Claudia Bechstein
Business Moderator & Business Psychologist – Expert in Tech, AI & Transformation
Claudia Bechstein is a bilingual Business Moderator and Business Psychologist, and Co-Creator of the KI Palooza Festival, known for hosting high-level conferences on Tech, AI and Transformation, where she makes complex innovation clear and engaging.
Full Profile
Claudia Bechstein: Moderator and Business Psychologist
Claudia Bechstein grew up in the former GDR and developed an early passion for communication, people and the way change shapes society. After finishing school she worked at Scholz & Friends and gained first-hand experience in branding and strategic communication. She then spent more than ten years in various companies, building a broad professional background, before starting her academic journey in her mid-thirties. She studied Business Administration and went on to earn a Master of Science in Business Psychology at FOM Berlin and the University of San Diego, specializing in international marketing and business development.
Claudia’s path soon led her to the stage. Over the last 15 years she has hosted high-profile conferences, summits and live productions around the globe. As a bilingual Business Moderator and Business Psychologist, she became a trusted face for topics such as digitalization, artificial intelligence, sustainability and innovation. With more than 350 panels and discussions, she is known for making complex subjects accessible, while creating a dynamic and engaging atmosphere for audiences.
Beyond moderating, Claudia is also an entrepreneur and thought leader. She is the Co-Creator of the KI Palooza Festival 2025, an international platform dedicated to AI and the future of business. She invests in HealthTech and media ventures, and is an active voice in the business community with a strong presence on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Today, Claudia combines her academic expertise, stage presence and international experience to connect leaders, innovators and decision-makers at the highest level. What sets her apart is her ability to combine deep expertise with a dynamic and uplifting energy that resonates with audiences worldwide. Earlier in her career she also worked as an international model and was crowned Miss Germany – experiences that gave her a natural confidence on stage, which now defines her work as a global host for Tech, AI and Transformation.
References (short)
- Volvo – IAA Mobility 2025, Munich – Launch & high-level TalkX Series (Tech & Mobility)
- Olive Tree People – Los Angeles 2025 – International leadership event
- Groupauto Allianz – Dubai 2025 – Global conference moderation
- Executive Leader Circle – Singapore 2025 – C-Level gathering, focus on innovation & strategy
- Digital Summit of the German Federal Government – Panels on AI, Quantum & Digital Transformation
- GreenTech Festival, Berlin – Awards & panel discussions on sustainability and innovation
- ABB Robotics, Munich – Expert conference on automation & future of industry
- Bitkom AI & Data Summit & Quantum Summit, Berlin – Leading tech & policy conferences
- CIO of the Year, Munich – IT industry’s most prestigious leadership event
- World Forum on the Future of Democracy & Technology, Berlin – International policy panel
- Lobster Data Hero Summit, Munich – Key conference for AI & supply chain innovation