The IU Student Symposium 2026 in Cologne is dedicated to highlighting outstanding student achievements. Within this format, students from the fields of Business Administration, Social Work, Childhood Education, and Health Management present their scientific research to a specialist audience of practice partners and the public. The event serves as a central networking platform for the …
This professional report documents the 3rd IU Health Symposium in Cologne, led by Prof. Dr. Richard C. Geibel. The focus lies on the content development of the Springer anthology “Digital Health in Germany”. By merging theory and practice, the foundation for the expanded 2026 edition is being established. The symposium continues the tradition of scientific …
Abstract Prof. Dr. Richard C. Geibel, Director of the E-Commerce Institute Cologne, has contributed two groundbreaking chapters to the new Springer anthology “Digital Empowerment in Healthcare.” Published in 2026, this interdisciplinary work explores how digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence can promote a fairer and more sustainable healthcare system. Prof. Dr. Geibel’s contributions focus on the …
On December 3rd at 4:30 p.m., the official press conference for the launch of the book Digital Health in Germany took place — a joint initiative of the AOK Rheinland/Hamburg, the editorial team led by Prof. Dr. Richard Geibel (E-Commerce Institute Cologne) and Dr. Ulrich Arnold, and the Springer publishing house. The publication has already …
Release Date: October 2025 – Save the Date! The healthcare sector in Germany is undergoing one of its most important transitions in decades. As digitalization advances in all aspects of our lives, the question arises: How well is Germany prepared for a digitally integrated healthcare system? The upcoming book “Digital Health in Germany”, published by …