Speaker Profile

Daniel Hettwer

Founder & CEO, Hidden Worlds Entertainment.

Focusing on sustainability finance early in his career, Daniel established and headed the Financial Engineering division of Vestas Wind in China. During his free time, he consulted for several international companies on their China market entry strategies. Among them The Third Floor, Hollywood’s leading previsualization company at the time. Gaining a foothold in the entertainment industry, Daniel developed the idea of 360-degree destination cinemas, ultimately leading to him joining Oracle Projects International as a partner. Seeking to utilize entertainment as a force for good, Daniel teamed up with some of the world’s leading individuals in themed entertainment, conservation, technology, and storytelling. The resulting venture, Hidden Worlds Entertainment, transforms the entertainment, travel, and hospitality industries by building high-quality guest experiences that merge fun with impact, inspiring visitors to make the world a better place. Hidden Worlds Entertainment is accredited by the United Nations, partnering with forward- thinking Governments such as the Islands of The Bahamas, and supported by industry leaders such as Mastercard and Nestle. Aside from Hidden Worlds, Daniel is a founding member of the World Experience Organization, a member of the Explorers Club, and sits on the advisory board of Beneath The Waves.