Her smile is contagious – and she keeps it even when things get demanding on stage. Franziska Zimmermann is one of Germany’s most sought-after business and event moderators for high-calibre conferences, leadership events, panel talks and gala events.
She translates, challenges and inspires. Because she knows the business world from the inside: As a former Head of Business Development at a renowned management consultancy, Franziska Zimmermann has worked with startups, family-owned mid-sized companies and international corporations across a wide range of industries – from automotive and mechanical engineering to medical technology and biotech through to IT and software. She understands how organisations and decision-makers think. This experience makes her the ideal partner for companies that want to combine professionalism AND charisma.
For moderation and events that leave a lasting impression!
„My goal is to create events together with my clients that truly inspire people and leave a lasting impact. I approach every event from a 360-degree perspective, invest significant time in preparation and the development of the moderation flow, and, if desired, also support the promotion of the event—for example, through my extensive LinkedIn network.“
Moderator & Host Franziska Zimmermann – Areas of Expertise
Franziska Zimmermann is most at home moderating topics where business and transformation intersect. Her core areas of expertise include:
- Business, economic policy, and society
- Artificial intelligence, technology, and innovation
- Finance, FinTech, capital markets, and real estate
- Leadership and sales
With meticulous preparation, genuine subject-matter expertise, and a keen sense for both the audience and the atmosphere in the room, she guides events with confidence, energy, and substantive depth.
Franziska Zimmermann moderates a wide range of events – from exclusive fireside chats in intimate settings to large-scale conferences with several thousand attendees. Her areas of expertise include:
- Industry conferences and congresses
- Trade fairs (booth moderation, press conferences, and product launches)
- Panel discussions, panel talks, and fireside chats
- Gala events and award ceremonies
- Leadership and corporate events
- Hybrid and virtual formats
Her clients include leading organizations and brands such as AOK, CCH Tagetik, CNH Industrial, Deutsche Bundesbank, the German Red Cross, FINANCE Summit, Ingram Micro, ING Germany, Mainova, Neura Robotics, and Swisslog.
What clients say about Moderator & Host Franziska Zimmermann:
„Thank you for your outstanding moderation. Your expertise in AI gave the entire event an exceptional framework and added tremendous value!”
Dominic von Proeck, Co-Founder of Leaders of AI and Member of the Microsoft AI Expert Council
„Dear Ms. Zimmermann, I would like to sincerely thank you for your contribution to our Banking and Corporate Evening. Your warm yet highly professional moderation played a key role in making the event such a success. You guided the audience through the various keynote impulses and the subsequent discussion with remarkable skill, creating an engaging and informative setting for a topic that clearly resonates with the spirit of our time.”
Reinhold Vollbracht, President of the Bavarian Regional Office of the Deutsche Bundesbank)
„We were very happy with Franziska hosting our Neura Robotics Challenge and the subsequent Award Ceremony at KI Palooza. She did a fantastic job – professional, dynamic, and highly engaging. The preparation and coordination beforehand were smooth and easy. We would be delighted to work together again in the future.“
Kushagra Shukla, Project Manager @Neura Robotics