Beyond Human-in-the-Loop: Engineering Trust in AI-Driven Healthcare Systems

Moving beyond "human-in-the-loop" towards a more robust paradigm of "human-in-control" as the role of humans is shifting from primary decision-makers to supervisors in the integration of AI into healthcare. Practical, engineering-focused principles for building trust worthy human-AI systems which are safe for patients.

Speaker: 
Dr. Nnaemeka Igbonachor
Alumnus Deggendorf Institute of Technology - Master Medical Informatics, 2022

Medical doctor and digital health expert with with experience spanning Clinical practice, medical product innovation and development, quality and regulatory affairs of medical devices. Bridging clinical insight and product strategy to develop safe clinical products. Currently advocating ethical use of AI in Healthcare and simple digital health solutions for low resource settings. Lives in Düren NRW and enjoys having family time with a wife and daughter.

AI Will Assimilate Your Workforce – The Question Is When, Not If

AI is already embedding itself into every workflow and decision point. This talk explores what job transformation means when AI becomes the new user interface. Using real-world examples, we show how roles are fundamentally redesigning around AI-augmented capabilities. The key insight: adoption resistance isn't about technology - it's about identity and professional role redesign.

Speaker:
Markus Kammermeier
Alumnus Deggendorf Institute of Technology - Master of Science, 2010

Markus Kammermeier is Principal Business Advisor at Workday with 25+ years at the intersection of HR and enterprise technology. He has led change and transformation projects as consultant and founder, and advises organisations across EMEA on AI‑driven workforce strategy. Markus has taught at Deggendorf Institute of Technology for over 16 years and authored the career framework IKIG‑AI.

AI-Assisted Machine Safety Risk Evaluation: Keeping Humans in the Loop with Data

This presentation examines how digital twin data — spatial geometry, motion data, and structured hazard taxonomies — can improve AI-assisted machine safety risk evaluation per ISO 12100. A robotic cell case study showed that combining swept-volume geometry with LLM analysis can identify collision, pinch, and crush hazards with traceable evidence. The findings argue that AI's value lies in supporting engineers during design, not replacing expert judgement.

Speaker: 
Juho Pirttilahti
Alumnus Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, Finland - Bachelor of Engineering - Machine automation, 2016 / Master of Engineering - Technology Competence Management, 2023 / Master of Business Administration - Business Competence, 2025

Juho Pirttilahti is an RDI Expert at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SEAMK), working on EU-funded projects focused on manufacturing technology development for SMEs. His current work covers robotic welding and manufacturing process optimization. He is also developing funding applications to advance machine safety in the SME sector, including research into AI-assisted safety analysis methods.

Will engineers still be needed in five years?

AI is not replacing engineers it is redefining their role. As implementation becomes automated, engineering shifts toward system-level thinking, decision architecture, and responsibility for complex, non-deterministic systems. The real challenge is not building systems but understanding and governing them. This raises a critical question: are we training and assigning engineers to design responsible systems or merely to operate tools?

Speaker:
Johanna Ritt
Alumna Deggendorf Institute of Technology -  Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, 2015 & MBA General Management, 2018 

Johanna Ritt is Head of Development at FotoFinder Group, leading advanced imaging and AI-driven innovation. She combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to drive product evolution, streamline development processes, and deliver high-impact solutions in medical imaging technology with her team. Her focus lies in scaling intelligent systems and translating complex challenges into practical, market-ready applications.

Data Governance & Trust: The Human Factor in Data-Driven Systems
Speakerin: Olivia Adaugo Okoro, Alumna Deggendorf Institute of Technology

AI-driven architectures: How IT teams build scalable AI ecosystems

Real-world AI integration in DevOps workflows, including AI-assisted development, code review agents, meeting intelligence, and predictive maintenance. It demonstrates how AI systems are embedded, scaled, and governed in production environments while maintaining human oversight and delivering measurable operational efficiency.

Speaker:
Abdallah Aburumman
Alumnus Deggendorf Institute of Technology - Master Applied Computer Science, 2023 & Bachelor Industrial Engineering, 2020

Abdallah Aburumman is a DevOps Engineer and team lead at DE software & control GmbH. He specializes in Kubernetes, automation, and AI-driven system optimization. His work focuses on integrating AI into enterprise environments to improve scalability, reliability, and operational decision-making.

MLOps & Automation: The Future of Software Development

Building AI models is only the beginning. Deploying them reliably is the real challenge. Drawing on experience from Bosch and Harvard Medical School, this talk explores practical MLOps, robust data handling, and reproducible workflows. It also highlights impactful automation tools that streamline pipelines, reduce errors, and support scalable, maintainable machine learning systems in real world settings.

Speaker:
Yash Bachhav
Alumnus Deggendorf Institute of Technology - Bachelor Artificial Intelligence, 2025

Yash Bachhav is an M.Sc. Data Science student at the University of Regensburg with a background in Artificial Intelligence. He completed his bachelor’s thesis in collaboration with the Schepens Eye Research Institute of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, USA, and undertook an internship at Bosch ASEAN Headquarters in Singapore, focusing on AI driven automation.

AI-Ready IT: Flexible Architectures and Processes for Value-Driven AI Projects

Why fail 80-95% of AI projects on ROI? Wrong order: hype before capabilities. Get it right with a pragmatic framework for AI-ready IT—capability-driven (Discover-Design-Deploy-Scale), modular API-first/microservices architectures, hybrid scalability, and embedded security (Zero Trust, IAM, MLSecOps). Leaders: actionable steps for compliant 90-day pilots (NIS2/GDPR).

Speaker:
Enver Bastanoglu
Alumnus Deggendorf Institute of Technology - Bachelor Wirtschaftsinformatik, 2007 & Master Wirtschaftsinformatik, 2019

Enver Bastanoglu, M.Sc. in Business Informatics, is a seasoned IT leader and Interim Manager with 20+ years in project management, team building, and transformations. Expert in IT-security (ISO 27001, KRITIS), process management, data mining, agile methods, and infrastructure builds—from Spacetech (DLR Galileo) to automotive (BMW, Audi), Dehner, G&D, AS24, and more. Drives digital innovation with strong AI and process focus.

AI – Our friend or our future cyber security enemy?

This talk explores the uncomfortable reality that our trusted AI solutions can be used against us. What if they reveal information about our own infrastructure to intruders, giving them access to sensitive information, and giving them the opportunity to exploit our organizational weaknesses from the inside. 

We will examine how AI tools can be used as attack tools, enabling more sophisticated and advanced cyber attacks. From manipulating humans to acting as autonomous agents in coordinated cyber attacks, AI is already reshaping the cyber threat landscape.

Are we unintentionally building the next generation of cyber weapons, created to be used by cyber criminals? But more importantly, if we do, how do we defend ourselves against it?”

Speaker:
Sanne Femling
Alumna Halmstad University, Sweden - IT forensics and information security, 2018

Sanne is from Southern Sweden that works as a IT Security officer at Norion Bank. She has been working in the financial industry for the last four years. She has primary focused on penetration test management, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, governance and cyber security awareness. She works between management and the operations, helping and supporting teams in developing secure implementations. She's a tech geek, cyber security lover, hacker, speaker and gamer.

(Quantum) Machine Learning for Earth and Space Science with NASA

This talk highlights NASA projects in the field of artificial intelligence including transformer models in medicine, uncertainty quantification for finding new life on extra solar planets, generative machine learning for astronaut monitoring, causal inference to model cancer progression, finding resources on the lunar surface, federated learning with the international space station, global Ionosphere modelling and quantum ML for earth observation.

Speaker:
Frank Soboczenski
Alumnus Deggendorf Institute of Technology - Business Informatics, 2010

ssociate Professor in AI/ML University of York with affiliations at King’s College London and the UK Cabinet Office. Fellow of the Alan Turing Institute, ELLIS member, NASA TechLeap Prize winner, NASA GeneLab AWG Scientist, NASA Roman Spacecraft Science Group, STEM Scientist for NASA's & NOAA's GLOBE Program, IBM Quantum Researchers Program Scientist, supported by NVIDIA’s GPU program, HuggingFace BigScience, Science Advisor EU Commisson.

WHEN THE ALGORITHM MEETS THE WARD - What AI Deployment Failures in Nigerian Healthcare Reveal About the Future of Global Health Technology

AI health tools are quietly failing in Africa. Not because hospitals lack smartphones or clinician lack curiosity, but because they arrive pre-loaded with assumptions. I will be discussing my findings from a study of Nigerians healthcare professionals evaluating diabetes prediction tool. Using UTAUT2, the study reveals a striking pattern that healthcare professinals are not the obstacle. The design assumptions baked into the tools are. 

Speaker:
Ibrahim Jubril
Alumnus Deggendorf Institute of Technology - Master Global Public Health, 2024

Ibrahim Lekan Jubril hold an MSc in Global Public Health from DIT and an MBA in Marketing from Bayero University, Kano. He has spent over a decade managing clinical operations at PSC Specialist Hospital, Kano. His research and public writing, published through his Substack newsletter Kano Health Dispatch. 

Cognitive ergonomics: How AI helps us think better

This lecture explores cognitive ergonomics and the role of artificial intelligence in supporting human thinking. It examines how AI can reduce cognitive load, enhance decision-making, and stimulate creativity by acting as a cognitive partner. The session also reflects on the challenges of AI reliance and highlights the importance of maintaining critical thinking in the AI age.

Speaker:
Itzel Ochoa
Alumna Deggendorf Institute of Technology - Bachelor International Management, 2018

Itzel Ochoa is a logistics professional with seven years of experience as a Logistics Coordinator. She holds a degree in International Management from the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (Germany) and a degree in International Trade at the University of Colima (Mexico). Her interests focus on global logistics, international trade operations, and the evolving relationship between human capabilities and emerging technologies.

From AI Overload to Real Impact: How to Stay Focused in a World of Infinite Tools

Al promises efficiency, innovation, and growth-yet many initiatives fail to deliver real impact. This talk takes a step back from tools and trends to explore a more fundamental question: what truly makes Al effective? lt offers a different perspective on how impact is created in an increasingly complex, Al-driven world. 

Speaker: 
Aleksandra Pajonk
Alumna Deggendorf Institute of Technology - Master Strategic and International Management, 2024

Aleksandra Pajonk holds a Master's degree in Strategie and International Management and works at the intersection of business, decision-making, and personal development. She develops frameworks that help entrepreneurs gain clarity, set priorities, and translate complex challenges into focused, actionable strategies. 

The Human Edge: What Makes Us Irreplaceable in the Age of AI

What makes a professional role valuable when AI can already execute the task? This session explores how AI is reshaping roles from execution to contextual problem framing, stakeholder translation, and decision enablement. Drawing on economic psychology, it reveals why ambiguity management, systems thinking, and human sensemaking are becoming the defining capabilities for creating sustainable value in increasingly AI-enabled organizations today.

Speaker:
Pauline Rößle
Alumna Deggendorf Institute of Technology - Master Business Psychology, 2025

As Team Lead Pre-Sales EMEA and Pre-Sales Engineer EMEA at TrueCommerce, she operates at the intersection of business, technology, and human collaboration. With a background in business informatics and economic psychology, she helps organizations translate complex requirements into scalable solutions while shaping the future of pre-sales roles, cross-functional collaboration, and human value creation in AI-enabled work environments.

Collective Intelligence in the Age of AI: How Human-Centered Innovation Strengthens Judgement, Learning and Better Decision-Making

The key question about AI is not the technology, but where it makes a meaningful difference. Drawing on AI.m, a human-centered innovation process from HighFive and Halmstad University with close to 100 companies, I will share how interdisciplinary teams build stronger judgement, why the human in the loop gives direction and responsibility, and how lifelong learning grows through real innovation.

Speaker:
Anna Petersson
Alumna Halmstad University, Sweden - Media and Communication, 2003

Anna Petersson is Head of Innovation at HighFive Innovationsarena and Lead of AI Halland, where she has built one of Sweden's most active regional platforms for human-centered AI. Through AI.m, an interdisciplinary innovation process developed together with Halmstad University, she has worked with close to 100 companies. She shares what she learned from this work on collective intelligence, human responsibility, and AI in practice.

From Artificial Intelligence to Hybrid Intelligence: Leading Organizations in the Age of AI

This session explores Hybrid Intelligence, where humans and AI team up to solve problems and make decisions. Moving beyond just tools, we look at how AI changes how we think, work, and lead. It’s a practical guide for anyone navigating this new era, focusing on the human side of working alongside AI.

Speaker:
Jakub Malhocký
Alumnus Mendel University, Czech Republic - International Development Studies, 2016

After nine years and five different roles within the corporate world, I transitioned to a freelance career focused on human potential. I now help individuals and leaders grow and navigate change by embracing Hybrid Intelligence. My mission is to make AI an accessible partner for better thinking, decision-making, and everyday work.

Future Journey: Meeting the People of Tomorrow

This interactive session uses Future Persona Cards to open up perspectives on jobs and skills of the future
Participants will each choose a future persona card and briefly immerse themselves in the role. In pairs or small groups, they will introduce themselves from the perspective of their chosen persona and exchange views on their abilities, roles and realities in a possible future world of work. 

The cards are designed to stimulate conversation, invite a shift in perspective and make future developments easier to imagine and discuss.
The session closes with a guided reflection: Which skills seem to gain importance? What does employability look like from these future perspectives? And what do these insights mean for learning, workforce development and future readiness today?

The format is simple, interactive and accessible. It is designed for everyone who wants to explore future workforce questions through dialogue, imagination and reflection.

Speaker:
Susanne Martin
Alumna Deggendorf Institute of Technology - Business Administration, 2008

Susanne Martin is a Learning & Development Partner at Human Skills. Her work focuses on future skills, leadership, and the design of learning journeys that prepare people and organisations for change. Alongside her client work, she contributes to the strategic development of Human Skills as a thought leader for future ready organizations.

New Work, New Roles: How Technology is Changing Jobs and Why Human Leadership Still Matters

Technology is reshaping jobs through AI, ERP, automation, and data-driven work, but human leadership remains essential. This session explores employability by 2030, showing how communication, adaptability, continuous learning, and strong project leadership help people and organizations succeed in a rapidly changing global workplace.

Speaker:
Sarah McKean
Alumna Deggendorf Institute of Technology - Bachelor International Management, 2019

Sarah McKean is a globally experienced Project Manager with an MBA whose career spans ERP implementation, banking, resort operations, retail, and international education. With PMP certification, multilingual skills, and a strong background in process improvement and cross-functional leadership, she brings a practical, international perspective on how technology and human leadership shape the future of work.

Why Human Situational Awareness Remains Critical in High-Risk Systems Despite Increasing Automation and AI

Artificial intelligence and automation are transforming decision-making in high-risk environments such as healthcare and crisis management. However, safe performance still depends on human situational awareness. This presentation explores why situational awareness remains critical in increasingly automated systems and how future Al-supported socio-technical systems should be designed to support, rather than undermine, human decision-making and resilience.

Speaker:
Toni-Steven Rikala
Alumnus Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, Finland - Master of Healthcare, 2022

Toni Rikala is a doctoral researcher at the University of Eastern Finland focusing on situational awareness in high-risk healthcare environments. With a background in emergency medical services and crisis management, he works on preparedness, resilience, and situational awareness in complex socio-technical systems. His work connects operational experience with research on decision-making under pressure in safety-critical environments.

Future-Proof Workforce: Skills, Learning & Resilience in an AI-Driven World

This session explores how employability towards 2030 is shaped by the interaction between skills, lifelong learning, and resilience. It highlights the shift towards skill-based organizations, the role of AI in transforming work and learning, and the importance of adaptability and self-management in navigating continuous change in an evolving labor market.

Speaker:
Shari Roosens
Alumna Thomas More University of Applied Sciences, Belgium - Applied Psychology, 2013 & (University of Antwerp, Master of Science: Communication, 2017
University of Antwerp, Teacher’s degree, 2018)

Shari Roosens is a lecturer in Applied Psychology at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences. She is currently involved in research on student success, focusing on learning, motivation, and resilience. With a background in communication sciences and experience as a career coach, she explores how individuals develop adaptability and employable skills in a changing world.

Innovation, Strategy, Foresight
Referent: Dr. Malte Busch, Absolvent der THD /  Bachelor International Management, Abschlussjahr 2012

This presentation focuses on the factors that make companies more innovative and the role of strategic foresight in strengthening their innovation, future viability and competitiveness. It will address classic tools such as the scenario methodology, as well as AI-supported methods that could help organisations identify trends earlier and develop robust strategies.

Aufzeichnung: https://video.th-deg.de/paella/ui/watch.html?id=c6be87aa-7cd1-4723-8b3a-f023f83fdbc9

How to handle change: Coping strategies for life and business
Referentin: Maike Benner, Absolventin der THD / Master Strategisches und Internationales Management, Abschlussjahr 2012

A lot has changed for our race since our ancestors - the Homo sapiens -  lived in caves. But if we think about it – over the past 300.000 years surprisingly little has changed in the life time of any one individual. That all changed only some hundred years ago when for example horses where replaced by cars and this has culminated  in today’s world, where exchange rates and stock prices change every second. Thus we can testify: we are surrounded by constant change. Therefore, one of life’s greatest challenges is not only to survive the change but  to cope with it or even thrive. Not only the external change gives challenges and opportunities but change can also be an internal attitude and an opportunity to grow and achieve extraordinary.  So how to balance change, how do I change my views, my mindset, my behaviour or even my (outlook on) life?  How to thrive with change while keeping my values? How to develop competencies for both internal and external change? Maike will use her presentation to shed some light and share her experience.

Aufzeichnung: https://video.th-deg.de/paella/ui/watch.html?id=e4a215c9-498d-47cc-b70e-2a0b6e5431cc

Creativity and how to come up with innovative solutions
Referent: Thomas Dannerbauer, Absolvent der THD / Diplom Betriebswirtschaft, Abschlussjahr 2009

Storyboarding, Six Thinking Hats, 5-Why, Disney-Methode

Aufzeichnung: https://video.th-deg.de/paella/ui/watch.html?id=e11b5b6b-976f-4fc1-abbb-181f7f7c5adb

Transformative Skills for the future of Work: Competitive advantage of humans over artificial intelligence
Referent: André Pradel, Absolvent der THD / Diplom Wirtschaftsinformatik, Abschlussjahr 2010

The world of work is changing rapidly - Technological progress requires new skills. Transformative skills such as systems thinking, agile leadership, resilience and change management are becoming increasingly important and will represent the competitive advantage of humans over artificial intelligence in the future. My recommendations from my own experience - to become the entrepreneur within your own system - to master future challenges.

Aufzeichnung: https://video.th-deg.de/paella/ui/watch.html?id=87575831-11a4-430e-ae62-b55a2faf60a4

Predictive Automotive Safety
Referent: Ganzorig Davaasuren, Absolvent der THD / Master Elektro- und Informationstechnik, Abschlussjahr 2023

Predictive Automotive Safety is reshaping how the industry approaches risk, quality, and innovation. As vehicles become more complex and customer expectations evolve, the ability to anticipate safety issues before they occur has become a strategic necessity. This presentation explores how data-driven approaches—specifically leveraging warranty claims, accident reports, and internal quality metrics—can be used to detect early signs of product or system failures, enabling proactive interventions that enhance both vehicle safety and organizational agility. This session will offer practical insights into how predictive safety is more than a technical tool—it's a mindset shift that empowers teams to move from reactive problem-solving to strategic foresight. By aligning safety practices with data intelligence and operational change, the automotive industry can move closer to its goals of zero defects, zero accidents, and long-term sustainability.

Aufzeichnung: https://video.th-deg.de/paella/ui/watch.html?id=368d881a-eb9d-43bc-b55c-67ad9092832e

Wired for Resilience: What Neuroscience Teaches Us About Organizations in the Age of Digitalization and Disruption
Referent: Dr. Dominik Fischer, Absolvent der THD / Bachelor Wirtschaftsinformatik, Abschlussjahr 2015

Human consciousness and the brain are deeply interconnected phenomena. Studying the brain's complexity and the nature of consciousness helps us understand why some systems exhibit greater resilience. These insights can guide us in making lasting impacts in today's digital and uncertain world.

Aufzeichnung: https://video.th-deg.de/paella/ui/watch.html?id=c05ac8ea-82d2-4db8-874b-1fcf3ba7abc6

Building an Efficient and Agile Super Team – Around Culture and AI
Referentin: Nana K. Friis-Jakobsen, Absolventin University College Northern Denmark, Bachelor International Hospitality Management, Abschlussjahr 2017

How can leaders build agile, high-performing teams across borders without sacrificing well-being? Drawing on seven years of experience leading a remote team across Europe and the US, I’ll share how Danish values like trust and autonomy, combined with AI tools and Lean methods, have created a culture of ownership, feedback, and lasting performance.

Aufzeichnung: https://video.th-deg.de/paella/ui/watch.html?id=cb6009ba-07df-4bd2-8949-bc28e4c51206

Harnessing Generative AI for Transformative Innovation
Referent: Saad Muhammad, Absolvent der THD / Master Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Abschlussjahr 2024

Generative AI models, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), are rapidly reshaping the way we approach problem solving, creative tasks, and strategic decision-making. In this presentation, we’ll dive into the most promising applications of these technologies across sectors such as education, healthcare, and the creative industries. We’ll highlight real world examples that underscore how generative AI can significantly boost innovation and operational efficiency, while also transforming product development cycles. By examining both the possibilities and the inherent risks such as model bias, data privacy, and the environmental cost of large-scale training, this talk offers a balanced perspective emphasizing the responsible use of AI. Attendees will learn about frameworks and best practices for integrating generative AI into their organizations, ensuring that the pursuit of technological advancement aligns with ethical accountability and sustainable growth strategies. The session concludes with a look at emerging directions in generative AI, equipping participants with insights to shape the next wave of transformative change.

Aufzeichnung: https://video.th-deg.de/paella/ui/watch.html?id=4148339a-94fe-4a59-ad6b-697076c18b16

A proposed approach to enhancing cybersecurity in healthcare through federated learning and blockchain integration for proactive threat detection and response
Referent: Jonathan Okereke, Absolvent der THD / Master Medicial Informatics, Abschlussjahr 2019

Digital transformation has revolutionized the healthcare industry. Patients expectations on technology are continuously evolving which has led to the proliferation of consumer apps (installed on mobile devices), wearables, Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), and other medical equipment which are integrated into the healthcare IT infrastructure through multiple access gateways. Despite the enormous benefits of these connected devices, they often lack the requisite built-in securityimplementations and standards and are therefore vulnerable to cyberattacks and risks. This could lead to patient data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulation of medical treatments; disruption of services; or even life-threatening events.
The research aims to critically examine the potentials of and to develop, a blockchain-enhanced federated learning framework specifically designed to improve the cybersecurity of healthcare systems by leveraging the strength of both technologies.

Aufzeichnung: https://video.th-deg.de/paella/ui/watch.html?id=84f23cb1-8f4c-4242-8f7f-a2a1204bd77b

More humanity in Healthcare
Referentin: Michelle Warneke, Absolventin Thomas More University of Applied Sciences / Bachelor Pflege, Abschlussjahr 2019

Hello, my name is Michelle, an ambitious Nurse on a warm mission towards more humanity. As I believe our Healthcare, but also our society as a whole, is in need for more warmth & compassion. I will bring my authentic story as I started my journey as a nurse after being hospitalized as a patient myself. Thanks to many years of research I have become an expert in Patient Experience. Although a more humanizing care model is desired worldwide, it is often nowhere to be seen or found. Yet, from science we know that more humanity comes with many benefits. Not only for our patients, who will feel more empowered in their own health. But also for our healthcareworkers, who will experience more job satisfaction. The combination of being a patient, together with the experience as a nurse and the zest for research have proven to be a golden union. Although my talk originates from healthcare, I pursue to inspire a broader audience and to get people thinking. Thanks to my warm vision of the future.

Aufzeichnung: https://video.th-deg.de/paella/ui/watch.html?id=2e7a0474-8de2-4881-a4fe-53c7dfb104ab

Energy Transition in Germany: The Role of Civil Engineers in the Development of Renewable Energy Transmission Lines
Referent: Gonzalo Cueva, Absolvent der THD / Master Bau- und Umweltingenieurwesen, Abschlussjahr 2024

The ongoing energy transition in Germany presents an unprecedented opportunity to redesign and expand the country's electricity grid to integrate renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. This transformation demands not only technological innovation but also effective project management and infrastructure development. As a civil engineer with a focus on sustainable infrastructure and project management, I will explore how civil and environmental engineers contribute to the realization of this transition, specifically through the design, planning, and construction of mega energy transmission networks. I will highlight key challenges and opportunities in the development of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems, such as the SuedOstLink and the Suedlink, which are set to transport renewable energy across Germany, and are two of the biggest infrastructure projects of the country.

Aufzeichnung: https://video.th-deg.de/paella/ui/watch.html?id=0b7118a1-5b7b-4c2b-b554-f8459bb3760d

Start-Up Smart, Stay Mission-Focused: How Digital Health Ventures Use Omnichannel Strategies to Transform Care
Referent: Gaurang Arun Thanekar, Absolvent der THD / Master Digital Health, Abschlussjahr 2024

This presentation explores how digital health start-ups combine mission competence (social impact) with start-up competence (agility) to transform healthcare. By integrating omnichannel marketing strategies, such start-ups enhance patient engagement, scalability, and ethical care delivery. Through practical case studies and recent research, it highlights how innovation, data, and digital tools can build sustainable and inclusive health systems.

Aufzeichnung: https://video.th-deg.de/paella/ui/watch.html?id=015f7ac8-3680-42f0-868e-e6d3a119c899

Unleashing the Innovator Within: Motivation, Mindset & Meaningful Action for the Next Generation
Referent: Vamsi Krishna Minnal, Absolvent der THD / Master Mechatronics and Cyber-Physical Systems, Abschlussjahr 2022

In a world full of distractions and rapid change, many young minds struggle not with a lack of knowledge, but with a lack of direction, motivation, and practical insight into how to apply what they know. This talk is a motivational deep-dive aimed at reigniting the drive to innovate and grow among today’s youth. Drawing from my personal journey and real-life challenges, I will explore the key reasons why many fail to unlock their full potential—not due to a lack of skill, but due to time mismanagement, fear of failure, or disconnection from purpose. We’ll break down common habits that waste creative energy and discuss how to stay focused in a world that thrives on distraction. Most importantly, I will share motivational stories, lessons from experienced mentors, and practical tips that help align ambition with action. This presentation will not only inspire but equip attendees with a mindset of ownership, resilience, and sustainable productivity—key traits needed to be future-ready innovators.

Aufzeichnung: https://video.th-deg.de/paella/ui/watch.html?id=44f1c52b-ccc0-48c3-b2b4-8f19fc2e6788

Mission Competence & Start-up Spirit – Women Leading in the Digital Age
Referentinnen: Patricia Popp, Absolventin der THD / Diplom Wirtschaftsinformatik, Abschlussjahr 2007 & Sarah Ickert

Two women, two unique career paths, one mission: empowering women in leadership. From founding an IT company to rising in a smaller firm, they share a belief in diverse, authentic leadership. In an AI-driven world, they call for visible female voices shaping the future. Their message: Success has many paths—dare to follow your own.

Aufzeichnung: https://video.th-deg.de/paella/ui/watch.html?id=c098b95e-11dc-4e70-870f-3b7fe45587e0

Boosting transformative power in innovation and change competence in sustainable building
Referent: Sourab Ghosh, Absolvent der THD / Master Healthy and Sustainable Buildings, Abschlussjahr 2023

The presentation highlights the critical role of sustainability in innovation and change competence, especially in the building industry. It emphasizes product management's importance in driving the product vision and contributing to the company's sustainability goals. Although the primary focus is on the building industry, the principles and methodologies are transferable across various industries.

Aufzeichnung: https://video.th-deg.de/paella/ui/watch.html?id=9fe9a642-b271-4b36-bd8a-cccca905b384