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

Focuses on regulatory transformation in healthcare and public systems. At SoS.25, he shares how ESG and CSRD are changing the way healthcare institutions think about accountability, social value, and system resilience.

Speaking about:
CSRD in Healthcare, Social Systems, ESG Governance

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

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

She advises on compliance, supply chain communication, EU consultations, and legislative monitoring. With a PhD in International Transport Law, she has global experience, including at the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment.

Speaking about:
Textile ESG, Supply Chain Law, Legislative Monitoring

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, Sanctions 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 Institut, 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

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

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

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

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

At Cattwyk, the leading law firm in trade compliance, economic security, and sustainability, she specialises in international human rights law and advises companies on supply chain compliance and due diligence standards. She has experience at the German Ministry for Economic Affairs, GIZ, Berlin NGOs, and the UN Trade Commission. She studied law in Berlin and Geneva and worked in regulatory affairs and product compliance.

Speaking about:
EUDR in Healthcare, Human Rights Law, Global ESG Standards