Zackes Brustik – German excellence in moderation:
Fresh, insightful and boosting meaningful connections? Sounds anything but German. Yet Zackes Brustik will energize your international B2B-event!

You can rely on Zackes’ keynotes and hosting-skills to deliver deep insights, strengthen partnerships, and provide a clear path to future-readiness!
With more than 15 years of experience in technology, sustainability and innovation, Zackes knows how to elevate international B2B events like no other German moderator. His brand stands for integrity, industrial excellence, and the drive to forge lasting partnerships.
He has proven his expertise as the founder and host of Germany’s leading sustainability podcast for professionals, a LinkedIn Top Voice for future-ready business models, and a sought-after keynote speaker.
For a bolder future based on clear values!
Take your event to the next level with Zackes’ deep industry knowledge.
Industries: Energy industry, mobility, greentech, logistics, machine-manufacturing, various tech-verticals, startup-ecoystem.
Topics: Automation, industry 4.0 and 5.0, sustainability, decarbonisation, EU industry and sustainability policy, robotics, AI, cloud migration, deep tech, circularity, business model creation, ESG, startups.
Formats: Keynotes, panel-moderation, podcast-hosting, c-level roundtables, event-emcee, bar camps and hackathons.
An added value you won’t get from any other moderator:
As a leading LinkedIn-creator and B2B-influencer around future-ready business models, Zackes knows how to build content that resonates. More over he knows how to build content-partnerships and advertisment-partnerships that deliver reach and conversion.
Tap into the community of his 27.000 keen followers. Extend the impact of your event with Zackes proven skill to unite authenticity, value creation and brand-exposure.

500+
moderated B2B-formats focused on tech, sustainability, and building a future-ready economy.

Digital live stream with 70,000 people.
This went beyond expectations! When hosting a discussion with former German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck and entrepreneur Reinhard Schneider, Zackes welcomed 70,000 people to the live stream.
Re-watch at https://diezuversichtlichen.de/

S4 Hana Kick-off for Knorr Bremse
The global roll-out of a cloud migration to S4Hana is quite an undertaking. Zackes supported this German market leader in getting their global workforce on board and motivated.
Both in a digital streaming format and an on-site workshop.

German Chancellery
The Agora on the sixth floor of the German Chancellery had hardly ever been used for events—but it proved to be the perfect location to discuss the East German startup scene with all the key stakeholders!
Carsten Schneider, Commissioner for East Germany, brought together people from politics, academia, and the startup community for a lively exchange. Both in terms of content and architecture, this was a truly special moderation experience for me!

UITP - the global public transport summit.
What an honour! Hamburg was chosen as the host city for the global meeting of public transport professionals two years in a row!
Zackes hosted the official kick-off meeting with high-ranking stakeholders, local representatives and the international press.

Sustainability Summit
Finally, there’s a B2B event where SMEs, ESG startups, and solution providers come together to exchange ideas on sustainability strategies!
It was a true pleasure for Zackes to moderate a conference that aligns so perfectly with his Gewinne Zukunft podcast-community.

The smarter E Europe
This is where the world gathers for one of the globally most important trade fairs in the energy sector and renewable energies. From the grand opening of the conference to podcasts with industry experts and panel discussions on the exhibition floor—there are few events where Zackes, as a Emcee, can dive so deeply into the future of our energy system as he can here.
It’s a topic that has been close to Zackes’ heart and has accompanied him intensively for many years.

[ YOU + IBM ] 2022
What is the current status quo in the fields of Automation, Quantum Computing, or Data & AI? And how can these processes be interwoven with the sustainability transformation? Together with IBM Zackes partnered for a content partnership on LinkedIn and created viral video and carousel-postings.

Consumer Goods Digital Day
What are the hurdles that retailers and manufacturers need to overcome to enable a digitised supply chain together?
And what leverage do small, downtown retailers have to hold their own against e-commerce giants?
Zackes’

Audi Digital Summit
At this two-day summit, Zackes took on a true panel marathon—moderating eight panels in a row. The conversations spanned a wide range of future-shaping topics: from AR/VR and the potential of Big Data to consumer trends and blockchain. It was a true pleasure for him to engage with more than 24 distinguished panelists and take the audience on a journey into the future.

SXSW me Convention
The mother of all tech conferences – SXSW Austin – joined forces with Mercedes to launch a European edition. It was an honor for Zackes to moderate the Insight Stage, including a dynamic panel and live digital audience Q&A. Among the inspiring voices on stage were leading thinkers and changemakers such as Shaun Frankson, Co-Founder of the social startup Plastic Bank, the visionary artists and social media pioneers The Kissinger Twins, and Elizabeth Parrish, the world’s first genetically modified woman.

Central European Startup Awards
At the grand finale of the CESA Awards, the brightest startups from across the CEE region come together to celebrate innovation and bold ideas. Each year, outstanding teams and visionaries from ten countries are honored in categories such as HealthTech, FinTech, BioTech, Accelerator, and Venture Capital. Hosting the finale in Sofia, Bulgaria, was an unforgettable experience—bringing Zackes face to face with inspiring newcomers and the trailblazers shaping diverse ecosystems across Central and Eastern Europe.
“Zackes moderated “The IBM Compass for SAP.”
Thanks to his excellent IT background and charming moderation, he played a key role in making the series a successful model for us!“
“Zackes moderated one of the most important event related to innovation in Evonik, the Global Ideation Jam! He is simply a great moderator!
I would absolutely recommend Zackes as a great moderator for your startup pitching events and innovation related events!”
“Zackes is one of the moderators for the series ‘Meet the Boss.’
He has excellent IT knowledge and is a top-notch moderator. Thanks to him, the discussions became lively and enjoyable. Thank you, Zackes, for your outstanding work!“
Don’t miss out—secure Zackes’ availability for your event now!
Zackes Brustik –
German excellence in moderation:
Fresh, insightful and boosting meaningful connections? Sounds anything but German. Yet Zackes Brustik will energize your international B2B-event!

You can rely on Zackes’ keynotes and hosting-skills to deliver deep insights, strengthen partnerships, and provide a clear path to future-readiness!
With 15+ years in technology, sustainability, and innovation, Zackes elevates international B2B events like no other German moderator.
As founder of Germany’s leading sustainability podcast, a LinkedIn Top Voice, and a sought-after keynote speaker, he stands for integrity, lasting partnerships and future-readiness.
Take your event to the next level with Zackes’ deep industry knowledge.
Industries: Energy industry, mobility, greentech, logistics, machine-manufacturing, various tech-verticals, startup-ecoystem.
Topics: Automation, industry 4.0 and 5.0, sustainability, decarbonisation, EU industry and sustainability policy, robotics, AI, cloud migration, deep tech, circularity, business model creation, ESG, startups.
Formats: Keynotes, panel-moderation, podcast-hosting, c-level roundtables, event-emcee, bar camps and hackathons.
An added value you won’t get from any other moderator:
As a leading LinkedIn-creator and B2B-influencer around future-ready business models, Zackes knows how to build content that resonates. More over he knows how to build content-partnerships and advertisment-partnerships that deliver reach and conversion.
Tap into the community of his 27.000 keen followers. Extend the impact of your event with Zackes proven skill to unite authenticity, value creation and brand-exposure.

500+
moderated B2B-formats focused on tech, sustainability, and building a future-ready economy.

Digital live stream with 70,000 people.
This went beyond expectations! When hosting a discussion with former German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck and entrepreneur Reinhard Schneider, Zackes welcomed 70,000 people to the live stream.
Re-watch at https://diezuversichtlichen.de/

S4 Hana Kick-off for Knorr Bremse
The global roll-out of a cloud migration to S4Hana is quite an undertaking. Zackes supported this German market leader in getting their global workforce on board and motivated.
Both in a digital streaming format and an on-site workshop.

German Chancellery
The Agora on the sixth floor of the German Chancellery had hardly ever been used for events—but it proved to be the perfect location to discuss the East German startup scene with all the key stakeholders!
Carsten Schneider, Commissioner for East Germany, brought together people from politics, academia, and the startup community for a lively exchange. Both in terms of content and architecture, this was a truly special moderation experience for me!

UITP - the global public transport summit.
What an honour! Hamburg was chosen as the host city for the global meeting of public transport professionals two years in a row!
Zackes hosted the official kick-off meeting with high-ranking stakeholders, local representatives and the international press.

Sustainability Summit
Finally, there’s a B2B event where SMEs, ESG startups, and solution providers come together to exchange ideas on sustainability strategies!
It was a true pleasure for Zackes to moderate a conference that aligns so perfectly with his Gewinne Zukunft podcast-community.

The smarter E Europe
This is where the world gathers for one of the globally most important trade fairs in the energy sector and renewable energies. From the grand opening of the conference to podcasts with industry experts and panel discussions on the exhibition floor—there are few events where Zackes, as a Emcee, can dive so deeply into the future of our energy system as he can here.
It’s a topic that has been close to Zackes’ heart and has accompanied him intensively for many years.

[ YOU + IBM ] 2022
What is the current status quo in the fields of Automation, Quantum Computing, or Data & AI? And how can these processes be interwoven with the sustainability transformation? Together with IBM Zackes partnered for a content partnership on LinkedIn and created viral video and carousel-postings.

Consumer Goods Digital Day
What are the hurdles that retailers and manufacturers need to overcome to enable a digitised supply chain together?
And what leverage do small, downtown retailers have to hold their own against e-commerce giants?
Zackes’

Audi Digital Summit
At this two-day summit, Zackes took on a true panel marathon—moderating eight panels in a row. The conversations spanned a wide range of future-shaping topics: from AR/VR and the potential of Big Data to consumer trends and blockchain. It was a true pleasure for him to engage with more than 24 distinguished panelists and take the audience on a journey into the future.

SXSW me Convention
The mother of all tech conferences – SXSW Austin – joined forces with Mercedes to launch a European edition. It was an honor for Zackes to moderate the Insight Stage, including a dynamic panel and live digital audience Q&A. Among the inspiring voices on stage were leading thinkers and changemakers such as Shaun Frankson, Co-Founder of the social startup Plastic Bank, the visionary artists and social media pioneers The Kissinger Twins, and Elizabeth Parrish, the world’s first genetically modified woman.

Central European Startup Awards
At the grand finale of the CESA Awards, the brightest startups from across the CEE region come together to celebrate innovation and bold ideas. Each year, outstanding teams and visionaries from ten countries are honored in categories such as HealthTech, FinTech, BioTech, Accelerator, and Venture Capital. Hosting the finale in Sofia, Bulgaria, was an unforgettable experience—bringing Zackes face to face with inspiring newcomers and the trailblazers shaping diverse ecosystems across Central and Eastern Europe.
“Zackes moderated “The IBM Compass for SAP.”
Thanks to his excellent IT background and charming moderation, he played a key role in making the series a successful model for us!“
“Zackes moderated one of the most important event related to innovation in Evonik, the Global Ideation Jam! He is simply a great moderator! I would absolutely recommend Zackes as a great moderator for your startup pitching events and innovation related events! “
“Zackes moderated one of the most important event related to innovation in Evonik, the Global Ideation Jam! He is simply a great moderator!
I would absolutely recommend Zackes as a great moderator for your startup pitching events and innovation related events!”