Margrethe Vestager is Executive Vice president for a Europe fit for the digital age. She previously served as Commissioner for Competition (2014-19). As the Danish Governments official candidate to the position as President of the European Investment Bank, she currently is on leave awaiting the next steps in this process. She was Minister for Economic Affairs and the Interior (2011-14) and Minister for Education (1998-2001) of Denmark. She was Political leader of the Danish Social Liberal Party (2007-14) and has worked for the Danish Ministry of Finance (1993-95). Ms. Vestager holds an MSc in Economics (University of Copenhagen).
Welcome to the VL Summit 2024:
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With automation and robotics technology comes obvious advantages and fantastic future perspectives. But the development is happening so explosively that the consequences can be difficult to foresee.
How do we equip ourselves to lead in a landscape where machines become a natural part of the workforce, and the demands on our understanding of technology grow in line with the need for human empathy?
All this and more we will explore at the VL Summit 2024, which takes place on 6 & 7 June at Egeskov Castle on Funen.
Stay updated on this site, as we plan the programme and the interesting keynotes and panel speakers are invited. And look forward to spending a full 24-hours in the company of you VL-colleagues!
WHAT IS THE VL SUMMIT?
The VL Summit is VL’s iconic event with great Danish and international speakers, engaging leadership cases as well as festive elements and not least the opportunity to network with other VL members.
The VL Summit is the culmination of VL’s Annual Theme. With the help of a competent Advisory Board and a special eye for VL’s diversity, specific sub-themes are emphasized that are relevant for leaders in both eastern and western Denmark and which are relevant for SMEs as well as for large global companies and public institutions. This will also be reflected in the series of speakers and the concrete cases on the day itself.
At the VL Summit, a business-oriented management perspective is the constant, and there will be both national and international speakers who will focus on the sub-themes and participate in highly topical panel discussions. There will also be a focus on concrete and relevant business cases, and the participants will work with the challenges that arise.
How long does the VL Summit last?
The VL Summit 2024 will extend over an entire 24 hours. Day 1 is similar to the formats of recent years with large keynotes and engaging sessions and not least a festive dinner party with entertainment, music and dancing. Day 2 will be a morning where you can choose between relevant AI-focused company visits or meeting with your individual VL Group. It is possible to spend the night at hotels close to Egeskov Castle – we have obtained offers that apply to both 1 and 2 nights. Stay tuned on this page as the programme takes shape.
Read more on VL’s Annual Theme 2023/2024
SPEAKERS
Margrethe Vestager
Dr. Wanli Min
Niels B. Christiansen
Anne Nørklit Lønborg
Jens H. Lund
Morten Bødskov
Serge Belongie
Christina Boutrup
Odense Symfoniorkester
Charlotte Beder
Moderator
Lisbeth Knudsen
Chair, VL - The Danish Management Society
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Tune in on VL Insights, where we build up towards the VL Summit by exploring the Annual Theme. You can also meet the crew behind the podcast at the VL Summit, where they will be recording!!
MODERATORS FOR BREAK-OUT SESSIONS
Merethe Eckhardt
Martin Brynskov
Stine Mølgaard Sørensen
Louisa Loran
Anders M. Rendtorff
Anja Monrad
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Where and when does the VL Summit 2024 take place?
The VL Summit takes place on 6 June at Egeskov Castle, Egeskov Gade 22, 5772, Kværndrup.
How do I sign up?
When you have registered via the registration link on this page (in Danish), you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Participation in the VL Summit is included in your membership fee to the Danish Management Society.
Please note that registration for the dinner should be made in a separate checkbox in the registration form - the price of the dinner is DKK 700 incl. VAT.
Read the registration terms & conditions (in Danish)
Where should I sleep?
Hotel Ærø
Superior single room for DKK 995 incl. breakfast.
Addition for a double room: DKK 150.
First come,first served-principle applies. Call +45 62 21 07 60 – give the code: VL 2024.
Hotel Svendborg
Single room for DKK 895 incl. breakfast.
Addition for a double room: DKK 150.
First come,first served-principle applies. Call +45 62 21 17 00 – give code: VL 2024.
How do I get there and where do I park?
There are more than 1.400 free parking spots for cars, busses and motorcycles. Read more here on parking and getting to Egeskov Castle.
If you have any questions, you are more than welcome to send an e-mail to info@vl.dk or call +45 35 43 92 92.
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PROGRAM UNDER CREATION
The VL Summit 2024 will extend over an entire 24 hours. Day 1 is full of big keynotes, panel debates and engaging sessions and not least a festive dinner with entertainment and music. Day 2 will be a morning where you can choose between relevant AI-focused company visits or meeting with your individual VL group. It is possible to spend the night at hotels close to Egeskov Castle - we have obtained offers that apply to both 1 and 2 nights. Make sure you and your group get accommodation booked as soon as possible.
Stay tuned on this page as the program takes shape.
Thursday, 6 June
9:30 - 14:00
Breakfast and networking
The Odense Symphony Orchestra starts the day
Welcome v. VL's board leader and the steering committee
Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Morten Bødskov, opens the VL Summit 2024
3 strong keynotes and panel debates with:
Niels B. Christiansen, CEO, Lego Group
Anne Nørklit Lønborg, CIO, SVP, Tryg
Jens Lund, Group CEO of DSV
Keynote by Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice President for a Europe fit for the digital age
Keynote by Serge Belongie, Director, Pioneer Center for AI, Professor, DIKU
Lunch in nature
14:00 - 18:00
International keynote:
- The great AI revolution in China by Christina Boutrup, China analyst and author.
- Interview with Dr. Wanli Min, who is one of the World's leading AI experts and has led pioneering data projects for Alibaba, Google and IBM
Involving break-out sessions - pre-select 2 of the following:
1. AI for dummies
Moderator Charlotte Beder
2. Policy and ethics
Moderator Merethe Eckhardt
3. The potential and business models
Moderator Anja Monrad
4. The future – where are we going?
Moderator Lisbeth Knudsen
5. Management of and in AI
6. Unconferencing
18:00 - 24:00
Champagne and networking
Festive dinner in the beautiful surroundings, entertainment and music
Transport to hotel with shuttle buses
Friday 7 June
9:00 - 12:00
You get the following two options:
1. AI-focused company visit to one of the following local companies:
SIMAC and DME
TV2
Hesehus A/S
Inwatec A/S
Cabinplant A/S
2. To meet separately in your own VL group at Egeskov Castle in a dedicated group room.
Afterwards, sandwiches and networking - at either the host company or at Egeskov Castle.
More information will follow soon about how to choose which company to visit.
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