Under the title “Global Minds, Local Care – International Expertise for German Care Innovation”, Hof University of Applied Sciences, together with Lingoda GmbH and Match Pflege, is organizing a pioneering care congress on 13 March 2025. The event will take place on the campus of Hof University of Applied Sciences (Alfons-Goppel-Platz 1) and offers a forum for the exchange of knowledge and best practice examples relating to the skills and integration of international nursing professionals.

Nursing professionals, scientists and representatives from educational institutions, hospitals, care facilities, government authorities and professional associations – the congress is aimed at a broad target group from the healthcare sector.
“With the International Nursing Congress, we want to initiate an urgently needed dialog on the integration of international nursing professionals and develop practical solutions for the shortage of skilled workers. And further:
Our aim is to bring together knowledge about education systems and nursing cultures worldwide in order to promote mutual understanding and present innovative strategies for successful professional integration.”
Prof. Dr. Matthias Drossel, Professor of Applied Healthcare and Scientific Director of the congress. Director of the congress
The pressing question: How can integration in the care sector succeed?
The shortage of skilled nursing staff is one of the biggest challenges in Germany. Recruiting and integrating foreign nursing professionals can be part of the solution. But what skills do international nursing professionals bring with them and how can their professional integration be profitable for both sides and how can their qualifications be used in a targeted manner? Answers to these questions will be provided by leading national and international experts, who will offer exclusive insights into best-practice solutions on the ground and the education systems and nursing training in their countries of origin.

Registration and conditions of participation
Registration takes place via the event website “International Nursing Congress 2025 – Hof University of Applied Sciences”. The participation fee is 150 euros and includes catering on the day of the congress. Registration deadline is February 21, 2025, places are limited.
Sponsors and supporters
The event can be realized thanks to the support of the following parties:
- Gold sponsor and co-organizer: Lingoda GmbH / Match Pflege
- Silver sponsors: Skills Med (Deutschland) GmbH and AOK Bayern – Die Gesundheitskasse
- Bronze sponsor: Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH
- Media partner: medhochzwei Verlag GmbH
Registration form
Further information, the detailed program and registration can be found on our website. Take the opportunity to actively shape the future of nursing!