Digital Resilience: Securing Technological Leadership

How can governments secure digital sovereignty while fostering innovation and collaboration?

Beyond GovTech is a high-level international summit dedicated to advancing digital governance, resilience, and collaboration across borders.

Organised by Digital Hub Denmark in close partnership with public and private strategic partners, the 2025 edition builds on last year’s success and offers an expanded, globally inclusive format.

29-30 October 2025
Copenhagen, Denmark
Please note, that Beyond GovTech is free to attend for government and public sector officials.
For private sector and others, the ticket contribution is €699.
Beyond Govtech 2025

Beyond GovTech features talks, roundtable discussions, on-site visits and high-level networking opportunities to spark global collaboration and drive real change.

This invitation-only summit brings together senior representatives from the public sector, international organisations, and thought leaders to explore how digital technologies enhance governance and serve the needs of citizens.

Themes

Digital Sovereignty & Resilience
Digital Sovereignty & Resilience
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Digital Identity & Infrastructure
Digital Identity & Infrastructure
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Ethical Use of AI & Smart Regulation
Ethical Use of AI & Smart Regulation
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Global South Partnerships
Global South Partnerships
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Innovation through Public-Private Collaboration
Innovation through Public-Private Collaboration
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Trust in Digital Governance and Cross-Border Collaboration
Trust in Digital Governance and Cross-Border Collaboration
What lessons can be drawn from Denmark’s high levels of trust in government to inform strategies for building confidence in digital identity and governance among diverse stakeholders?

Speakers

Caroline Stage Olsen

Minister of Digital Affairs
Denmark

Lars Løkke Rasmussen

Minister of Foreign Affairs
Denmark
(TBC)

Morten Bødskov

Minister of Business, Industry & Financial Affairs
Denmark
(TBC)

Nicolaj Geller Christensen

CEO
Digital Hub Denmark

Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl

Director General
DIGITALEUROPE
(TBC)

Mario Nobile

Director General
Agency for Digital Italy

Anne Marie Engtoft Meldgaard

Tech Ambassador
Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ben Brake

Former Director General for Digital and Data Policy
German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport

Selected speakers from 2024

Caroline Stage Olsen

Minister for Digital Affairs Denmark

Norbert Sagstetter

Head of Unit, eGovernment and Trust,
DG Connect, European Commission

Mette Lindstrøm Lage

Deputy Director-General, Danish Agency for Digital Government

Adam Lebech

Deputy Director-General, Danish Agency for Digital Government

Katrine Winding

Director General,
Danish Business Authority

Rikke Hougaard Zeberg

Director General, Danish Agency for Climate Data

Who is the audience?

Beyond GovTech is for influential leaders, policy experts, and forward-thinking innovators who are passionate about driving positive change and harnessing the power of technology in the public sector. Our distinguished audience is a diverse group of professionals committed to shaping the future of digital government.

Why attend Beyond GovTech?