Denmark faces a crucial task: strengthening its digital resilience and competitiveness. It’s a shared challenge that requires collective action. That’s why Cyber Forward brings together startups, investors, companies, and decision-makers to turn vision into concrete solutions, with a focus on innovation, diversity, and capital. The goal is to develop more talent and boost investments in cyber, one of the most vital growth areas in the digital economy.
There will also be a matchmaking session, designed for companies and startups to connect with investors interested in the cyber sector.
*This is a free event and will be held in English.
PROGRAM:
15.10 - 15.40: Welcome and Opening
Jakob Ellemann-Jensen (Deputy Director at the Danish Chamber of Commerce)
15.40 - 16.10: Keynote: How Estonia Works Strategically with Cyber and Diversity
Andre Pung (Estonia’s Ambassador in Denmark, Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
16.10 - 16.20 Panel: How do we get more people involved?
Laura Klitgaard (Chariwoman at IDA)
Drita Memisi (Board Member at Women in Tech)
Claire Ross-Brown, moderater (Board Member at British Chamber of Commerce in Denmark)
Break
16.20 - 17.00: Matchmaking-session for businesses, startups og investors
17.00 - 17.30: Panel: Cyber og Capital
Geeta Schmidt (General Partner at Seed Capital Denmark)
Jacob Arup Bratting Pedersen (Managing Director, partner and Head of Tech Investments at EIFO)
Joo Runge (Board Member at Women in Tech)
Claire Ross-Brown, moderater (Board Member at British Chamber of Commerce in Denmark)
17.30 - 18.00: Networking