Jennifer Schlachter ist Program Director Engineering bei we.CONECT, einem Unternehmen, das auf B2B-Events spezialisiert ist. In dieser Rolle verantwortet sie die inhaltliche Gestaltung und Organisation von internationalen Fachkonferenzen zu Themen wie Smart Manufacturing, Industrie 4.0, Supply Chain Management und agile Produktentwicklung. Zuvor war sie als CRM-Spezialistin beim Deutschen Institut für Urbanistik (Difu) tätig und sammelte Erfahrung als wissenschaftliche Assistentin bei der Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (BAuA). Sie hat zudem ein Praktikum in der Marktforschung bei der DtGV – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Verbraucherstudien mbH absolviert. Jennifer Schlachter hat an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin studiert und bringt umfangreiche Kenntnisse in Stakeholder-Management, Veranstaltungsorganisation und quantitativer Forschung mit.

Cathy Johnson is the Global Director for the Chemicals Industry at dss⁺, where she leads growth, expansion, and strategic development in the sector. With a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and sustainability, she collaborates with executives and operations leaders to drive transformation, protect lives and assets, and embed long-term improvements. Passionate about business growth, sales, and continuous improvement, Cathy is committed to finding innovative solutions that enhance productivity, return on investment, and value creation. She thrives in dynamic environments, working closely with teams and clients to influence change and drive action. A firm believer in people development, Cathy sees potential in every individual and fosters a culture of learning and positive contribution. Her leadership at dss⁺ supports organizations in futureproofing operations across the chemicals and petrochemicals industry through risk management, governance, and sustainable business practices.

we.CONECT Global Leaders is a leading business information company, developing and providing virtual business conferences, senior level B2B live events, digital business communities & supporting event technology at the interface between real live business, digital transformation & future technologies & challenges. Leveraging our expertise and strong relationships with key experts across the globe, we create virtual & live events, content and communities that deliver mindblowing ideas, innovations & opportunities to make your business growth. With over 5.000 companies and 1.5 million business users in our network, we look forward to innovating and bringing together the technology communities and businesses we serve in new and creative ways.

dss⁺ is an international consultancy specializing in safety and operations management with the aim of saving lives and shaping a sustainable future. dss⁺ helps companies build organizational and people skills, control risks, optimize operations, achieve sustainability goals and act responsibly overall. With the knowledge gained as a former DuPont business unit, extensive industry and management expertise and a diverse team behind them, dss+ consultants are deployed both on site and in the boardroom, actively supporting their clients to work safely, prudently and purposefully.