Don’t Miss These Top Female Speakers at DMEXCO 2025
DMEXCO 2025 will see a whole host of women bring their expertise to the stage. You can look forward to hearing these speakers and their exciting perspectives on topics such as female leadership, community building, female reach and zero UI.
“Be bold. Move forward.”: female role models at DMEXCO 2025
Taking “Be bold. Move forward.” as its motto, DMEXCO 2025 will reveal how marketing and tech experts from all around the globe are addressing the disruption that’s shaping our world today. Pick up exclusive insights, real-life lessons learned and a whole load of inspiration from high-profile female speakers. Read on for a selection of DMEXCO highlights you won’t want to miss.
Welcome to Zero UI: Where Brands Meet the Human Moment
From clicks all the way to personalized, intuitive interactions involving voice, gestures and intelligent agents, generative AI is radically changing the digital experience. For brands, this means new opportunities – and a new urgency to react quickly. Tor Thompson, GM Global Business Planning at Microsoft Advertising, will be talking about how marketers can build trust and remain successful in the era of “zero UI.”.
Where: Center Stage
When: 10.20 a.m. to 10.40 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2025
From Bots to Bonds: What It Takes to Build Real Communities – and What AI Can (and Can’t) Do
In her presentation, Ann-Katrin Schmitz, founder of Baby got Business, podcaster and social media expert, will reveal how brands can reach the right people and build rapport both online and offline. She’ll also offer clear answers on what AI can do and where real people are still required. She knows that community management beats paid reach – by a considerable margin.
Where: Center Stage
When: 4.20 p.m. to 4.40 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Sisterhood on Boards: From Quota Woman to Female Game Changer
Women have held leadership positions for a long time now, but the path to the top is still littered with obstacles and unspoken rules. In this panel discussion, Aissu Diallo, Managing Director and co-owner of BUTTER.Social, Alina Ludwig, Managing Director Strategy at ALL IN, Katharina Schramm, COO at Weischer.Connect, and Jeanette Okwu, founder and CEO of BEYONDinfluence, will discuss the new reality of female leadership beyond the quota debate. The agenda will cover topics including modern networking, the pressure of expectations and the role of empathy as a leadership skill, plus concrete lessons demonstrating what it takes to bring about real change.
Where: Agencies Stage
When: 4.20 p.m. to 4.50 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Bold, Creative, Emotional: Key Factors to Boost Your Marketing ROI
Which media environments spark the most innovative ideas? How are emotions being leveraged to build stronger bonds with consumers? And how are leading marketing decision-makers harnessing the power of creativity, emotional connections and bold thinking to develop successful campaigns? Yulia Kalner, Head of Media & Creative Germany at Kantar, will join DMEXCO host Verena Gründel in conversation to offer a glimpse behind the scenes at the creative strategies that are shaping the future of brand communication.
Where: Center Stage
When: 9.55 a.m. to 10.10 a.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025
The State of Web3 in 2025
How has Web3 evolved from working on niche projects to become a mainstream business? Since 2021, blockchain technology has spread widely, and it’s increasingly being adopted by institutions. In her session, Vicktoria Klich, co-founder of w3.Group, will share the latest insights and a practical Web3 playbook for companies. With absolutely no memecoin hype.
Where: Commerce Stage
When: 2.10 p.m. to 2.40 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025
What’s Next in Audio? Sophie Passmann and panel discuss female reach, authenticity & relevance
The podcast market is booming and evolving rapidly, with young women in particular making the medium their own. Podcaster, author and presenter Sophie Passmann explores this trend in her “Sophie Passmann Podcast,” telling authentic stories about topics that resonate with her target audience. Together with Karin Kessler, Vice President Strategy & Content at Seven.One Audio, and Hanna Marahiel, Head of Production at Studio Bummens, Passmann will examine the latest developments and the needs of female listeners and discuss how brands can use transparent communication and relevant content to reach female audiences effectively in the long term.
Where: Media Stage
When: 12.10 p.m. to 12.30 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025
Your top female speaker highlights: Create your own DMEXCO schedule
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