Inspiring Ideas for Green Business
The goal of the TransformIT Europe conference is to bring together companies, individuals, and organizations that offer or seek successful business solutions, products, and strategies for sustainability and decarbonization.
We aim to foster cross-industry and cross-sector collaboration, as well as mutual learning and action in alignment with the core principles of the European Green Deal, increasing its acceptance. The conference provides ideal networking opportunities through keynote speeches, panel discussions, masterclasses, and business matchmaking.
Program overview
Topics
- Green IT, AI, Software, and Services
- Smart Buildings, Cities, and Infrastructure
- Sustainable Building Materials
- Circular Economy
- Renewable Energies
- Mobility
A glimpse of our speakers
Program in detail
2025
Springboard Conference Program
09:00 - Opening
- Jan Nintemann
- Moderation: Bob Snyder & Desiree Schneider
Opening Keynote by David Timis (WEF)
09:40 - Green IT, Digitalization and AI
Title: Is smarter tech the key to a greener future – or just a smarter excuse?
09:30 – 09:35 – Opening
- Opening by Bob Synder & Desiree Schneider
09:35 – 09:55 – Keynote about data soveregnity:
- Prof. Dr. Harald Wehnes (University of Würzburg)
09:55 – 10:10 – Sustainable IT, responsible AI – the ABN AMRO way
- Wiebren van der Zee (ABN AMRO)
10:10 – 10:25: Sustainable Digital Transformation: Meeting Today’s Challenges
- Jens Mühlner (T-Systems)
10:25 – 10:40: Addressing Climate Vulnerability in IT Systems and Infrastructure
- Rosenda Manas Faura (Resilio)
Panel Discussion:
- All Participants
- Moderation: Bob Synder
- made interactive with Mentimeter
11:20 – Coffee Break, Networking & Exhibition
11:50 – ESG / CSRD Software and Services
Title: From Reporting to Resilience – Is technology the enabler of ESG transformation?
11:50 – 11:55: Topic Introduction
- Moderation Desiree Schneider and Rainer Karcher
11:55 – 12:15: From Checklists to Impact – Making ESG Matter:
- Robert Szilinski, Esentri AG
12:15 – 12:30: Data as the Cornerstone: Empowering ESG from Compliance to Strategic Action
- Katharina Trump, PWC
12:30 – 12:45 Digitalization, AI and sustainability- Is technology the accelerator of the crisis or the solution?
- Rainer Karcher, heartprint GmbH / SustainableIT.org
12:45 – 13:15: Panel Discussion:
- All Participants
- Moderation Rainer Karcher
- made interactive with Mentimeter
13:30 – Masterclasses, Lunch Break & Networking
14:45 – Sustainable Product Design
Title: Sustainable by Design – But Will Consumers Pay the Price?
14:45 – 14:50 Topic Introduction
- Moderation: Kay Langhammer (Wuppertal Institute)
14:50 – 15:10: Keynote:
- Martin Eichenseder (TCO Certified)
15:10 – 15:25: Presentation “Green Digital Twin”
- Andrej Kuzmenko (Siemens AG)
15:25 – 15:40: Presentation „Digital Product Passports as enabling driver for sustainable transformation“
- Alessandro Pistillo, Director, Sustainability & Digital strategic projects (BASF)
Panel Discussion:
- All Participants
- Moderation by Kay Langhammer
- made interactive with Mentimeter
16:15 – Masterclasses & Coffee Break, Networking
19:00 – Party & Pitches
19:00 – 19:05 Topic Introduction
- Moderation: Desiree Schneider
19:05 – 19:15: Introduction:
- Climate Fresk
19:20 – 19:30: Pitch “Resilio Database”
- Rosendo Manas, Resilio
19:35 – 19:45: Pitch “Refurbishment, Social Engagement & Inklusion”
- AfB social & green IT, Daniel Büchle & Kai Keune
19:50 – 20:00: Pitch “The last investment frontier”
- Holger Weckmueller & Christoph Taenzer
20:00 – 21:00: Tradeshow Party
Our Masterclasses
Slot 1
13:30 - 14:45
Room 1
Google Developer Group Conference
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
Slot 2
16:15 - 17:30
Room 1
Google Developer Group Conference
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
09:00 – Opening Keynote & Interview
09:00 – 09:05: Recap of Day 1, look forward to Day 2
- Desiree Schneider & Rainer Karcher
09:05 – 09:25 Keynote Accessibility, Smart City
- Johannes Grasser, Accessibility Brand Ambassador
09:25 – Smart Buildings, Cities and Infrastructure
Title: How Can Intelligent Infrastructure Shape Cities Where People Truly Want to Live?
09:25 – 09:30: Topic Introduction
- Moderation: Bob Snyder & Desiree Schneider
09:30 – 09:50: Keynote:
- Prof. Dr. Viktor Grinewitschus (HS Ruhr West) / Andre Beblek
09:50 – 10:05: Presentation: KNX as a Standard for efficient buildings
- Joost Demarest, CTO KNX International
10:05 – 10:20: Presentation: EnOcean Alliance
- Armin Anders, Founder / VP Business Development at EnOcean GmbH
10:20 – 10:35: Presentation: Creating. Caring. Connecting.
- Georg Weber, CTO WILO
10:35 – 10:50: Presentation: Introduction to CREE Building
- Volker Weissenberger, Director CREE Buildings
10:50 – 11:20: Panel Discussion:
- All Participants
- Moderation: Bob Snyder & Desiree Schneider
- made interactive with Mentimeter
11:20 – Masterclasses, Coffee Break, Networking & Exhibition
12:35 – Renewable Energy and Mobility
Title: From Buzzwords to Breakthroughs – What’s Stopping the Renewable Revolution?
12:35 – 12:40: Topic Introduction
- Moderation: Mendes Jenner (Forum Nachhaltig Wirtschaften)
12:40 – 13:00: Keynote: Renewable Energies and Mobility
- Dr. Thomas Schulte (Bosch)
13:00 – 13:15: Presentation: “Supply Chain decarbonisation”
- Mary Poddar, Schneider Electric
13:15 – 13:30: Presentation: From Hype to Hydrogen: how research and regulation can power real change
- Theresa Schredelseker, ZBT – Zentrum für Brennstoffzellentechnik GmbH
13:30 – 14:00: Panel Discussion:
- All Participants
- Moderation: Mendes Jenner
- made interactive with Mentimeter
14:00 – Masterclasses, Lunch Break, Networking & Exhibition
15:15 – Circular Economy
Title: Circular Economy – Europe’s Last Chance to Stay Competitive?
15:15 – 15:20: Topic Introduction
- Moderation: Stefan Moritz (Secretary General of European Entrepreneuers CEA-PME) and Desiree Schneider
15:20 – 15:40: Keynote:
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kampker (remote via Video Conference)
15:40 – 15:55: Pitch
- Dr. Christoph Soukup (Steinbeis Zentrum für Kreislaufwirtschaft)
16:10 – 16:25: Pitch
- Laili Ishaqzai, GF Molano
16:25 – 16:40: Pitch
- Maarten de Roos, CEO Circular IT group
16:40 – 17:10: Panel Discussion:
- All Participants
- Moderation: Stefan Moritz
- made interactive with Mentimeter
17:10 – Wrap-up
17:10 – 17:20: Wrap up
- Key Learnings & Take Aways
- Moderation + Jan Nintemann
Our Masterclasses
Slot 1
11:15 - 12:30
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
Slot 2
14:00 - 15:15
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
Our conference team
Bob Snyder
Event Advisor & Moderator
Bob Snyder is an award-winning speaker on high-tech channels who has been a keynote speaker at events hosted by vendors, distributors, market research analysts, and industry associations for several decades.
Desiree Schneider
Moderator & Social media
Desiree Schneider is a certified event moderator, video presenter, and PR expert specializing in the smart home and building industry. Since 2024, she has focused on live event moderation, using the TalkingBridges technique to foster dynamic audience interaction.
Günther Ohland
Head of Program Planning & Communication
Günther Ohland has over 30 years of experience with international tech companies and as an independent consultant. In 2009, he co-founded the SmartHome Initiative Deutschland to advance smart applications in living, working, and mobility. He is also the author of several books on smart homes, buildings, and living.
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