Sign up for the Pink Carpet experience! Pink Thursday is back again this year. This very special networking night at Massif Central, right in the heart of Frankfurt, provides an opportunity to engage with unique personalities, discover new perspectives and broaden your horizons beyond the bike industry.
An evening for inspiring discussions, new perspectives and unconventional networking. Seize the opportunity to meet exciting personalities from sport, film, gastronomy and more. Whether top athlete, coffee connoisseur, media star – Pink Thursday offers you the chance to enjoy inspiring encounters and make valuable contacts both inside and outside the industry.
"Passion, innovation, and community are the heart of cycling’s future. I'm thrilled to celebrate them with you at Eurobike’s Pink Thursday — where bold ideas and bright connections can ride together."
In a relaxed atmosphere, a wide variety of players from the bicycle and ecomobility industry, including start-ups, established companies, athletes, and industry enthusiasts, come together to explore fresh perspectives and engage in stimulating conversations.
The motto of the evening: Exclusive but accessible - discussions with inspiring table hosts and interdisciplinary exchang provides opportunities to consider new ideas or form new cooperations.
At themed tables, each with a different topic focusing on lifestyle, sports, urban design, health and coffee, sustainability, and media, you get to meet interesting people, join the discussion, exchange new ideas, and gain valuable insights into new areas. Thanks to its unique location, diverse guests, interesting table hosts – and great food, this evening is one of a kind. Pink Thursday is aimed at decision-makers and innovators in the industry, municipal representatives and marketers.
Pink Thursday takes place on Thursday, 26 June 2025, from 18:30 at Massif Central.
Anna Hill – Design Pioneer for a Sustainable Future
Anna Hill is the founder of River Cycleway Europe, an award-winning innovation company reimagining urban mobility. With over 20 years of international experience in design, engineering, and education, she brings a powerhouse of creativity and strategic foresight to the table. Her passion for sustainable technologies, diversity in innovation, and female empowerment makes her an inspiring conversationalist with deep expertise in mobility, climate action, and design.
Sebastian Kienle – From World Champion to Innovation Thinker
Sebastian Kienle is not only an Ironman World Champion and endurance sports icon – he also has a weakness for precision, performance, and smart systems. After a remarkable triathlon career that saw him triumph at the IRONMAN World Championship in Hawaii, he now contributes his experience and physics know-how to future-oriented projects at MNSTRY. High-performance sports meets technology and mindset – that’s what Sebastian brings to the table.
Victor Luis – Brand Builder with a Global Perspective
Victor Luis is the founder of Asobi Ventures and brings decades of international brand management experience – including as the former CEO of major lifestyle brands. At his table, everything revolves around strong brands, innovation, and the art of combining design with strategy. If you want to learn how ideas become radiant brands and how brand management is done strategically, Victor is the person to talk to.
Dr. Olga Nevska – Mobility Leader with a Digital Vision
Dr. Olga Nevska is not only steering one of Germany’s largest corporate fleets into the future – she also shows how digital transformation and strong leadership can make sustainable mobility a reality. As Managing Director of Telekom MobilitySolutions, she focuses on smart platforms, innovative services, and consistent digitization. At Olga’s table, it’s all about visionary strategies, modern leadership, and how technology is redefining mobility.
Juliane Schumacher – Voice of Everyday Cycling and Bike Diversity
Juliane Schumacher inspires a love for cycling – with passion, expertise, and plenty of real-life practicality. As the founder of the blog radelmaedchen.de, an author, and a speaker, she encourages people to rediscover bicycles and the world around them. Whether it’s urban mobility, bikepacking with kids, or a car-free lifestyle – at Juliane’s table, it’s all about lived bike culture and the bicycle as a way of life.
Gretlies Ringe – Retail Expert with a Digital Outlook
With over 11 years of international experience in sales, marketing, and digital transformation, Gretlies Ringe understands the dynamics of modern markets. As Industry Manager Retail at Google, she advises global retail brands on how to achieve their marketing and media goals. If you're interested in future-forward retail, customer engagement, and digital innovation, you'll find valuable and practical insights at Gretlies’ table – straight from a global player and one of the world’s most valuable brands: Google.
Ayesha McGowan – From Pioneer in the Peloton to a Voice for Diversity
Ayesha McGowan is not only the first African American professional road cyclist- she is also a passionate advocate for visibility, justice, and social change. After competing on the international stage of the UCI Women’s World Tour with Liv Racing TeqFind, Ayesha now channels her energy into a wide range of projects focused on diversity, inclusion, and sustainable mobility. Whether as a brand ambassador, activist, or board member of Rails-to-Trails, Ayesha sparks conversations where sport meets culture. Her perspective and experience enrich not only the cycling world but also the future of urban mobility- and make her a perfect fit for Pink Thursday!
Katja Diller & Manuel Voigt – Weather Experts with a Data Focus
Whether it’s sunshine, storms, or smart interfaces – Katja Diller and Manuel Voigt from the German Weather Service bring expertise from the world of weather data. With technical know-how, experience in forecasting systems like NinJo, and a clear focus on user needs, they offer insights into the connections between meteorology, digitalization, and mobility.
If you want to know how weather data can be used and networked intelligently – for planning, safety, or innovative applications – this is the right table for you.
Guy Voisin & Chris Ball – Content Pioneers for Cycling Sports
When it comes to captivating images, emotional stories, and real fan engagement in cycling, Guy Voisin (WBD Sports) and Chris Ball (founder of the Enduro World Series) are two of the most influential figures in the scene. They know that high-quality content and strong, authentic brands are key pillars of modern sports communication. At their table, it’s all about the future of cycling in broadcasting – and how powerful stories create real communities. Perfect for anyone who wants to make sport not just visible, but truly come alive.
Maren Hopf & Matthias Pietsch – The Marketing Power Behind the Tour
How do you bring a global sporting event like the Tour de France to the streets, the media, and the hearts of fans? Maren Hopf and Matthias Pietsch from ASO Germany provide exciting insights into the marketing behind the Tour de France and the Deutschland Tour. At their table, it’s all about strategic communication, brand partnerships, and the fine details behind one of the world’s biggest sporting events. Want to know how emotions, experiences, and cycling are turned into a strong brand? Then you’ve come to the right place.
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