Hartmann Science Center Symposium 2026

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21.05.2026
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Advancing Hygiene with Progress and Responsibility

Invitation to the 6th HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER Symposium on 21 May 2026

2026 is a special year for the HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER: We are celebrating our 15th anniversary. The core of our work over the past 15 years has been based on scientific evidence, practical research and open dialogue with groups of medical specialists. Since its foundation in 2011, the HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTRE has developed into a leading scientific institution that translates clinical findings into practical solutions and fosters collaboration between research, industry, and practice. In light of the above, we would like to extend a cordial invitation to you for this year’s symposium.

Our symposium is aimed at infection prevention specialists (IPC), IPC nurses, quality assurance staff, nursing and theatre managers, emergency services, dialysis facilities, outpatient care facilities as well as those interested in disinfection and infection prevention and control measures. 

Look forward to engaging topics, including effects of climate change on antimicrobial resistance, outbreak management, potential for improvement in hygiene, and new approaches to infection prevention.

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Einladung zum 6. HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER Symposium am 21.05.2026

2026 ist für das HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER ein besonderes Jahr: Wir feiern unser 15-jähriges Bestehen – 15 Jahre, in denen wissenschaftliche Evidenz, praxisnahe Forschung und ein offener Dialog mit medizinischen Fachgruppen den Kern unserer Arbeit bilden. Seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 2011 hat sich das HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER zu einer zentralen wissenschaftlichen Institution (alternativ Plattform) entwickelt, die klinische Erkenntnisse in praxisnahe Lösungen übersetzt und den Austausch zwischen Forschung, Industrie und Praxis stärkt. Vor diesem Hintergrund laden wir Sie herzlich zu unserem diesjährigen Symposium ein.

Das Symposium richtet sich an Expertinnen und Experten aus dem Bereich der Infektionsprävention und -kontrolle (IPC), IPC-Krankenpfleger, Mitarbeiter der Qualitätssicherung, Pflegedienst- und OP-Manager, Rettungsdienste, Dialyseeinrichtungen, ambulante Pflegedienste sowie an alle, die sich für Hygiene, Desinfektion und Maßnahmen zur Infektionsprävention interessieren.

Freuen Sie sich auf spannende Themen zu den Auswirkungen des Klimawandels auf antimikrobielle Resistenzen, Ausbruchsmanagement, Verbesserungspotenzial in der Hygiene und neue Ansätze für die Infektionsprävention.

DR. HEIDE NIESALLA
Head of HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER

Thursday May 21, 2026
10:00 am | Duration: 420 minutes

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EVENT SPEAKERS

Dr. Konstantin AltrichterDr. Konstantin Altrichter
Dr. Konstantin Altrichter
Dr. Konstantin Altrichterdaisygrip, Germany
Celine BagbanCeline Bagban
Celine Bagban
Celine BagbanBOGDOL Gebäudemanagement GmbH, Hamburg, Germany
Franz GnandtFranz Gnandt
Franz Gnandt
Franz GnandtHealth Center Dielsdorf, Germany
Anja HärtlAnja Härtl
Anja Härtl
Anja HärtlUniversity Hospital Augsburg, Germany
Erta Kalanxhi PhDErta Kalanxhi PhD
Erta Kalanxhi PhD
Erta Kalanxhi PhDOne Health Trust, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Prof. Dr. Johannes KnoblochProf. Dr. Johannes Knobloch
Prof. Dr. Johannes Knobloch
Prof. Dr. Johannes KnoblochUniversity Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
Dr. Viktoria KolbeDr. Viktoria Kolbe
Dr. Viktoria Kolbe
Dr. Viktoria KolbeHARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER, Hamburg, Germany
Dr. Marco KrewingDr. Marco Krewing
Dr. Marco Krewing
Dr. Marco KrewingHARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER, Hamburg, Germany
Peter MöriPeter Möri
Peter Möri
Peter MöriState Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Dr. Heide NiesallaDr. Heide Niesalla
Dr. Heide Niesalla
Dr. Heide NiesallaHARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER, Hamburg, Germany
Prof. Dr. Jonas Schmidt-ChanasitProf. Dr. Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit
Prof. Dr. Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit
Prof. Dr. Jonas Schmidt-ChanasitBernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, Hamburg, Germany
Lucas ThummerLucas Thummer
Lucas Thummer
Lucas ThummerDistrict general hospital St. Johann, Tirol, Austria
6thHSC Symposium
3Sessions
12Speakers

EVENT SCHEDULE

Session 1
From auris to Zika – from outbreak to solution
Climate change and antimicrobial resistance: What do we know, what we don’t, and why it matters
Dr. Erta Kalanxhi (One Health Trust, Abidjan, Ivory Coast)
Arboviruses in Europe: Climate change, modelling and infection prevention and control
Prof. Dr. Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit (Bernhard-Nocht-Institut für Tropenmedizin, Hamburg, Germany)
Norovirus outbreak management in long-term care facilities – practical strategies and experiences
Franz Gnandt (Health Center Dielsdorf, Germany)
Clostridioides difficile – The final boss of infection control?
Dr. Marco Krewing (HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER, Hamburg, Germany)

Lunchbreak

Session 2
Improvement potential in hygiene practices
Didactics for target-group-oriented competency development in hygiene and infection prevention – The example of cleaning staff
Anja Härtl (University Hospital Augsburg, Germany)
Medical disposable gloves in clinical practice – balancing protection, routine, and professional responsibility
Peter Möri (State Hospital Zurich, Switzerland)
Durability of medical examination gloves after disinfection: Evidence from BLS and ACLS simulation
Dr. Heide Niesalla (HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER, Hamburg, Germany)
Invisible no more – Social media strategies to empower cleaning staff
Celine Bagban (Bogdol Gebäudemanagement GmbH, Hamburg, Germany)
Coffeebreak
Session 3
Innovative approaches to infection prevention
From hand hygiene to timely surveillance support: AI-assisted HAI analysis in hospitals – On-Premise, GDPR-compliant, practice-oriented
Lucas Thummer (Bezirkskrankenhaus St. Johann in Tirol, Austria)

Requirements for modern alcohol-based hand rubs
Dr. Viktoria Kolbe (HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER, Hamburg, Germany)

Approaching reality – Phase 3 testing methods for surface disinfection
Prof. Dr. Johannes Knobloch (University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany)
Hygienic reprocessing of blood pressure cuffs: Challenges, evidence and solutions
Dr. Konstantin Altrichter (daisy grip GmbH, Germany)
Recap & Farewell

Please note: Preliminary agenda, subject to change

The online stream will be available in both German and English via simultaneous translation.

FAQ

Here is a list of answers to frequently asked questions about the conference.

Who is the target group for the HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER Symposium 2026?

This symposium is aimed at infection prevention specialists (IPC), IPC nurses, quality assurance employees, nursing and surgical managers as well as those interested in hygiene, disinfection, and infection prevention measures.

Will participants receive a certificate of attendance after the symposium?

All participants will receive confirmation off attendance after the event.

Does participation in the symposium involve any costs?

The symposium is free of charge for participants.

How can I register for the event once the form is available online?

If you would like to participate in the event, please fill out the registration form. You will then receive all further information in a confirmation mail.

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Contact

Your contact person:
Luisa Rubach


BODE Chemie GmbH

A company of the HARTMANN GROUP
Melanchthonstr. 27
22525 Hamburg
Germany

hsc-symposium@hartmann.info

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