Stefan Vilsmeier
Brainlab
Stefan Vilsmeier is the founder of Brainlab, a pioneer of digitizing medical workflows, from diagnosis to therapy. A self-taught computer programmer, Vilsmeier founded Brainlab in 1989 at the age of 17 after writing a bestselling book on 3D graphics. As CEO, he has overseen the company’s growth to more than 2400 employees in 25 locations worldwide.
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Entrepreneurship
How can Germany unlock its full innovation potential? This DLD25 session brings together politician Franziska Brantner (co-leader of Alliance 90/The Greens) and Brainlab founder Stefan Vilsmeier for a candid discussion on strengthening Germany’s…
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Medtech Champions Made in Germany
Prominent entrepreneurs and industry leaders discuss Germany’s leadership role in the digital transformation of medicine. Moderator Sebastian Kuss (EMH) brings together Torsten Haferlach (co-founder of MLL Munich Leukemia Laboratory), Stefan Vilsmeier (founder of…
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What Needs to Change in Education: An Entrepreneur’s View
Why would a medical company get into video gaming? Simple: Virtual environments give doctors a chance to practice and acquire new skills in entirely new ways, as Brainlab founder Stefan Vilsmeier illustrates in…
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Digital Health: Technology’s Next Frontiers
This DLD Summer panel discussion takes a deep dive into the converging worlds of health, medicine and technology. Merck Group CTO Laura Matz and Brainlab founder Stefan Vilsmeier provide expert opinions on the…
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Data and Democracy
How much freedom do technology companies need to be truly innovative? And where should government step in to protect privacy, consumers and market competition? Former Vice President of the EU Commission, Viviane Reding,…
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Hospital of the Future
“Many of the treatments that we see today are overly simplistic”, observes Stefan Vilsmeier, founder of Brainlab, at the outset of this panel discussion, which also includes Rajesh Jena of the University of…
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Digital Health: How Brainlab Is Building a “GPS for the Human Body”
Precision medicine needs precise information. By creating 3D image models of patients’ bodies, Brainlab helps surgeons navigate to the right spot. Founder Stefan Vilsmeier explains…
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DLD Munich 2025
Europe’s leading innovation conference celebrates its 20th anniversary from January 16-18, 2025, in Munich. Find out about speakers, location details and how to attend…
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DLD Munich 2022
All about DLD Munich 2022 on one page: speakers, DLD talks, articles and more. DLD is Europe’s leading innovation conference.
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DLD Summer 2021
This page has videos of all DLD Summer talks (July 1, 2021), plus images of the conference and the DLD “Wanderlust” hike next day.
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