Dr. Volker Wannack

Dr. Volker Wannack is an internationally recognized economist and graduate industrial engineer who combines scientific excellence, entrepreneurial thinking, and technological vision. With a PhD focus on energy, regulatory, and investment economics, as well as a strong affinity for information technology, he has been shaping the intersection of innovation, business, and digitalization for many years. He began his career as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the Jacobs University Bremen within the Bremer Energy Research Group before taking responsibility for asset management and network operations in the energy sector as a department and project manager for electricity, gas, water, and district heating infrastructures. Today, Dr. Wannack serves as Managing Director of the Blockchain Competence Center Mittweida (BCCM) Inkubator GmbH and holds a leading position at the Blockchain Competence Center (BCCM) at the University of Applied Sciences Mittweida. He is regarded as an architect of future technologies, driving the development of blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions with a clear focus on data-driven innovation and forward-looking business models. His activities span energy and circular economy systems, Industry 4.0, urban mobility, public administration, education, and logistics. His outstanding ability to transform visionary ideas into practical implementation is built upon a global network of leading stakeholders from industry, academia, politics, media, and major associations. This network includes international key players from the energy and consulting industries, top universities, research institutes, funding organizations, ministries, and industry associations. Dr. Wannack strategically leverages these partnerships to design interdisciplinary and international innovation projects and ensure their successful execution. Among his major initiatives are a blockchain-based hydrogen market designed as a lighthouse project for the energy transition, the Blockchain Showcase Region Mittweida as a model for digital ecosystems, and AI-driven solutions for digital identities and platform-based business models. His work creates significant value for regional and national partners while influencing the global technology and economic landscape. Dr. Wannack combines visionary innovation with strong implementation capabilities. As a thought leader in the digital transformation of global markets, he advances sustainable technologies and future-oriented business models. His mission is to create a connected, innovative, and sustainable future for business, society, and the environment worldwide.