Speaker
I speak regularly at international conferences, closed-door executive briefings, board-level strategy sessions, and diplomatic forums. I have addressed audiences including corporate boards and C-suite leadership, hedge fund and asset management clients, institutional investors, and senior government officials and policymakers across Europe, India, and the United States. My presentations move beyond descriptive analysis to deliver scenario-based intelligence — actionable frameworks that allow decision-makers to position their organizations ahead of geopolitical inflection points.
I accept keynote invitations, panel moderation mandates, and closed-door briefing engagements from international conferences, corporate leadership forums, investment events, and institutional audiences. All speaking engagements are tailored to the specific strategic context, sector, and geography of the commissioning organization. To discuss availability and format, contact FACE directly.
Book as SpeakerKeynote Presentations
High-impact presentations at major international conferences and corporate leadership events.
Panel Discussions
Expert moderation and participation in high-level geopolitical and strategic panel discussions.
Media Appearances
Regular analysis and commentary on leading international media outlets and broadcast networks.
Academic Lectures
Knowledge sharing at universities, diplomatic academies, and research institutes worldwide.
What I Speak About
Every engagement is tailored to the audience, sector, and strategic context. I don't deliver off-the-shelf talks — I deliver strategic narratives.
Speaking Formats
| Format | Duration | Audience Size | Typical Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keynote Address | 30-45 min | 250-2000+ | Conferences, summits, corporate strategy days |
| Executive Briefing | 60-90 min | 10-50 | Board retreats, investor meetings, government roundtables |
| Panel / Fireside Chat | 45-60 min | 100-500 | International forums, media events, policy dialogues |
| Workshop / Seminar | Half or full day | 15-40 | Corporate training, diplomatic academies, universities |
| Moderation | Flexible | Varies | High-level panels, multi-stakeholder dialogues |
Keynote Address
- Duration
- 30-45 min
- Audience
- 250-2000+
- Typical Setting
- Conferences, summits, corporate strategy days
Executive Briefing
- Duration
- 60-90 min
- Audience
- 10-50
- Typical Setting
- Board retreats, investor meetings, government roundtables
Panel / Fireside Chat
- Duration
- 45-60 min
- Audience
- 100-500
- Typical Setting
- International forums, media events, policy dialogues
Workshop / Seminar
- Duration
- Half or full day
- Audience
- 15-40
- Typical Setting
- Corporate training, diplomatic academies, universities
Moderation
- Duration
- Flexible
- Audience
- Varies
- Typical Setting
- High-level panels, multi-stakeholder dialogues
Selected Speaking Events
Keynote Decentralized Lugano 2026
Budapest Global Forum 2026
Lecture on Demography and Geopolitics, IUFE 2026
FNF Europe 2025
WU Talks 2025
Industrie Kongress 2025
Budapest Energy and Security Talks 2025
DASICON 2025
Industrie Kongress 2024
WITT 2024
Global Business Summit 2023
Vienna Humanities Festival 2022
TV & Media Appearances
A trusted voice on international affairs, regularly invited by leading broadcast networks for live analysis and expert commentary.
NTV Nachrichten
GermanyLive news analysis on geopolitics
TVP World
PolandInternational affairs commentary
Fox Business
USAGuest analyst on global markets and geopolitics
Al Arabiya
UAECommentary on Eurasian security
CNN News18
IndiaExpert analysis on global power shifts
CNBC-TV18
IndiaStrategic and economic security commentary
Times of India
IndiaGeopolitical analysis
France 24
FranceGuest analyst on European security and Russia
Phoenix
GermanySicherheitsexpertin zur Sicherheitspolitik
DW News
GermanyGeopolitical commentary
Puls 24 / Puls 4
AustriaFrequent live analysis on geopolitical developments
Phoenix / ARD
GermanySecurity policy interviews
NTV Deutschland
GermanyLive news analysis
ABC News Australia
AustraliaInternational affairs commentary
The Economic Times
IndiaDefence and strategic affairs analysis
ThePrint
IndiaCommentary on US/Russia/Ukraine talks
RTÉ Ireland
IrelandChina and US foreign policy analysis
Tageblatt Luxembourg
LuxembourgCold War 2.0 expert commentary
Der Standard
AustriaInterview on Austria's neutrality
Die Presse
AustriaChina–Russia threat analysis
FOCUS+
GermanyUkraine war and European risk analysis
Selected Podcast Appearances
DD India Podcast
DD India
The Carvaka Podcast
Carvaka
DeFacto Podcast
DeFacto
Conversation with Tylor
Tylor
Austrian Economic Chamber Lookout
WKÖ
ORF Podcast
ORF
SZ Podcast
Süddeutsche Zeitung
Return of Power Politics — Dragonbear and the West
Friedrich Naumann Foundation
ThePrint
ThePrint
DD India
DD India
StratNews Global
StratNews
Abhijit Chavda
Abhijit Chavda
Carvaka Podcast
Carvaka
Barkha Dutt Podcast
Mojo Story
Strategy & Future
Jacek Bartosiak
Reinvent Money
Reinvent Money
WU Matters
WU Vienna
Warum Trump genau jetzt auf Bitcoin setzt
Velina Tchakarova
Velina Tchakarova's YouTube Channel
Velina Tchakarova
Frequently asked questions
Book Velina for Your Event
Whether you need a keynote that reframes your audience's understanding of geopolitical risk, an executive briefing that sharpens boardroom strategy, or a moderator who can steer high-level dialogue with substance and precision — I bring clarity, credibility, and strategic depth to every engagement.
