Munich Startup Festival 2026: These moderators bring the stage to life
Bernd Heppel
Bernd Heppel ist Online- und Multimedia-Redakteur bei Munich Startup. Er verfügt über mehr als zehn Jahre Erfahrung in digitalem Journalismus, Social Media, Content-Produktion und PR– unter anderem beim Burda Verlag und bei der Bavaria Fiction.
Dr. Philipp Baaske is an entrepreneur and deeptech expert who moderates exciting insights into the world of biotechnology.
Frizzi Engler-Hamm moderates the discussion “Go Global or Go Home?” and explores with other experts how startups can grow successfully internationally.
Nikola Nikolic leads the panel “NextGen Take Over” and discusses with high-profile guests about setting the course for the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Mathias Renz brings his experience from the startup and innovation world to the stage and creates inspiring conversations.
Prof. Dr. Nadine Chochoiek leads the panel “Who owns space?”, which focuses on spacetech, innovation, and Munich’s role in the new space race.
Kyrill Ring spent 15 years as a live reporter and moderator for RTL, n-tv, and ProsiebenSat.1, reporting from football world championships, political debates, economic ups and downs, and crisis zones. Since summer last year, he has been responsible as Brand & Communications Manager for the content development of the Munich Startup brand.
Innovative founders, leading investors, industry experts, and inspiring visionaries: The Munich Startup Festival brings the most important minds of the startup ecosystem to the stage. Look forward to exciting insights, practical experience, and fresh perspectives on entrepreneurship, innovation, financing, technology, and growth – also thanks to the questions asked by our moderators. On the festival’s homepage, you can find information about all moderators, as well as speakers who will enrich the festival on July 22, 2026 with their ideas and stories. You’ll also find other program highlights that the festival has to offer beyond the main stage.
Don’t have a ticket yet? Then head over to our festival homepage and secure your spot!
