Network for sponsors
Networking and interaction are an important part of the Deutschlandstipendium and a motivation for many sponsors to support the programme. To this end, we invite sponsors and scholarship holders to a network meeting at the TU Dresden. A review of previous events can be found under References.
Review Sponsors’ Network Meeting 2026: When Humans and Machines Collaborate – Interaction in the Working World of Tomorrow
How is human–machine collaboration changing our working world – today and in the future? The 19th Sponsor Network Meeting, held at TU Dresden on March 20, 2026, from 10 to 12 a.m., focused on this topic.
Following a brief introduction to the topic, the morning’s speaker was welcomed: Prof. Dr. Stefanie Speidel, Professor of Translational Surgical Oncology at the National Center for Tumor Diseases in Dresden. In an introductory discussion, her career path was first highlighted, and key terms in her field of research were clearly explained. Among other things, the discussion focused on the significance of “translational” research—that is, the transfer of scientific findings into practical application—as well as the concrete collaboration between humans and machines in a medical context.
In an interactive warm-up with the audience, collaborative word clouds were created on various aspects of human-machine interaction, covering both opportunities and potential reservations regarding artificial intelligence. In the subsequent presentation, Prof. Speidel provided vivid insights into her research on intelligent assistance systems for robot-assisted surgeries. In a clear and practical manner, she demonstrated how AI and robotics can support surgeons in performing procedures more safely and precisely. The subsequent Q&A session provided an opportunity for an open exchange, during which the audience demonstrated great interest and offered diverse perspectives. The networking event conveyed the central message: The potential of using AI and machines in the workplace lies in intelligent collaboration that helps to improve our work.
Artificial intelligence in the operating room | #BrightMinds: Stefanie Speidel © Kamera: Avanga, Postproduktion: Janett Hanitzsch