The new stage at MEDICA: With the Digital Health Stage, MEDICA is sending a strong signal about the future of the healthcare sector. Hosted and moderated by David Matusiewicz, the stage will become the central meeting place for decision-makers, innovators, start-ups, the scientific community and healthcare practitioners.
The Digital Health Stage is dedicated to the most important developments in the digital health sector and provides a platform for inspiring keynote speeches, high-calibre panel discussions and practical examples of best practice. The focus is on current digital health topics that are bringing about lasting change to the healthcare sector and shaping patient care for the future.
AT A GLANCE
Location: Hall 17
Date: 16.-19. November 2026
Price: Free entry with your exhibition ticket
Organised by: Messe Düsseldorf / Prof. Dr. David Matusiewicz
The new Health Stage is designed to drive the digital transformation of the healthcare sector. Drawing on his expertise at the intersection of health management, innovation and digitalisation, David Matusiewicz will lead a programme that highlights trends, discusses challenges and presents concrete solutions for the healthcare of tomorrow.
This makes the Health Stage one of MEDICA’s key meeting places for anyone who wishes to play an active role in shaping the future of digital health.
Key topics
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare – from diagnostics and therapeutic support to clinical decision-making and personalised medicine
Digital medicine and data ecosystems – the use of health data, interoperability, electronic health records and data-driven care models
Telemedicine and hybrid care models – new approaches to patient care via digital platforms and networked care systems
Wearables, smart health and connected care – intelligent technologies for prevention, monitoring and continuous healthcare
Digital transformation of hospitals and healthcare facilities – automation, process optimisation and Hospital 4.0
Cybersecurity and digital resilience – secure healthcare infrastructures as the foundation for successful digitalisation
Start-ups, innovations and new business models – the Health Stage offers innovative companies a platform for exchange, visibility and networking
Programme Co-ordinator & Host
David Matusiewicz
David Matusiewicz is Professor of Healthcare Management and Dean of Health & Social Care at FOM University of Applied Sciences, as well as Director of the ifgs Research Institute.
As founder of the DXM Group, a business angel and an adviser, he combines academic expertise with practical business experience. He is one of the most prominent voices in digital health in Germany and is in high demand both nationally and internationally as a keynote speaker, presenter, author and editor.
