Aarhus Symposium 2018 - The Booklet

CREATING CONNECTIONS

THE BOOKLET 2018

LEADERS OF TODAY CONNECTING WITH LEADERS OF TOMORROW

WELCOME TO

AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2018 Dear participant at Aarhus Symposium 2018, Ever since gathering for the first time last December, the Organising Committee have been looking forward to November 2, 2018. Whether you are a student, partner, or speaker, we would like to express our gratitude to you for making this meeting between leaders of today and tomorrow possible.

This year’s theme, “Creating Connections”, explores how leaders navigate the maze that is our increasingly interconnected world. To form and maintain the right connections is one of the single most important challenges facing leaders today. This holds true whether they are assembling the perfect team for a task or forging collaborations across organisational borders.

So please, make the most of this opportunity to connect with your fellow participants and expand your personal network. It is our hope that some of the connections created here will reach beyond November 2.

We wish you a pleasant and inspiring experience at Aarhus Symposium 2018.

On behalf of the Organising Committee,

LUCIA TALIA SCHANDORFF

PER WINTERBERG

The Steering Commitee of Aarhus Symposium 2018

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, FROM 10:30 TO 19:00 PLACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS THE CONCEPTS OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 03 THE THEME OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2018 04 THE PROGRAMME OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2018 05 THE TRACKS OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2018 07 PRESENTING THE SPEAKERS

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NIELS B. CHRISTIANSEN

12

SØREN SKOU

13

INGE BERNEKE

14

AFSHAN KHAN

15

CHRISTIAN ERFURT

16

JAN VAN DE WINKEL

17

RODIN GENOFF

18

ULRIK JUUL CHRISTENSEN

19

LENE SKOLE

20

MICHAEL BRUUN

21

JAKOB ASKOU BØSS

22

LARS JANNICK JOHANSEN

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PRESENTING THE MODERATORS 24 AARHUS SYMPOSIUM CHALLENGE 2018 25 AARHUS SYMPOSIUM FOCUS 2018 29 THE BEST FIRST STEP YOU WILL EVER TAKE 33 THE PARTNERS OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2018 35 THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE 37 BECOME AN ORGANISER 38

THE CONCEPTS OF

AARHUS SYMPOSIUM AARHUS SYMPOSIUM Aarhus Symposium is an event of extraordinary class with the aim of connecting students, the leaders of tomorrow, with today’s leaders and key decision-makers.

To accomplish this, an annual symposium is held in the inspiring surroundings of Aarhus University. Here, speakers are invited to share their insights and experiences regarding a theme of relevance to leaders of both today and tomorrow. The participating students and speakers engage in dialogues and discussions, achieving the main purpose of the organisation: to connect leaders of today with leaders of tomorrow. Aarhus Symposium constitutes a visionary learning space for students and top leaders alike.

AARHUS SYMPOSIUM FOCUS Aarhus Symposium Focus zooms in on a national perspective on the overall theme of Aarhus Symposium. At Aarhus Symposium Focus, leaders of today and leaders of tomorrow engage in discussion about a topic reflecting some of Denmark’s most important challenges.

Aarhus Symposium Focus takes place on Monday in the week of Aarhus Symposium. Speakers at Aarhus Symposium Focus allow students to gain key insights on a theme of national interest, offering the most curious students an opportunity to delve deeper into the theme of Aarhus Symposium. At Aarhus Symposium Focus, speakers with different backgrounds in terms of education and work experience engage in dialogue and debate orchestrated by an experienced moderator.

AARHUS SYMPOSIUM CHALLENGE Aarhus Symposium Challenge is an essay competition with the purpose of ensuring that the seats for Aarhus Symposium and Aarhus Symposium Focus are given to the most ambitious students.

Since 2017, all participants at Aarhus Symposium and Aarhus Symposium Focus have contributed with their thoughts by submitting an essay.

The students who submit the most innovative and extraordinary essays are invited to Leaders’ Forum. Here, they have the unique opportunity to engage in a dialogue with the leader whose challenge they have addressed. This is an exclusive chance to discuss important issues with true leaders of today. The student behind the most outstanding essay will be rewarded with the Aarhus Symposium Award on stage at Aarhus Symposium.

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CREATING CONNECTIONS THE THEME OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2018 Our world is a complicated maze of expand-

enables businesses to combine their strengths

ing networks. While the risk of getting lost in

while negating their weaknesses. However,

its complexities is growing, learning to master

thriving in these partnerships requires strong

its paths can lead to exceptional opportunities.

leadership. Only when managed correctly can

Leaders must strenghten connections with part-

an alliance create value beyond the sum of its

ners and colleagues, allowing them to build and

parts.

lead the organisations of tomorrow. By improving relations and creating new ones, leaders can

Value can be created not only between busi-

pave the way to a prosperous future.

nesses but in all layers of society. Whether an idea originates with consumers or inside an or-

However, not only leaders must navigate this

ganisation, visionary leaders can transform and

maze. As connections outgrow physical distanc-

use it to improve on society.

es, we can connect with people across the world

It is the task of leaders to build bridges and

at any time at almost no cost. We stay in touch

draw on the combined knowledge and experi-

with friends and family, and we seamlessly

ences of all stakeholders. In this way, they can

share our ideas with others. When individuals

ensure that yesterday‘s solutions are adapted to

connect to form organisations, it takes skilful

the challenges of today.

leaders to ensure that they meet the challenges of operating in a global arena. Assembling indi-

The world that awaits us on the horizon is like-

viduals with diverse skills and forming tightly

ly much more complicated than ever before.

knit groups will give companies the strength to

Therefore, it is crucial for leaders to address the

challen their limits.

opportunities and challenges of an increasingly interconnected world. Both leaders of today and

As these limits are pushed further, new com-

tomorrow find themselves navigating a maze

petences are needed to take advantage of un-

of endless connections. As their paths cross at

explored potential. Sometimes, such skills can

Aarhus Symposium 2018, they will unite to dis-

only be found outside a leader’s own organisa-

cover new ways through this maze and into the

tion. Crafting alliances is an invaluable tool that

future.

THE TRACKS OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2018

CONNECTING EXPERIENCES

CONNECTING PEOPLE

CONNECTING BUSINESSES

CONNECTING VISIONS

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THE PROGRAMME OF

AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2018 10:30

ARRIVAL

UPPER S-BUILDING

11:30

WELCOME TO AARHUS SYMPOSIUM

12:00

SESSION 1

13:00

LOWER S-BUILDING

BREAK WITH REFRESHMENTS

UPPER S-BUILDING & UPPER M-BUILDING RESPECTIVELY

13:30

SESSION 2

14:30

PARTNER BREAK

15:30

SESSION 3

16:30

UPPER S-BUILDING & LOWER M-BUILDING RESPECTIVELY

BREAK WITH REFRESHMENTS UPPER S-BUILDING & UPPER M-BUILDING RESPECTIVELY

17:00

SESSION 4

18:00

THE AARHUS SYMPOSIUM AWARD

18:30

A BITE TO EAT & NETWORKING

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LOWER S-BUILDING

UPPER S-BUILDING & UPPER M-BUILDING RESPECTIVELY

SESSION OVERVIEW TRACK 1

TRACK 2

TRACK 3

TRACK 4

CONNECTING BUSINESSES

CONNECTING PEOPLE

CONNECTING EXPERIENCES

CONNECTING VISIONS

NIELS B. CHRISTIANSEN

ULRIK JUUL

JAKOB ASKOU

CEO, THE LEGO GROUP

CHRISTENSEN

BØSS

CO-FOUNDER &

SENIOR VP, CORPORATE

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN,

STRATEGY & STAKEHOLDER

AREA9 GROUP

RELATIONS, ØRSTED

RODIN GENOFF

CHRISTIAN ERFURT

AFSHAN KHAN

FOUNDER & MANAGING

CEO & CO-FOUNDER,

REGIONAL DIRECTOR,

DIRECTOR, RODIN GENOFF

BE MY EYES

EUROPE & CENTRAL ASIA, UNICEF

& ASSOCIATES

MICHAEL BRUUN

INGE BERNEKE

JAN VAN DE WINKEL

PARTNER & MANAGING

PARTNER,

PRESIDENT & CEO,

DIRECTOR, GOLDMAN

EGON ZEHNDER

GENMAB

SACHS

SØREN SKOU

LENE SKOLE

CEO, A.P.

CEO, THE LUNDBECK

LARS JANNICK JOHANSEN

MOLLER - MAERSK

FOUNDATION

FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER, THE SOCIAL CAPITAL FUND

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CONNECTING EXPERIENCES THE TRACKS OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2018 Companies and organisations gain new insights and experiences every day. When handled properly, failures today can be opportunities to learn and achieve success in the future. Leaders must make a conscious effort to draw on the lessons learned from previous experiences.

Furthermore, the need to learn does not solely apply to organisations. Individuals too should seize opportunities to develop. By constantly learning, they mitigate the risk of falling behind in an uncertain world. How can leaders help create a base of knowledge allowing better and more effective decisions in the future?

SPEAKERS

ULRIK JUUL CHRISTENSEN

AFSHAN KHAN

JAN VAN DE WINKEL

LENE SKOLE

CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN,

REGIONAL DIRECTOR,

PRESIDENT & CEO,

CEO, THE LUNDBECK

AREA9 GROUP

EUROPE & CENTRAL ASIA, UNICEF

GENMAB

FOUNDATION

JYSKE BANK AUDITORIUM

VELUX AUDITORIUM

VELUX AUDITORIUM

12:00 - 13:00

13:30 - 14:30

15:30 - 16:30

JYSKE BANK AUDITORIUM

17:00 - 18:00

MODERATORS

ULRIK HAAGERUP

PERNILLE ENGGAARD

NINA Z. MUNCH-PERRIN

FOUNDER & CEO,

HOST & PROGRAMME PLANNER,

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS,

CONSTRUCTIVE INSTITUTE

‘MILLIONÆRKLUBBEN’,

FINANS DANMARK

RADIO24SYV

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CONNECTING PEOPLE THE TRACKS OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2018 Employees with diverse abilities and backgrounds give leaders a foundation for success.

But to achieve excellence, leaders must facilitate collaboration throughout their organisation.

Isolated groups of employees working within their specific field of expertise will not provide the agility needed to thrive in an environment of uncertainty. Employing the right people is necessary to achieve the unity required for an organisation to perform beyond the sum of individual capabilities. How can leaders form new alliances and improve existing ones to strengthen their organisation?

SPEAKERS

NIELS B. CHRISTIANSEN CEO, THE LEGO GROUP

VELUX AUDITORIUM

12:00 - 13:00

CHRISTIAN ERFURT

INGE BERNEKE

SØREN SKOU

CEO & CO-FOUNDER,

PARTNER,

CEO, A.P. MOLLER - MAERSK

BE MY EYES

EGON ZEHNDER

MHI VESTAS AUDITORIUM

MHI VESTAS AUDITORIUM

VELUX AUDITORIUM

15:30 - 16:30

17:00 - 18:00

13:30 - 14:30

MODERATORS

JAKOB ILLEBORG

VIBEKE DAELL BJERRUM

ANCHOR, DR KONTANT &

NEWS ANCHOR &

ANCHOR, DR

JOURNALIST, TV2 NEWS

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CONNECTING BUSINESSES THE TRACKS OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2018 Faced with challenges beyond the current capabilities of their organisations, leaders must decide whether to continue alone or to reach out. Alliances with customers, suppliers, or even competitors may be the key to solving these challenges. Additionally, they have the potential to provide businesses with unique opportunities. When implemented correctly, alliances can give companies access to technology, people, and skills unobtainable in solitude.

With the right partners, organisations achieve more than they could ever do alone. How can leaders form new alliances and improve existing ones to strengthen their organisation?

SPEAKERS

NIELS B. CHRISTIANSEN CEO, THE LEGO GROUP

VELUX AUDITORIUM

MICHAEL BRUUN

SØREN SKOU

FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR,

RODIN GENOFF

PARTNER & MANAGING DIRECTOR,

CEO, A.P. MOLLER - MAERSK

RODIN GENOFF & ASSOCIATES

GOLDMAN SACHS

JYSKE BANK AUDITORIUM

JYSKE BANK AUDITORIUM

VELUX AUDITORIUM

13:30 - 14:30

15:30 - 16:30

17:00 - 18:00

12:00 - 13:00

MODERATORS

JAKOB ILLEBORG

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VIBEKE DAELL BJERRUM

NINA Z. MUNCH-PERRIN

ANCHOR, DR KONTANT &

NEWS ANCHOR &

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS,

ANCHOR, DR

JOURNALIST, TV2 NEWS

FINANS DANMARK

CONNECTING VISIONS THE TRACKS OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2018 Acting on a vision can help leaders tighten the bonds among their employees by appealing to a specific purpose. Visions can come from all layers of society and organisations, ranging from consumers demanding change to leaders driving innovation forward. But transforming a vision into a functioning business comes with challenges. Even the most appealing visions might prove to be financially unsustainable. Leaders must possess the skills to overcome these challenges and to weed out ideas leading nowhere. How can a vision help in building and leading the organisations of tomorrow?

SPEAKERS

JAKOB ASKOU BØSS

AFSHAN KHAN

JAN VAN DE WINKEL

LARS JANNICK JOHANSEN

SENIOR VP, CORPORATE STRATEGY &

REGIONAL DIRECTOR,

PRESIDENT & CEO,

FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER,

STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS, ØRSTED

EUROPE & CENTRAL ASIA, UNICEF

GENMAB

THE SOCIAL CAPITAL FUND

VELUX AUDITORIUM

VELUX AUDITORIUM

MHI VESTAS AUDITORIUM

13:30 - 14:30

15:30 - 16:30

17:00 - 18:00

MHI VESTAS AUDITORIUM

12:00 - 13:00

MODERATORS

ULRIK HAAGERUP

PERNILLE ENGGAARD

FOUNDER & CEO,

HOST & PROGRAMME PLANNER,

CONSTRUCTIVE INSTITUTE

‘MILLIONÆRKLUBBEN’, RADIO24SYV

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PRESENTING THE SPEAKERS

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NIELS B. CHRISTIANSEN CEO, THE LEGO GROUP

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Niels B. Christiansen’s impressive career has made him an established name in the Danish business community.

Since he started his career as a management consultant, Niels B. Christiansen has moved on to lead some of the most recognised companies in Denmark. When leading a creative business, such as The LEGO Group, one must create an environment fostering innovation; this requires connecting with employees as well as partners. Whether leading The LEGO Group or advising on the boards of large Danish corporations, Niels B. Christiansen knows how to create the right connections in order to make the difference between good and great performance.

THE LEGO GROUP

PROFILE

The LEGO Group is a privately held, family-owned com-

CEO, The LEGO Group

pany with headquarters in Billund, Denmark. Founded

2017 – Present

in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and based on the iconic LEGO® brick, it is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of play materials. Guided by the company spirit: “Only the best is good enough”, the company is committed to the development of children and aims to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through creative play and learning.

Member of the Board of Directors, Maersk Group 2014 - Present Chairman of the Board of Directors, William Demant 2008 - Present President & CEO, Danfoss

TRACKS

2004 - 2017 CEO, GN Netcom 1997 – 2004 MBA, INSEAD 1993

CONNECTING PEOPLE

CONNECTING BUSINESSES

MSc in Engineering, Technical University of Denmark 1991

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SØREN SKOU CEO, A.P. MOLLER - MAERSK

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Søren Skou plays a significant role in shaping the future of logistics by leading the world’s biggest shipping company. Doing business in over 130 countries, the leader of Maersk must understand the importance of connecting with others. To build a competitive business in the global shipping industry, Søren Skou needs to ensure alignment among more than 76,000 employees. Skou started as a shipping trainee at Maersk in 1983 and has since held various positions within the company. This gives him an exceptional understanding of how the organisation works, which he can utilise when making key decisions on the future of Maersk.

PROFILE

A.P. MOLLER - MAERSK

CEO, A.P. Moller - Maersk

Founded in 1904, Maersk has grown into the world’s

2016 – Present

largest container shipping company with a global market share of 18%. Previously present in other sectors such as

CEO, Maersk Line

energy and retail, Maersk has divested some of its activi-

2012 – Present

ties to focus on its core competency: shipping. In line with this, they operate the largest private fleet in the world

CEO, Maersk Tankers

with more than 750 ships and generated revenue of USD

2001 – 2011

30.9 billion in 2017.

Head of Crude & Product, Maersk Tankers 1999 – 2001 Various positions, Maersk Line

TRACKS

TRACKS

1983 – 1998 MBA, International Institute for Management Development 1997 Graduate Diploma (HD), Business Administration, Copenhagen Business School 1991 13 AARHUS SYMPOSIUM

CONNECTING PEOPLE

CONNECTING BUSINESSES

INGE BERNEKE PARTNER, EGON ZEHNDER

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Being a partner at Egon Zehnder puts Inge Berneke at the forefront of defining great leadership. Throughout her career, creating connections and crafting relations has always been at the top of her agenda. As an expert in executive search, Inge Berneke draws upon her experience to find and evaluate leaders based on their professional profile. Connecting people is therefore at the core of Inge Berneke’s work. By connecting the right executives with the right organisation, she helps develop a foundation for future success.

EGON ZEHNDER

PROFILE

Egon Zehnder is truly in the business of connecting peo-

Partner, Egon Zehnder

ple. Since its foundation in Switzerland in 1964, it has de-

2005 – Present

veloped into one of the world’s largest companies specialised in leadership succession and executive search. With more than 400 consultants, experienced within various fields, their vast network allows Egon Zehnder to always find the right candidate.

Non-Executive Director, Louisiana Museum of Modern Arts 2015 - Present Head of Commercial Integration, Telia 2004 - 2005 Head of Programme Office & Head of Product Management, Orange 2001 – 2004

TRACKTRACK

MBA, INSEAD 2000 – 2001 Diplomat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark 1997 – 2000

CONNECTING PEOPLE

MSc, Political Science, University of Copenhagen 1997

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AFSHAN KHAN REGIONAL DIRECTOR, EUROPE & CENTRAL ASIA, UNICEF

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Throughout her career, Afshan Khan’s work has brought individuals, organisations, and states together in pursuit of common goals to improve the lives of those most vulnerable. Her extensive experience includes leading UNICEF’s office of emergency operations and helping women in countries affected by war and conflict rebuild their lives. On several occasions, her vision of improving the lives of children everywhere has led her on field assignments in countries such as Kenya and Colombia. Consequently, following her vision has given Afshan Khan experience spanning from field work to strategic planning and fundraising.

PROFILE

UNICEF

Regional Director, Europe & Central Asia, UNICEF

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to save

2017 – Present

children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential. Among other areas, UNICEF pro-

Director of Emergency Programmes, UNICEF

motes education, health, and protection from violence for

2014 – 2017

all children. Founded in 1946, they work with a longlist of partners such as civil society groups, companies, and

CEO, Women for Women International

governments to achieve these vital objectives.

2012 – 2014 Director of Public-Sector Alliances & Resource Mobilization, UNICEF 2008 – 2012

TRACKSTRACKS

Associate Regional Director for Eastern & Southern Africa, UNICEF 2006 – 2008 MSc in Public Policy, Johns Hopkins School for Advanced International Studies 2001

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CONNECTING VISIONS

CONNECTING EXPERIENCES

CHRISTIAN ERFURT CEO & CO-FOUNDER, BE MY EYES

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Christian Erfurt started his career while still in high school with the launch of his first start-up in the health care industry. Since then, he has been involved in several start-ups and served in different roles in networks and organisations to help young entrepreneurs. As a result, Christian Erfurt has developed a deep understanding of how teams of dedicated people can transform innovative ideas into viable businesses. He puts this knowledge into practice on a daily basis. As the CEO at Be My Eyes, he leads a tightly-knit team in a company whose very foundation is an idea which seeks to connect people.

BE MY EYES

PROFILE

Be My Eyes connects blind and visually impaired people

CEO & Co-Founder, Be My Eyes

with sighted people through their smartphones, there-

2015 – Present

by allowing sighted people to be the eyes of the visually impaired. Launched in 2015, the Be My Eyes community

Fundraising Committee, Make A Wish International

currently connects 1.5 million volunteers with more than

2015 – Present

90,000 visually impaired users across 150 countries speaking 180 different languages.

MSc in Business Development Engineering, Aarhus University 2016

TRACK

CONNECTING PEOPLE

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JAN VAN DE WINKEL PRESIDENT & CEO, GENMAB

ABOUT THE SPEAKER As President & CEO of Genmab since 2010, Jan van de Winkel has been praised for his outstanding leadership.

After co-founding Genmab in 1999 with a clear vision of changing cancer treatment for the better, he has been instrumental to its scientific success in developing potentially life-changing antibodies. Scientific rigour leading to ground-breaking innovations has always been essential to Genmab. Consequently, Jan van de Winkel and Genmab have evolved through continuous learning to be among the most respected actors within their industry.

PROFILE

GENMAB

President & CEO, Genmab

Genmab was founded in 1999 and has since become one of

2010 – Present

Europe’s largest and most successful biotech companies.

Genmab’s success is often accredited to their world-class

Chief Scientific Officer & President,

research and development efforts and successful alliances

Research & Development, Genmab

with top-tier pharmaceutical and biotech companies. As

2008 – 2010

a result, Genmab now holds drug patents exceeding EUR 500 million in value and was included in Forbes’ 2017 list

Co-Founder, Chief Scientific Officer &

of the world’s most innovative companies.

Vice President, Genmab 1999 – 2008 Professor, Department of Immunology, Utrecht University

TRACKS

TRACKS

1996 – Present PhD in Immunology, University of Nijmengen 1988 CONNECTING VISIONS

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CONNECTING EXPERIENCES

RODIN GENOFF FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, RODIN GENOFF & ASSOCIATES

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Rodin Genoff is an award-winning cluster development expert. In clusters, such as the famous Silicon Valley, complementary businesses are concentrated geographically to achieve synergies. Through clustering, Rodin Genoff helps companies increase productivity and create new business, investment, and market opportunities. One of his greatest passions is facilitating joint ventures and collaborations between companies from different industries.

Rodin Genoff has designed and led cluster projects in Europe, Asia, and Australia and has recently focused his efforts on Denmark.

RODIN GENOFF & ASSOCIATES

PROFILE

As one of the world’s leading cluster development ad-

Founder & Managing Director,

visers, connecting businesses is truly at the core of Rodin

Rodin Genoff & Associates

Genoff & Associates. Since its foundation in Sydney, Aus-

1998 – Present

tralia, in 1998, Rodin Genoff & Associates have doubled the profitability of organisations and transformed under-

Global Head of Strategy &

performing areas. Through development projects, Rodin

Business Development, BE Integrative Design

Genoff & Associates build stronger, more resilient com-

2013 - 2015

munities that attract investments and create new jobs.

Australian Representative, OECD LEED Programme 2001 – 2006

TRACKTRACK

Lecturer, University of South Australia 1994 – 1999 BA Honours, Political Economy 1985

CONNECTING BUSINESSES

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ULRIK JUUL CHRISTENSEN CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, AREA9 GROUP

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Ulrik Juul Christensen has spent the last 20 years pioneering advancements in adaptive learning and computer simulation which challenge the traditional ways of learning. Growing up in a family of educators, he has had a lifelong affinity for both learning and teaching. After attaining a medical degree, Ulrik Juul Christensen moved on to become a highly successful leader and entrepreneur.

In 2006, he co-founded Area9 Group which has been at the forefront of creating platforms for individualised learning ever since.

PROFILE

AREA9 GROUP

Co-Founder & Executive Chairman,

Having researched different facets of learning for more

Area9 Group

than 20 years, Area9 aims to give each user a personalised

2005 – Present

learning experience tailored to their individual needs. A collaboration between Area9 Learning and McGraw Hill

Global Director, Laerdal Medical

to create an adaptive learning tool for higher education

2004 – 2005

was so successful that in 2014, the American publisher purchased Area9 Learning for DKK 1.5 billion according

CEO, Laerdal Sophus A

to Borsen.

2002 – 2005 Founder & Managing Director, Sophus Medical 1997 – 2001

TRACKS

TRACK

Doctor of Medicine, University of Copenhagen 2002

CONNECTING EXPERIENCES

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LENE SKOLE CEO, THE LUNDBECK FOUNDATION

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Lene Skole’s career has given her invaluable experience from holding various executive and board positions for some of the largest Danish companies. She now leads the Lundbeck Foundation, one of the biggest commercial foundations in Denmark with numerous domestic and international investments. Whether acting in this role or in one of her current board positions, Lene Skole draws upon her experience to accommodate the varying needs of different stakeholders within an organisation. To persistently create value for the Lundbeck Foundation, she relies on knowledge sharing and creating strong relations.

THE LUNDBECK FOUNDATION

PROFILE

The Lundbeck Foundation is worth in excess of DKK 60

CEO, The Lundbeck Foundation

billion and donates more than DKK 500 million to health

2014 – Present

sciences every year. The foundation’s activities consist of three large subsidiaries: Lundbeck, Falck, and ALK-

Vice Chairman, Ørsted, H. Lundbeck,

Abelló as well as more than 20 substantial international

ALK Abelló & Falk

investments in life science companies. To assure align-

2015 – Present

ment throughout its portfolio, creating strong relations is essential for the Lundbeck Foundation.

Member of the Board, Tryg & Tryg Forsikring 2000 – 2005 Vice Chairman, TDC

TRACKTRACK

2017 – 2018 Executive Vice President & CFO, Coloplast 2005 - 2014 Various positions, A.P. Moller - Maersk 1978 - 2005

CONNECTING EXPERIENCES

Graduate Diploma (HD) Business Administration, Copenhagen Business School 1986 AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 20

MICHAEL BRUUN PARTNER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, GOLDMAN SACHS

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Michael Bruun is a managing director in the Merchant Banking Division (MBD) in London, responsible for corporate European healthcare and nutrition investing and corporate investing in Scandinavia. Michael Bruun has been with MBD since 2010 and has worked in London and New York. Previously, he was an associate in the Nordic Mergers & Acquisitions team in the Investment Banking Division (IBD). He joined Goldman Sachs in 2004 as an analyst in the Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities Division and transferred to IBD in 2005. He is a founding father and board member of the Human Practice Foundation.

PROFILE

GOLDMAN SACHS

Partner & Managing Director, Goldman Sachs

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global invest-

2016 – Present

ment banking, securities, and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a

Managing Director, Goldman Sachs

substantial and diversified client base that includes corpo-

2013 – Present

rations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New

Executive Director, Goldman Sachs

York and maintains offices in all major financial centres

2010 – 2013

around the world.

Associate, Goldman Sachs 2007 – 2010 Analyst, Goldman Sachs

TRACKSTRACK

2004 – 2007 MSc in Economics, University of Copenhagen 2004 CONNECTING BUSINESSES

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JAKOB ASKOU BØSS SENIOR VP, CORPORATE STRATEGY & STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS, ØRSTED

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Jakob Askou Bøss is deeply involved in the strategic transformation of Ørsted from one of the most coal-intensive utility companies in Europe to a global leader in green energy. As Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Stakeholder Relations, he is among the leaders in the transition from DONG Energy to Ørsted including the successful name change last year. Jakob Askou Bøss is part of Ørsted’s management team and oversees corporate strategy development, the sustainability agenda, strategic communication, and stakeholder relations.

ØRSTED

PROFILE

During the last decade, Ørsted has been through a funda-

Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy &

mental transformation from being one of Europe’s most

Stakeholder Relations, Ørsted

oil and coal intensive energy companies to being one of its greenest. Ørsted divested all its oil and gas production in 2017 and plans to phase out its use of coal by 2023. Today, Ørsted is one of the most profitable energy companies and one of the largest renewable companies in the world.

(previously DONG Energy) 2015 – Present Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Stakeholder Relations, DONG Energy 2011 - 2015 Vice President, Group Executive Support, DONG Energy 2010 – 2011

TRACKTRACK

Various positions, DONG Energy 2004 – 2010 Associate, McKinsey & Company

2003 - 2004 Master of Public Administration in Economics, Finance, CONNECTING VISIONS

and Leadership, Harvard University 2002 MSc in Political Science, Aarhus University 1999 AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 22

LARS JANNICK JOHANSEN FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER, THE SOCIAL CAPITAL FUND

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Lars Jannick Johansen has dedicated his career to creating new opportunities for the socially disadvantaged through finance. In 2011, he initiated The Social Capital Fund (Den Sociale Kapitalfond) with a vision of using investments to combine social impact and financial returns. Since then, he has brought together people and investors such as The European Investment Fund, The Danish Growth Fund, and The Novo Nordisk Foundation to pioneer impact investments in Denmark. Today, Lars Jannick Johansen is a member of its board and serves as managing partner of its private equity impact fund, The Sociale Kapitalfond Invest.

PROFILE

THE SOCIAL CAPITAL FUND

Founder & Managing Partner, The Social Capital Fund 2011 – Present

Den Sociale Kapitalfond (The Social Capital Fund) is a

Member, The Forum of Young Global Leaders of The World Economic Forum 2013 – present Executive Education, Saïd Business School 2015 Director, Mandag Morgen 2006 - 2010 Executive Education, Wharton School 2008

Scandinavian impact investment organisation for businesses improving opportunities for marginalised groups in society. Since 2011, it has helped create 777 jobs and training positions combined with double digit annual growth rates in more than 50 companies. Den Sociale Kapitalfond was established in 2011 by Lars Jannick Johansen and TrygFonden with professional support from Accura and EY.

TRACKS TRACKS TRACK

Development Director, INDEX: Awards 2005 – 2006 Member of Boards & Advisory Committees, i.a. Specialisterne, Fine Acts, The Danish Government’s Committee on Social Enterprises, and Ferd Social Entrepreneurs 2000 - Present MSc in Political Science, University of Copenhagen 1999

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CONNECTING VISIONS

PRESENTING THE MODERATORS NINA Z. MUNCH-PERRIN DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, FINANS DANMARK (2015 - PRESENT)

FORMER OCCUPATIONS Chief Business Correspondent, DR (2012 - 2015) Financial Reporter, Børsen (2012 - 2012) Financial News Anchor, TV 2 News (2008-2011)

VIBEKE DAELL BJERRUM NEWS ANCHOR & JOURNALIST, TV2 NEWS (2013 - PRESENT)

FORMER OCCUPATIONS Journalist, TV2 Business (2011-2013) Journalist, Berlingske (2010-2011) Journalist, Berlingske Business (2009-2010)

PERNILLE ENGGAARD HOST & PROGRAMME PLANNER, ‘MILLIONÆRKLUBBEN’, RADIO24SYV (2011 - PRESENT)

FORMER OCCUPATIONS News Anchor, TV2 News (2014-2017) Communication Consultant, RelationsPeople (2002-2007) Business Journalist, Børsen (1999-2001)

JAKOB ILLEBORG ANCHOR, DR KONTANT (2014 - PRESENT) & ANCHOR, DR (2012 - PRESENT)

FORMER OCCUPATION Global Correspondent, DR (2011-2013)

ULRIK HAAGERRUP FOUNDER & CEO, CONSTRUCTIVE INSTITUTE (2017 - PRESENT)

FORMER OCCUPATIONS Head of News, DR (2007-2017) Editor-in-chief, NORDJYSKE Medier (2002-2007) Editor-in-chief, Jyllands-Posten (1994-2002)

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AARHUS SYMPOSIUM CHALLENGE 2018 Aarhus Symposium Challenge is the students’ chance to truly engage in this year’s Aarhus Symposium and Aarhus Symposium Focus. Students can inspire and interact with the leaders of today by sharing their thoughts on one of three challenges relating to this year’s theme, “Creating Connections”.

The essay competition was first introduced in 2013 to further Aarhus Symposium’s mission of connecting leaders of today with leaders of tomorrow and allow the participating students to let their voices be heard.

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PARTICIPATING SPEAKERS This year, three challenges were put forward by three of the speakers at Aarhus Symposium 2018: Niels B. Christiansen, Afshan Khan, and Ulrik Juul Christensen. In addition to securing their seats, the authors of the most innovative and inspiring essay contributions earn an exclusive spot in Leaders’ Forum. Here, they discuss their thoughts in depth with the speaker who put forward the challenges.

NIELS B. CHRISTIANSEN

AFSHAN KHAN

ULRIK JUUL CHRISTENSEN

CEO, THE LEGO GROUP

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, EUROPE & CENTRAL ASIA, UNICEF

CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, AREA 9 GROUP

THE AARHUS SYMPOSIUM AWARD Each year, the author of the most outstanding essay is rewarded with the Aarhus Symposium Award on stage at Aarhus Symposium. All winners of the award have submitted truly extraordinary essays containing groundbreaking solutions to the respective challenges.

2014

2015

2016

2017

MOMA VUJISIC

OSKAR HARMSEN

LUKE MCGINTY

BASTIAN EMIL JØRGENSEN

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LEADERS’ FORUM

AARHUS SYMPOSIUM CHALLENGE 2018

Leaders’ Forum is the ultimate experience of Aarhus Symposium. Only the students behind the best essays are invited to participate in this forum where you, the leaders of tomorrow, have the unique opportunity to engage directly with the leaders of today.

In Leaders’ Forum, you have a one-hour session in intimate and informal settings with the speaker whose challenge you have addressed in your essay. This is your opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the challenge, discuss your perception of the topic, and not least to network with a key personality in this field.

In Leaders’ Forum 2017, Christoffer Elbrecht, MSc in Social Science and Psychology at Aarhus University, met with Janina Kugel, Chief Human Resources Officer and Member of the Managing Board at Siemens. After the session he stated: “It was more informal than I had expected (…). It was just people talking about a topic they all found interesting. I learned a lot from her.”

WORKSHOP WITH MCKINSEY & COMPANY The Thursday before Aarhus Symposium 2018, Leaders’ Forum participants will be invited to an exclusive workshop hosted by our Knowledge Partner, McKinsey & Company.

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Here, the consultants will introduce you to tools that will prepare you for the discussion with the speaker whose challenge you have addressed.

As you will experience, these skills will indeed be useful for your academic work as well as your future professional career. When Christoffer Elbrecht was asked if he experienced something extraordinary while participating in Leaders’ Forum, he stated: “The McKinsey Workshop was very, very useful. They took my knowledge about communication and flipped it all the way around, which is also very useful for my further academic education.”

ACCESS TO CORPORATE LOUNGE As a Leaders’ Forum participant, you will gain access to the Corporate Lounge at Aarhus Symposium. Here, you have the unique chance to mingle and network with speakers and representatives from some of the biggest Danish and international companies while enjoying the relaxed and exclusive settings.

MEET OUR PARTNERS Once again, our Premium Partners make it possible for a selected number of students to engage and connect with them in person. To increase the chance of being selected, students have to write an outstanding essay for Aarhus Symposium Challenge. When the best essay contributions are selected, Jyske Bank, Velux, Ørsted, and MHI Vestas invite some of the best essay writers to participate in exclusive events at their locations.

A DAY AT JYSKE BANK Jyske Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in Denmark, gives the best essay writers the opportunity to be invited to “A Day at Jyske Bank”, where the selected students will participate in an exclusive workshop. The workshop is hosted at their headquarters in Silkeborg shortly after Aarhus Symposium 2018.

A DAY AT ØRSTED During November, the global leader in offshore wind, Ørsted, hosts a workshop at their headquarters for a selected number of hand-picked students. The students will get insights about Ørsted’s strategy behind using green energy to reduce the burden and constraints for future generations.

A DAY AT VELUX For the very first time, the Danish manufacturing company, Velux, invites talented students to join them for an exciting day at their facilities in Østbirk. For the best essay contributors, the day consists of a workshop and an exclusive guided tour inside the production of Velux, including their wind tunnel and testing center.

A DAY AT MHI VESTAS TM

MHI VESTAS OFFSHORE WIND

MHI Vestas stands on the shoulders of the giants, Vestas Wind Systems A/S and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Among the best essay contributors, a group of selected students will get the exclusive opportunity to meet them for “A Day at MHI Vestas” shortly after Aarhus Symposium 2018.

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AARHUS SYMPOSIUM FOCUS 2018 Aarhus Symposium Focus is an enlightening event taking place on Monday evening in the week of Aarhus Symposium. The purpose of Aarhus Symposium Focus is to engage leaders of today with leaders of tomorrow in a discussion on solutions to Denmark’s most important challenges.

Speakers with national and academic insights are invited to share their knowledge about this year’s theme, ”Making Automation Work“, offering interested students the opportunity to be well prepared for Aarhus Symposium. Throughout the evening, the audience is encouraged to take part in the discussion and challenge the leaders of today.

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MAKING AUTOMATION WORK THE THEME OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM FOCUS 2018

We stand on the brink of a revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work, and connect with each other. In many industries, some of the most sought-after jobs and skillsets did not exist ten or even five years ago, and the pace of change is accelerating.

Implications of future socioeconomic disruptions will be felt in every aspect of the Danish society. Although automation is more applicable to routine jobs, professions such as doctors, consultants, and investment analysts are now also exposed. The idea that computers are incapable of exercising judgment or being creative is outdated. From the health sector to the financial sector, robots and advanced algorithms can now perform tasks previously performed by human workers.

Technological progress raises difficult questions about the broader impact of automation on jobs, skills, and wages. Some fear that these changes will result in even greater inequality due to workers being made redundant. Others emphasise the prospect of new jobs being created as history has shown several times before. As labour is automated throughout the Danish economy, how can leaders realise potential benefits of this revolution while mitigating negative consequences such as increasing inequality?

At Aarhus Symposium Focus 2018, we invite you to join the discussion of the future labour market and how workers, businesses, and policymakers should navigate a world of increasing automation. Will your dream job still be performed by humans when you graduate? Or will you be outperformed by a machine?

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INFOGRAPHICS

AARHUS SYMPOSIUM FOCUS 2018

WHEN WILL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EXCEED HUMAN PERFORMANCE? - ACCORDING TO MACHINE LEARNING EXPERTS Source: Grace et al., 2018: “When Will AI Exceed Human Performance?

Evidence from AI Experts”

TIMELINE ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE

40%

of total working hours in the Danish labour force could be automated using existing technology.

2049 Write a New York Times bestseller

Source: McKinsey & Company, 2017: “A Future That Works”

Workers with primary school as their highest education are expexted to face a

2052 Robot surgeon

52%

automation potential - this figure is only 24% for workers with long higher education.

2103

Source: McKinsey & Company, 2017: “A Future That Works”

Articificial Intelligence research

2139 Full automation of labour

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PRESENTING THE SPEAKERS DOMINIK BÖSL VICE PRESIDENT, CONSUMER DRIVEN ROBOTICS & SENIOR CORPORATE INNOVATION MANAGER, KUKA

As the leader of the innovation efforts at KUKA, one of the world’s leading developers of robotics, Dominik Bösl is at the forefront of shaping the future of automation. In addition to his work at KUKA, Bösl is the founder of the Robotic Governance Foundation. Here, he gathers relevant stakeholders to ensure that societies prepare for the impacts of robotics and artificial intelligence.

DAVID BUDTZ PEDERSEN HEAD OF RESEARCH, HUMANOMICS RESEARCH CENTER

Throughout his successful academic career, David Budtz Pedersen has been vocal in public debates addressing the role of humans in a future increasingly dominated by automation. He is an expert on how our self-perception affects what it means to be human. This understanding is more important than ever as robots and artificial intelligence fundamentally change the role of humans in society.

PHILIPP SCHRÖDER MEMBER OF THE DANISH GOVERNMENT’S DISRUPTION COUNCIL

Philipp Schröder is regarded as one of Denmark’s top experts on automation and the future of work. This is evident in his research at Aarhus University, his participation in the Danish Government’s Disruption Council, and various interesting research collaborations. In 2017, his work with McKinsey & Company. resulted in a highly cited report concluding that 40% of all working hours in Denmark can be automated with the technology available today.

LARS FRELLE-PETERSEN DIRECTOR OF DIGITISATION, THE CONFEDERATION OF DANISH INDUSTRY (DI)

Lars Frelle-Petersen has spent most of his professional life dealing with the implications that technological developments have on the Danish society. During his time at the Danish Agency for Digitisation, he oversaw extensive changes to the way citizens interact with the public sector when NemID was introduced. In 2018, he joined the Confederation of Danish Industry and has since helped Danish companies utilise the full potential of digitisation.

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THE BEST FIRST STEP YOU WILL EVER TAKE BY ØRSTED

Do you want to transform from talented student to high-performing professional? The Ørsted Graduate Programme offers recent master’s graduates an intense development experience.

University is soon over – but training has just begun.

“During the two-year graduate programme, we provide a

The Ørsted Graduate programme offers talented and

carefully selected group of talents with in-depth knowledge

ambitious students an intensive learning journey with

about Ørsted, an intensive development course, a strong

three business rotations that will ensure you make

network and the tools to identify those ideas that will help to

the most of your talent. You’ll get international pro-

define us in the future. We have ambitious goals for growth,

ject experience, tools to drive innovation and a strong

and we need bright minds and innovative thinkers to realise

cross-functional network with other talents.

them.”

Maria Medard Frederiksen, Director of Global Talent

The graduate programme consists of three tracks:

& Performance and head of the programme, explains:

Business Experience, Innovation Lab and Career Accelerator.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE THROUGH BUSINESS ROTATIONS

ACCELERATE YOUR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

The backbone of your development as a graduate is

At the Career Accelerator, you’ll interact with your

the Business Experience where you’ll tackle real-life

senior career mentor and participate in development

business challenges, be responsible for your own

sessions that’ll help you ignite your potential and ful-

assignments and be engaged in the day-to-day busi-

fil your ambitions.

ness decisions. Many graduates will complete a business rotation in another country.

LEARN TO MASTER INNOVATION WITH SINGULARITY-U NORDIC

WANT TO LEARN MORE? MEET ØRSTED AT AARHUS SYMPOSIUM If you have high learning ability, strong analytical skills and the ambitions to be the best in your field,

As part of the Innovation Lab track, Ørsted has

you could be the next Ørsted graduate.

partnered with SingularityU Nordic to give you a

Learn more about the programme at Aarhus Sympo-

second-to-none insight into this area. You’ll cross

sium Focus where Ørsted are present 29 October from

the Atlantic to get intensive learning at the Singu-

14:45.

larity University in Silicon Valley. Here, you’ll meet front-running companies, visit NASA headquarters and learn to apply their methods to your work.

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Tine Nørgaard Madsen, MSc in Economics and Management at Aarhus University. Business Development graduate at Ørsted.

INTERVIEW WITH TINE NØRGAARD MADSEN - GRADUATE AT ØRSTED

WHY BECOME A GRADUATE AT ØRSTED?

WHAT’S YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR ØRSTED GRADUATE PROGRAME ASPIRANTS?

My reason for choosing Ørsted was a combination of fascination with the complex energy industry and my

Be curious and be bold! Being a graduate means that

desire to join an international and ambitious company,

you might find yourself in unchartered waters and

where I could see my future career develop in many

that can be both intimidating and frightening, but you

exciting directions.

should see it as an opportunity and just embrace the uncertainty. Don’t try to plan your entire career, just

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?

plan the first step and see where it takes you.

It motivates me to be challenged and constantly learn

Graduate applications are open from December

something new. Also, I find it meaningful to be part of

15, 2018 to January 15, 2019. Learn more about

a company working towards a world that runs entirely

the programme at Aarhus Symposium Focus on

on green energy. The best part of being a graduate at

Monday, October 29, 2018 where Ørsted are

Ørsted is the large professional network you establish

present.

across the business – both through the different rotations, but also by interacting with your fellow graduates and Ørsted graduate alumni.

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THE PARTNERS OF

AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2018 PREMIUM PARTNERS

TM

MHI VESTAS OFFSHORE WIND

SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

MARKETING PARTNER

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KNOWLEDGE PARTNER

HR PARTNER

PRODUCT PARTNERS

FOUNDATIONS

SPONSOR

COLLABORATOR

LIVE STREAMING PARTNER

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THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE STEERING COMMITTEE

BUSINESS RELATIONS

The Steering Committee is responsible for the overall management of Aarhus Symposium, its development, and its results. This includes recruiting organisers, facilitating intergroup collaboration, and developing the culture of the organisation.

The Business Relations Group is responsible for generating the funding for Aarhus Symposium through corporate partnerships in order to secure the execution of the world-class events.

Lucia Talia Schandorff Per Winterberg

Jonathan Steenmetz, Head of Group Mai Merrild, Senior Organiser Thomas Kring, Senior Organiser Lasse Dahlstrøm Jensen, Senior Organiser Casper Thiel

IT

UNIVERSITY ALLIANCES

The IT Group is responsible for development and maintenance of the IT systems of Aarhus Symposium.

This includes managing the official website, providing general know-how about IT, and offering technical support for the organisation.

The University Alliances Group works in close collaboration with the Marketing Group to create awareness and interest in Aarhus Symposium by initiating and sustaining partnerships with other student organisations from Scandinavian universities.

Jeppe Borg Kristensen, Head of Group Jens Pelegrino Hansen

Helene Frehr Carstensen, Head of Group Frederikke Havgaard Jakobsen, Senior Organiser Kasper Zysek

FINANCE

ESSENTIALS

The Finance Group manages the finances of the organisation. This includes drawing up the budget in close collaboration with each of the groups within the organisation as well as producing the annual report.

The Essentials Group ties everything together and is in charge of the planning and execution of Aarhus Symposium Focus and Aarhus Symposium. This also includes ensuring great product partnerships and delicious catering for our participants.

Jørgen Duvald Andersen, Head of Group Jonas Pilgaard Kaiser, Senior Organiser Kristian Højmark Jakobsen

Sophie Bjørn, Head of Group Rebekka Hansen Jacob Overby Sara Johannsen Daniel Astrup Hansen Lotte Dam

PROGRAMME

MARKETING

The Programme Group acts as the official link between organisers, speakers, and moderators. In addition, it is responsible for developing and designing the programmes of Aarhus Symposium Focus and Aarhus Symposium and for creating the most interesting topics for Aarhus Symposium Challenge.

The Marketing Group is responsible for developing and promoting the Aarhus Symposium brand by creating marketing strategies and leveraging online communication channels as well as on-campus happenings.

Morten Hvidbak Holst, Head of Group Anne Sofie Bjørn-Thygesen Emil Rønhoff Elholm Marie Funch Adamsen Anders Max Rasmussen Oliver Nielsen 37 AARHUS SYMPOSIUM

Anne Sofie Andersen, Head of Group Helene Sylvester Frederik Secher Christensen Emma Winterberg Frederik Ørskov Sacha Rejnholt Ajzenman Michala Prang Christensen Maja Fløjstrup

BECOME AN ORGANISER OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2019

Now is your chance to join one of Denmark’s most ambitious student-driven organisations!

Do you want to join a social network of fellow ded-

We do not require any experience and application is

icated students? Are you interested in developing

open to all students who will still be enrolled by No-

your skills and gaining invaluable practical expe-

vember 2019.

rience? Now is your chance to join the Organising Committee of Aarhus Symposium 2019!

The job vacancy for Aarhus Symposium 2019 will be posted on Monday, November 5, on www.aar-

Aarhus Symposium is organised by a team of ap-

hus-symposium.org and social media platforms.

proximately 35 volunteer students, and various positions are available for 2019.

We look forward to receiving your application!

THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING IS NOVEMBER 18

“

To me, Aarhus Symposium is much more than an ordinary student organisation. It has not only given me the experience of working alongside competent people from different study areas; it has also inspired me to strive for greater future career opportunities.

Frederikke Havgaard Jakobsen, MSc in Political Science and Organiser of Aarhus Symposium 2017 and 2018.

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