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Alexander Voigt

Alexander Voigt, Physicist & Entrepreneur In the 1980s, while studying math and physics, Alexander Voigt developed climate models that revealed the severe impact of CO₂ emissions. This sparked a 30-year journey founding companies to advance renewable energy. His ventures helped pioneer Germany's solar industry, with one reaching a €5 billion market cap and global leadership in photovoltaics. Now, with HH2E, Voigt is converting surplus wind and solar into green hydrogen, targeting 4 GW of production in Germany by 2030 and revitalizing the solar sector.

Carla Hinrichs

Carla Hinrichs grew up environmentally aware. Her sense of injustice led her to become politically involved with Amnesty International and within school. She studied law up to her first state exam. Since 2021, she has interrupted her studies to devote herself full-time to the resistance against the collapse of livelihoods on the planet. She co-founded the Last Generation and acted as spokesperson and in the strategy group, among other things. Carla has been in court several times for her peaceful protest and was given a suspended sentence. Despite this, she is determined to continue her campaign.

Chen Gong

Dr. Chris Gong, trained as a physicist at Caltech and the University of Potsdam, is part of the international climate policy, energy system lab, and global energy transition teams at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). Her work focuses on energy transition pathways for China, India, and globally. Previously, she modeled hourly dispatch optimization in climate mitigation models and developed transition pathways for China. Currently, she leads three projects: developing a global 1.5°C pathway, designing national NDC pathways for China and India, and coupling climate mitigation with power sector models for China. She is also co-authoring a book on "Greening the Growth Model" with political economists from Germany and the U.S.

Dorina Döring

Dorina Döring is an explorer. As an entrepreneur, she builds regenerative energy systems that focus on abundance and adaptability. With Heat Storage Berlin, she turns excess energy into industrial heat, creating circular & regenerative energy solutions for industries. Her mission is simple: design energy systems that benefit people, nature, and economies alike.

Gerard Reid

Gerard Reid is a leading expert and financier in energy transition, co-hosting the popular "Redefining Energy" podcast, which explores how finance, technology, and regulation are transforming energy. With over 175k followers and more than 20 years of experience in finance, Gerard advises top industry leaders, policymakers, and financiers. He’s also part of the Energy Transition Forum leadership and co-founded several companies, including Alexa Capital. Known for his passion for sustainable change, he offers strategic advisory and speaking engagements to inspire and drive impactful solutions.

James Chatburn

James Chatburn, a songwriter, vocalist, and producer, moved to Berlin in 2015, quickly establishing himself in independent music. Initially known in the modern soul scene, he evolved his sound to include psychedelic and nostalgic elements. His soulful voice and refined production earned him acclaim, with his first two EPs, 001 and Damen, amassing over 5 million streams. He has collaborated with artists like Jordan Rakei and Hilltop Hoods, and released music on Soulection and Majestic Casual. His 2020 debut LP, Faible (Teil 1 & 2), led to a deal with BMG and Believe. By 2021, he became a sought-after producer, and in 2022 released his defining record, Late Night Howling. With a new album on the horizon, 2024 marks his return to live performance for his dedicated fans.

Jan Lozek

Jan Lozek, Managing Director and Founder of Future Energy Ventures, brings 25 years of energy and tech investment experience. Committed to a net-zero carbon future, Jan sees this goal as essential for a sustainable energy landscape. Future Energy Ventures launched its second fund in late 2023.

Judith Klose

Judith Klose is VP of Media & Marketing at Civey, a Berlin-based digital market and opinion research firm, overseeing communications, PR, and marketing. A political science graduate, she previously spent ten years in political communications with the SPD. She also serves as deputy chair of the Berlin-Brandenburg Communicators Association and leads the Digital Democracy group at think tank D64.

Mario Schirru

Mario Schirru is Member of the Management Board as well as Chief Investment Officer and Chief Operating Officer (CIO/COO) of Encavis AG.

Volker Ratzmann

Volker Ratzmann is Executive Vice President, Corporate Public Affairs in Deutsche Post DHL Group.