Prof. Dr. Maja Göpel is a political economist, transformation researcher, and sustainability scientist. As the founder of Mission Wertvoll and Managing Director of Global Eco Transition gGmbH, she works at the intersection of economy, politics, and society to drive socio-ecological transformation. She previously served as the Secretary-General of the German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) and was a founding member of the Scientists for Future network.

A bestselling author of works such as "Rethinking Our World," Maja is a sought-after speaker known for translating complex scientific insights into actionable societal dialogue. Her work focuses on systemic innovation, future skills, and new prosperity models, emphasizing the need for a paradigm shift to create a sustainable and equitable future.