Berlin – A city of science, culture, and innovation

Berlin is a vibrant, creative and cosmopolitan city at the heart of Europe. Known for its rich history and diverse culture, Berlin combines tradition with a forward-looking spirit. It is also one of Europe’s leading centers for science, medicine and innovation, home to renowned universities, research institutes and hospitals that foster international collaboration and cutting-edge discoveries.

The Charité and its medical faculty, for example, can look back on a long and successful history that spans 300 years. Numerous Nobel Prize winners in medicine have taught here. Almost 10,182 students are currently enrolled on degree courses at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. They are being prepared to contribute to the future of medicine through research and clinical practice, and offer the general public the highest-quality health care possible.

Charité’s first specialised clinic, the Ear Hospital, was founded in 1874. The Tinnitus Center at Charité was established in 2001 and, with its research department, inpatient unit, and day clinic, is now the largest specialised facility of its kind in Germany. Specialist teams work together across disciplines: experts in ENT, psychology, internal medicine, and psychosomatics collaborate closely with audiologists, hearing therapists, and physiotherapists. People affected by tinnitus benefit from this wide range of expertise, as a comprehensive therapy programme is individually tailored to each patient.

With its long tradition of extraordinary medical and scientific achievements, Berlin – together with the German Tinnitus Foundation Charité – is the ideal host city for the 20th TRI Conference.
Additionally, visitors can explore world-class museums, historic landmarks, and lively neighbourhoods full of cafés, parks, and art. With its open atmosphere and excellent public transport, Berlin offers the perfect setting for academic exchange, inspiration, and new ideas.