GREENTECH FESTIVAL SPEAKERS

Guillaume has been an impact Entrepreneur for 2 decades, amongst the pioneers of sustainable business in France. Getting Hands Dirty with Global Sustainability & Climate Plans, Guillaume and his teams are the Sustainability Sparring Partners for 90+ global corporations in 40 countries. WDNR has been recognized as one of the major actors in Europe for Circular & Low Carbon Supply Chains, CSRD & CSDDD legislations, Sustainable Innovation & product market fit. Their expertise goes from the Mass Consumer Goods industries (Food, Cosmetics, Retail, Fashion) to Tech (with a global partnership with Google) and Heavy Industries (with clients in Shipping, Space, Automotive, Built & Raw Metals industries).

Natalie Frieb ist Inhaberin von “Frieb Social”, einer Influencer Marketing Beratungs Agentur. Mit ihrer Branchen-Expertise aus mittlerweile sechs Jahren im Business kennt sie den aktuellen Wandel des sich stetig verändernden Medien-Kosmos nur zu gut und steht mit ihrem 3-köpfigen Team ihren Kunden langfristig beratend im Influencer Marketing als Sparringspartner zur Seite. Darunter: Schweppes, Krombacher und Annemarie BÖRLIND. Weiterhin kuratiert sie das „Influencer Marketing Update“ – ein Newsletter, der über die wichtigsten Trends & Neuigkeiten aus Instagram, YouTube, TikTok & Co. informiert.

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.

Martin Polak spearheads Planet’s EMEA public sector business since 2017, championing sustainability through satellite technology. His passion lies in leveraging digital solutions to tackle global challenges, particularly in environmental conservation, disaster management, and food security. With a Master’s in Computer Science, he navigates the intersection of technology and sustainability, fueled by a dedicated interest in space and satellite applications for our Earth’s betterment.

With a background in Digital Innovation and Emerging Tech, since graduating LSE-The London School of Economics in 2021, Patricia has founded NEA-New Emerging Artists, lead the execution of numerous Web3 & Immersive Tech projects and most recently acts as EIT Community Strategic Regional Innovations Manager for EIT Manufacturing. At the core of her mission, she scores to use technology as a platform to advocate for a framework which unites European values with the scope of economic growth for transformative, inclusive, and purposeful use-cases.

Claudia Müller, Member of the German Bundestag since 2017, Alliance 90/The Greens parliamentary group. Born in Rostock, studied International Business Administration in Stralsund. Spent 1998/1999 abroad in the USA. Active in local politics 2009 to 2022. In first term in the German Bundestag, Mrs. Mueller was a member of the Economic Affairs committee and the European Affairs committee.
From the beginning of the 21st legislative period until January 2023, Claudia Müller was a member of the Defense Committee and an alternate member of the Transport Committee. From 2022 to January 2023, she was the Federal Government’s Coordinator for Maritime Industries and Tourism. Since January 2023, Claudia Müller has been Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture.

I strive to make a positive sustainable and social impact in the world, both in my professional as well as personal life. My current role allows me to drive sustainability in the automotive industry by matching industry leaders with innovative technology leaders in the field. Being the co-founder of a startup that tackles food waste while completing my double degree Master in CEMS and Impact Entrepreneurship & Innovation, I bring high motivation, passion and curiosity. Looking forward to connect with like-minded professionals!

Tobias Raffel is a Fellow at the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research and at the international business school ESMT Berlin, where he conducts research at the interface between biodiversity and business. He has managed several private foundations in the field of sustainability and was responsible for the development of thought leadership at a global strategy consultancy for over ten years. Most recently, he was Co-Founder and Executive Director of the FUTURE Institute for Sustainable Transformation at ESMT Berlin.

Dr. Georg Kobiela holds a doctorate in physical chemistry and studied political science and economics. He took over the political management of Bellona Germany at the beginning of 2024. Georg had already worked on industrial transformation and the energy system before that, in the NGO context at Germanwatch and in transformation research at the Wuppertal Institute. In that time has was leading an influential study to reach German CO2 neutrality in 2035 for Fridays for Future, among other work, much of which on energy intensive industries. He also regularly teaches at universities and colleges on the climate crisis, planetary boundaries and the challenges of transformation.

Describing his music as ‘electronic pop with crummy guitar sounds,’ German singer-songwriter KAMRAD humorously embraces his unique style. He explains, ‘It’s definitely pop music, which I adore and can’t get enough of. The electronic elements, especially in production, are prominent, while the guitar sounds add character.’ His breakout single ‘I Believe,’ recorded with an old beat-up guitar, solidified his transition. With over 50 million views on TikTok and 100 million plays on Spotify, it’s evident that KAMRAD’s new direction is a success.

Listen here to KAMRAD on Spotify.

A true music aficionado, whose passion for creating and producing music is second to none. From a young age, Kian has been consumed by music, mastering and expanding his skills to include guitar, bass, drums and production. Now based in London, Kian has established himself as a producer, known for his unwavering commitment to producing music of the highest quality and his ability to elevate the artists he works with to new heights. After a year of carefully crafting his latest project, ‘Nothing, It Was Just Temptation’, Kian is poised to make a splash in the industry. With a focus on his vocals and instrument playing, Kian has pushed himself to create a new sound he calls Psychedelic Soul, drawing on elements of soul, funk, jazz, hip-hop, and psychedelic rock to bring back an old-school sound to the modern era.

Listen here to KIAN VATIRI on Spotify.

Sorin is a Romanian-born singer-songwriter, composer and producer who started performing in bands at a young age, playing in support of international artists such as Khruangbin, Maps & Atlases or Charlie Cunningham. In Berlin, Sorin started his solo career and released his debut album “While the Tides Turn” on April 12th, with genres such as indie, folk, electronica, pop and a preference for ambient and cinematic soundscapes. Sorin often refers to episodes of heartbreak, life lessons and the longing for harmony.

Listen here to SORIN in Spotify.

LORE VAIN embodies the essence of velvet dreams in Berlin’s underground scene, evoking the desire for gentle kisses and tender bites through her melodies. Her latest album, ‘Agony the Muse,’ released in 2023, captivates listeners with its allure.

Listen here to LORE VAIN on Spotify.

A small town boy with a big man’s voice” is how 24-year-old Brit Chris de Sarandy describes himself. Having grown up in the quiet suburbs of London before moving to the Cornish coast, Chris studied graphic design at the BRIT school and Leeds Uni, but always found himself returning to his first passion – music. Whilst still a student at Leeds, Chris moved to Berlin for his studies… a move that became a defining experience in his journey to music. Berlin became and remains Chris’ creative home, where he collaborates with producers, writers and other artists.

Listen here to Chris de Sarandy on Spotify.

Self-taught, Luna is a bedroom producer, songwriter and artist who shapes powerful melodies with delicate vocals and production that takes inspiration from EDM behemoths Kaskade, Da Hool and Gigi D’Agostino: “Growing up, I used to buy these compilation CDs called BRAVO, so I would end up listening to these huge dance and trance hits when I was really young”.

Combining this with her modern day love of Charli XCX, Shygirl and Caroline Polachek, Luna is creating a world that sees her blending hyperpop with dance anthems. Raw, emotive lyrics tell Luna’s personal stories, while a backdrop of dancefloor – inducing beats transport you to a Berlin night out; all making Luna Morgenstern one of the most exciting and innovative artists leading the European charge.

Listen here to Luna Morgenstern on Spotify.

As a core member of the Public Sector and Industrial Goods practices, Annika Zawadzki leads Boston Consulting Group’s work in roads and airports, as well as sustainability and climate—all within global infrastructure, transport, and cities (ITC). In addition to ITC, Annika has in-depth experience in defense and security.

Marie-Christine Knop advises cross-industry organisations on reputation management, media relations and stakeholder engagement with a focus on campaign development in the digital and analogue space. With over 10 years of experience at the interface of business, politics and culture, she enriches Brunswick with her international perspective

Leading expert in impact networking and cross-sectoral collaboration. 30 years of practical experience in founding and managing networks in diplomacy, politics, media, business and Berlin subculture. Author of several networking-books, speaker and lecturer. In 2022, he transferred everything he owns into a non-profit foundation with one vision: SDG17 – create better connection for the global impact eco-system.