Danish Entrepreneurs is hosting this year’s Official Policy Summit at Tech BBQ, taking place on September 11th from 12:00 to 15:00 in Event Room 1.
You’re invited to join us as we bring together key opinion leaders from the Danish and European startup ecosystems.
This exclusive gathering is designed for prominent leaders from both the political and startup worlds to connect and engage in high-level discussions on how to position Denmark and Europe at the forefront of global innovation.
At the summit, we will delve into the critical intersection of technology, innovation, and policy through thought-provoking sessions led by top politicians, startup founders, and digital experts.
The program includes:
12:10-12:12 – Introduction to the policy summit, Peter Kofler
12:12-12:30 – A fireside chat with Minister for Culture, Jakob Engel-Schmidt, who will provide insights into how the newly adopted national entrepreneurship policy will strengthen the competitiveness of Danish startups.
12:30 – 12:40 – A keynote address from Copenhagen’s Mayor for Employment and Integration, Jens-Kristian Lütken, outlining his ambitions to make Copenhagen a leading startup hub.
12:40 – 13:15 – A panel discussion featuring Steffen W. Frølund (Liberal Alliance), Jan Damsgaard (Digital Advisor), Christian Møller-Holst (Founder of Goodwings), and Jonas Gøttler (Founder of Kanpla), focusing on balancing regulation and innovation.
13:15-13:30 – Quick pause and networking
13:30-13:50 – A fireside chat with the newly appointed Minister of European Affairs, Marie Bjerre, who will share her vision for the steps Europe should take to foster a more dynamic and innovative startup environment, as well as Denmark’s priorities on the startup agenda ahead of its presidency of the European Council.
13:50 – 14:25 – A fireside chat with Arthur Jordão, Executive Director of Europe Startup Nations Alliance (ESNA), who will explore and provide an overview of the new political landscape and its implications and opportunities for the tech and startup ecosystems across Europe, moderated by Jonas Parello-Plesner, Executive Director at Alliance of Democracies Foundation.
14:25 – 14:30 – Ending remarks
14:30-15:00 – Networking
Event location: Lokomotivværksteded, event room no. 1