Jóhanna has been CEO of Atlantic Airways since 2015. She is the first female CEO of a Nordic airline. Jóhanna has played a pivotal role in shaping Atlantic Airways's vision: "Connecting the Faroe Islands." Her strategic leadership has been instrumental in aligning the company's goals with this vision while also focusing on financial and environmental sustainability and continuous route development.

Jaspar Roos is a renowned authority in the field of innovation & transformation and a seasoned entrepreneur. Currently, he is cofounder of a venture on transformational change in organizations, Limpid & Co, with headquarters in Amsterdam. Prior to this, Jaspar had been the Chief Inspiration Officer for ABN AMRO Bank, and several other investment funds and accelerators, running the corporate and startup innovation efforts of those respective companies. During those years, Jaspar became one of the pioneers in (corporate) innovation culture.

With more than 16 years of data driven CX experience Beth has been working with some of the global leading companies throughout her career, including Unilever, Ford and IKEA. With her extensive experience in developing dialogue concepts and CX solutions today Beth is spearheading personalisation at Pandora, world’s largest jewellery brand. Her focus lays in creating a strong connection between the CX experience, content, technical implementation, operating model, and commercial requirements.

R. Michael Anderson, MBA, MA has a striking combination that creates truly impactful transformation in leaders – he has the real-life business success of founding, scaling and exiting three software companies, plus the educational background of a Masters Degree in Psychology.

Mia is an experienced Danish entrepreneur having co-founded several tech startups that she has scaled in and outside of Denmark. Her latest company, Canute, she sold to Thursday Consulting last Summer and has since become an angel investor. With Canute she has helped more than 250 Nordic startups scale to new markets and has through that work become quite an expert in what to do and what not do to when scaling a startup internationally.

Runar is CEO of leading freelance marketplace YunoJuno, based in London. Reistrup was part of the founding team that built the mobile social network ZYB which was successfully sold to Vodafone Group where he went on to hold several leadership positions including serving as Vodafone Group’s Global Head of Product.

Selah Rui Li is the CEO and Co-founder of Ellure, where her visionary leadership and passion for innovation drive the company's mission to make beauty circular. With a solid foundation in technology and business, she is committed to creating products and practices that not only embrace diversity but also prioritize the planet.

Mathilde is the co-founder of Sinful, which is the biggest sex toy company in Northern Europe. She is a visionary who has built her empire on a “cut-the-corporate-bullshit” mindset and direct and honest communication.

Heini is Vivino’s Founder, Board Member, and Chief Evangelist. Credited with bringing a technology revolution to the wine industry, Heini founded Vivino because he was frustrated by not knowing which wine to buy. It’s been his passion project ever since.During his tenure as CEO, Vivinogrew into a community of 60 million users, raised $221 million in funding, and rolled out a worldwide wine marketplace. Before starting Vivino, Heini co-founded several startups and was a part of buildingglobal internet and mobile security company BullGuard. Heini, who was named Entrepreneur of the Year by GP Bullhound in 2020. Heini and Vivino’s story is featured in an independent documentary,

Peter Vesterbacka is an entrepreneur from the Finest Bay Area at the Heart of Eurasia, Helsinki, Finland. Branded communities co-created and initiated by Peter include the HP Bazaar, Mobile Monday, Slush and Startup Sauna to name a few. He was the Mighty Eagle at Angry Birds for many years taking that brand to unprecedented heights. Peter is also currently adjunct professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Tongji University, one of the leading universities in China.

Maria Fagranes Clemmensen is a dynamic professional and Nordic Programme Manager at Tech Nordic Advocates, where she leads strategic programs and initiatives to strengthen the Nordic tech ecosystem. With a rich background in entrepreneurship, communication, and sustainability, Maria is a vocal advocate for innovation, diversity, and inclusion.

For the past 14 years I have spent my days as an Innovation Strategist and Business Coach at the 

Martin Tvede Zachariasen is Rector at the University of the Faroe Islands, and Professor of Computer Science. Prior to his present position, he held leadership positions at Danish universities, including as Rector at the IT University of Copenhagen. Martin is strongly committed to the digital education of the next generation, as well as debating the consequences of the use of digital technologies in society – including a gender and diversity perspective.

With a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from the University of Reykjavik and a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management from KTH in Stockholm, Freyr has dedicated five years to working with KLAK Icelandic Startups, supporting over 80 startups annually through multiple business accelerators and workshops. Additionally, as partners in Venture Challenge, KLAK assists emerging fund managers with their challenges, driven by their passion for evolving the venture ecosystem in the Nordics. Freyr also serves on the board of Nordic Innovation, contributing to shaping the innovation landscape in the region.

Emil, with his background in sales and marketing, has over the last 4 years been instrumental in Canute's journey, a company that assists Nordic startups with scaling internationally. Joining as one of the initial employees as marketing responsible, he has significantly contributed to positioning Canute as a recognized force within the Danish and broader Nordic startup ecosystems through effective brand and community building. Currently, as the Head of Partnerships, Emil focuses on empowering early-stage startups, preparing them for successful international expansion, particularly into markets such as the UK, the US, and Germany. Emil's dedication to the Nordic startup ecosystem and expertise continues to drive Canute's commitment to nurturing startups for international growth.

Bárður is the co-founder of FarPay and has since its inception in 2014 held several different roles within the company. In his role as CTO, Bárður leads the Development and Operations department and drives future product development, product security, as well as strategic collaborations with third-party actors.

Introducing Jónhild Rasmussen, Chief Customer- and Marketing officer (CCO) at Betri Trygging, a dynamic leader in the insurance industry with a wealth of experience in the field of Management, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Business Developing and Strategic Planning.

Meet Heini Bendtsen, CIO at Betri Trygging, the accomplished leader of the IT department at Betri Trygging. Heini has been instrumental in developing the infrastructure of the only digital insurance customer service in the Faroe Islands – the app ”Mín Trygging”.

Peer is the CEO of Nemlia, a groundbreaking HealthTech company based in the Faroe Islands. Under his leadership since 2021, Nemlia has rapidly expanded its services and business across Nordic and European countries. The company’s mission is to address the profound demographic shifts we are experiencing today, particularly the challenges posed by an aging population and a shortage of caregivers.

Founder of Valeria Prada Studio. Co-Founder of the clothing brand Cikkel Copenhagen, and partner of the Design Studio Klang!

Narve Hansen has a long career within entrepreneurship, product development and marketing, contributing to building strong Norwegian brands such as Skandiabanken, BankAxept and Vipps. Until recently, he held the position as Director Global Business Development and Collaboration in one of the worlds' leading startup accelerators Antler.

Ben Arabo has got an MSc in International Business Economics. He has 20+ years’ experience from industry and finance, both in the Faroes and abroad. He has been part of founding companies and has structured take-overs. He sits on numerous boards as a non-executive board member and chairman. Currently he is the CEO of the Faroese venture fund Framtak, that has got an active role in providing funding to Faroese businesses.

Ragnheiður has leadership and management experience in a broad basis, primarily in digital transformation and change management as a manager, consultant and mentor. She is highly influential in the Icelandic innovation ecosystem, has participated in shaping Iceland‘s Innovation strategy, and has also supported, mentored and sat on the boards of numerous startups.

In a career spanning 30 dynamic years, with over 20 years in the role of CEO, Vedat Öndas has donned various hats – from initiating 16 startups to navigating two successful IPOs and overseeing a billion-dollar portfolio. Vedat has seamlessly mastered the intricate balance between strategic vision and operational finesse.

A Principal at Maven Search, Tom Chambers partners with venture capital firms to support impactful emerging tech-focused leadership hires, and AI unit buildouts. Prior to joining Maven, Tom was an Associate Director at Robert Walters, where he built the technology business with teams covering Research Science, Applied Analytics, Product, and InfoSec. These teams focused on identifying initial functional hires and strategic leadership for early-stage, venture-backed startups. Tom has also worked in the Netherlands and Hong Kong. He values the collaborative relationships he has built with top universities and their alumni networks.

Ronny Eriksson embodies the essence of the New Nordic Way as a multifaceted Finnish entrepreneur, investor, ecosystem developer, community builder, and speaker. Transitioning from his early ambitions of becoming a professional basketball player and a medical student, Ronny's path took a pivot towards entrepreneurship, driven by his resilience and a deep-seated passion for solving problems. Presently, he holds significant roles including serving as the Head of Finland and an investor at VNTRS, and as a community builder at New Nordic Way. Furthermore, Ronny is in the process of completing his Ph.D. at Hanken School of Economics, underscoring his commitment to continuous learning and development within the startup ecosystem.

Co-founder at Nordic Ignite, angel investment firm. Program Manager and Expert consultant for Business Angels Norway and NABAN North Atlantic Business Angels.

35 years’ experience from investments and asset management; 5 years’ experience as an early-stage investor: 30+ investments in a.o. LegalDesk & Sky. Experience as the founder of Sirius Kapitalforvaltning and PP Capital Asset Management.

15 years’ experience as founder and early-stage investor: 25+ investments in companies as GoMore, November First, Pleo, Spiir, Tradeshift and Listen To News. Experience as executive director in Deloitte, PwC and Topdanmark. Holds masters in math and economics and actuarial science. Frank has been active in the secondary market for more than 15 years.

Guðrún is a seasoned professional with a rich background spanning over a decade in the dynamic realm of the travel sector. Her journey in the industry has been marked by impactful contributions and valuable experiences, showcasing her expertise and commitment to excellence.

Haukur Gudjonsson is a seasoned entrepreneur and the Co-Founder & CEO of Sundra, he has 20+ years experience starting and building up businesses. His entrepreneurial journey includes successful ventures such as Frumkvodlar, Bungalo (exit in 2017), EVO Ventures, and Hlutabref.is. Haukur is not only a proficient business leader but also an active community builder, event organizer, teacher, mentor, and angel investor within the startup ecosystem.

Cofounder at Nordic Ignite, angel investment firm. Program Manager and Expert consultant for Business Angels Norway and NABAN North Atlantic Business Angels.

Magni Arge is partner in Lundin Software and runs the commercial affairs from the office in Tórshavn. The founder Jørleif Bech runs the HQ in Bucharest where all development and technical issues are managed.

Jacob Høedt Larsen is a strategic storyteller changing the narrative of data privacy and information security. As a partner and privacy evangelist at Wired Relations he works to change the way privacy pros think about privacy - pushing them from regulatory compliance to sustainable compliance. He has a long career in the intersection between law and public relations, working in the politics, consultancy, real estate and the financial sector. Wired Relations is a privacy tool for GDPR and InfoSec Management. It helps you automate and collaborate on your privacy workflow to get trustworthy faster.

Project Manager at Variussystems digital solutions GmbH Responsible project lead for several Blockchain, web 3 and crypto stamp projects

Sarah Murphy is a Partner with Pelorus VC, a pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm in Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. Sarah has a background working with early-stage startup companies and as a founder of her own construction-tech startup. She worked as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence with Propel ICT, an Atlantic Canada accelerator, and continues to be an active member of Atlantic Canada's startup ecosystem, mentoring startups through accelerators like Propel ICT, and Creative Destruction Lab.

Katie King is a published Author, Keynote Speaker and Consultant on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in marketing and CX, as well as, STEM, leadership and business transformation.

Lisa Mallner is an advisor in GreenBuild and UrbanTech for the Consulate General of Denmark in New York, where she focuses on bringing sustainability to the built environment. She is a long-time community builder, working to strengthen Nordic and Baltic ecosystems through #Nordicmade, Nordic.AI, Women Techmakers, and many more, and has deep experience in building startup communities from their earliest stages. She is currently an organizer of NY Climate Tech, a community organization supporting the climate tech ecosystem.She has had a global career working to advance technology and innovation development across the Nordics, US, and Asia.

Ronit brings over 25 years of global experience in alternative investments, high-tech and M&A’s. Served as vice president of Battery Ventures and nowadays as board member for Ayalon Holdings and 4 other public companies and is personally familiar with the tight knit community of entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, and government agencies - globally. Ronit is a respected corporate governance and business development expert who has led investments in successful global companies.

Amir is a passionate entrepreneur with multi-cultural background and reach. Amir grew up in Israel, Stockholm and Hong Kong. An ex-naval officer with extensive experience in multi-tech projects and operations. Amir served as a naval officer on board Saar 5 class corvettes, Naval helicopters and submarines including as a commander of Dolphin & Dolphin AIP class submarines.

To me TONIK is a brand new take on Tech-industry, innovation and art. A vibrant living and growing organism.

Lone Aggersbjerg is CEO & Founder of

Ragnheiður has leadership and management experience an a broad basis, primarily in digital transformation and change management as a manager, consultant and mentor. She is highly influential in the Icelandic innovation ecosystem, has participated in shaping Iceland‘s Innovation strategy, and has also supported, mentored and sat on the boards of numerous startups.

Heini is Vivino’s Founder, Board Member, and Chief Evangelist. Credited with bringing a technology revolution to the wine industry, Heini founded Vivino because he was frustrated by not knowing which wine to buy. It’s been his passion project ever since.During his tenure as CEO, Vivinogrew into a community of 60 million users, raised $221 million in funding, and rolled out a worldwide wine marketplace. Before starting Vivino, Heini co-founded several startups and was a part of buildingglobal internet and mobile security company BullGuard. Heini, who was named Entrepreneur of the Year by GP Bullhound in 2020. Heini and Vivino’s story is featured in an independent documentary,

Kirsten Suhr Bundgaard is Vice Rector of Administration at

Simon is an innovation leader and expert; he is a co-founder of, Wazoku, an enterprise solution for Idea Management & Open Innovation, used by global businesses, governments, public sector organisations and charities. In 2020, Wazoku acquired US Open Innovation firm InnoCentive, which is now integrated with the Wazoku proposition creating a unique innovation at scale offering.

Christiane Vejlø is a Digital trends & Ethics expert and one of Europes leading profiles and keynote speakers on the relationship between humanity and tech. As an adviser to the danish government and international top firms, she is a passionate advocate for data ethics and "doing the right thing" in the digital space. Her talks include a line up of new and ground breaking digital trends and some important and eye opening etical dilemmas.

15 years’ experience as founder and early-stage investor: 25+ investments in companies as GoMore, November First, Pleo, Spiir, Tradeshift and Listen To News. Experience as executive director in Deloitte, PwC and Topdanmark. Holds masters in math and economics and actuarial science. Frank has been active in the secondary market for more than 15 years.

Michael Willmott is Counsellor (Commercial) and Senior Trade Commissioner at the Embassy of Canada to the Kingdom of Denmark, located in Copenhagen. He and his team helps Canadian companies in build business and innovation partnerships in the Kingdom of Denmark and helps Danish, Faroese and Greenlandic companies to invest in Canada. Prior to arriving in Copenhagen in August 2019, Michael worked at the Mission of Canada to the European Union in Brussels to assist Canadian funders, researchers and companies in pursuing collaborative research and innovation partnerships in Europe. Michael’s previous experience includes trade policy at Global Affairs Canada and promoting foreign direct investment attraction and innovation for Canada in the United States (Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis). Michael holds degrees in Economics and International Relations from the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Nicklas, "Italian Viking" from Northern Italy and of Swedish heritage, is Head of Startup Wise Guys Foundation and Partnership Manager for TechChill Milano. His passion for ecosystem development started from his previous job as Global Partnership Manager for TechBBQ, a position created by actively bridging Nordic and Baltic countries alike, advocating for the inclusion of niche communities or "secondary" cities using the capital regions, to unleash the true innovative potential of the Nordic communities.

Schønning Eysturoy is an innovation professional with 8 years’ experience in the field of innovation management and open innovation. As Director of Customer Accounts at Wazoku, he is responsible for leading a global team of account managers and ensuring the success of the innovation programs of some of the worlds largest enterprises.

SUP adventurer, teacher, lifeguard and water safety crusader Brendon became the first person to circumnavigate the entire UK coastline on a Stand Up Paddle board. The world’s longest journey by SUP took 148 days and 4300km, setting 8x World Records.Brendon is the SUP connect International SUP boarder of the year and Amplifon Brave Briton for 2022. Continuing his ‘long’ paddle adventures as part of his 5-year plan to promote awareness for water safety & men’s mental health.His adventures for 2022/3 are exciting and varied, engaging all who listen both water lovers and land lubbers!

Ben Arabo has got an MSc in International Business Economics. He has 20+ years’ experience from industry and finance, both in the Faroes and abroad. He has been part of founding companies and has structured take-overs. He sits on numerous boards as a non-executive board member and chairman. Currently he is the CEO of the Faroese venture fund Framtak, that has got an active role in providing funding to Faroese businesses.

Runar is CEO of leading freelance marketplace YunoJuno, based in London. Reistrup was part of the founding team that built the mobile social network ZYB which was successfully sold to Vodafone Group where he went on to hold several leadership positions including serving as Vodafone Group’s Global Head of Product.

Peer is the CEO of Nemlia, a HealthTech SaaS company started in the Faroe Islands. Since taking the helm (2021), he has spearheaded the growth of its services and business to other Nordic Countries, Germany, UK and lately France. Nemlia is focused on taking on the massive change in demographics that we see today, with more and more elderly and less people to care for them. Using intelligent (AI) data analysis and collaborative understanding of the needs of caregivers enables Nemlia to build tools and services that empowers the caregivers and care providers to provide better care.