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Clément is Head of FoodTech at REWE Group, leading a team to drive FoodTech ventures and innovations. Previously, he co-initiated NX-Food, Metro’s Food Innovation Hub, gaining expertise in startups, sustainability, and corporate venturing. With a diploma in economics from the University of Cologne, he is passionate about shaping the future of food. His core strengths include Business Innovation, Innovation Development, and Startup Innovation.

Corey holds a PhD in Energy & Environmental Engineering with over 15+ years’ experiencein the sustainable energy sector. He has over the years engineered sustainable energy solutions for commercial and industrial enterprises using broad knowledge of decarbonisation technologies and sustainable energy systems. His work encompasses product research and development, system design and implementation on a global level. Corey has authored over a dozen scientific articles and is the holder of 5 patents.

Erik has been with Schenker for more than 25 years in various positions and, in addition to various IT areas, has also headed the innovation area for Schenker Germany since 2011. Since 2016, he has been responsible for the Innovation division for DB Schenker globally. The focus of his area is, among other things, on researching/observing social and technical trends, their impact on the logistics industry and the derivation of future business models for the logistics of tomorrow. He is also responsible for DB Schenker’s own Lab, all start-up activities and innovative pilot projects.

After various positions – including at KPMG – Nina Heine is CEO and co-founder of Shit2Power, a hardware start-up with the aim of transforming sewage treatment plants into energy-positive power plants. Shit2Power offers a revolutionary solution for the utilisation of wet biomass (such as sewage sludge) on a small scale. Undaunted, pragmatic and with a clear focus on economically viable and scalable solutions, Nina develops pioneering technologies that keep fresh water in circulation while creating sustainable energy from wastewater.

Bob has served as the executive director of the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) since 1997. Under his leadership, SELF has installed over 650 solar energy systems in 25 countries. Bob is widely considered an authority on the topic of energy access, and has pioneered diverse, award-winning models for sustainable community development.

Ben Pope has more than 20 years in the metals industry, primarily focused in Non-Ferrous space, and aluminum in particular. Previous roles in the buying/selling of aluminum billet, flat-roll products, secondary ingot, and various scraps supporting the Automotive Industry created the network/knowledge base for inserting new technology to transform the aluminum industry towards better circularity. Ben holds an MBA from Eastern Kentucky University and is passionate about aluminum industry.

Moritz Tölke is steering the decarbonization strategy of the road freight carrier Sovereign Speed as a clear pillar of its business development. Based on more than 10 years of experience in operational and sustainable logistics, his goal is to combine customers transport requirements with the company’s promise of low-emission transportation on the #ourwaytozero. Moritz´s main focus is currently on biofuel and e-vehicle deployment across Germany and Europe.

Jure Mikolčić is the Executive Vice President and CEO of the Germany Division of Stadler Rail. His professional journey encompasses diverse experiences in the railway industry: Starting in 2001, he worked in various positions for Siemens, i.a. as Sales Director for Commuter & Regional Trains in Germany. Before he joined Stadler in 2019, he served as the CEO of Knorr-Bremse PowerTech. In addition to his role at Stadler, Jure Mikolčić actively contributes to the Verband der Bahnindustrie in Deutschland (VDB) as the Vice-President for Vehicles. His involvement in this capacity highlights his commitment to advancing rail transportation and shaping the industry’s future. His dedication to advancing rail technology and driving innovation makes him a significant figure in the railway sector.

Silke Stremlau was the Chairwoman of the Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee of the Federal Government within the 20th legislative period. Furthermore she is member of the supervisory board of Norddeutsche Landesbank, of UmweltBank AG and of a family office. Former stations were a senior fellowship from Mercator Foundation, five years on the board of Hannoversche Kassen – a sustainable pension fund – and between 2000 and 2015, she built up and managed the “Sustainable Investment” division as a partner at imug.

Born and raised in Istanbul, I am a chemical engineer with a master’s in business and marketing. Passionate about sustainability, I previously worked at large chemical companies and now work with a start-up specializing in circular polyester. Having lived in Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands, I now reside in Berlin, bringing a global perspective to green innovation. With expertise in engineering and business, I bridge technology and market strategies to drive sustainable change in the textile industry.

Tetiana Chuvilina, geboren 1983 in der Ukraine. 2004-2009 Studium der Politik an der Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena sowie der Universidat Autónoma de Barcelona (Schwerpunkt Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik, Energie), 2017-2019 Business Competence Programme ESCP-Europe. 2006-2009 Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin im Deutschen Bundestag sowie Projektmitarbeiterin bei der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Berlin und der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik. Seit 2009 ist Frau Chuvilina in unterschiedlichen Führungsfunktionen im Bereich Public Affairs bei der TenneT TSO GmbH tätig, seit 2024 als Leiterin der Abteilung Politik und Projektkommunikation.

Shaun co-founded Third Sphere to help startup founders to build the world beyond climate change. He’s responsible for venture investments, founder coaching and connecting founders to the Third Sphere extended family of customers, investors and partners.

Lena Engel treibt als Director Sustainability bei TÜV Rheinland Consulting nachhaltige Unternehmensstrategien voran. Sie verbindet wissenschaftliche Analysen mit kreativen Lösungsansätzen, um Klimarisiken nicht nur zu managen, sondern als Chancen zu nutzen. Mit über zehn Jahren Erfahrung im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit verfolgt sie praxisnahe, zukunftsorientierte Ansätze. Ihr Ziel ist es, komplexe globale Herausforderungen in konkrete Strategien zu übersetzen und so die Grundlage für langfristigen Unternehmenserfolg zu schaffen – inspiriert von Innovation, Wandel und dem aktuellen Zeitgeist.

Christoph Weigler has been the General Manager of Uber Germany since 2015. Christoph worked for a strategic consulting firm on international projects in the automotive industry for OEMs and Tier 1s. He studied business administration at European Business School, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany, Tsinghua University Beijing, China and Arizona State University, United States.

Bernhard is the Head of the UN World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator, which he created in 2015. The Accelerator sources, supports and scales start-ups and nonprofits working to achieve Zero Hunger, also running accelerator programmes for external partners like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Humanitarian Grand Challenge, and other UN Agencies. Prior to starting the Accelerator, Bernhard co-founded the award-winning ShareTheMeal app that crowdsources funding for WFP, helping to deliver over 167 million meals for hungry children worldwide.

A visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in real estate innovation and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the industry. As the driving force behind UnitedShare, she combines an entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for sustainability. She has spearheaded the development of the platform, focusing on tenant engagement and energy savings to address the pressing need for decarbonization in the real estate sector by ensuring UnitedShare stays at the forefront of sustainable real estate innovation.