In the spotlight:
Caro Matzko
Mental health
As the presenter of over 800 science programs and author of her new book Alte Wut (Old Rage), she combines journalistic craft, an analytical eye and good humour on stage
In the spotlight:
Caro Matzko
Mental health
As the presenter of over 800 science programs and author of her new book Alte Wut (Old Rage), she combines journalistic craft, an analytical eye and good humour on stage
RESILIENCE & WARM-HEARTEDNESS
Born in Ulm in 1979, Caro Matzko now lives with her family in Munich – and on the stages of this country.
As a graduate communications scientist, political scientist and sociologist, the successful author of “Size Egal“ and “Alte Wut“ brings journalistic skills to the table – and always an analytical eye for the big picture.
She became known as the presenter of over 800 science programs (e.g. Arte Xenius) and as a prominent sidekick on 250 BR late-night shows with Hannes Ringlstetter.
Caro Matzko presents for Bayern 2, ARD, ARTE and the BR, is part of the ARD program lifelines, writes as a guest author for the SZ, speaks at conferences, curates discussions with celebrities and always gets to the heart of the matter. Caro Matzko listens, asks questions and creates space for real encounters – on stage, in her podcast.
And: it spreads a good mood!
LECTURES, MODERATIONS & DEEP DIVE
Here is a selection of Caro Matzko’s lectures & topics:
Who is CAROLIN MATZKO
She has also been moderating panel discussions, ceremonies, events, fundraising events and podcasts for many years, including for: Bavarian State Parliament, Caritas Award, Olympia 72-Gala of the City of Munich, Deutschlandstipendium-Fundraising of TUM, Deutsches Museum and again and again as a supporter of “Sternstunden”. In 2022, Caro Matzko was part of the SPD delegation at the Federal Assembly for the election of the Federal President. She has also been active as a moderator for panel discussions and events for many years, including at Greentech Berlin, Maier Korduletsch, Bayern Innovativ, Bayern Kapital, Munich StartUp, AUDI etc..
MENTAL HEALTH & RESILIENCE
Why self-care is not a luxury – but a quality of leadership.
LISTEN! DIVERSITY OF VOICES
How real listening changes leadership and society.
BETWEEN ATTITUDE AND HUMOR
What makes a strong stage today – and why it doesn’t have to be loud.
"OLD RAGE" LECTURE, READING & AUDIENCE TALK
The author Caro Matzko reads, tells, asks & discusses:
“Old Rage” – Why I traveled to the place my father once had to flee from.
“What a touching story about German history and about a modern woman touched by it. Who wants to talk and write about it openly and, above all, can tell her own story brilliantly. With all her heart. “With this book, Caroline Suchmaschine has found the most important thing for us humans: Peace!”
Hannes Ringlstetter
“Great woman, great book.”
Jürgen von der Lippe
“Caro’s book hit me right in the heart. Because: it touches, entertains and shows in a loving and clear way how political discourse can work in Germany. Without pointing fingers or being accusatory, but emotional in its discussion but always appreciative in its approach. My recommendation of the year!”
Tijen Onaran
Current Lunch & Learn sessions with Caro Matzko
Lunch & Learn Special: “Alte Wut” – The most important book of the year Sneak Preview with author Caro Matzko
Between anorexia and Masuria: Caro Matzko’s father fled East Prussia as a young boy. Eighty years later, his daughter drives the route “backwards” from Munich via Weißenfels, Berlin, Niechorze and Elbląg to Ostróda – formerly Osterode in East Prussia. And discovers social revelations that provide answers to three political questions of our time. Along for the ride: daughter, husband, dog and – the portafilter coffee machine. This is how the book “Alte Wut” came about : as a road movie through archives, landscapes and family histories. Personally and politically. Painful – and yet full of lightness and humor. And with personal answers that are so much more than “just” personal.
Reading: Caro Matzko
Talk guest: Udo Hahn
Moderation: Bert Helbig
Lunch & Learn – Kill your silo! Thinking in departments prevents the future. | Keynote with Gerriet Danz
On May 16, there was a wake-up call for everyone who really wanted to make a difference. Gerriet Danz was a transformation architect and radical collaboration advocate. At the 43rd virtual Lunch & Learn, he gave a keynote speech entitled “Kill your silo! Thinking in departments prevents the future”, he summed up what many felt – but hardly anyone addressed:
Organizations don’t fail because of change – they fail because of coexistence!
This keynote is not a lecture. It is an impulse. A decision. A test: How much future do you really want to allow?
Keynote speaker: Gerriet Danz
Moderation: Caro Matzko
Lunch & Learn – time for professionals! Everything gets easier with BRANDING! | Keynote with Bert Helbig
Everything is getting faster and faster, more and more complex and sometimes crazier and crazier. And it is becoming increasingly difficult to get through – to your customers and partners, to your team – and to potential new employees. There is a tool that makes all of this much easier: find out how you can harness the power of branding for yourself in Bert Helbig‘s live keynote.
Keynote speaker: Bert Helbig
Moderation: Caro Matzko
Lunch & Learn: “Never mind the fuckups!” | Talk with Caro Matzko & Thorsten Jekel
Thorsten Jekel says: “Switch on the brain first, then the technology! And: Better back-up than fuck-up!”
On November 15, Caro Matzko had her premiere at our 37th Lunch & Learn. She managed to find out in a humorous and loving way what tricks Thorsten uses to cope with his crazy workload, how he prepares for his keynotes and how he remains cheerful and confident – even despite a few blatant fuck-ups.
Moderation: Caro Matzko
Talk guest: Thorsten Jekel
Host: Karin Burger, The Agency for Speakers & Online Events
REFERENCES & CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
The evening with the wonderful Caro Matzko and her book “Alte Wut” was a great pleasure. There are very few people on stage who can combine human warmth and depth of content with so much humor. I am sure that this evening will not be the only one. (10/2025)
We couldn’t have wished for better: Caro Matzko prepared the presentation of the Catholic Media Award 2025 highly professionally and extremely well. We received consistently positive feedback afterwards – not only from Cardinal Marx, but above all from the award winners, because they really felt valued. Caro Matzo made a significant contribution to this. She carried the event and struck the right note at every point. She does this in a very human way – especially as some of the topics were really serious and challenging. Many thanks also to the whole Karin Burger team! (10/2025)
Dear Team Karin Burger!
I would like to thank you for the uncomplicated cooperation – it was a great pleasure and you were always available for me! Thank you Karin for the great recommendation to hire Caro Matzko as moderator – that was a great gift. She mastered everything with a twinkle in her eye and impressive detachment and did a mega job. I have only received positive feedback! (09/2025)
The kick-off event with Caro Matzko “”Bavaria together against loneliness” was a great success. We receive a lot of positive feedback from the participants and from Minister of State Scharf and President of the State Parliament Aigner. I would also like to thank you again for the uncomplicated cooperation with you and your team! We will be happy to come back to you when the opportunity arises. (07/2025)
Dear Karin, Caro was super good. Casual, upbeat, very authentic, highly professional and with her heart in the right place. Thank you also for coming and for your support. (06/2025)
Caro was a really charming and clever host of the event (Medien.Zukunft.Bayern). It was a party and I heard a lot of great feedback about her mod! I look forward to staying in touch! (06/2025)
Dear Caro! We would like to thank you very much – also on behalf of Minister of State Scharf and President Meier-Pojda – for your valuable contribution to our event “Female role models – inspiring paths” on April 30 at the Residenz.
Your participation and your contributions significantly enriched our event and provided valuable impetus for further discussion. We received consistently positive feedback, which particularly emphasized the importance of your participation.
We would be delighted to have the opportunity to continue our very pleasant and successful collaboration with you in the future. (05/2025)
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