9 June

• 12:30–13:30 Lunch + registration
• 13:30–14:15 Keynote 1
• 14:15–14:25 Short break
• 14:25–15:45 Contributed sessions 1
• 15:45–16:15 Coffee break
• 16:15–17:35 Contributed sessions 2
• 17:35–18:00 Coffee break
• 18:00–18:45 Panel discussion
• 18:45–19:00 Transition to dinner
• 19:00–21:00 Conference dinner

10 June

• 08:15–08:45 Welcome coffee
• 08:45–09:30 Keynote 2
• 09:30–09:40 Short break
• 09:40–11:00 Contributed sessions 3
• 11:00–11:30 Coffee break
• 11:30–12:50 Contributed sessions 4
• 12:50–14:00 Lunch break
• 14:00–15:20 Contributed sessions 5
• 15:20–15:45 Coffee break
• 15:45–16:30 Keynote 3
• 16:30–17:00 Coffee break
• 17:00–18:20 Contributed sessions 6
• 18:20–19:00 Reception with dinner buffet / informal closing

Past conference programmes can be found here.

The call for abstracts is closed.

The draft conference programme will be published in early May.

General registration runs from 1 February to 5 April, subject to subsequent acceptance and reconfirmation (due to capacity limits of the venue). Participation in the conference is free and open to all interested participants. To register, please visit the registration page.

• How do I get to the conference venue?
• Is parking available at the conference venue?
• Is there a cloakroom or lockers available at the venue?
• Is smoking allowed at the venue?
• Will food and beverages be provided at the conference?
• Is there Wi-Fi available at the venue?
• Is there accessible access for people with disabilities?

Getting there

• By Car:
  • From Berlin: Take the A2 motorway to exit Lahe – then follow Hannoversche Straße/Kirchhorster Straße towards Hannover-Lahe. Turn right onto Riethorst, then immediately right into HDI-Platz.
  • From Hamburg: Take the A7 motorway to Kreuz Hannover-Kirchhorst, then the A37/B3 towards pipeline|Hannover. Exit at Misburg – continue on Buchholzer Straße/Podbielskistraße towards Hannover-Bothfeld, then via Riethorst, turn left into HDI-Platz.
  • From Dortmund:‚ Take the A2 motorway to exit Lahe – Kirchhorster Straße towards Hannover-Lahe. Turn right onto Riethorst, then immediately right into HDI-Platz.
  • From Kassel: Take the A7 to Kreuz Hannover-Ost, then A2 towards Dortmund to exit Lahe – Hannoversche Straße/Kirchhorster Straße towards Hannover-Lahe. Turn right onto Riethorst, then immediately right into HDI-Platz.
  • From Celle: Take the A37/B3 to the Misburg exit, then continue on Buchholzer Straße/Podbielskistraße towards Hannover-Bothfeld. Turn right into Laher Kirchweg, then via Riethorst, turn left into HDI-Platz.
• By Plane:
  • The closest airport is Hannover Airport (HAJ), Hannover-Langenhagen.
  • By Taxi: The conference venue is approximately 20 minutes by taxi from the airport.
  • By Public Transport (S-Bahn): Take S5 (urban rail) from the airport (station is located in Terminal C) to Hannover Central Station (Hauptbahnhof). Trains run every 30 minutes; journey time is 15–18 minutes.
• By Train:
  • Arrive at Hannover Central Station (Hauptbahnhof).
  • From there, you can take a taxi (approx. 20 minutes) or use public transportation to reach the venue.
• By Public Transport (from Hannover Central Station):
  • Take the city tram Line 3 (direction Altwarmbüchen) or Line 7 (direction Misburg).
  • Get off at “Paracelsusweg” (approx. 15 minutes ride).
  • From “Paracelsusweg”, it’s a 2-minute walk along the parking lot to HDI-Platz.

Tip: For planning your journey with public transport within Hannover, you can use the GVH (Greater Hannover Transport Authority) website: https://www.uestra.de/en/

Parking

A limited number of visitor parking spaces are available directly at HDI-Platz 1. Due to the limited capacity, parking must be reserved in advance. To request a parking space, please send an email to orga@hdi.de with the following information:

• Your full name (as participant)
• Your car license plate number
• The date(s) and time(s) you wish to use the parking space

You will receive a confirmation by email letting you know whether a parking space has been reserved for you. Please understand that without a prior reservation, parking at the venue on the day of the conference can only be offered if there are any spaces still available.

Cloakroom and Lockers

A cloakroom is available at the conference venue. Please note that no liability can be accepted for items left in the cloakroom.

If you wish to store valuables, a limited number of lockers are available on site in various sizes (small and large). Lockers can be requested at check-in or later at the Info Point, subject to availability.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted inside the building. For your convenience, designated outdoor smoking cabins are available near the conference area. We kindly ask you to use these areas for smoking.

Food and Beverages

Catering will be provided throughout the conference. Vegan and vegetarian options will be available. If you have specific dietary requirements due to health reasons or allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing orga@hdi.de. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Wi-Fi

Free guest Wi-Fi is available throughout the conference area.

Accessibility

The venue is accessible for people with reduced mobility. If you require special assistance, please contact us in advance at orga@hdi.de.