The Summit

Anders Søgaard is a full professor of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen and Director of the Center for Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence (CPAI).

He is a member of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters and has previously held roles at the University of Potsdam, Google, Amazon and Explosion AI. Anders has authored more than 350 research articles and six books, and was recently awarded a Carlsberg Semper Ardens Advance grant. His work brings technical research and philosophical inquiry into conversation, with a focus on how AI systems are built, evaluated and used in society.

Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author and futurist exploring how emerging technologies are transforming society and what it means to act responsibly in response. As Professor at Arizona State University and Director of the Future of Being Human initiative, he connects innovation, foresight and public engagement across disciplines.

Trained as a physicist, Andrew has advised policymakers in the US and internationally, collaborated with the World Economic Forum and the National Academies.

His latest book, AI and the Art of Being Human (with Jeff Abbott), explores how we can live and lead well in a future shaped by intelligent technologies.

Céline Greuzard has 26 years of international experience across marketing, communications, company culture and coaching, much of it in technology-focused environments.

Determined to empower more women in tech, she founded the global #tecHER community, bringing together transformative events, meaningful networks, mentoring and concrete career guidance.

At Volvo Group, she works to ensure that drawing on the full talent pool is central to the company’s strategy for transforming transport and mobility, with a strong focus on inclusive culture, future skills and sustainable innovation.

David A. Garcia is an architect, educator and researcher, and Associate Professor at the Royal Danish Academy School of Architecture, where he directs the international Master’s programme Architecture and Extreme Environments, using fieldwork and 1:1 experiments in challenged sites to explore new design approaches. He is founder of David Garcia Studio, focusing on how arts and sciences can inform architecture in demanding contexts, including the annual publication Manual of Architectural Possibilities.

He has represented Denmark at the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2012, 2016 and 2023, received the UIA international prize for teaching and innovation in 2020, and brings a global perspective shaped by life in Barcelona, Canada, the UK and Denmark.

Jens Lauritsen is Chief Product Officer at Virsabi and a long-standing figure in the XR industry. From the early days of the internet to today’s immersive technologies, he has worked hands-on with emerging interfaces and digital experiences. At Virsabi, he focuses on AI-powered mixed reality and smart glasses, building spatial computing solutions that support people in their work and create concrete business value.

Jeppe Veddinge advises leadership teams on strategic positioning, CEO communication and issues management, combining deep communication experience with a strong understanding of technology and AI. He has held senior roles across the advisory and media sectors, including CEO and Chief Development Officer at OTW Denmark, Director at Implement Consulting Group, and Director at Radius. His work focuses on helping organisations respond to shifting expectations, strengthen trust, and prepare for new technology-driven dynamics across markets and public discourse.

Jess Jorgensen is the founder of Sporesight, where she connects foresight and fungal intelligence to explore regenerative futures for organisations and communities. With over twenty years’ experience in global insight and design research, she has advised more than 100 organisations like: The Coca Cola Company, Nike, The British Council and IDEO – on how culture, people and nature shape long-term decisions.
Since 2019 she has been on a world mushroom research tour, meeting over 80 pioneers to understand how fungal systems can inform future conditions for business and society. Her latest project, Fungi as Your Futurist, introduces regenerative design principles inspired by mycology and futures thinking, offering new ways to rethink value, growth and resilience.

Based between the UK and South Africa, Jess advises and serves as Board Vice Chair for the HODARI Foundation in Uganda.

Lia Arvidsson is a futurist and strategic design leader with more than two decades of experience in global retail and digital communication. At H&M Group, she leads foresight and futures thinking capabilities.

Working at the intersection of strategy, creativity and human insight, her approach is grounded in the belief that change starts with people – by asking better questions, nurturing imagination and combining critical and analytical perspectives. Alongside her professional work, she has completed training in frameworks such as Facilitating Transformation Through Values, the Leadership Circle Profile and MIT’s U-Lab on Leading from the Emerging Future.

As Head of Strategic Insight at Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, Ludvig works across markets to connect foresight, customer insight and strategy. They focus on future-ready growth, innovation portfolios and market transformation, helping leadership teams stress-test decisions against emerging technological and societal shifts.

As a board member and former concept & strategy lead at Action Speaks, Ludvig brings a blend of analytical rigour and creative thinking to organisations that want to act early rather than react late.

Ludvig will share how the fusion of AI, humans and foresight is unlocking a new era of strategic insights at Ingka Group.

Lyn Wang leads Unitree Robotics activities across Germany, the Benelux region, the Nordic countries and Poland.

With more than 15 years of experience studying the robotics industry, he brings a long-term perspective on how autonomous systems, mobility platforms and robotic solutions are evolving across global markets. Before joining Unitree, he founded Nanjing Ruichuan International Trade Co., where he worked across drones, robotics and telecom and secured government investment for early-stage development.

Morten is Chief Growth Officer at KAYAK, focusing on how AI reshapes both the travel experience and the craft of marketing. With more than 25 years across technology, product and marketing, he has led the launch of KAYAK’s AI-powered travel features and the integration of AI across the marketing organisation.

Before joining KAYAK, Morten co-founded the consultancies eCapacity and Busk&Co, advising companies across EMEA and the US on digital growth. As a speaker, he is known for a practical, grounded approach to implementing AI in organisations.

Nadja is a civic designer and salonnière focused on reconnecting people through conversation. She co-created Concopia, a new conversation etiquette that invites groups to approach big questions with curiosity and care.

As a facilitator and speaker, she shares methods organisations can use to build trust, strengthen culture and turn dialogue into clear next steps. Her work centres on practical formats that make conversations inclusive, purposeful and useful.   

Nicolas Le Pallec is CTO for AKQA in EMEA, where he leads technology strategy and innovation across five verticals: enterprise platforms, headless front-end, e-commerce, immersive experiences and AI for user experience. With more than 20 years’ experience in digital marketing and platform architecture, he has worked with brands including Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Nike or Google.

A former creative developer, he is recognised for bridging design and engineering, championing with tools such as Contentful, Vercel and Cloudinary, and contributing to open, modular standards as part of the MACH Alliance Advisory Board.
At AKQA he leads work on Generative Interfaces – including Generative UI and Generative Store concepts using Google Gemini.

Dr Pia Lauritzen is a philosopher and TEDx speaker known for using questions to balance the human–tech relationship.

She invented the digital platforms Qvest and Question Jam and writes a regular Forbes column on the big questions shaping technology and transformation.

Over 25 years, Pia has helped leaders and educators build stronger questioning cultures, drawing on analysis of more than 30,000 questions asked by people around the world. The author of five books, she was shortlisted for the 2023 Thinkers50 Radar Award and is recognised for turning inquiry into a practical tool for decision-making, collaboration and change.

Rasmus helps turn AI from buzzword to business value. At Visma Dinero he has been a driving force behind practical AI initiatives, including the deployment of 100,000+ virtual accounting assistants.

His work blends innovation with a clear human focus, prioritising tools that are accessible and useful for teams. Beyond Dinero, Rasmus is a frequent speaker and educator; he has trained hundreds of professionals to apply AI in everyday tasks and recently presented at the national AI Agent Day.

His goal is simple: make AI understandable, actionable and responsible across organisations.

Sofie is Senior Futurist and Director of Media Futures & Innovation at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, where she leads media and communication research.

She explores the intersection of media, communication and technology, focusing on AI, immersive realities, and the impact on society, individuals and businesses. Her work spans strategy development, innovation projects, and the future of liquid content in an AI-mediated information landscape.

With a strategic background in the media industry, she previously worked at DR (Danish Broadcasting Corporation) and beyond her role as a futurist, she contributes as a member of the Danish Media Board under the Ministry of Culture and is member of several Advisory Boards.