GREENTECH FESTIVAL SPEAKERS

Emet Zeitz, a trained Energy Engineer and Physicist, is deeply passionate about the intersection of sustainability and technology. Net Zero Insights, he is committed to powering the world’s annual $6.2 trillion capital flow needed to achieve net zero emissions through data and research. A firm believer in the synergy between technology and sustainability, Emet envisions a future where both elements work hand in hand to drive positive change for our planet.

Emil Pettersen, founder of Reparell AB , seamlessly integrates sustainability into textile expertise, driven by his background in Business and Corporate Social Responsibility. With over 20 years in tech, including CEO roles, he transitioned to textile production, recognizing its negative environmental impact and the imperative for revised production models for industrial or bulk production. Through Reparell, Emil has had the possibility to test and adapt everything from raw materials to business models, trailing a scalable production setup that minimizes environmental harm while remaining economically viable. His pragmatic approach propels Reparell’s mission to revolutionize textile production globally. With Reparell, Emil navigates complex industry challenges with empathy and determination, constantly seeking scalable improvements across raw materials, production, packaging, and logistics, thereby forging a path towards a more sustainable and economically viable future.

Eric Quidenus-Wahlforss is Founder & CEO at Dance, an e-bike subscription service founded with the purpose of having a positive impact on health, sustainability and livable cities. Prior Eric founded SoundCloud in 2007 and served as CPO for 12 years.

My mission is to scour the globe for technologies that can transform the Lufthansa Group airlines towards a more sustainable future operation, and then implement them into our organization. The CleanTech Hub focuses on scaling and commercializing homegrown tech from within the group companies and establishing partnerships with startups and corporates in the areas of aircraft retrofits, SAF and alternative fuels, digital solutions, waste and circular economy, and everything between and beyond, comprising new powertrains, hydrogen, electric, hybrid, etc. I have a background in logistics, aviation, IT, and have lived and worked in 6 countries.

Fabian has been active in the European startup ecosystem for more than 14 years. He founded four companies in this time, including Sanity Group and Locafox, and invests as a business angel in early-stage start-ups (25+ investments). In 2023 he joined cultivated seafood company BLUU as Co-CEO, to help saving the endangered marine ecosystems with a resource-efficient platform to produce safe, healthy, and tasty seafood grown from cells.

Fabian has been working at Drees & Sommer since 2016. As a qualified geographer and urban planner, he advises regions, cities, investors and companies on urban design and mobility. In addition to technical, economic and ecological aspects, it is also important to keep people in mind. Together with other Drees & Sommer experts, he develops holistic concepts with the aim of creating new synergies in the intersection of different subject areas.

Fabian Grischkat ist Speaker, Moderator, Aktivist und „Newsfluencer“ aus Berlin. Auf Social Media informiert der 23-Jährige täglich über relevante Themen aus den Bereichen Social Media, Nachhaltigkeit/Klimaschutz und LGBTQ+ Rights. Und das auf seine ganz eigene Art: Immer charmant, manchmal frech und stets maximal informativ. Schon 2021 bezeichnete die VOGUE ihn als eine von acht Personen, „die unsere Gesellschaft gerade verändern“. Für sein Engagement im Green Marketing wurde er 2019 mit dem GenZeo Top Talent Under 25 Award ausgezeichnet. Fabian versteht sich als Brückenbauer zwischen klassischem Journalismus und der Gen Z. Mit seinen Keynotes und Impulsen fördert er Diskurs, regt zum Nachdenken an und rüttelt als „Aufmischer“ das Publikum wach.

Fabian Nendza, MiBA, is Senior Sustainability Manager at Fenix Outdoor International AG and is specifically responsible for sustainability in the Fenix retail division. Nendza is a member of the advisory board of the Hamburg Climate Fund and the Green Shape Advisory Board of Vaude. Nendza is also the host of the sustainability podcast Neue Horizonte.

Fabian holds a Masters in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Technical University of Berlin and has experience founding his own business. His studies focused on carbon markets, climate policy, and forests, which led him to the idea for this unique carbon removal technology. He founded his first company during highschool and went on to participate in leading entrepreneurship accelerators during university. With Carbonsate, he is a leading expert for this Carbon Removal method in Europe and has participated in the GreenTech Accelerators Carbon13, Remove and Airminers. In his free time, he is an endurance athlete that loves to push the limits on the bike and while running.

Fatou Jeng has 7 years’ experience in the climate and gender space and currently serves as one of the appointed youth climate advisors to the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres. She founded the youth-led NGO Clean Earth Gambia and co-led the Women and Gender working group of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Youth Constituency (YOUNGO). Clean Earth Gambia has mobilized and worked with over 3000 young Gambians in environmental protection through capacity-building, volunteering, and various educational initiatives. The organization has worked with the government of The Gambia and development partners including UNICEF, and has planted over 35,000 trees to date.

Fiona Fussi is one of the most successful international models and actresses out of Singapore. Growing up in a multi-cultural home has instilled in her a love for travel and languages. Since her rise to fame, Fiona has been the first Asian face for Chanel Beauty, as well as the global face for some of the world’s biggest brands like Clarins, L’Oreal Paris and Charlotte Tilbury, flying and working across the globe in Paris, London, Seoul and Beijing. As an actress, she starred as one of the lead actresses for the highest-rated English drama series in Singapore, “Last Madame”, now screening worldwide on Netflix and HBO Go.

Florian Eickhold started in 2004 with the development of climate policies and solutions at Ecofys after graduating as Scientist of Latin American Studies at the University of Cologne focussing in his education on environmental economics and international politics. He designs sustainable carbon market and climate finance projects and innovates key elements of corporate or public climate change strategies. Currently he works as independent senior consultant for various organisations. At atmosfair for example he leads the negotiations with host countries on corresponding adjustments and the product development for a “Paris-aligned” project portfolio.

With expertise spanning data science, remote sensing, and sustainability Frankwin van Winsen employs data-driven solutions to drive greener practices. Leading AI solution development at WEO, he harnesses satellite imagery to provide clients with critical insights for effective environmental management. His work centers on creating innovative tools for monitoring green spaces, mitigating climate impacts, and fostering more resilient communities. Frankwin is a dedicated advocate for using technology to tackle environmental challenges, continually striving to build a more sustainable future.