Digital Heart Summit 2026

Detect. Prevent. Personalize: Digitalization as the New Backbone of Cardiac Risk Management

6.-7.11.2026

i-LAB
Oranienburger Str. 35
10117 Berlin

Discover how digitalization and AI are transforming risk management in atrial fibrillation, heart failure and other cardiac diseases — not only by detecting critical events earlier and preventing deterioration through intelligent insights, but also by uncovering hidden patterns that were previously invisible to clinicians. These new layers of understanding open the door to unprecedented diagnostic capabilities and truly personalized treatment pathways. See why digitalization and artificial intelligence are becoming the new backbone of proactive, precise, and patient‑centered cardiac care.

Join us at the DHS and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of digital and AI‑driven innovations in cardiology.
We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s DHS under the motto:

Detect. Prevent. Personalize: Digitalization as the New Backbone of Cardiac Risk Management

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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.

"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

Digitalization as Backbone of Cardiac Risk Management

06.11.2026

Arriving at i-LAB

12:00

Welcome & Introduction

U. Tegtmeyer, R. Belke, G. Hindricks

13:00

Setting the Stage

13:20

Hospital 2030: Building the Digital Heart Hospital of the Future

G. Hindricks

Trust, Regulation and Responsibility in the Age of AI

E. Hahn

Predicting Risk: AI-Powered Detection Before Symptoms Appear

14:00

Unlocking Earlier Diagnosis in Arrhythmia Care

Trustworthy AI for clinical decision support and knowledge discovery

M. Schmidt

AI in the EP Lab: Transforming Electrophysiology

F. Hohendanner

AF Management in the AI Era: From Early Detection to Long-Term Follow-Up

15:00

Panel

Break

15:30

Vision Tour: Experience Tomorrow's Healthcare Today

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.