07. - 08. Mai 2026: Welcome to Digital Campus

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!

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Digital Campus 2026 is the university conference on the digital development of higher education institutions. To mark the 10th anniversary of UniNow, representatives from teaching, administration, and development will gather at the Hyparschale Magdeburg on May, 07-08 2026. The focus will be on concrete practical examples, new ideas, and professional exchange on digitization, campus solutions, and communication in the higher education context.

Already part of it:

More than 60 universities and colleges have already registered for Digital Campus 2026.

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Why you shouldn't miss the DC26

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.

Jürgen Abendschein
Rector
Anahita Martirosjan
Head of Administration of the University Sports Center Munich
Olga Patlan
Moderator & journalist

Impulses, Innovations and Perspectives for the University of Tomorrow

These are the topics of the DC26 - University Conference

Digitalization in Teaching and Learning through the Use of AI

Jürgen Abendschein – Rector of Steinbeis University

Experiencing Digital Barriers Blindly: A Live Experiment in Accessibility

Service Center for Students with Disabilities (SBS) Philipps-Universität Marburg

When Change Starts Moving: Initiating and Supporting Digital Transformations – The Example of the ZHS

Anahita Martirosjan – Head of Administration at ZHS Munich

The schedule is set – topics and speakers will be announced shortly.

Schedule:

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
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
13:30 - 14:00 “Digitalization in Teaching and Studies Using AI” Jürgen Abendschein
14:00 - 14:45 Keynote II: Apply Now as a Speaker!

- Coffee Break & Networking -

15:30 - 16:30 Country Dialogue – University Speed Dating
16:30 - 17:00 Dual-Track Sessions

- Break & Networking -

17:30 - 18:00 Keynote III: Apply Now as a Speaker!
18:00 - 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 at the Hyparschale:
09:00 - 09:30 Admission & Welcome
09:30 - 10:00 Presentation of the Workshop Results
10:00 - 10:30 Dual-Track Sessions
10:30 - 11:15 Keynote IV: Apply Now as a Speaker!

- Coffee Break & Networking -

12:00 - 12:45 Panel Discussion
from 12:45 Farewell & Give-Away Distribution

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.

More Information:

Salto Systems

What our guests say

Exciting perspectives from those who have experienced the Digital Campus

Digital Campus covers a wide range of topics related to digitalization and now also AI, more than just topics related to the app. Ideas and confirmation that AI is important. The presentations are particularly inspiring, especially today's on AI, with the various ideas that were presented, which we also have at our university, but which also exist elsewhere and where they are already further along.
Heiko Schulz
University of Stuttgart

The DC is extremely important for ensuring that we continue to exchange ideas on the topic of digitalization. And I definitely take away with me that I was able to network really well with other universities and companies, that you can easily engage in dialogue and take away great ideas for further development at our university. We were particularly interested in taking a closer look at the digital booking system. But we were also especially interested in talking to other universities, seeing how things are going for them, what further developments they have already made, and how they use the UniNow app for their students, employees, and other roles. And we are simply delighted about the mutual exchange.
Monja Heneka
Fulda University of Applied Sciences

I believe it is important for universities to network, to be able to exchange ideas and share exciting new concepts with colleagues. Just take a look around to see what others are doing. My colleague always tells me when I go to conferences that I shouldn't bring too many ideas home with me, because someone has to implement them. I'm afraid it will be the same again, that I'll have some ideas that I'll bring back to the university and that we'll hopefully be able to implement little by little.
Katja Blindenbacher
Protestant University of Applied Sciences Bochum

I think it's always interesting to look beyond your own horizons. You always come away with fresh ideas and meet lots of colleagues with whom you might be able to collaborate again on a specific issue. It's a great get-together event.
Oliver Baier
Friedensau Theological University

The DC25 is quite important because otherwise it would be difficult for us to get in touch with other universities from other federal states. Other federal states have different administrations, different structures, and may simply approach things in a completely different way. That's why it's really interesting to get to know them and to have this UniNow intersection. It's quite helpful, and no other event offers this. It's there to connect universities with each other, in some cases to think together about what would be best, how UniNow could be further developed, for example, or where there are simply commonalities and common problems that could perhaps be solved.
Lukas Roethe
Aalen University

Digital Campus covers a wide range of topics related to digitalization and now also AI, more than just topics related to the app. Ideas and confirmation that AI is important. The presentations are particularly inspiring, especially today's on AI, with the various ideas that were presented, which we also have at our university, but which also exist elsewhere and where they are already further along.
Heiko Schulz
University of Stuttgart

The DC is extremely important for ensuring that we continue to exchange ideas on the topic of digitalization. And I definitely take away with me that I was able to network really well with other universities and companies, that you can easily engage in dialogue and take away great ideas for further development at our university. We were particularly interested in taking a closer look at the digital booking system. But we were also especially interested in talking to other universities, seeing how things are going for them, what further developments they have already made, and how they use the UniNow app for their students, employees, and other roles. And we are simply delighted about the mutual exchange.
Monja Heneka
Fulda University of Applied Sciences

I believe it is important for universities to network, to be able to exchange ideas and share exciting new concepts with colleagues. Just take a look around to see what others are doing. My colleague always tells me when I go to conferences that I shouldn't bring too many ideas home with me, because someone has to implement them. I'm afraid it will be the same again, that I'll have some ideas that I'll bring back to the university and that we'll hopefully be able to implement little by little.
Katja Blindenbacher
Protestant University of Applied Sciences Bochum

I think it's always interesting to look beyond your own horizons. You always come away with fresh ideas and meet lots of colleagues with whom you might be able to collaborate again on a specific issue. It's a great get-together event.
Oliver Baier
Friedensau Theological University

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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

+49 391 555545-0

magdeburg@motel-one.com

IntercityHotel Magdeburg

Bahnhofstraße 69, 39104 Magdeburg

+49 391 59620

magdeburg@intercityhotel.de

ibis Styles Magdeburg

Julius-Bremer-Straße 15, 39104 Magdeburg

+49 391 2585900

smile@ibisstyles-magdeburg.com

B&B Hotels Magdeburg

Otto-von-Guericke-Straße 34 , 39104 Magdeburg

+49 6146 815355-9

magdeburg@hotelbb.com

Any questions? Feel free to contact us!

Or use our contact form.

Phone number: +49 391 505467 - 40
Email: digitalcampus@uninow.de