International Mission Conference
Conference
Building on Danish and international experiences, Innovation Fund Denmark and Aalborg University presents a conference that blends political perspectives with concrete examples, bringing together leading international actors – including the OECD, Topsoe, the European Innovation Council, and former ARPA-E Director Cheryl Martin.
This high-level, invitation-only conference will explore how mission-oriented work can move from ambition to real impact within Europe’s innovation agenda.
The event will bring together leading speakers and guests from ministries, the European Commission, universities, funding bodies, think tanks, NGOs, and mission-driven companies, engaging in critical and constructive discussions on key themes:
The Mission Unit will report on the outcomes of the event and aims to create greater visibility and impact at both the European and international levels through this conference.
The event takes place in the lead-up to the Innovation Conference hosted by the Danish Ministry for Higher Education and Science in collaboration with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Moderator: Simon Pickard, Network Director, Science Business
Registration & Networking Lunch
Welcome by Philipp Schröder (Innovation Fund Denmark) & Per Michael Johansen (Aalborg University)
Fireside Chat: Mission-Driven Innovation in Europe – Opportunities and Challenges
Speakers: A dialogue between leading representatives from public sector and industry.
Missions in Practice: Case Studies
Including contributions from Innovation Fund Denmark, Aalborg University, INNO-CCUS, and Monash University, Australia.
Choosing the Right Missions: A Concrete Tool
Teis Hansen (University of Copenhagen)
Panel Discussion: Thinking the future of mission-oriented innovation in the next Multiannual Financial Framework: Paradoxes and possibilities
The panel brings together leading experts in mission-driven innovation, with contributions from the European Innovation Council, the OECD Mission Action Lab, and other international stakeholders.
Closing Remarks
Philipp Schröder & Per Michael Johansen