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Nicky has over 25 years of experience engaging with startups and stakeholders to drive sustainability and innovation in ESG. Viewing entrepreneurs as catalysts for transformative shifts, she co-founded Carbon13 in 2019 to target venture building to protect earth’s vital systems. As CEO the organisation has grown to 76 portfolio investments with a total market value of €260m and 1,000 founders trained with hubs of activity in Cambridge, London and Berlin. Before Carbon13 she pioneered new initiatives spanning innovation prizes, startup acceleration, climate tech investments, and corporate venturing with organizations like UNEP, UK government, World Bank, and more. She has a PhD from the Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge (IfM) and a Natural Sciences degree which underpins her interest and evaluation of technology based solutions and impact methodologies. She serves as a Fellow with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.

Elsa Berg is the newly elected Mayor of Tórshavn Municipality, the largest town and capital of the Faroe Islands. She has been a member of the town council for the party

Laila Midjord is a Faroese entrepreneur and co-founder of

Sigurlína Ingvarsdóttir is a founding partner at Behold Ventures, a venture capital fund investing in early-stage game industry companies across the Nordics and Europe. With over 15 years of experience in game development, she has played a pivotal role in shaping some of the industry’s most renowned projects.

The Power of Storytelling, The Big Why & Higher Purpose

Louise Herping Ellegaard is an investor and co-founder of a revolutionary Danish EdTech start-up called Clio. The company was acquired by Bonnier in 2018. Today, Louise uses her extensive experience in entrepreneurship and leadership to assist various start-ups and scale-ups. Additionally, she serves as a board member and advisor to other entrepreneurs.

Based in London Jenni is Chief of Staff, Global Private Business at PwC. Over 7 years ago she established and now leads the firm's global startup and scaleup network, which has grown to over 250 colleagues across 40+ countries. Inspired by her three daughters, she is passionate about gender equality and particularly supporting female entrepreneurs. She has co-authored

Betting on the Right Horse: When an Investor Becomes Part of the Team

Ransomware is NOT an IT crisis

Bergur Løkke Rasmussen is a Danish politician from the governing party Moderates, with experience at both regional and European levels. At the age of 17, he joined the youth wing of the Liberal Party (Venstre) and was elected to the Regional Council of the Capital Region of Denmark in 2013. He was re-elected in 2021 and became a member of the European Parliament in 2022. Alongside his political career, he has studied International Business at Copenhagen Business School and serves as a reserve officer in the Danish Army. Bergur is also a passionate gamer, advocating for the regulation of gaming and e-sports, including protecting young people from loot boxes and promoting an inclusive gaming culture. At the same time, he aims to support the gaming industry by ensuring better frameworks and encouraging investments in innovative gaming projects that can strengthen the industry both economically and culturally.

Stewart founded Amplify back in 2011. Since then he has coached 22.000 people in 92 countries to become confident communicators. He has coached Microsoft since 2015, Google since 2018, and Visa’s UKI Sales team. He has worked with Salesforce, SAP, Siemens, BASF, GE, Bloomberg, Dow Jones. He has toured the US with Steve Case, founder of AOL and his top 400 Startups have gone on to raise over 9 billion dollars after being coached by him. Stewart wrote his first book “The Storytelling Hero” with Wiley, published in March 2023 and is just about to release his second “The confident communicator toolkit”.

Ata Bærentsen is a leading voice in sustainability with over 15 years of experience bridging business, sustainability, innovation, and law. As a board member, advisor, and entrepreneur, she has worked at the highest levels to embed sustainability into business strategy, governance, and compliance. In 2023, she co-founded Theo.ai, a platform designed to help businesses navigate the complexities of new EU ESG regulations using innovative technology. Her career spans roles in ESG strategy development and sustainability leadership, driving transformative initiatives across diverse industries.

Caspar Høgh is Co-founder and General Partner at NOON Ventures, a Copenhagen-based Deeptech Fund, where he mostly focuses on advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, tech and energy.

Mathias Gredal Nørvig is the Chief Executive Officer of SYBO, the mobile games studio behind the hit game Subway Surfers. Originally joining the company as Managing Director in 2014, Nørvig was named CEO in 2017. He combines his management and consultant skills with philanthropic ambitions – with a passion for climate, water, energy, and nutrition.

Ali Saffari is a highly successful Chief Revenue Officer with over 20 years of experience building & scaling B2B software go-to-market teams. Known for his data-driven approach, he specializes in creating scalable, modern organizations that deliver measurable results. As a prominent figure in the Central European SaaS industry, Ali has a remarkable track record of achieving double-digit growth rates across 15 European countries. His leadership has consistently driven market expansion and operational excellence. Ali possesses a deep understanding of modern revenue architecture and the latest technologies. His expertise lies in effectively integrating these innovations into go-to-market teams, ensuring sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

Chris Kubby is a dynamic force in digital marketing and a sought-after speaker who brings energy and insight to every stage he steps on. As the CEO of Kubb&Co, he’s helped global brands transform their marketing strategies to thrive in the digital age. Known for his no-nonsense approach, Chris combines cutting-edge tactics with real-world examples, ensuring every attendee leaves with actionable ideas. His expertise spans social media, branding, and content creation, making his sessions a must-attend for marketers looking to stay ahead of the curve. Chris’s passion for innovation inspires teams to think bigger, work smarter, and deliver results.

Thordur Reynisson is a senior adviser at Nordic Innovation, where he also heads the Sustainable Ocean Economy programme. He holds an LLM degree from McGill University and has considerable experience in complex project management, innovation investments, and resource management. He is a firm believer of Nordic cooperation and strives to make the Nordics the most sustainable and integrated region in the world.

Emil Gejrot is an adviser at Nordic Innovation and has a particular focus on innovation in ocean-based sectors. He has extensive experience of project management and policy analysis in the Nordic region and beyond. He holds MA degrees from the universities of Aberdeen and Heidelberg but now works in – and for – the Nordic region.

With close to 30 years’ experience in founding, managing and supporting tech start-ups, Deborah has an extensive knowledge in the art of starting and growing a business, building communities and business development.

Sofie Filt Læntver is a prominent figure in both the Danish and global games industry and serves as VP at Nordisk Games, where she leads innovation and business development. She has played a key role in building Nordisk Games' portfolio, which includes studios such as Avalanche Studios, Supermassive Games, and Star Stable. Sofie is actively involved in several boards, including Flashbulb Games, MercurySteam, Games Denmark, and Nimbi GameLab, Europe's first institute dedicated to supporting game development. Her work champions games as both a cultural and economic driving force. She previously served as Managing Director of Interactive Denmark, where she founded initiatives such as Copenhagen MatchUp and Game Developer Talks. With a Master's degree in Visual Culture and Innovation from the University of Copenhagen, Sofie combines academic insight with hands-on leadership in the games industry.

David Simonarson is the CEO and co-founder of Smitten, a gamified dating app aimed at revolutionizing the industry and competing with giants like Tinder and Bumble. With over a decade of experience in building consumer apps, David has successfully led Smitten through multiple funding rounds and is known for his straightforward communication style and ability to understand people.

Niels A. Wetterberg is a seasoned entreprenuer, investor and the former director and founder of the game company Invisible Walls, which he established in 2017 and sold to Embracer in 2022. Currently he holds the role as Executive Director for Games Denmark, the first trade organisation in Denmark for game development. His dedication and innovative approach to the industry is reflected in several industry initiatives, including Copenhagen MatchUp, Copenhagen Gaming Week, TAGS, and Game Developer Talks. Niels has previously led the game and transmedia company Investigate North, where he explored the fascinating intersection of games and film. With an education from CBS and extensive experience across various creative industries, Niels brings a unique combination of business acumen, creativity, and industry expertise to everything he does. Niels is a board member at Vision Denmark & Chairman of the board at Cindercat Games as well as part of the IT University Copenhagen Employer Panel.