Sir Robin Niblett, KCMG DPhil, is a Distinguished Fellow with Chatham House (the Royal Institute of International Affairs) in London, where he was the Director and Chief Executive for 15 years (2007 – 2022), and Director of Ledwell Advisory, offering insights into geopolitical trends and their implications for risk management by private institutions. He serves on the International Advisory Board of Brown Advisory, the US investment firm, and was Senior Adviser for geopolitics and international affairs with Hakluyt, the London-based strategic advisory firm, from 2022 through 2024. A leading expert, writer and commentator on relations between Europe, the US, and Asia, Robin is the author of The New Cold War: How the Contest Between the US and China Will Shape Our Century (Atlantic Books, 2024). He is also Distinguished Fellow with the Asia Society Policy Institute and Senior Adviser to the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) in Washington DC, where he served previously as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer overseeing all research and operations. Robin was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 Birthday Honours. He received his MPhil and DPhil in International Relations from New College, Oxford.

Welcome to the VL Summit 2025!
Registration is closed
Contact info@vl.dk to get on the waitlist.
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In a time marked by global uncertainty and rapid changes in technology, climate, demographics, and economy, we as leaders have a responsibility to ensure that our companies and societies are prepared for future challenges.
So, what would it take to develop the unique model to tackle the major challenges of the future and strengthen Danish Business life and competitiveness? How do we make the Danish societal model the key to the future?
All of this will be unfolded at the VL Summit 2025, which will take place on Tuesday, May 27th at Øksnehallen in Copenhagen.
Stay tuned on this page as the program is finalized and the exciting keynotes and panelists are invited. And look forward to spending an exciting day in the company of your VL colleagues!
Dive into the Annual Theme
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 2025 spans over a day and evening. The day is filled with major keynotes, panel debates, and engaging sessions, concluding with the evening’s festive dinner with entertainment and music.
SPEAKERS

Sir Robin Niblett
Former Director & CEO, Chatham House (Royal Institute of International Affairs)

Henrik Andersen
VL46

Britt Meelby Jensen
VL46

Alexander Lacik
VL46

Christina Grumstrup Sørensen

Casper Klynge
VL4

Jakob Riis
VL46

Pernille Halberg Salamon
VL9

Søren Kvorning

Pernille Beckmann
VL's kandidatliste

Michael Stensbøl
VL47

Jesper Nygård
VL2

Ida Bratting Kongsted
VL16

Charlotte Beder
Moderator
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Where and when does the VL Summit 2025 take place?
The VL Summit takes place on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 in Øksnehallen, Kvægtorvet 11, 1700 Copenhagen. The day programme spans from approx. 10:00 to 18:00 and the dinner will be held from approx. 18:00 to 22:00.
How do I sign up for the VL Summit 2025?
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. CONTACT INFO@VL.DK TO GET ON THE WAITLIST.
Registration is done on a first come first served-basis on no later than May 13th, 2025. However, we recommend you to sign up as soon as possible, since seating is limited.
Participation in the VL Summit day programme is included in your yearly membership fee to the Danish Management Society.
How do I sign up for the dinner?
Please note that registration for the dinner is done separately. You do this by clicking this link and completing registration and payment (in Danish).
Registration is done on a first come first served-basis on no later than May 13th, 2025. However, we recommend you to sign up as soon as possible, since seating is limited.
Participation in the evening dinner is not included in your yearly membership fee and will be invoiced at registration. The price for participating in the dinner is DKK 700 incl. VAT.
Can I cancel my registration?
Cancellation is done no later than 13 May 2025 via VL Forum or by e-mail to accounting@vl.dk. Cancellation of dinner registration must be done by e-mail to accounting@vl.dk. If cancellation is done later than 13 May 2025 or if you don't show up to the event, VL will charge you a no show fee of DKK 800 excl. VAT. If cancellation of dinner registration is done later than 13 May or if you don't show up to the dinner, your payment for the dinner cannot be refunded.
Read the registration terms and conditions (in Danish).
Where can I sleep?
CPH Hotel
Contact the hotel directly for prices and booking.
Where do I park?
It is possible to park at DGI Byen in the parking garage, which is centrally located near the Central Station with access from Ingerslevsgade/Staldgade, 1704 Copenhagen V. There are 192 spaces in the parking garage. APCOA PARKING manages the parking areas at DGI Byen. Parking is allowed with a valid parking permit. Payment can be made via mobile apps from EasyPark or APCOA FLOW. Read more here.
You will cover your own expenses for any transportation and accommodation.
Consent
By registering, you accept the rules for charging a fee for late cancellations/no-shows. Read all the registration conditions here.
By registering, you also grant permission for VL to use images and films in which the participants appear, for marketing purposes, including electronic and digital marketing, e.g. for the website, intranet and social media.
If you have any questions, you are very welcome to write to info@vl.dk or call +45 35 43 92 92.
PROGRAMME
The VL Summit 2025 spans over a day and evening. The day is filled with major keynotes, panel debates, and engaging sessions, concluding with the evening’s festive dinner.
09:30 AM
30 min
Arrival, registration and breakfast
10:00 AM
10 min
Welcome by Jesper Nygård (VL2), VL Board Chair
10:10 AM
50 min
“The major geopolitical currents and impacts on businesses” by Sir Robin Niblett, distinguished Fellow at Chatham House, Senior Adviser of the Center for Strategic & International Studies
11:00 AM
40 min
”How do Danish top-leaders react to the radical change and unrest in the world?” by Alexander Lacik (VL46), CEO, Pandora // Christina Grumstrup Sørensen, Senior partner, CIP // Britt Meelby Jensen (VL46), CEO, Ambu
11:40 AM
20 min
Coffee break & networking
12:00 PM
10 min
"The last goodbye to the Danish society model" by actor Holger Østergaard
12:10 PM
40 min
"What can the Danish model do for Danish companies – in a new era?" by Søren Kvorning, CEO, Kamstrup // Pernille Halberg Salamon (VL9), director, Komponent // Jakob Riis (VL46), President & CEO, Falck Denmark
12:50 PM
10 min
"Øksnehallen & DGI Byen" by Michael Stensbøl (VL47), CEO DGI Byen
01:00 PM
60 min
Lunch & networking
02:00 PM
60 min
Breakouts - round 1
03:00 PM
30 min
Coffee break & networking
03:30 PM
40 min
"Is it the responsibility of business leaders to keep the green transition alive? And can they?" by Henrik Andersen (VL46), CEO, Vestas
04:10 PM
20 min
Coffee break & networking
04:30 PM
60 min
Breakouts - round 2
05:30 PM
45 min
Champagne, music & networking
06:15 PM
165 min
Dinner in Øksnehallen
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