Event agenda
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
13:00 - 14:20
Matchmaking Session 1
- Hovedkassen
Meeting duration:20 minute time slots
14:00 - 14:25
14:30 - 14:35
Welcome and introduction to the agenda
By Danish Entrepreneurs and partner organizations
14:35 - 15:00
Keynote and Q&A with Christina Egelund, Minister for Higher Education and Science
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
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
Matchmaking Session 2
- Hovedkassen
Meeting duration:20 minute time slots
15:35 - 15:40
Keynote by Jens-Kristian Lütken, Mayor for Integration and Employment in Copenhagen
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
Hosted by Danish Chamber of Commerce
16:10 - 16:35
16:35 - 17:05
17:05 - 17:35
Fireside chat: Rethinking environment regulation for business growth – Think-small-first
Hosted by SMVDenmark.
17:40 - 18:05
Fireside chat with Rasmus Holst, founder and CEO of Zensai and Caroline Stage, Minister for Digital Affairs
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
With Morten Bødskov, Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs.
18:30 - 18:35
Wrap-up & Next steps
Closing remarks, EU Presidency Outlook, and Key Takeaways by moderator Marie Høst.
18:35 - 19:30
Networking & Tapas
Enjoy networking over a bite to eat and a vibrant atmosphere.