SPEAKERS 2024

This is a comprehensive overview of all speakers at Digital Tech Summit. 

We are excited to present a strong group of inspiring and knowledgeable speakers from both academia and industry.

We look forward to welcoming you to two days filled with learning, reflection, and inspiration!





Sune Lehmann
Sune Lehmann
Compute, Technical University of Denmark & University of Copenhagen
Professor of complexity and network Science & Professor of Social Data Science
KEYNOTE | Breaking down the hype in the AI-hype: Where are the real breakthroughs and how will they change our lives?


Luc Julia
Luc Julia
Renault
Co-creator of the Apple Voice Assistant, SIRI and Scientific Director at Renault
KEYNOTE | Meet the Co-creator of Apple's Voice Assistant, Siri and Scientific Director at Renault




Thomas Riisgaard Hansen
Thomas Riisgaard Hansen
Digital Research Centre Denmark (DIREC)
Direktør
How AI Impact the Future of Work?





Elke Schwarz
Elke Schwarz
Queen Mary University London
Professor of Political Theory
KEYNOTE | The future of military technology, Talk and Q&A



Jørgen Kragh Jakobsen
Jørgen Kragh Jakobsen
IC Works
CTO, Founder




Per Bruun Brockhoff
Per Bruun Brockhoff
IT University of Copenhagen
Rektor
Åbningstale










Reggie Townsend
Reggie Townsend
SAS Institute
Vice President of the SAS Data Ethics Practice and member of the US National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC)
KEYNOTE | Building a foundation for Trustworthy AI in the US and beyond













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Carolina Barra
Technical University of Denmark
Associate Professor & group leader of Protein Immunoinformatics research group
AI for better diagnostics and prediction of treatment



Lars Rønn Olsen
Lars Rønn Olsen
Technical University of Denmark
Associate Professor
AI for better diagnostics and prediction of treatment



Dylan Cawthorne
Dylan Cawthorne
UAS Centre, University of Southern Denmark
Associate Professor
Generative AI and Software Development


Serkan Ayvaz
Serkan Ayvaz
Center for Industriel Software, University of Southern Denmark
Associate Professor
Machine-Learning for Cyber-Physical Systems


Claudio Pica
Claudio Pica
Computational Science, University of Southern Denmark
Professor
Boosting AI research at Danish universities through Ucloud


Mikkel Baun Kjærgaard
Mikkel Baun Kjærgaard
University of Southern Denmark
Professor
Data Driven Robotics


Norbert Kruger
Norbert Kruger
Robotics, University of Southern Denmark
Professor
Data Driven Robotics


Juan Esteban Heredia Mena
Juan Esteban Heredia Mena
Software Engineering, University of Southern Denmark
Assistant Professor
Data Driven Robotics


Sune Lehmann
Sune Lehmann
Compute, Technical University of Denmark & University of Copenhagen
Professor of complexity and network Science & Professor of Social Data Science
KEYNOTE | Breaking down the hype in the AI-hype: Where are the real breakthroughs and how will they change our lives?



Tim Merritt
Tim Merritt
Aalborg University
Associate Professor
Drones Swarms for a Safe and Secure Society


Johannes Bjerva
Johannes Bjerva
Aalborg University
Associate Professor, Data, Knowledge, and Web Engineering
Large Language Model Security in a Multilingual World



Marius Cortsen
Marius Cortsen
Danish Data Science Academy
Co-founder & CEO of the DTU startup ChatTutor
High Tech & High Touch: AI ED Tech Tools for Higher Education


Josef Oehmen
Josef Oehmen
Technical University of Denmark
Ph.D., MBA, Associate Professor
High Tech & High Touch: AI ED Tech Tools for Higher Education


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Kim Guldstrand Larsen
Aalborg University
Professor, Distributed, Embedded and Intelligent Systems

Ken Friis Larsen
Ken Friis Larsen
University of Copenhagen
Associate professor, Security, and vice head of department of Computer Science, DIKU
Sikkerhed i fremtidens energisystemer


Jens Myrup Pedersen
Jens Myrup Pedersen
Aalborg University
Professor, Cyber Security Group
Sikkerhed i fremtidens energisystemer


Morten Arendt Rasmussen
Morten Arendt Rasmussen
University of Copenhagen
Professor, PhD, Msc, Department of FOOD Science
How can we use AI Language Models for personalized Guidance and Nutrition?


Jonathan Sigh Musso
Jonathan Sigh Musso
University of Copenhagen
Bachelor of Machine Learning & Data Science
How can we use AI Language Models for personalized Guidance and Nutrition?


Lukas Mikelionis
Lukas Mikelionis
University of Copenhagen
Data Engineer, MSc graduate in Computer Science
How can we use AI Language Models for personalized Guidance and Nutrition?


Roman Jurowetzki
Roman Jurowetzki
Aalborg University
Associate Professor, PhD, Innovation Studies and Apllied Data Science

Anders Reenberg Andersen
Anders Reenberg Andersen
Technical University of Denmark
Senior Researcher, Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Statistics and Data Analysis
How can your data generate new value to your business using AI models?


Ankit Kariryaa
Ankit Kariryaa
University of Copenhagen
Tenure-track Assistant Professor
How can your data generate new value to your business using AI models?



Peter Lemcke Frederiksen
Peter Lemcke Frederiksen
Danish Technological Institute
Lead Project Manager, AI Denmark

Thiago Rocha Silva
Thiago Rocha Silva
Software Engineering, University of Southern Denmark
Associate Professor

Daniel Russo
Daniel Russo
Aalborg University
Associate Professor
Generative AI and Software Development


Ismail Gögenur
Ismail Gögenur
Køge Universitetshospital
Professor, Leder af Center for Kirurgisk Videnskab
Revolutionary use of AI for patients with cancer


Anja Boisen
Anja Boisen
Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark
Professor, Head of section, Head of center of Excellence ‘IDUN’
Swallow your doctor


Birgitte Østergård Sørensen
Birgitte Østergård Sørensen
Teknologisk Institut
Business Manager, Healthcare Robotics & Hospital Automation
Can AI equip robots for the unpredictability in a healthcare setting?



Carsten Utoft Niemann
Carsten Utoft Niemann
Rigshospitalet and University of Copenhagen
Hematologist, Chief Physician and Associate Professor
AI model in SP helps understand patient data


Leonardo Castorina
Leonardo Castorina
University of Edinburgh
PhD student in Biomedical AI
AI in Healthcare – The Next Frontier




Pinar Tözün
Pinar Tözün
IT University of Copenhagen
Associate Professor
Efficient Supercomputing for Data-Intensive Applications


Zoi Kaoudi
Zoi Kaoudi
IT University of Copenhagen
Associate Professor
Efficient Supercomputing for Data-Intensive Applications


Vasilis Galis
Vasilis Galis
IT University of Copenhagen
Associate Professor
Predictive Policing - use of AI in the public sector






Louis Elwood-Leach
Louis Elwood-Leach
Bang & Olufsen
Senior Human Interface Designer
Designing the User Experience (UX) of AI


Benedikte Mikkelsen
Benedikte Mikkelsen
modl.ai
Co-Founder and the Chief Product Officer
Designing the User Experience (UX) of AI



Maja Kirkeby
Maja Kirkeby
Roskilde university
Adjunkt Lektor, Institut for Mennesker og Teknologi Programmering, logik og intelligente systemer
Software’s Energy-Efficiency - End-user Devices



Line Clemmesen
Line Clemmesen
University of Copenhagen
Professor in statistics, part of DataScienceLab, Sect. og Statistics and Probability Theory


Jörg Hübner
Jörg Hübner
Technical University of Denmark
Director of DTU Nanolab


Alexandra Lange
Alexandra Lange
Ministry of Higher Education and Science
EU Advisor
What can we expect from the Danish Chip Competence Center




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Henrik Bærbak Christensen
Dept. of Computer Science, Aarhus University
Associative Professor
Energy-Efficient Software Architecture for Developers




Line Reinhardt
Line Reinhardt
Roskilde University
Ass. Professor
Algorithms for Green Shipping





Sara D Nielsen
Sara D Nielsen
Technical University of Denmark
PhD Student, Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science Statistics and Data Analysis
How can advances in AI be utilized in the mental health area and should they?


Melanie Ganz
Melanie Ganz
University of Copenhagen
Associate Professor at Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen - DIKU and Neurobiology Research Unit, Rigshospitalet
How can advances in AI be utilized in the mental health area and should they?



Ada Scupola
Ada Scupola
Roskilde University
MBA, MBA., MS.c. & ph.d. Professor (MSO), Institut for Samfundsvidenskab og Erhverv Innovation i service og oplevelse
Innovating and Creating Value with Artificial Intelligence (AI)


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Lars Fuglsang
Roskilde University
Mag.art. & ph.d. Professor, Institut for Samfundsvidenskab og Erhverv
Innovating and Creating Value with Artificial Intelligence (AI)


Matthew J. Spaniol
Matthew J. Spaniol
Roskilde University
Ass. Professor
Strategic foresight





Daniel Hershcovich
Daniel Hershcovich
University of Copenhagen
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, PhD Department of Computer Science
How can we use AI Language Models for personalized Guidance and Nutrition?









Iben H. Hansen
Iben H. Hansen
Corporate Innovation Management and Ecosystems

Berit Wennerberg Hansen
Berit Wennerberg Hansen
DaniaMant A/S
Managing Director


Magnus Gary
Magnus Gary
ShippingLab
Project Director


Lone Reppien Thomsen
Lone Reppien Thomsen
Offshore Center Bornholm
Managing Director




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Mette Sanne Hansen
Technical University of Denmark
Head of Maritime DTU

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Christopher Stein
Royal Caribian Group
Lead Engineer, Maritime Cyber Security
How do we improve the safety and cyber security on board?



Katarina Deylami
Katarina Deylami
BlueTech Center
Network Manager

Anne Hedegaard
Anne Hedegaard
The 0-Mission
CEO & Co-founder














Mateja Novak
Mateja Novak
Aalborg University
Assistant Professor











Riccardo Apreda
Riccardo Apreda
Erre Quadro s.r.l
Technology and Innovation Leader
AI-powered platforms for interpreting technical data


Marlene Ullum
Marlene Ullum
Ramboll
Global Division Director - Water Resources
Next Generation Pitch & Panel 1: Future of [Digital] Water


Luntu Ndalasi
Luntu Ndalasi
South African Local Government Association
Chief Director, Infrastructure Planning, Delivery & Maintenance
Next Generation Pitch & Panel 1: Future of [Digital] Water









Garima Ujjainia
Garima Ujjainia
Government of India
Consultant, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog
Next Generation Pitch & Panel 2: Future of [Digital] Sustainable Impact







Jeanette Carlsson
Jeanette Carlsson
Tech Nordic Advocates
Founder & CEO
Beyond Gender Diversity




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Stine Kruse
Skylab, Technical University of Denmark
Head of Startup Support and Business Development
Pitch Interrupted - How to turn investors questions from prevention into promotion






















Caroline Stage Olsen
Caroline Stage Olsen
Moderaterne
Minister for Digital Affairs
Welcome to the Startup Stage





Iciar de la Fuente Galiano
Iciar de la Fuente Galiano
BAETA Carbon Solutions
Business Developer
University Startup World Cup 2024


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Mikkel Sørensen
DTU Skylab
Director

Pia Glavind
Pia Glavind
privat investor
Investor, board member and advisor
Startup pitches for investors






Anne Malberg Horsager
Anne Malberg Horsager
DTU Entrepreneurship, Chair of EdTech Denmark
Co-Founder of DTU Board Education and Certificates, Portfolio and Partnership Director
Bringing on co-founders in your tech-startup


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Camilla Nørgaard Jensen
DTU Skylab & Chief Innovation Officer at the Pioneer Centre for AI
Innovation Manager
Applied AI Lunch Talks: The EU AI Act - What It Means for You, in Simple Terms


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Bill Marino
the Department of Computer Science and Technology at Cambridge University
PhD student
Applied AI Lunch Talks: The EU AI Act - What It Means for You, in Simple Terms


Kamilla Pedersen
Kamilla Pedersen
Aarhus University
Medical Education Researcher, PhD
The Journey from Research to Startup