Meike Neitz

Meike Neitz is an international moderator, entrepreneur, and innovation ecosystem builder with more than ten years of experience on global stages. She has moderated at leading technology and innovation events including Web Summit, Slush, Hannover Messe, Bits & Pretzels, START Summit, Impact Festival, and Startup Germany Summit. As founder of embassidy, a boutique consulting firm based in Cologne and Windhoek, Meike supports founders, corporates, and innovation organizations through pitch training, storytelling, keynote coaching, and cross-continental entrepreneurship projects. Previously, she led the internationalization efforts of Germany's de:hub Initiative at Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) and served as Digital Ambassador for GIZ in Namibia, where she helped strengthen the local startup ecosystem and foster collaboration between Europe and Africa. Her career has taken her across emerging markets in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.