CEO & Co-Founder, aedifion GmbH
Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fütterer
Engineer. Founder. Thought Leader.
Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fütterer demonstrates how transparency, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems turn buildings into value-stable, sustainable, and future-proof assets — scalable, economical, and without capital expenditure.
Biography – Who Is Johannes Fütterer?
Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fütterer is the CEO and Co-Founder of aedifion GmbH — Germany’s leading software platform for optimizing building operations. With over 15 years of experience in building automation, AI research, and energy technology, he combines engineering depth with entrepreneurial practice.
Johannes completed his PhD in mechanical engineering at RWTH Aachen University with a focus on building and indoor climate technology. In his dissertation, he developed a cloud-based algorithm for optimizing building energy systems — the scientific foundation of what aedifion is today.
In 2017, he co-founded aedifion together with Dr. Jan Henrik Ziegeldorf, Felix Dorner, and Erik Brümmendorf, supported by the EXIST Research Transfer program of the BMWK. Today, aedifion employs more than 100 employees, operates in 10 European countries, and most recently closed a Series B round of 17 million EUR.
His mission: Make one million buildings more efficient, more profitable, and more sustainable.
“We don't build software for the sake of software — we build impact. Buildings can be part of the solution for a livable planet. And we prove it every day.”
— Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fütterer
— Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fütterer
Topics & Keynotes
Autonomous Building Operations — The Future Is Now
How AI-based platforms control buildings in real time, detect malfunctions, and reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions by up to 40 % — all without capex.
Scalable and Economical Decarbonization in the Building Sector
Buildings are among the largest energy consumers worldwide. Johannes shows how data-driven strategies make real estate portfolios ESG-compliant while creating economic value.
Regulation as an Opportunity — EPBD, GEG & the Digital Response
EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, German Buildings Energy Act, Demand Side Management: Johannes explains why regulatory pressure is not a risk but an innovation driver — and how owners benefit.
AI in Practice — No Hype, but Real Processes & Results
Generative AI, IoT, and cloud technologies in real use: what works, what doesn’t — and what the real estate industry can do now. Johannes provides a realistic view of the present and outlines a vision for the future of building operations.
From Research to Scale-Up — Building and Growing Deep Tech
From the RWTH lab to a European PropTech player: Johannes shares what it means to lead a deep-tech company through uncertainty, growth, and internationalization.
Letting Numbers Count
Expertise at a Glance
- Efficiency and cost optimization of building portfolios through cloud, AI & IoT
- Data-driven decarbonization strategies & ESG compliance
- Digital building automation & regulatory requirements
- Grid‑interactive building operation & demand side management
Johannes Fütterer conveys complex topics in a clear and practical way for both technical and commercial professional audiences.
Formats & Conditions
- Keynote: 20–45 minutes, German, English, or French
- Panel discussion: moderation or participation
- Podcast / interview: specialist and business media
- Expert article: specialist and business media
- Workshop / deep dive: on request, for professional audiences
Languages: German, English & French
Zielgruppen: Immobilienwirtschaft, PropTech, Climate Tech, Investoren, Politik
You are planning an event and looking for a speaker who combines substance with vision?
Johannes Fütterer delivers depth without dryness, numbers without buzzwords — and the conviction that climate action in the building sector does not start tomorrow, but today.
