Scale-Up Europe - Matchmaking

12 Nov 2025 | Copenhagen, Denmark

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Event agenda

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

13:00 - 14:20

Meetings

Matchmaking Session 1

Location:
  • Hovedkassen

Meeting duration:20 minute time slots

14:00 - 14:25

Registration and networking

Location:The Banquet Hall

Arrival and time to get settled

14:30 - 14:35

Welcome and introduction to the agenda

Location:The Banquet Hall

By Danish Entrepreneurs and partner organizations

14:35 - 15:00

Keynote and Q&A with Christina Egelund​, Minister for Higher Education and Science​

Location:The Banquet Hall

Christina Egelund, Minister for Higher Education and Science, holds responsibility for ensuring the implementation of Europe’s forthcoming startup and scale-up strategy at the national level.

15:05 - 15:30

Inspirational talk and Q&A with Ken Villum Klausen, founder and CEO of Lunar

Location:The Banquet Hall

Ken Villum Klausen, Founder & CEO of Lunar, will share how he built a challenger bank from scratch into one of the Nordics’ leading fintech success stories.

15:10 - 16:50

Meetings

Matchmaking Session 2

Location:
  • Hovedkassen

Meeting duration:20 minute time slots

15:35 - 15:40

Keynote by Jens-Kristian Lütken, Mayor for Integration and Employment in Copenhagen

Location:The Banquet Hall

Keynote, by Jens-Kristian Lütken, Mayor for Integration and Employment in Copenhagen, on how Copenhagen can lead the way in making innovation and entrepreneurship flourish while ensuring broad access to opportunities.

15:40 - 16:10

Panel discussion: Digital transformation and competitiveness

Location:The Banquet Hall

Hosted by Danish Chamber of Commerce

16:10 - 16:35

BREAK

Location:The Banquet Hall

Light refreshments and networking.

16:35 - 17:05

Pitch competition

Location:The Banquet Hall

Presented by Global Startup Awards

17:40 - 18:05

Fireside chat with Rasmus Holst, founder and CEO of Zensai and Caroline Stage, Minister for Digital Affairs

Location:The Banquet Hall

With Rasmus Holst, founder and CEO of Zensai and Caroline Stage, Minister for Digital Affairs. 

18:05 - 18:30

Fireside chat with Morten Bødskov, Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs

Location:The Banquet Hall

With Morten Bødskov, Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs.

18:30 - 18:35

Wrap-up & Next steps

Location:The Banquet Hall

Closing remarks, EU Presidency Outlook, and Key Takeaways by moderator Marie Høst.

18:35 - 19:30

Networking & Tapas

Location:The Banquet Hall

Enjoy networking over a bite to eat and a vibrant atmosphere.