Speaking & Media

DARTE Munich — Digital Capital Markets Roundtable

Panelist at DARTE Munich at V-Bank, discussing secondary markets for hybrid shareholdings, security token enforceability across EU jurisdictions, and the DLT Pilot Regime's potential for a unified digital capital market.

Bundesblock — DePIN Industry Panel

Industry panel on Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) in Berlin, presenting ETOSPHERES and ETO GRUPPE's work on why corporates need DePIN to succeed.

DARTE Berlin 4.0 — DeFi Regulatory Roundtable

Invited panelist at DARTE (Digital Assets Round Table Experts) Berlin 4.0 at Spielfeld Digital Hub during Berlin Blockchain Week, discussing DeFi regulatory challenges alongside experts from N26, Gnosis, 1inch, Tezos, and others.

Cyberländ Creative LÄND-Stage — Crypto & Payment Infrastructures

Talk on "From wallets to accounting: why crypto and payment infrastructures are becoming important now" at the Creative LÄND-Stage in Stuttgart.

IOT Solutions World Congress 2025 — ETOSPHERES

Presented ETOSPHERES modular Web3 service suite together with filancore at the IOT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona, showcasing decentralized identities and data privacy solutions.

ETO GRUPPE Blog — MiCA Compliance Series

Author of articles on crypto regulation and infrastructure, including "MiCA Compliance Without Compromise: How ETOPay Turns Regulatory Change Into a Competitive Edge."

Founder School Interview

"IOTA Future Explained: Everything You Need To Know" — discussing IOTA fundamentals and the future of distributed ledger technology for new audiences.

XFounders Bootcamp — HAVN Selected

HAVN (formerly SPYCE.5) was selected from hundreds of applicants for the prestigious XFounders Startup Bootcamp, an intensive program supported by the Solana Foundation. Featured in XFounders reality show documenting startup journeys.

European Blockchain Sandbox — Web3 Identity Solution

Selected for EU Blockchain Sandbox with Web3 Identification Solution, developed in partnership with IOTA Foundation, walt.id, IDnow, and Bloom Wallet.

HAVN Rebranding — From SPYCE.5 to Token Ecosystem

Strategic evolution from SPYCE.5 to HAVN — token-powered ecosystem connecting hybrid chains into a decentralized network with automated Layer 2 chain launchpad.

conf3rence — "Innovations in DeFi: The Next Wave of Protocols"

Panelist at Germany's premier Web3 event discussing DeFi innovations, protocol evolution, and chain interoperability alongside industry experts.

Validvent Tech Talks — "Challenges and Opportunities of Infrastructure Providers"

Featured guest on Tech Talks Episode 4, moderated by Inbar Preiss from DLNews, discussing blockchain infrastructure challenges and trends.

Berlin Blockchain Week — Walk-by Coffee Event

Co-hosted networking event with AuditOne during DappCon at Berlin Blockchain Week, connecting with the Web3 community.

Bitkom — "dApps on Hybrid Chains"

Led discussion on how dApps on private blockchains are shaping the digital future at Europe's largest digital organization.

KYC Blockchain Webinar — "What is a Hybrid KYC Blockchain?"

Webinar with IOTA Foundation experts on how innovative KYC hybrid blockchain ensures crypto compliance with EU regulations.

ZOLLHOF — "Why Blockchain?" Nürnberg

Speaking engagement on blockchain use-cases, platform solutions, and how hybrid blockchains offer the ideal balance between interoperability and privacy.

Springer — "The Technology IOTA as an Open Infrastructure for Micro-Payments"

Co-author of Chapter 11 in "The Monetization of Technical Data: Innovations from Industry and Research" (Springer). Covers IOTA technology for micropayments, IoT communication, and global digital security.

SPYCE.5 Interview — Probably Nothing

Two-part YouTube interview (2k+ views) discussing the founding of SPYCE.5, the IOTA/Shimmer ecosystem, and enterprise decentralization strategies.

Akkodis Global Event — "Navigating Blockchain Evolution"

Panel discussion moderated by Akkodis DLT Lead Sebastian alongside experts from Accenture and bIOTAsphere on blockchain adoption partnerships and enterprise transition to Web3.

Slush 2023 — Hybrid Blockchains

Presented hybrid blockchain technology and automated deployment capabilities at Europe's leading startup conference in Helsinki.

Heilbronn SlushD — Deep Tech Pitch

Selected among 10 startups to pitch SPYCE.5 at Heilbronn SlushD, presenting blockchain and AI solutions in THE LÄND's deep tech showcase.

Bits and Pretzels 2023

SPYCE.5 startup pitch and booth at Munich's premier startup conference, engaging with entrepreneurs on Web3 infrastructure and AppChains.

Battle of the Blockchains — CV Labs & SPYCE.5

Co-hosted after-work event in Berlin with CV Labs featuring tech pitches and panel discussions with Cosmos, IOTA, Lisk, and LUKSO.

Blockchance Hamburg 2023

Keynote speaker and SPYCE.5 startup pitch at Germany's largest blockchain festival, presenting latest IOTA/Shimmer ecosystem updates.

DigitalSummit BW 2023

Spoke at Baden-Württemberg's Digital Summit in Stuttgart alongside Blackpin on secure messaging, digital identities, and next-gen scalable blockchains.

TangleCon 2023

Speaker presenting enterprise blockchain adoption strategies as Co-Founder of SPYCE.5 at the IOTA Ecosystem Conference in Germany.

Blockchain@HTW Berlin 2023

Workshop chair on "Data Privacy, Secure Data Spaces & Freedom of Speech" at the 7th Blockchain@HTW Conference in Berlin.

SPYCE.5 — $1M Funding Announcement

Announcement of $1M investment from IOTA co-founder David Sønstebø to advance SPYCE.5's blockchain infrastructure platform.

SPYCE.5 — SoonLabs Partnership

Partnership announcement with SoonLabs to expand the SPYCE.5 ecosystem and Web3 infrastructure capabilities.

WOW Summit Lisbon 2022

Exhibited SPYCE.5 at the World of Web3 Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, showcasing blockchain and Web3 infrastructure, data, and digital identity as a service to 1500+ attendees.

Crypto Nerds Podcast

One-hour episode "Was ist IOTA & was sind Hybrid Chains?" covering the journey from Siemens/Atos to crypto, IOTA fundamentals, and the founding of SPYCE.5.

t3n Magazine Interview

Interview discussing why alternatives to traditional blockchains are needed and the future of distributed ledger technology for enterprise applications.

Moonaco Podcast — SPYCE.5 Launch

First public introduction of SPYCE.5 as IOTA Foundation spin-off, discussing Web3 enterprise solutions and blockchain mainstream adoption with co-founders on launch day.

IOTA & Shimmer Community Interview

In-depth two-part YouTube interview discussing the founding of SPYCE.5, the IOTA/Shimmer ecosystem, and perspectives on decentralization for enterprises.

Blockchain@HTW Conference

Track Chair on "Data Privacy, Freedom of Speech, Fake News" — moderating discussions on how decentralized tech intersects with data privacy and media integrity in Berlin.

byte5 GmbH — "Managed Infrastructure for Decentralized Applications"

Presentation on how blockchain technology can revolutionize industries, focusing on managed service operations and infrastructure for decentralized applications.

Blockchain Won't Save the World Podcast — "Blockchain and IoT: Part 2"

Panel discussion with Riddle&Code on combining blockchain and IoT, European blockchain infrastructure, and real-world use cases in supply chain and mobility.

Wyoming Blockchain Stampede 2021

Co-presented "Blockchain & the Internet of Things: An Update on Real-World Use Cases" with Sebastian Becker (Riddle&Code) and Anthony Day.

GREENTECH FESTIVAL — "Green Clouds, Blockchain and ICT"

Panel discussion on sustainable technology alongside Ingobert Veith (Huawei), Chris Adams (Green Web Foundation), Rainer Karcher (Siemens AG), moderated by Hannah Boomgaarden (Startup Autobahn/Plug and Play Tech Center).

Blockchain@HTW — "Web3 made easy"

"How digital infrastructure opens new business opportunities" — presentation at the 6th Blockchain@HTW Conference on enterprise Web3 adoption.

IOTA Blog — "An Introduction to the Business Ecosystem of IOTA"

Authored comprehensive overview of the IOTA business ecosystem, partnerships, and enterprise adoption strategies for distributed ledger technology.

Japanese NEDO Partnership

IOTA joined project funded by Japan's National R&D agency NEDO to build AI and DLT-based predictive maintenance systems.

EDAG Engineering Interview — Mobility & IOTA

Discussed upcoming trends and IOTA updates for the mobility sector with EDAG Engineering.

peerOS / SIBB / Seedlab — Smart City Solutions

Panel on "innovative system concepts for the energy sector" discussing how technologies like IOTA and LoRaWAN are used by companies like peerOS to develop Smart City solutions.

IOTA Vienna Community Meetup

Represented the IOTA Foundation at the Vienna community meetup, engaging with the Austrian IOTA ecosystem.

IOTA Blog — "Blackpin Chooses IOTA Tangle"

Partnership announcement with Blackpin, a leading secure messaging provider, integrating IOTA's Tangle for enhanced data integrity and security.

Nasdaq.com — Expert Article

"How Distributed Ledger Technology Can Enable Car Manufacturers to Overcome Market Challenges" — outlining how DLT can turn cars into autonomous economic agents.

Star Finanz Blog Interview

In-depth interview titled "IOTA bietet eine sichere, offene und weltweit vernetzte Infrastruktur" exploring IOTA's potential in banking and IoT, and Web3's future.

peerOS at Maschinenraum

Met with peerOS team at Maschinenraum to discuss IOTA integration for Smart City solutions.

Main Summit

Represented the IOTA Foundation discussing distributed ledger innovations at this major technology conference in Frankfurt.

Industry Marketplace Launch

"The Industry Marketplace paves the way for secure automated trade in the manufacturing sector."

Quote circulated in IoT and manufacturing news on the launch of IOTA's decentralized Industry 4.0 marketplace.

Automation World — "The Machine Economy is Upon Us"

"First, it makes sense to create a marketplace for future machine communication so that everyone can participate..."

Quoted on machine-to-machine communication and the importance of standardized semantic language via eCl@ss.

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Guest lecture on "IOTA — a fee-free and highly scalable transaction network for the Internet of Things" to academics and industry attendees.

Diffusion Developer Conference

Mentored hackathon teams and developers on decentralized applications at this EU blockchain developer conference in Berlin.

Fundstrat IOTA Special Report

Featured in 70-page Wall Street industry analysis "IOTA: A Fundstrat Deep Dive" as key leadership. Report cited role in moving IOTA projects from PoCs to real-world adoption.

7th eCl@ss Congress

Delivered "How IOTA enables a trustful zero-cost network for the economy of things" jointly with IOTA Co-Founder Dominik Schiener at this leading Industry 4.0 standards conference in Cologne.

IAA Frankfurt Motor Show

Presented how IOTA's technology powered the autonomous EDAG CityBot concept's data and payment transactions at one of the world's largest automotive trade shows.

BDEW Blockchain in Energy Conferences

Featured speaker at German Energy and Water Association events on feeless transactions as a driver for IoT and building blocks for the future energy sector.

STMicroelectronics Partnership

IOTA partnered with STMicroelectronics, a major semiconductor manufacturer, to accelerate IoT technology integration.

VDA Workshop — German Automotive Manufacturers

Workshop with the Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V. (German Association of Automotive Manufacturers) alongside Anne Smith, exploring IOTA applications in automotive.

Jaguar Land Rover Partnership

"Earn as You Drive" — Jaguar Land Rover integrated IOTA to reward drivers with cryptocurrency for sharing data on road conditions and traffic.

"Kaffee mit Süssemilch" — triveme

Live-streamed interview (1.1k views) in the "Kaffee mit Süssemilch" series covering mobility, blockchain, and IOTA Foundation perspectives.

IOTA FutureProof #3 — Decentralized Marketplaces

Official IOTA Foundation webinar (2.3k views) on how distributed ledger technology enables decentralized marketplaces and the machine economy.

Deutsche Telekom T-Labs Blockchain Identity Hackathon

IOTA Foundation community partner at Deutsche Telekom's blockchain identity hackathon, supporting teams building decentralized identity solutions.

eCl@ss Partnership Announcement

"Exceptional opportunity to shape how the next generation of devices communicate through data and micropayments."

Quote on IOTA's partnership with industrial standards body eCl@ss, widely covered in tech media.

NEXT Biometrics Collaboration

"A key step to build solutions that enable safe, effective user identification at the device level..."

Quoted in press coverage on IOTA teaming with fingerprint sensor leader for IoT security and digital identity.

Blockchain Leadership Summit

One of the first public engagements representing the IOTA Foundation at this major European blockchain conference in Basel.

IT Business Meets Science

Keynote on "Future Economy" at TU Darmstadt / Fujitsu introducing IOTA's Tangle technology as a permissionless, zero-fee distributed ledger for IoT.

IOTA "Untangled" Podcast

Official IOTA Foundation podcast discussing Foundation partnerships and the future of smart mobility. Episode was promoted by EDAG automotive engineering.

East-West Crypto Bridge Conference

Spoke on behalf of the IOTA Foundation highlighting IOTA's vision in the blockchain/IoT space in Frankfurt.

IOTA Foundation — Joined as Director of Partnerships

Officially welcomed as Director of Partnerships at IOTA Foundation. Announcement noted 17-year IT career at Siemens and Atos and experience in global IT service delivery.