Board Summit 2026 · hosted by Boardway
Board Summit 2026 — power the decisions that shape the future.
Board Summit 2026 is Denmark’s largest board event. An official side event at TechBBQ 2026, gathering 1,000+ chairs, board professionals, top executives, owners, founders, and investors for a full day dedicated to modern board work and governance.
In a world shaped by technological convergence, geopolitical shifts, and global realignment, a strong board is no longer a nice-to-have. It is a competitive advantage.
The companies that build their boards with intention, with the right people, perspectives, and level of challenge are better equipped to navigate complexity and create real value. Those that do not risk being slowed down by the very room meant to move them forward.
At Boardway, we believe the boardroom is where agency is exercised at its highest level. Not in the product team. Not in the pitch deck. But in the room where direction is challenged, risk is understood, and consequential decisions are made.
Board Summit 2026 explores the themes defining the future of board work: AI & data, geopolitics and market access, cybersecurity, people & culture, diversity of thought, and modern governance for companies in motion.
Expect sharp perspectives, real boardroom dilemmas, unfiltered conversations, and practical insights from the people shaping the future of governance.
how to attend.
All guests are required to hold a valid TechBBQ ticket in order to access Board Summit 2026, located inside TechBBQ venue. Seating is limited and not guaranteed.
🎟️ Buy your TechBBQ ticket with 25% discount 🎟️
official program.
9:00 – 9:30 AM | Check-in
Coffee and networking with fellow guests.
9:30 – 9:45 AM | Opening remarks (15 min)
"Welcome by Boardway"
• Stine Colding Alstrup | CEO & Co-founder, Boardway
• Victoria Bager | CCO & Co-founder, Boardway
9:45 – 10:15 AM | Live interview (30 min)
"Story of a Legend"
• Viktor Axelsen | Olympic Champion
• Henriette Divert | Executive Advisor, Bcc (Interviewer)
10:20 – 10:45 AM | Fireside chat (25 min)
"Leading Through Uncertainty"
• Lene Skole | CEO, The Lundbeck Foundation & Chair, Ørsted
• Henriette Divert | Executive Advisor, Bcc (Interviewer)
10:50 – 11:20 AM | Keynote (30 min)
"Who Owns the Audience?"
• Keld Reinicke | Co-founder, Veo Technologies
• Henriette Divert | Executive Advisor, Bcc. (Interviewer)
11:25 – 11:50 AM | Fireside chat (25 min)
"Human Judgment in AI"
• Katarina Gospic | Neuroscientist & Author
• Anja Monrad | Board professional
• Karina Wellendorph | CEO, Visma e-conomic
11:55 AM – 12:20 PM | Panel discussion (25 min)
"The Board Agenda 2026"
• Jakob Beck Thomsen | Head of Business Banking Denmark, Nordea
• Lars Rasmussen | Chair, Committee on Corporate Governance
• Jan C. Olsen | CEO, EY Denmark
• Christina Kjær | Head of Research, Erhvervslivets Tænketank (Moderator)
12:25 – 1:05 PM | Pitch & Panel (40 min)
"Boardroom Dilemmas"
Panelists
• Erik Balck Sørensen | CIO, EIFO
• Helle Uth | General Partner & Co-founder, PSV Tech
• Bodil Sidén | General Partner, Kost Capital
Moderator
• Anne Malberg Horsager | DTU Board Education & Certificates
Founders
• TBC
1:05 – 1:25 PM | Networking Break
1:25 – 1:55 PM | Panel discussion (30 min)
"Technology, Trust & Society"
• Thomas Koefoed | Partner, Netcompany
• Søren Pind | CEO, Association of Active Ownership
• Camilla Ley Valentin | Board Professional
• (Moderator - TBC)
2:00 – 2:30 PM | Panel discussion (30 min)
"AI in the Boardroom"
• Ossi Lindroos | President & CEO, Solita
• Christian Thrane | CEO, TDC Brands
• Jakob Riis | CEO & President, Falck
• Bianca Bruhn | CEO, Google Denmark (Moderator)
2:40 – 3:10 PM | Fireside chat (30 min)
"Stable Talk - Lessons from Two Danish Success Stories"
• Sander Janca-Jensen | Co-founder, Flatpay
• Ken Villum Klausen | Co-founder, Lunar
• (Moderator - TBC)
3:20 – 3:50 PM | Fireside chat (30 min)
"Can Europe Compete?"
• Bjarne Corydon | Director General, DR - Danmarks Radio
• (Moderator - TBC)
3:50 – 4:00 PM | Closing remarks (10 min)
• Stine Colding Alstrup | CEO & Co-founder, Boardway
• Victoria Bager | CCO & Co-founder, Boardway
4:00 – 6:00 PM | Networking Reception
Drinks, conversations and continued networking.
official partners.
TechBBQ · One of the leading startup and innovation summits in the Nordics, built to strengthen the Nordic startup ecosystem and connect founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders. As Board Summit 2026 takes place as an official side event to TechBBQ, the partnership connects board work and governance directly with the broader Nordic innovation agenda.
Nordea · The largest financial services group in the Nordics, supporting individuals, companies, and institutions with financial solutions across the region. At Board Summit, Nordea brings a strong perspective on growth, resilience, capital, and the financial decisions that shape long-term company value.
DTU Board Education & Certificates · One of Denmark’s most recognised board education programmes, combining academic research with practical experience from leading executives and board experts. The programme has trained 2,000+ executives and supports current and future board members in strengthening their governance and leadership competencies.
Connected Women in AI · Danish network and community focused on strengthening representation, visibility, and inclusion in the field of artificial intelligence. At Board Summit, they bring an important perspective on inclusive leadership, responsible AI, and the diversity of voices needed around the decision-making table.
Copenhagen Fintech · The largest Fintech innovation hub in the Nordics, working to accelerate fintech innovation in Denmark and across the Nordics. At Board Summit, they represent the intersection of finance, technology, regulation, and innovation - a space where strong governance is essential for sustainable growth.
EY · A global professional services organisation working across assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions in more than 150 countries. At Board Summit, EY represents how trust, technology, and strategic insight can enable confident decisions and create long-term value.
e conomic · Denmark’s market-leading cloud-based accounting platform, helping more than 250,000 small and medium-sized businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers manage their finances simply and efficiently. At Board Summit, e-conomic represents the role of technology and automation in creating financial clarity, enabling better decisions, and supporting sustainable business growth.
Roccamore · A Danish footwear brand creating comfortable high heels with scientifically validated insoles, handmade in Italy. At Board Summit, Roccamore represents purpose-driven entrepreneurship, bold brand-building, and a mission to inspire women to stand strong.