning rounds, critical hands-on experiences, Medical XR tech demos – and plenty of networking time
Day 1
Welcome Reception
5.30 pm – 7.00 pm (CEST)
May 20, 2026
BDC Heidelberg
Carl-Friedrich-Gauß-Ring 5
69124 Heidelberg
5.30 pm
Sip & Settle: Relaxed Easing into the Congress
6.00 pm
A few Words of Welcome
Dr med Lars Riedemann and Sebastian Smieja
Shift Medical Organising Committee
6.15 pm
Words of Welcome
Dr. André Domin
Heidelberg Technology Park
Dr Thomas Prexl
Heidelberg Technology Park and Heidelberg Startup Partners Association
6.30 pm
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Welcome Dinner
7.30 pm – 11.30 pm (CEST)
May 20, 2026
Day 2
Presentations
8.30 am – 10.00 am (CEST)
May 21, 2026
BDC Heidelberg
Carl-Friedrich-Gauß-Ring 5
69124 Heidelberg
8.30 am
Congress Opening
Dr med Lars Riedemann and Sebastian Smieja
Shift Medical Organising Committee
8.45 am
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9.00 am
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9.15 am
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9.30 am
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9.45 am
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Networking and Coffee Break
10.00 am – 10.30 pm (CEST)
May 21, 2026
Presentations
10.30 am – 12.30 am (CEST)
May 21, 2026
10.30 am
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10.45 am
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11.00 am
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11.15 am
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11.30 am
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11.45 am
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Networking Lunch
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm (CEST)
May 21, 2026
Social activities
1.00 pm - 4.00 pm (CEST)
May 21, 2026
Heidelberg City and Surroundings
1.00 pm
Transfer to Starting Points
2.00 pm
Option 1
Heidelberg University Hospital Tour
Experience one of Europe’s largest Medical Centers
2.00 pm
Option 2
Abbey Brewery Tour
Learning the Art of Heidelberg Beer at the Brewery zum Klosterhof in the Benedictine Abbey Stift Neuburg
2.00 pm
Option 3
Heidelberg Old Town Tour with Boat Trip
Discover the beauty of Heidelberg and the magnificent Neckar Valley and go on a short Boat Trip with Heidelbergs one and only Solar Ship
2.00 pm
Option 4
Heidelberg Castle Tour
With a tour through the castle courtyard and the castle garden, you can immerse yourself in the colorful history of the world-famous structure.
Rest break
4.00 pm – 5.00 pm (CEST)
May 21, 2026
4.00 pm
Time to relax
Refresh yourself in your hotel room, or enjoy snacks and drinks on our relaxing event outdoor area, just enjoy life.
4.00 pm
Alternative
No need to relax?
If you have too much energy: Work with our tech team, catalysts, and your new friends in our open Medical XR tech corner on your own product and concepts.
Presentations
5.00 pm - 7.00 pm (CEST)
May 21, 2026
BDC Heidelberg
Carl-Friedrich-Gauß-Ring 5
69124 Heidelberg
5.00 pm
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6.00 pm
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6.15 pm
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6.30 pm
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6.45 am
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Social Dinner
7.00 pm - 9.00 pm (CEST)
May 21, 2026
7.00 pm
Social Dinner
8.00 pm
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Congress Day 2 Night Revel: Beats, Bites, & Bright Moments
9.00 pm - 11.30 pm (CEST)
May 21, 2026
Day 3
Presentations
9.00 am - 12.00 am (CEST)
May 22, 2026
Business Development Center
9.00 am
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9.15 am
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9.30 am
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9.45 am
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10.00 am
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10.15 am
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10.30 am
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10.45 am
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11.00 am
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Networking Lunch
12.00 am - 1.00 pm (CEST)
May 22, 2026
Presentations
1.00 pm - 1.45 pm (CEST)
May 22, 2026
1.00 pm
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1.15 pm
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1.30 pm
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1.45 pm
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Panel Discussion
1.45 pm - 2.45 pm (CEST)
May 22, 2026
Presentations
2.45 pm - 3.30 pm (CEST)
May 22, 2026
2.45 pm
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3.00 pm
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3.15 pm
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3.30 pm
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3.45 pm
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4.00 pm
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The End
4.30 pm (CEST)
May 22, 2026