At SoS.25, highlights why sustainable supply chains are not just a regulatory necessity, but a cornerstone of future-proof economic policy. Brings political leadership and a clear vision for how Germany and Europe can drive transformation through agriculture, trade, and international cooperation.

Speaking about:
Product Compliance and Digital Product Passport

As a global voice for inclusive industrialization, he helps shape frameworks for SDG innovation and sustainable transformation across borders and sectors.

Brings decades of experience empowering smallholder communities across Africa. At SoS.25, Madeline Muga shares how inclusive trade practices and impact-driven strategy can shape a more equitable and sustainable global supply chain.

Speaking about:
Fair Trade, Human Rights Due Diligence, Impact Strategy

From life cycle assessments to ESG regulation, she brings two decades of experience into helping companies quantify impact—particularly in carbon and sustainability reporting.

Speaking about:
CSRD, Carbon Footprint, Regulatory ESG Reporting

Working at the intersection of material innovation and ESG, this expert navigates external sustainability regulation for diverse sectors—from mobility to energy.

Speaking about:
Sustainability Regulation, Industrial Compliance, Sustainable Materials

Driven by practical ESG implementation, she oversees regulatory alignment at a leading European home improvement retailer. Her current focus: translating EUDR complexity into clear internal processes.

Speaking about:
EUDR Implementation, Regulatory Compliance, Retail & ESG

Committed to transforming industry with science-based strategies, he fuses digitalization and sustainability to make the 1.5°C goal achievable—especially in automotive and manufacturing.

Speaking about:
Sustainability Strategy, Digital Transformation, Climate Targets

Bridging regulation with practice, she supports companies in transforming ESG requirements into efficient, auditable reporting processes—aligned with evolving standards.

Speaking about:
CSRD, ESG Reporting, Regulatory Governance

Franziska Zibold, Policy Officer at DG GROW, European Commission, brings her legal and policy expertise in EU law, competition, and sustainability to the panel in the track osapiens HUB for Product Compliance, where she will discuss the implementation of the Digital Product Passport.

Speaking about:
Product Compliance and Digital Product Passport

With over 20 years of experience in quality and compliance management, Alexander Rhetz ensures product compliance across a wide range of non-food assortments at Otto Group. From furniture to home textiles, he bridges regulatory requirements with real-world implementation. At SoS.25, he shares how evolving EU regulations can be translated into practice across complex supply chains.

Speaking about:
Compliance, Supply Chains

With extensive experience in SAP-driven logistics and IT project management, he oversees the implementation of ERP solutions across the Logista Group. His expertise spans EDI integration, supply chain processes, and big data project coordination. At SoS.25, he offers insight into how digital infrastructure supports regulatory compliance and operational efficiency in complex logistics networks.

Speaking about:
Digitalization of Supply Chains

Thomas Fell, CEO of GS1 Germany, brings over 30 years of IT and business expertise to address today’s economic, ecological, and social challenges. He will speak on the critical role of standards and data in driving sustainability.

Speaking about:
Product Compliance and Data driving Sustainability

Prof. Dr. Anne-Christin Mittwoch is Of Counsel at GvW Graf von Westphalen and Professor of Private Law, European and International Business Law at the Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg. She is an expert in Corporate Sustainability and Sustainable Finance, author of the monograph "Nachhaltigkeit und Unternehmensrecht" and founder and director of the Reserach Institute of Sustainable Economic Law (RISE).

Speaking about:
Corporate Sustainability

As Certification Management Expert at EGGER Holzwerkstoffe, he holds a B. Eng. in Wood Technology and brings almost 20 years of experience in the wood industry. His current focus includes automation and integration within the osapiens HUB for EUDR.

Speaking about:
EUDR, Supply Chains

As Sustainability Senior Manager at Forética, the national partner of the WBCSD, she specializes in social impact, ESG trends, due diligence, and sustainable transition. With over seven years of international experience, she has led initiatives focused on human rights, diversity & inclusion, and social impact. Her work is dedicated to driving a just, green transition by integrating social sustainability into business strategy.

Speaking about:
LkSG, Decarbonization, Product Compliance

As Sustainable Supply Chain Expert and Delivery Manager, he focuses on turning regulatory challenges into competitive advantages. At the Sustainability osapiens Summit 2025, he will present Last Minute EUDR Implementation, sharing insights on how companies can transform EUDR compliance pressure into sustainable success.

Speaking about:
EUDR, Supply Chains

At SoS.25, shares how shared digital infrastructures support efficient due diligence in retail – and how regulatory requirements can be scaled through collaborative supply chain approaches. Brings deep expertise from developing IT-based compliance solutions and leading the implementation of the German Supply Chain Act at Markant.

Speaking about:
LkSG, Supplier Collaboration, Digital Retail Compliance

Tracks global trends and market signals around ESG and supply chain innovation. At SoS.25, offers a research-based perspective on where ESG strategy and supplier resilience intersect – and why data-driven decisions are critical now.

Speaking about:
Supply Chain Resilience, ESG Tech, Regulatory Trends

Drives sustainability efforts at the interface of engineering, business, and corporate strategy. At SoS.25, explores how manufacturers can align climate ambition with regulatory compliance – without losing operational momentum.

Speaking about:
LkSG, Decarbonization, Product Compliance

Combines regulatory expertise with deep industry knowledge in sustainable packaging. At SoS.25, shares how the shift to a circular economy is reshaping value chains – and what it takes to stay ahead of upcoming EU regulation.

Speaking about:
Circular Economy, EU Packaging Regulation, Sustainable Materials

He leads IT for the Paper and Recycling division at DS Smith, driving the company’s transition toward circularity. In his keynote, he shares how DS Smith is preparing for EUDR compliance—emphasizing the importance of data, digital infrastructure, and cross-functional collaboration in building sustainable supply chains.

Speaking about:
EUDR, Supply Chains

Bringing over two decades of expertise in food safety and sustainable agriculture, Dr. Elmé Coetzer-Boersma leads FoodPLUS GmbH, the organization behind the GLOBALG.A.P. certification system. Her keynote will explore how assurance and certification can drive sustainability, strengthen food security, and transform agricultural value chains.

Speaking about:
Supply Chains, Transparency

With over 10 years of experience at Kuehne+Nagel, he is currently focused on implementing legal requirements related to the Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz (LkSG) within the company and establishing structures for future compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Speaking about:
Due Diligence, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), LkSG

With over 20 years of experience in the food retail sector, he has led IT and procurement projects across three continents—streamlining supply chains and driving digital transformation for leading supermarket chains. At SoS, he shares insights on implementing the EUDR in complex retail supply chains.

Speaking about:
Digitalization of Supply Chains, Retail Sector

At Cattwyk, the leading firm in trade compliance, economic security and sustainability, she advises national and international clients on trade compliance and supply chain due diligence as well as circular economy related issues. Before becoming a lawyer, she was an assistant professor for sustainable maritime trade and transport law with a focus on the circular economy at Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Speaking about:
EUDR Basics, Legal Compendium, Textile ESG, Women in Sustainable Business, Legislative Monitoring, Trade Compliance

As As a global voice for inclusive industrialization, he helps shape frameworks for SDG innovation and sustainable transformation across borders and sectors.

At Cattwyk, the leading law firm in trade compliance, economic security, and sustainability, he advises national and international clients on trade compliance, focusing on sanctions, embargoes, export control, customs law, and human rights in supply chains. He lectures on trade compliance and holds experience from Hamburg Customs Academy. He studied law in Hamburg and Bangalore and trained in Berlin and Lusaka.

Speaking about:
EUDR Basics, Legal Compendium, ESG Publishing, EUDR Master Class, Trade Compliance

Combining legal expertise with impactful training, he has educated tens of thousands on human rights and due diligence, translating abstract norms into business-ready action.rformance increasingly go hand in hand.

Speaking about:
Human Rights, CSDDD for Dummies, Capacity Building

As Head of Global Sustainability at the Schunk Group, Jörg Kühn drives the company’s worldwide sustainability strategy. With a background in environmental and infrastructure management in the electronics industry, he brings deep practical experience to the stage. His keynote explores how a global tech company approaches sustainability reporting in practice.

Speaking about:
CSRD, Sustainability, Supply Chains

As Head of EMEA GS SUSTAIN at Goldman Sachs, he provides expertise on ESG investment strategies and sustainable finance. At SoS, he will deliver a keynote on ESG and Sustainable Corporate Performance and join the CSRD track to share insights on the EU Taxonomy and regulatory developments shaping corporate sustainability.

With a PhD in chemistry and deep expertise in regulatory affairs, he focuses on sustainability, circular economy, and ecodesign. At SoS.25, he will share practical insights on product compliance and standardization in the context of evolving EU regulations.

Speaking about:
Product Compliance and Sustainability

Advises clients on operational ESG risks and audits complex sustainability systems. At SoS.25, sheds light on practical ESG implementation across sectors – and why compliance and performance increasingly go hand in hand.

Speaking about:
ESG Risk, ISO Standards, Compliance Audits

With her extensive experience in governance, financial reporting, and sustainability from roles at EFRAG and FEE (now Accountancy Europe), she will share valuable insights on how effective corporate governance drives sustainable business practices.

Speaking about:
Sustainability Reporting, Financial Reporting

As an expert in data governance, quality, and master data management, she helps leaders build sustainable data structures and practices. At SoS, she will share insights on leveraging technology and data-driven innovation for sustainability while aligning responsible business models with customer needs.

Speaking about:
Data-driven innovation for Sustainability

With expertise in deforestation risk and digital transformation, Jette Brandauer leads NKG’s implementation of osapiens to overcome EUDR challenges and empower local teams. She will share insights on how digital tools streamline compliance, enhance data management, and drive sustainability.

Speaking about:
EUDR, Compliance, Data Management, Sustainability

With extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transformations, Stephan Fetsch will share insights on how the retail and consumer goods sectors can leverage data, standards, and sustainable practices to navigate today’s evolving market and regulatory challenges.

Speaking about:
Product Compliance and Data driving Sustainability

Head of the Business Application Management department within IT Services, responsible for the business IT landscape of a global confectionery company. Focus on SAP in-house consulting across various SAP products. In the retail track, he shares practical insights into EUDR from the perspective of a sweets producer.

Speaking about:
EUDR, Supply Chain Transparency

She will share insights on NIS 2 and the importance of supply chain security. With expertise in information security, business continuity, and risk management, she leads international cybersecurity initiatives and contributes to research projects on machine learning and cybersecurity.

Speaking about:
NIS2, Cyber Security, Risk Management

With extensive experience in sustainability, particularly in the implementation of Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) and regulatory compliance, she is dedicated to driving sustainable practices across global operations. At SoS.25, Rebecca Lehmann will share insights on how companies can effectively integrate sustainability into their operations, highlighting the challenges and strategies behind implementing environmental impact management.

Speaking about:
Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF), Sustainability

With over 20 years of experience as an industry analyst and strategy consultant in the tech sector, she leads IDC's research on Sustainable Strategies and Technologies in EMEA. At SoS, she will share insights on how sustainability and digital transformation intersect, providing research-driven advice for organizations on portfolio strategy, market positioning, and go-to-market approaches.

Speaking about:
Digital Transformation in Sustainability

At Cattwyk, the leading law firm in trade compliance, economic security, and sustainability, he is a leading expert in trade compliance and sustainability in supply chains. He focuses on due diligence obligations, deforestation-free supply chains, forced labour, embargoes, sanctions, and anti-dumping law. Chairman of EFA, he has decades of experience and is recognized among Germany's top foreign trade lawyers.

Speaking about:
Due Diligence, Forced Labour, Legal ESG Frameworks

Strategically shaping a net-zero roadmap, she works to embed regenerative agriculture into food industry norms—backed by cross-sector communication experience.

Speaking about:
Net Zero, Regenerative Agriculture, Food Sector ESG

DAt the interface of operations and impact, she enables companies to embed human rights due diligence across their supply chains—with a focus on practical integration.

Speaking about:
Human Rights Due Diligence, Risk Management, ESG Strategy

Speaking about:
EUDR Integration, SAP Systems, Automation in Compliance

As Co-Founder and CEO of osapiens, he brings decades of experience in enterprise software, track & trace, and ESG compliance. With a background in journalism, business, and tech entrepreneurship, he has successfully built and scaled international companies. At SoS, he will share how technology and innovation help companies navigate complex sustainability regulations.

Speaking about:
Sustainable Transformation, Due Diligence, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), LkSG

As Team Lead for Climate and Sustainability at BFE, Alexa Staack combines seven years in the energy industry with four years of consulting expertise. At BFE—a consultancy for energy efficiency, environment, and sustainability—she supports companies in navigating the transition toward climate-neutral and future-ready operations.

Speaking about:
Sustainability, Climate

Dr. Max Jungmann advises organizations on sustainability strategy and ESG compliance, combining academic expertise with hands-on experience. As Executive Manager at Heidelberg University’s Center for the Environment, he bridges science and policy. He brings insights from UN climate negotiations and teaches climate leadership and negotiation at top institutions.

Speaking about:
Sustainability Strategy, ESG

Speaking about:
Sustainability, Supply Chains

Over the last 20 years, he has held various international operative & strategic roles within research, supply chain and purchasing. Based upon his experience, he has shaped Bosch Supply Chain Management Purchasing. Besides implementing award winning approaches for supply chain sustainability, his focus is set on functional excellence, enabling transition, and solutions for competitive yet resilient supply chains. Since mid of 2024 he is in charge of sustainability and EHS at Bosch.

Speaking about:
Supply Chain Management

Her work centers on the role of Fairtrade as a certification scheme and initiative aiming at improving the lives of farmers in human rights and environmental due diligence. She brings more than seven years of experience working in the field of HREDD both in textile and agricultural supply chains. She studied Human Rights and Democratization at the Global Campus of Human Rights during which she specialized in business and human rights. At the event she will share insights about the practical implementation of HREDD in Fairtrade supply chains.

Speaking about:
Human Rights Due Diligence

With over a decade of experience in healthcare procurement, he tackles the regulatory challenges facing hospitals—offering optimization rooted in hands-on consulting.

Speaking about:
Healthcare Compliance, Procurement Strategies, Regulatory Efficiency

From automotive to food industry, his editorial work dissects corporate strategy and regulatory pressure—turning complex topics into sharp, accessible narratives.

Speaking about:
Sustainability Communication, Industry Trends, Media & ESG

He is Co-Founder and CPO of osapiens, bringing extensive expertise in product management, automation, and digital transformation. At SoS, he will share insights on how technology-driven solutions help companies comply with ESG regulations and achieve sustainable supply chain transparency.

Speaking about:
Corporate Sustainability

He brings extensive expertise in sustainability and environmental topics for the electrical and digital industry, with a background in association leadership and European industry representation. At SoS, he will provide insights into how regulatory frameworks and industry-driven initiatives are shaping sustainable transformation and compliance within the electronics sector.

Speaking about:
Product Compliance in the electrical industry

He is an expert in climate protection, sustainable finance, and ESG reporting with a background in economics and business administration. At SoS, he will share practical insights from the energy sector on implementing sustainability strategies and managing ESG requirements in a transforming regulatory landscape.

Speaking about:
ESG Reporting, Sustainable Finance and Climate Protection

With deep expertise in industrial mobility, automation, and enterprise software, he focuses on driving operational efficiency and digital transformation. At SoS, he will share how companies can implement ESG compliance requirements through scalable and effective technology solutions.

Speaking about:
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, Corporate Sustainability

As Project Manager at VDE e.V. DKE for the Standardization Council Industrie 4.0 (SCI 4.0), he is responsible for orchestrating technical standardization activities for Industrie 4.0 across all societal stakeholders, driving the digitalization of manufacturing. His work includes the standardization of the Digital Product Passport (TBC).

Speaking about:
Digital Product Passport

CBR specializes in bridging sustainability with technology to implement impactful and measurable sustainability strategies. As ESG Senior Consultant, Ann-Kathrin, supports companies in implementing sustainability strategies aligned with regulatory frameworks by integrating data and technology while exploring synergies across standards to maximize sustainable impact.

Speaking about:
Supply Chain Impact

With expertise in procurement, ESG, and digital transformation, Gundula Ullah, Manager at FUNKE Mediengruppe, will showcase how FUNKE and osapiens partner to drive sustainable change.

Speaking about:
ESG and Digital Transformation

With a research focus on digitalization for sustainable development, including Digital Product Passports and Circular Economy Data Spaces, he will contribute his expertise to the panel on how the Digital Product Passport bridges compliance and sustainability.

Speaking about:
Product Compliance and Digital Product Passport

Prof. Dr. Josef Wieland holds the chair of Institutional Economics, Organizational Governance, Integrity Management & Transcultural Leadership at the Zeppelin University in Friedrichshafen, Germany. He is also the Director of the Leadership Excellence Institute Zeppelin (LEIZ). He has been doing consulting, projects and audits for multiple Multinational Enterprises, Multilateral Organizations, German Government and Civil Society.

Speaking about:
Human Rights, Integrity Management

Roman Kirchdorfer is a dedicated Expert for Decarbonization at H&Z Management Consulting, assisting clients in assessing the environmental footprint of their operations and products, as well as in developing and implementing effective and cost-efficient decarbonization strategies.

Speaking about:
Carbon Footprint

Simplifying regulatory complexity for industrial companies, he reveals how energy-related compliance can be turned into a financial advantage in the German context. Tobias Adelfang will share insights on how companies are able to save energy costs and navigate todays regulatory challenges.

Speaking about:
German Energy Law, Cost Efficiency, Regulatory Navigation

At the forefront of digital ESG reporting, he standardizes how sustainability data is structured and shared across Europe. He is responsible for the development of digital sustainability XBRL taxonomies (ESRS and Article 8) and chair of the international XBRL Standards Board (XSB). His work supports transparency through taxonomy.

Speaking about:
Digital Reporting, XBRL Taxonomies, ESRS Implementation

Dr. Michael Herold, M.C.L., is a partner at GvW Graf von Westphalen in Frankfurt and Stuttgart and a member of the TMC/IP practice group. He has extensive experience in IT security law, data protection, and public sector digitalization. His focus is on implementing ISMS/DSMS and advising on EU regulations such as NIS 2, CER, DORA, and the Cyber Resilience Act. He regularly gives lectures and training on these topics.

Speaking about:
NIS-2 implementation in the TMT sector

As a Senior Manager in Sustainability Reporting & Governance at KPMG, I guide companies through the full ESG reporting journey — from initial assessment to hands-on implementation of frameworks like CSRD and VSME

Chiara Mastrotto has led Gruppo Mastrotto since 2012. Based in Arzignano, the leather group supplies global fashion, interior, automotive, nautical and aviation brands. The 2024 acquisition of Portugal’s Coindu lifts 2025 turnover past €500 m with 4,500 staff. A lawyer with an MBA, Chiara drives innovation, ESG and the Mastrotto Express just‑in‑time hub. She also chairs the family foundation, sits on UNIC, and runs marathons.

Speaking about:
ESG, Supply Chains

Dr. Anna Catharina Voges is general partner and main shareholder of Saat-Gut Plaußig Voges KG, a family-owned agricultural company close to the city of Leipzig. Saat-Gut Plaußig produces agricultural commodities for regional processing companies as well as wheat and spelt flour for the local market. A great focus lies on traceability and transparency along the supply chain. 

Speaking about:
Supply Chains, Sustainability

Bringing nearly two decades of international experience, he connects commercial development with sustainability across global grain market. The U.S. Grain Council, a nonprofit organization, promotes the use of U.S. barley, corn, sorghum, and related products throughout the world.

Speaking about:
U.S. Agriculture, Global Trade, Sustainable Impact

Linking compliance with business transformation, he helps companies stay ahead of regulations like CSRD and EUDR—driving measurable sustainability through digital tools.

Speaking about:
EUDR Implementation, CSRD Readiness, Sustainable Business Models

Wyatt Maysey, Director of Sustainability at Taylor Farms, one of North Americas largest fresh food companies. Has worked on an array of sustainability projects including natural resource use, regenerative and climate-smart ag, and social accountability. A firm believer in that you cannot manage what you don’t measure.

Speaking about:
Visualizsation & Risk Assessment for Decision-Making

With Continental since 2010, bringing over 10 years of experience leading major engineering projects and 5 years as an SAP team lead. Now heading the Supply Chain IT Mobile Technologies team, founded in 2024 as a collaborative unit of process experts and developers. ContiTech, a group sector of Continental, specializes in material expertise and development for products and systems made from rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics.

Speaking about:
Sustainability, Supply Chain, Mobile Technologies

Alexander is with KPMG Germany’s Consulting Technology Transformation practice. He is focused on production, supply chain management and ESG along the Supply Chain. Before joining he has been restructuring manager for Supply Chain in private equity, working previously as management consultant and SCM project manager across industries, having +20 years of professional experience. Alexander build the Sustainable Supply Chain network in EMA, including technology alliance partnerships.

Speaking about:
Supply Chain Resilience

Dr. Thomas Uhlig is a lawyer specialising in product compliance and supply chain compliance. He has been with KPMG Law since 2010, where he heads the General Business Law and Commercial Law practice. He has more than 15 years of experience in advising international companies with a focus on compliance and the design and implementation of legally compliant business processes and governance structures and has managed numerous national and international projects in this context.

Speaking about:
Product Compliance in the digital age: Turning complexity into opportunity

Timo has more than 10 years of experience in consulting and audit services with respect to Sustainability and Corporate Governance topics. He has a special focus on ESG Reporting and Climate Risk Assessment. Furthermore he was more than 5 years in a responsible role in the automotive industry. In this role he was responsible for Risk Management, Compliance and Internal Controls at an international automotive supplier.

Speaking about:
Climate Risk Analysis

My core competencies encompass team building, leadership, and fostering organizational growth through sustainable practices, notably the remediation of contaminated sites. For the past two years, and currently being launched, I have been instrumental in establishing Arx Veritas, a company solely focused on the commercial viability of combating climate change through the development of financial instruments specifically designed for climate change mitigation. These instruments are being integrated into the existing Emission Reduction Asset (ERA) framework.

Big Dutchman is a distributor of housing equipment and feeding systems for poultry and pigs based in Vechta. Also, Big Dutchman is active in the fields of insect farming, horticulture and energy solutions for farms in more than 100 countries around the globe. Previously, I've worked as Strategic Development Manager at GS Die Genossenschaft (2021-2023) and as Sustainability Manager at AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AG (2013-2021). I studied economics and business and did a PhD on "Sustainability in conventional agriculture".

Speaking about:
Sustainable Farming

Planex is a pioneering platform enabling secure, transparent emission reduction inventory trading via blockchain, while also promoting carbon offset education. With extensive experience across finance, real estate, Telco, renewable energy, medical, and government sectors, I build high-impact systems that scale sustainability across Asia.

Speaking about:
mission Reduction, Carbon Footprint

Dr Annika Bleier is a lawyer specialising in constitutional law and human rights and has been Head of ESG & Sustainability at GvW since 2022. She is responsible for and helps shape not only the firm's internal sustainability strategy, but also strategically drives the business development of the ESG consulting practice and advises on green trade issues. She is a member of the DAV Human Rights Committee, the Schmalenbach Gesellschaft's Business Ethics Working Group and the Advisory Board of the US NGO FASPE, which promotes ethical corporate governance.

Speaking about:
ESG & Sustainability, Green Trade

Taking cyber security to the next level. I work on this with many years of experience and innovative approaches. With a comprehensive view of their cyber risks, my clients can safely exploit the opportunities of digital transformation. They receive protection against industrial espionage, DDoS or ransomware attacks through comprehensive analysis and accurate measures. Always with an eye on a balanced relationship between costs and benefits.

UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) promotes inclusive and sustainable industrial development to drive poverty reduction and economic growth globally. As a Technical Expert within the UNIDO - Rabeha Programme, I specialize in women's economic empowerment in Egypt, focusing on skills development, job placement, and green innovation. With extensive experience in gender-responsive programming, I support capacity building in different sectors, advancing employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for women across rural regions

Speaking about:
Green Innovation, women's economic empowerment

BFE has been advancing energy efficiency and sustainability for over 45 years. With a degree in Industrial Engineering and Logistics, I bring 10+ years of experience as a process and project manager, specializing in innovative solutions like machine learning. After 5 years as an Energy Management Representative, I joined BFE in 2024 to support clients in implementing and maintaining ISO 50001 certifications.

Speaking about:
ISO 50001, Energy Management

As part of the Green Trade Team, Eva Ritte specialises in advising on issues related to sustainability and due diligence in the supply chain. She has an interdisciplinary education with a bachelor's and master's degree in international relations and two state law examinations, as well as extensive professional experience at the interface between politics and law, for example at the United Nations in Geneva, the Federal Ministries of Justice and Defence, and in the NGO sector.

Speaking about:
ESG & Sustainability, Green Trade

Christopher Braun started his career in 2002 with an apprenticeship as a bank clerk at DZ BANK AG. He has been working in customer service since 2010, focusing on agriculture and renewable energies. Since 2014, he has been responsible for the “Agriculture” business segment at DZ BANK nationwide. I have a connection to agriculture through my parents' farm.

 CBR Sustainability Partners is a pioneering consultancy dedicated to advancing the transition to circularity through technological innovation and sustainable practices across various industries. Several years of in-depth research on companies' attempts to develop and apply sustainability related management control practices, coupled with experience in various industries on the topics of accounting, valuation and financial management.

Speaking about:
Sustainability Reporting

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney.

Speaking about:
Sustainability, Impact

Marc joined Clariant in 2015 as Energy Efficiency Manager, later becoming Sustainability and Energy Manager for BU Catalysts. Since 2023, he works in Engineering and Process Technology as project manager, country energy manager (ISO 50001) and energy compliance responsible for Germany. Previously at Alstom as R&D program manager in power generation. Education: PhD in Engineering (RWTH Aachen) and MBA in Sustainability Management (University Lüneburg).

WAs Area Sales Manager at econ solutions, he has been with the company since 2015. With a background as an industrial engineer and over two decades of experience in the energy sector, particularly in the PV industry, he brings deep expertise to his role. At econ solutions, part of the MVV Group, he supports clients with a broad range of software, hardware, and services for advanced energy management. At the Sustainability osapiens Summit 2025, he will present Energy monitoring: The key to maximum efficiency.

Speaking about:
Efficiency Solutions

Julia is partner in the advisory arm of KPMG. She is dedicated to Procurement and Performance Advisory for KPMG and leads KPMG’s solution offerings on sustainable supply chain in Germany.

Speaking about:
Supply Chains, Resilience, Efficiency, Growth

General manager experienced in Asia tobacco export T&T industry, expecially HNB experience with PMI, dentsu tracking, China tobacco.

Rupert Robinson is Managing Director at Artemeter, a DRW company. With 25+ years in sustainable finance, he works globally with organizations like FC Barcelona to deliver scalable, financially viable Net Zero strategies. His focus is aligning climate action with business performance, accelerating the shift to a low-carbon, circular economy.

Speaking about:
Climate Change, Net Zero Strategies

Lohmann & Rauscher (L&R) is a leading family-owned manufacturer of medical and hygiene products. She is a strategic purchaser at L&R since 2020, mainly for raw materials but also services and finished products. During her time at L&R, she has managed various procurement projects as well as the implementation of our group-wide supplier risk analysis, which they carried out with the Due Diligence HUB from osapiens.

Speaking about:
Due Diligence, Procurement

Kapellmann und Partner Rechtsanwälte is one of the leading German corporate law firms, while being the market leader in construction law. Kapellmann is committed to sustainable projects through its expertise and by developing new approaches. Dr. Lea Ruschinzik advises on energy law with a focus on renewable energies. Furthermore, she is part of the team ESG/Sustainability/Green Contracts.

Speaking about:
Energy Law

Stijn Elbersen is Owner-Director of Small Batch Traders, importer and distributor of premium cigars in The Netherlands, and Owner-Sales Manager of TPDREG, which supports tobacco firms with EU TPD compliance. His ventures reflect a strong focus on quality, innovation, and collaboration.

Timothy Forman is the Founder & Director of Track & Solve, a logistics and compliance company helping boutique tobacco brands enter the EU market. With expertise in Track and Trace, customs, and warehousing, Timothy has positioned Track & Solve as the first Latin American provider offering full TPD2-compliant solutions, optimizing costs and simplifying regulatory entry for emerging producers.

Speaking about:
Compliance, Logistics, Track and Trace

Manager of development cooperation projects in various countries, supporting suppliers in sustainable supply chain integration. Analytical work on trade, sustainability legislation and standards, and company upgrading.

Speaking about:
Shared Value Creation

Sven is Partner at H&Z Management Consulting, leading the sustainability team with a focus on circular economy and sustainable supply chains. He hosts SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainability, driving conversations on ESG, CSRD, and decarbonization. With deep expertise in supplier engagement and secondary materials, Sven helps companies turn sustainability into real business impact—on stage and in strategy.

Speaking about:
Circular Economy

Carsten Beisheim provides cross-industry advice, particularly in the areas of compliance and investigations as well as ESG and sustainability. From his previous activities for an international commercial law firm and as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer in well-known groups (listed financial conglomerate and family-owned conglomerate), Carsten Beisheim has extensive knowledge and experience in legal and compliance advice, in the areas of data protection and information security as well as in all questions of sustainability positioning.

With a background in strategic transformations and transaction advisory, Thimo specializes in identifying, quantifying and implementing sustainability-driven business cases. Based on his experience with both private equity and corporate clients, Thimo will discuss approaches to overcome the current narrative of opposing sustainability and competitiveness, showing how aligning them can drive successful, responsible business practices.

Speaking about:
Sustainability

Helene is  passionate to support businesses on their sustainability journey. In her opinion regulatory challenges can be used as stepping stones for driving economic value. Driving value with technical solutions for her clients in EUDR is fueling her ambition.

Speaking about:
EUDR, Sustainability

Inside Consulting CSB-System SE is the leading industry IT specialist for the process industries of food, beverages, chemicals,pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and trade. I started at CSB as a software developer, working on multiple traceability projects. Since I moved to our Consulting team, I have been coordinating tools for exchanging traceability information in B2B and B2C projects. This includes ftrace and other platforms.

Speaking about:
CSB Traceability, Track and Trace

Over the past seven years, she has gained extensive leadership experience in a strategic corporate context with a focus on sustainability. She was responsible for building the company’s sustainability program and overarching strategy, establishing governance structures, and preparing the organization for CSRD reporting. Her work also included the design and rollout of internal training programs, the development and coordination of a decentralized network of sustainability experts.

Staff unit sustainability and digitalization, ESWE Versorgungs AG is a German energy supplier based in Wiesbaden. The company supplies the Hessian state capital with electricity, gas and district heating. Electricity and gas are also offered nationwide.​

Speaking about:
Sustainability Processes

Senior Manager at KPMG Performance & Strategy - Energy. Holds a PhD in energy engineering & economics and is specialized in the decarbonization of the industry sector, especially with regard to the development of new business areas along the energy value chain.

Speaking about:
Energy Data

Dr. David Hamburger specializes in foreign trade law as well as state aid and subsidies law. He majored in European and public international law during his studies and was subsequently awarded his doctorate for a thesis in public international law. He gained practical experience as a research assistant at a public law chair in European and international law and as a trainee lawyer in the field of foreign trade and state aid law.

Speaking about:
Foreign Trade Law

Carolyn Noble is a Managing Director at Artemeter, a leading carbon investment manager backed by Chicago based DRW Holdings. She is responsible for carbon credit sales and business development in the Americas and Europe. Prior to Artemeter, Carolyn held senior leadership positions at Catona Climate and Credit Suisse where she was most recently Head of Sustainability Client Engagement Strategy. Carolyn holds a B.A. in history and French from Wake Forest University where she graduated magna cum laude and with honors.

As a lawyer and former customs officer, Roman Jusen has several years of practical experience in the entire range of customs and foreign trade law. He deepened his knowledge by majoring in international and European public law and as a trainee lawyer at international commercial law firms in Hamburg and Brussels in the field of foreign trade law, export control and sanctions.

Speaking about:
Foreign Trade Law

Consultant and Scientist for Energy & Climate Management. He specialized in implementing and auditing ISO 50001 energy management systems, with a focus on energy data analysis and the economic evaluation of projects. As chair of the DIN Committee, he leads and support national and international standardization projects, including the ISO 50001:2018 revision and the development of the DIN EN 17463 (VALERI) standard.

Speaking about:
ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems

Active in several international organizations and networks. The voice for the interest of the F&V- sector. Representing 270 member companies involved in import, production, export and distribution of fresh products sourced from The Netherlands and worldwide. Main drivers are health and sustainability. Showing improvement with less certificates and administration.

Speaking about:
Standardization in sustainability

The Carbon Offset Association is a key platform dedicated to advancing Hong Kong's green economy and connecting with global markets. We strive to build a robust green economy supply chain, conduct in-depth policy research, and improve market mechanisms to position Hong Kong as Asia’s leading hub for green economy talent and the region’s largest green economy.

Gerd Krause is a Partner at KPMG’s ESG Service Group working with a dedicated team of engineers and natural scientists. He advises and audits clients on ESG related risk, opportunity and compliance topics, including quality/ product compliance, environment, energy, occupational health and safety, operator responsibility and human rights.

Speaking about:
Product Compliance, Environment, Energy, Occupational Health

We are a family run nasal snuff manufacturer that has been manufacturing for almost 100 years. I joined McChrystal’s a decade ago. I have a strong knowledge of TPDII and Track & Trace from all aspects including the legislation, implementation, and the process of Track & Trace itself. Being both a British company and a micro-company I have a strong understanding of the challenges that TPDII and Track & Trace have brought, particularly to companies outside the EU.

Speaking about:
TPD, Traceability

Studied mechanical engineering and materials science at the University of Erlangen. Subsequently, he held various positions in veterinary and food diagnostics at various companies in Germany and Switzerland. Since 2020, he has been responsible for business development in Germany and Southern Europe for DNA-based traceability of meat and meat products at MSD Animal Health.

Speaking about:
Traceability

Background in financial services and fintech. Carbonplace is an infrastructure layer built to facilitate access and streamline transaction in the voluntary carbon credit market.

Freya von Czettritz, who holds a degree in business administration, has combined her two areas of expertise — agriculture and trade fairs as business platforms — at DLG since 2008. On September 6, 2022, she was appointed CEO of DLG Holding GmbH. DLG stands for progress and sustainability in the agricultural and food sectors. With more than 30,000 members, DLG is an innovation platform and leading network for the agri-food industry. It provides key impulses for progress — a mission rooted in its founding year of 1885.

Speaking about:
Sustainability in the AgriFood Sector

Sustainability and digital transformation strategist with deep industry expertise from leadership roles at LANXESS and Arlanxeo. Patricia Moock helps medium-sized industrial companies turn sustainability challenges into competitive advantages. At Impact Strategies, we combine sustainability and digitalization expertise with proven implementation strength—delivering measurable ROI and transforming regulatory requirements into business opportunities.

Speaking about:
Sustainability and Digital Transformation

Manager at KPMG with over 10 years of experience in auditing evironmental reports and KPIs, he is a lead auditor for ISO management systems, BAFA noted energy auditor and an environmental verifier. Christian has a focus on the energy-intensive industry, supporting his clients in navigating through the jungle of energy compliance and regulation.

Speaking about:
ESG Risk, ISO Standards, Compliance Audits

Senior Supplier Development Manager, Procurement. I have nearly 20 years' experience in the automotive sector, consistently working with supply chain. For the past 5 years at Yanfeng company. Yanfeng is leading global automotive Tier 1 supplier of smart cabin solutions. Focused on integrating sustainability through innovative materials, efficient processes, and product development. As a certified RSCI Lead Auditor, I firmly believe that transparent communication and the active involvement of all stakeholders are crucial for driving meaningful progress towards sustainability goals.

Dr. Kai Henke has more than 15 years of experience in the retail and consumer goods sector. As a Senior Manager at KPMG Advisory, he advises companies in the fields of purchasing and supply chain. His advisory focus includes regulatory requirements for sustainable supply chains.

Speaking about:
LkSG, CSRD, EUDR, DPP

I am currently working as the Head of Sustainability Reporting at Innomotics. We are the world leading manufacturer of electric motors and drives supplying a broad range of industries such as minerals, oil & gas and the energy & power sector. I have a background in finance & controlling. Currently, I am building Innomotics` sustainability reporting landscape and we have already reported EU Taxonomy for our fiscal year 2024.

Speaking about:
EU Taxonomy, Sustainability Reporting