Digital Heart Summit 2025

Digitally Driven. Patient Powered. Cardiovascular Care Reimagined.

20.11.2025

i-LAB
Oranienburger Str. 35
10117 Berlin

Scaling successful eHealth solutions globally requires more than innovation—it demands clear pathways from clinical evidence to reimbursement. Telecardiology is evolving rapidly, driven by AI-powered tools and digital platforms that enable smarter, more connected care. At the same time, digitalization opens new opportunities for patient empowerment, making individuals active partners in their health journey.

These and many other topics have been explored at this year’s DIGITAL HEART SUMMIT, under the theme:

Digitally Driven. Patient Powered. Cardiovascular Care Reimagined.

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Digital Heart Summit

Shaping the Cardiological Healthcare of Tomorrow

The way we communicate and how patients are cared for has changed significantly in recent years. With a new event series – DIGITAL HEART SUMMIT – we aim to highlight digital trends and developments in cardiology and discuss innovative concepts for improving care. In keeping with the current zeitgeist, we will bring together users, decision-makers, and patients from around the world, either virtually or in person, to actively shape the cardiology of the future.

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Digital Heart Summit 2025: AI and Patient Empowerment Take Center Stage in Cardiology’s Future

BIOTRONIK Connects Global Experts to Drive Digital Transformation in Cardiology

At the Digital Heart Summit 2025 in Berlin, 120 leading experts gathered to explore how digital innovation is reshaping cardiovascular care. Organized by BIOTRONIK, the event spotlighted the growing impact of artificial intelligence, real-world data, and patient-centric technologies in redefining diagnostics and treatment strategies.

Discussions highlighted how digital tools are moving toward proactive, preventive care. For the experts, the vision is clear: by integrating AI-driven insights with patient engagement strategies, connected platforms can support informed decision-making across regions and specialties. This shift moves the focus from managing disease to maintaining long-term heart health.

“The combination of AI-driven data and a strong focus on patient empowerment is a key driver of digital transformation in cardiology,” said Prof. Gerhard Hindricks, Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Intensive Care Medicine and Chief Integration Officer at Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité and chair of the summit. “Our goal must be to create holistic and smart solutions that support prevention and enable both physicians and patients to make evidence-based decisions.”

Adding to this perspective, Dr. Marco Perez, Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and panelist at the event, emphasized the transformative role of advanced algorithms: “Machine learning and large language models are opening new frontiers in the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation. By leveraging these technologies, we can identify patterns earlier, personalize treatment, and ultimately improve patient outcomes on a global scale.”

BIOTRONIK showcased its successful implementation of eHealth solutions across multiple markets. In Germany, over 12,000 patients benefit from the inCareNet HF platform, making BIOTRONIK the market leader in digital heart failure care.

The experts explored scalable remote monitoring, digital reimbursement models, and real-world evidence. Studies such as the HERMeS trial demonstrated how digital tools can improve outcomes and streamline care. The participants also tested next-generation sensors, remote device management, and connected platforms.

Despite technological progress, regulatory complexity, fragmented infrastructures, and reimbursement hurdles remain significant barriers to adoption. Successful projects in Europe, Australia, and the US offered roadmaps for overcoming these barriers. “The Digital Heart Summit highlighted the need for innovative solutions in telecardiology. The ideas shared will help shape the future of cardiac care and accelerate eHealth adoption,” concluded Dr. Andreas Hecker, Chief Technology Officer at BIOTRONIK.

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"True Innovation happens when patients are actively involved in shaping the solutions designed for their own care. Digital tools can be very useful for cardiology patients, but need careful evaluation."

Prof. Clara Chow
Sydney
eHealth offers excellent opportunities for improved patient care and optimized use of available resources. Let's shape and experience these opportunities brought by digitalization in cardiology together at Digital Heart Summit.

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Hindricks
Berlin
Continuous heart failure monitoring is one of the greatest achievements of digitalization. It enables early detection and treatment of complications. Sensor technologies and AI play a key role by providing crucial information for diagnosis and decision-making, allowing more personalized patient care.

Prof. Dr. Friedrich Köhler
Berlin
The use of telemedicine in cardiology requires not only careful handling of sensitive patient data and compliance with relevant data protection regulations, but also the establishment of clear SOPs and dedicated quality assurance measures.

Dr. Thomas M. Helms
Hamburg
Telemedicine provides opportunities to optimize existing resources in healthcare systems. It is no surprise that initiatives at the legislative level and hospital-driven projects are increasing to integrate telemedicine into everyday care. This enables telemedicine to contribute to better patient care across Europe, despite varying interfaces and regulations in different countries.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Sack
München
Telemedicine is crucial in the rehabilitation of chronic heart failure patients, enabling remote monitoring, reducing hospital readmissions, and improving patients outcomes. It makes care more accessible and enhances quality of life through timely support.

Prof. Dr. Ewa Piotrowicz
Warszawa
Incorporating the patient perspective is essential when developing digital therapies. It ensures that solutions are user-friendly, tailored to real needs, and improve patient engagement and outcomes. By understanding patient experiences, we create more effective and accessible therapies.

Prof. Dr. Susanne Pedersen
Odense
In Poland, we already have reimbursement in place for remote monitoring of patients with cardiac implants — a crucial milestone. Now, the challenge is to scale this model nationwide and demonstrate, through real-world practice, the tangible benefits of this form of care.

Prof. Dr. Paweł Krzesiński
Warszawa

Program Chair

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Hindricks
Berlin

Chairs & Moderators

Prof. Dr. Robert Hatala
Bratislava
Roberto Belke
Berlin
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hagen Malberg
Dresden
Prof. Dr. Milos Taborsky
Usti nad Labem

Speakers & Panelists

Prof. Dr. Clara Chow
Sydney
Dr. Björn Diem
Berlin
Dr. Cristina Enjuanes Grau
Barcelona
Dr. Andreas Hain
Bad Nauheim
Dr. Andreas Hecker
Berlin
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Friedrich Köhler
Berlin
Prof. Dr. Paweł Krzesiński
Warsaw
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Lewalter
München
Prof. Dr. Axel Linke
Dresden
Dr. Marco Perez
Stanford
Dr. Luca Santini
Rome
Prof. Dr. Boris Schmitz
Königsfeld

Digitally Driven. Patient Powered. Cardiovascular Care Reimagined.

Arriving at i-LAB

11:30

Introduction

R. Belke, G. Hindricks

12:00

Session 1 - Building the future of digital care: scalable remote solutions in cardiology

12:15

Chair: G. Hindricks, M. Taborsky

From insight to action: HeartInsight action registry in Italy

L. Santini

BIO|CONCEPT.BIOMONITOR-HF study: novel features for ICM based HF management and future‑focused prospects

T. Lewalter

Holistic care management - a strategic outlook

A. Hecker

13:00

Panel

Moderation: G. Hindricks, M. Taborsky

Panelists: R. Belke, A. Hecker, T. Lewalter, L. Santini

Lunch Break

13:15

Session 2 - Turning policy into practice: heart failure monitoring and reimbursement models

14:15

Chair: G. Hindricks, R. Hatala

From breakthrough to bedside: pioneering studies and real-world evidence in perspective

F. Köhler

Towards comprehensive telecare in cardiology: Polish experience and perspectives

P. Krzesiński

Heart failure care in Spain: insights from the HERMES trial

C. Enjuanes Grau

A digital backbone for heart failure care: the inCareNet HF experience in Germany

A. Hain

15:15

Panel

Moderation: G. Hindricks, R. Hatala

Panelists: A. Hain, C. Enjuanes Grau, F. Köhler, P. Krzesiński

BIO break

15:45

VISION TOUR: explore innovation at interactive demo stations

16:00

Station 1

Connected care platform - unifying data, devices and care pathways to enable smarter, proactive patient management

Station 2

Remote device management and patient engagement - advantages of remote programming for home care and patient involvement

Station 3

From skin to within: future sensors for HF and AF management - exploring the next generation of implantable and wearable cardiac sensors for disease management.