Mie Oehlenschläger
Contact: mie@fastmail.com
Phone: +45 4292 0609
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Mie Oehlenschläger is M. A. in Comparative Literature & Cultural Communications. After 15 years working with agenda setting Strategic Communication and Public Affairs today she is an New media External Lecturer while debating, teaching and writing about technology and humanities with s special view on online child protection and the strategies used to influence child and youth culture.
Signe Agerskov
Contact: signe.agerskov@icloud.com
Signe Agerskov holds a master’s degree in IT with a specialisation in blockchain technology from IT University of Copenhagen. She has a background in Psychology and Philosophy and has a particular interest in ethical aspects of disruptive technologies. Currently, she is researching blockchain ethics at the European Blockchain Center.
Bjarke Alling
Contact: bjarke@alling.digital
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Principal Advisor with the Nordic Digital Trust consulting company Epical. Prior chair and member of the National Danish Cybersecurity Council and prior chair of the IT Security Committee at The Danish IT Industry Association. Years of experience with Enterprise IT and cybersecurity. Works daily providing operational and strategic advice to Nordic customers. Is involved in multiple political aspects of raising the cybersecurity bar in Denmark and beyond.
Rune Klingenberg
LinkedIn: rune-klingenberg-hansen-4076b4208
Rune Klingenberg has a PhD in practical ethics from Roskilde University. He is currently employed at the Danish National Center for Ethics, working in the Section for the Medical Research Ethics Committees. Rune has a general interest in the ethics of technology but is primarily interested in ethical issues related to bioinformation, clinical research, and sensitive health data.
Thomas Telving
Contact: thomas@telving.dk
LinkedIn: thomastelving
Thomas Telving holds an MA in Philosophy and Political Science from the University of Southern Denmark. He is the author of several articles on the ethics of artificial intelligence and robotics and frequently appears as key note speaker on the same topics. In April 2022 his book “Killing Sophia – Consciousness, Empathy, and Reason in the Age of Intelligent Robots” was published by University Press of Southern Denmark.
Elisa Nadire Caeli
LinkedIn: elisa-nadire-caeli-79857164
Email: elisa@caeli.dk
More: www.caeli.dk
Elisa Nadire Caeli has a PhD in educational research, focusing on technology comprehension, an MA in learning and innovative change, and a BA of education (educated teacher for grades 1-10). Her research focuses on aspects of technology comprehension that all children need to learn in a society with massive use of digital technologies – in order for them to be able to live and work in a democracy with rights, responsibilities, and possibilities.
Jesse McCrosky
More: wrongbutuseful.com
Jesse McCrosky has been working with data since 2009. Currently he consults on data science methods, strategy, and the ethical dimensions of data-driven technology. He previously worked with Mozilla, Google, and Statistics Canada. Inspired by his experience in the industry, Jesse’s research focuses on the ethical questions raised by new technologies and understanding the social consequences of their adoption.
Louise Søe
Contact: luise@nemolex.dk
LinkedIn: luisesoe
Luise Søe is cand.it with a background as IT project and service manager. She has worked with the childrens and teen area implementing SkoleIntra (intranet for schools) and administrative systems. She know the schools in Copenhagen and the educational political agenda since she has also been involved in Skole & Forældre Kbh. – an association of parents of school children – and local commissions. She’s a sharp facilitator and teacher who understands IT from multiple angles. She creates engagement and the necessary digital education.
Hinnerk Frech
LinkedIn: hinnerk-frech-15820019b/
Hinnerk Frech is vice chairperson of the Data Ethics Youth Council (Dataetisk Ungeråd) in Denmark. Hinnerk has been interested in topics at the intersection of technology, data, politics and democracy for many years, which led him to study IT-security for one year in Germany and later on Political Sciences with a focus on political theory in Denmark. During his studies, Hinnerk has worked in a software company and as a political consultant for the Danish IT Society (Dansk IT). In recent years, Hinnerk has written opinion pieces published in various Danish newspapers, among others for the Green Youth Movement, and he has also written for the international student magazine Critical Edges.
Peter Svarre
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More: petersvarre.dk
Peter Svarre is a Danish author, keynote speaker, and digital strategist with more than twenty years of experience at the intersection of technology, business, and society. He has advised leading companies and public institutions on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and ethical technology design, and he is a frequent voice in the public debate on how technology is reshaping our world.
Peter is the author of several books, including Hvad skal vi med mennesker? (2019), which explores the rise of artificial intelligence and its implications for humanity, and Digital etik (2022), a practical guide to navigating the ethical challenges of digital technologies. His writing and talks combine deep strategic insight with an accessible and often provocative style, challenging audiences to think critically about both the promises and pitfalls of digitalization.
With a background as Marketing Director at Bang & Olufsen and as partner in leading digital agencies, Peter has worked hands-on with product development, design, and communication for global brands such as Nike, Carlsberg, and Danske Bank. Today he devotes most of his time to writing, speaking, and advising leaders on how to make sense of artificial intelligence, big tech, and the future of work. He also served as a member of the Danish government’s expert group on technology giants.
Peter holds a Master of Political Science from the University of Copenhagen and a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University in New York. Beyond his professional work, he is passionate about education and the societal impact of technology on future generations.
Whether on stage, in print, or in workshops, Peter’s mission is clear: to help organizations and individuals approach digital technologies with both curiosity and responsibility, ensuring that innovation serves people—not the other way around.