The Danish Chamber of Commerce at TechBBQ 2025

On August 27 and 28, you will be able to meet us at this years biggest tech-startup event in the nordics, TechBBQ.

On August 27 and 28, Copenhagen transforms into a buzzing hotspot for innovation as TechBBQ - Scandinavia’s largest tech and startup conference - attracts thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders from around the world. This year, the Danish Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Women in Tech on a dedicated lounge, and you can also find us in the Policy Lounge alongside Danske Iværksættere. 

Here’s your complete guide to everything we’ve got lined up for TechBBQ.

 

Wednesday, august 27th 

13:00 – 13:30: Talk and Q&A on EUs competitiveness with Minister of European competitiveness of Denmark 

We have invited the Danish Europe Minister Marie Bjerre for a conversation with Nikolaj Juncher Wædegaard, Senior VIce President at The Danish Chamber of Commerce about Europe’s competitiveness in a time marked by an intensifying tech race.

14:00-14:30: Denmark’s dream of leading in AI with Dansk Erhverv 

Are we doing enough to educate, attract, and retain AI talent in Denmark? Where in organizations is the shortage of AI talent most critical, and what can we do to fill these gaps?  We’ll explore not only the need for skills but also how diversity plays a key role in building stronger AI teams. Together with some of Denmark’s largest tech companies, we’ll discuss how they work to attract talent and integrate diversity into their organizations, and what it will take for Denmark to truly lead in AI. 

16:00 – 16:30: Panel: Live podcast session by Dansk Erhverv and Women in Tech 

In collaboration with Women in Tech, Dansk Erhverv and supported by Industriens Fond, we are launching a live podcast episode exploring entrepreneurship and technology while zooming in on key topics like Cyber and AI with expert guests. With a mix of honest confessions, fresh insights, humor, and personal stories, we make technology digestible for those who are tired of buzzwords, but still want to understand and influence the world we live in. 

 

Thursday, august 28th 

13:30 – 14:00 Lounge activity: Business Advisory with Dansk Erhverv 

Drop by our lounge activity for an informal chat with one of several experienced export advisors from selected tech markets. The focus is on sparring and inspiration and the advisors are ready to answer all your questions with a deep professional insight. 

14:30 – 15:00: How to build truly diverse teams with Dansk Erhverv 

How do we build diverse teams and secure, that the tech job market includes everyone? This and other questions are going to be discussed with CEO’s in the forefront of creating tech that enables different disatvantaged groups to better understand the gaps and possibilities in terms of inclusion in the world of tech. 

Click here to read more, see the full program and join us at TechBBQ!.