Programme

 

“Presentation of the Danish Government´s Africa Strategy

– how does the strategy include Danish companies in Africa?” 

January 23rd, 2025 

Welcome

01.15 PM: Registration

01.30 PM: Welcome & Introduction to the The Danish Chamber of Commerce
/(Mr.) Michael Bremerskov Jensen, Senior Advisor, The Danish Chamber of Commerce  

01.45 PM: Welcome & Introduction to AFRICA INNOVATION NETWORK®
/ (Mr.) Flemming Sørensen, CEO & Partner, Nordic-African Consultancy

02.00 PM: The Danish Governments´s Africa strategy
/ (Ms.) Karen Eva Abrahamsen, Head of Department, Department of Economic Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
/ (Ms.) Jette Bjerrum, Consul General Head of Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
   

Networking break

02.30 PM: Company case: GSOL Energy
/ (Mr.) Torben Dupont Rønlev, CEO, GSOL Energy

03.00 PM: Intellectual Property Rights: EUIPO
/ (Mr.) Andrea Iori, Cooperation and Partnerships Department, European Union Intellectual Property Office

03.00 PM: Company case: FUZION Technologies
/ (Mr.) Sean Sealey, CEO, FUZION

Sum-Up

3.45 PM: Takeaways & panel discussion

4.00 PM – 5.00 PM Networking

After the programme, we encourage all participants to stay for networking and buzzing.

 

In cooperation with

We are the Danish Chamber of Commerce!

Danish Chamber of Commerce is the network for companies within Retail, Service, IT, Transport, Tourism and Health industries in Denmark. We are one of the largest business organizations in Denmark with more than 375 employees and offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Brussels and New York.

Venue, Sign up and Price

Participants fee:

 

EURO 350 ex. VAT pr. person.

(Participants fee will be deducted in an afterwards membership of AFRICA INNOVATION NETWORK®. Members of AFRICA INNOVATION NETWORK® participate free of charge).

Venue

The Danish Chamber of Commerce
Room: “Dublin”
Tietgens Hus (next to The Danish Chamber of Commerce) 
Børsgade  4 
DK-1217 København K

Seminar

At this seminar, we:

  • Learn more about the Danish Government´s Africa strategy
  • Showcase innovative and sustainable Nordic businesses, operating across Africa, and dig into their strategies, business models and external funding.
  • Provide a forum for connecting with like minded companies or potential collaborators, regardless of your current stage of doing business in Africa.
  • Offer all participants an opportunity to meet representatives from the African diplomatic corps in the Nordics.

Practical

Participants are encouraged to share their practical experiences and ideas. Presentations are followed by Q&As and exchanges. During the seminar, we ensure breaks for networking and discussion. Snacks, water, coffee and tea are available throughout the day. 

Sign up:

CEO, AFRICA INNOVATION NETWORK®, Mr. Flemming Soerensen; fls@nordic-african.com

Pic. credit: AFRICA INNOVATION NETWORK®