Hannover combines historic and modern architecture, stunning natural landscapes, and pioneering innovations. From dynamic city life and cultural highlights to a strong economic and scientific hub, Hannover is a place that inspires, excites, and surprises – not least with the largest urban forest in Europe.

Digitalisation in the health sector and artificial intelligence can support the development of new, effective treatments, lead to lower costs and help patients to take greater responsibility for their own health. Hannover's strong scientific infrastructure for medical informatics and artificial intelligence, its hospitals, nursing care institutions, incubators and networks makes the city the perfect place to put new ideas into action.

More information at www.digital-health-city-hannover.de

What makes Hannover such a special health location?
As well as prestigious hospitals, research institutions and high-tech health companies, it is above all local Hannover networks which make the development of new medical products so successful.
These create the potential for local and international companies with an interest in moving to Hannover and working with other players here.

Can we activate and deactivate cells with a light switch? Optogenetics, a relatively new scientific discipline that combines optical technologies and life science, has the potential to revolutionize many areas of research. Light-sensitive cells can be controlled at a molecular level which has an impact on disciplines like molecular biology, medicine, and laser technology, providing an almost endless number of application perspectives. The pioneering phase is only just beginning which makes it even more important to enter into a dialogue with scientists, interested parties, and users on ideas for future innovations, business fields and markets. To this end, Hanover’s Laser Zentrum e.V. means to provide a platform with its Innovationsforum Optogenetik – Technologien und Potenziale (INOTEP).