Geraldine co-founded Konnektiv in 2013 and co-leads the company as CEO. Geraldine is head of the consultancy department which offers different knowledge services such as expert research and analyses, project design and implementation, and strategic consultation.

In addition, Geraldine is a popular moderator and public speaker at events around digital transformation, sustainability, and innovation. She hosts events such as re:publica, Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Tech Festival, and NZZ X.Days. Furthermore, Geraldine has given keynote talks for TedX events, Federal Ministry events like the Civic Innovation Platform Award, and startup events including the Nürnberg Digital Festival.

She is also the founder of the Global Innovation Gathering, a vibrant community of 100 innovators, makers and hackers from almost 30 countries pursuing a new method of international development and collaboration based on equality, openness and sharing. Geraldine’s work over the last 18 years has focused on digital transformation and international cooperation, innovation, and human rights. Geraldine has a background in political sciences and is bilingual (English and German) with an intercultural background. She has experience working with activists, governments, startups, and NGOs across the world.

Sessions

• Plenary 2: Workforce Resilience and Emergency Preparedness

          Thursday 22 May, 14:15-15:15

• Ministers’ Roundtable: Strategic public transport funding: Delivering sustainable and equitable mobility
  Thursday 22 May, 15:30 – 17:00