Taming the Dragon

May 21 │ Copenhagen │ Langelinie Pavillonen

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Taming the Dragon

Real estate is facing challenges so complex and fast-moving that they can feel almost mythical.

This spring, we’re taking on the dragons reshaping our industry. Because when we understand them, shape them, and ultimately harness them, they become sources of strength for people, planet – and the bottom line.

Programme

Please note: The programme will be updated regularly.

Get ready for a full day of insights, networkning, and great conversations.

The doors open at 8:00 – and close at 19:00

Kick-Off Event

Wednesday May 20 (the day before PropTech Symposium’26)

Join the Pre-Symposium Networking & Drinks* on Wednesday for an exclusive evening of drinks and networking on the rooftop of Hotel Danmark in the heart of Copenhagen. With stunning views over the city, this pre-symposium gathering is your chance to connect with fellow attendees, thought leaders, innovators, and change makers.

Thank you to our Kick-Off partners LÖFT Consulting & PT1

Thursday morning

  • Join us for live music, coffee & breakfast - and make your first new PropTech connections before the on-stage programme begins.

  • Test your skills with 1:1 Fußball matches – and remember to keep score.

    The PropTech Symposium’26 Fußball Champion will take home the honour and a trophy at the end of the day

  • Welcome w. Rasmus Juul-Nyholm, Chair & Michael Ambjørn, CEO of PropTech Denmark.

  • Indy Johar is Executive Director for Dark Matter Labs.

    In his keynote, Indy Johar tackles the state of the world perspective through a concise, high-impact overview of where we stand today, and what’s coming next.

    Through his keynote, Indy touches upon what leaders need to know to tame the dragon: How to build “options” for the next economies. Instead of predicting the future, how might we develop viable economic pathways – concrete and actionable.

    Curious? Learn more HERE



  • This board-level panel tackles the leadership challenge of our time & dive into how to tame the dragons of real estate under the headline: Applied Intelligence.

    Expect a candid conversation on what it takes to lead through change; and secure the diverse set of skills and perspectives needed to tame a dragon.

    Moderator:
    - Sebastian Peck, Partner, KOMPAS VC
    Panelists:
    - Lisa Lund Holst, Executive Director, KAB
    - Kraen Østergaard Nielsen, Executive Advisor, AI investor & former CEO, COOP
    - Mikkel Schrøder, Director of Climate Action Planning and Innovation, C40

  • PropTech Symposium Speed Dating – curated matchmaking

    Join a fast-paced speed dating experience for curated one-to-one meetings.

    No sign-up needed. Just bring an open mind and be willing to engage. 

  • A fast-paced round of lightning bolt presentations with high-impact discussion to challenge, inform, and activate.

    Langelinie from above - Sarah Høyer, COO of DroneTjek

    Agentic controllers – Jakob Nielsen, CEO of Plinto

    Rebuilding Ukraine – Rebecka Blomqvist, Architect and Chairperson of Architects Without Borders

  • Grab a coffee, explore the presenting startups and partner showcases, and discuss your key learnings with new members of your network.

  • Robert Habeck – Former Vice Chancellor of Germany and Senior Analyst at the Danish Institute for International Studies

    Moderator:
    Michael Ambjørn, CEO, PropTech Denmark

  • The average investor spends less than 3 minutes reviewing a startup pitch deck, yet these documents play a crucial role in shaping investment decisions worth billions of dollars. This session brings together the 2026 Nordic PropTech Award winners for a fast-paced, high-energy live pitch deck teardown, featuring candid feedback from one of Europe’s leading VCs.

    Moderator & Introductions:

    • Michael Ambjørn, CEO, PropTech Denmark

    Expert Feedback

    • Bryony Cooper, Director Investor Relations, PT1

    Presenting Winners of the 2026 Nordic PropTech Awards

    • Florian Sallaba, Founder & CEO, Green Urbansights

    • Åsne Ådland-Dale, Head of Strategy & Business Development, Birdsview

    • Eetu Ristaniemi, CEO & Co-Founder, Spacent

  • A fast-paced round of lightning bolt presentations with high-impact discussion to challenge, inform, and activate.

    We weren’t ready. We built it anyway – Ana Andonovska, Angel investor, founder and MD at Even Founders

  • “How I made an exit and lived to tell the tale” – Nabil Chaykh, Real-Time LCA - Business Unit Director, NTI Group

  • The Way of the Dragon – Command or Counter (AI)

    Prepare to take a stance in this live debate – fast-paced, action oriented and designed to make you question your own opinions as points are made from the stage.

    Lone Feifer is Director for Sustainable Buildings at the VELUX Group.
    Bjarke Mikkelsen is CEO and Managing Partner at Thylander.
    Rasmus Juul-Nyholm is Co-founder at Home.Earth

Thursday afternoon

  • Join us for an amazing lunch on the terrace, explore the proptech exhibitions, and connect with the other 350+ top decision-makers and innovators in the room.

  • Brian MacSharry is an Expert in Biodiversity at the European Environment Agency.

    Expect a State of the Union - Biodiversity Edition - with the latest numbers and cases for biodiversity at a European level.

  • Henrik Dahl is CEO of PKA Ejendomme.

    In this talk, Henrik Dahl Jeppesen explores what the dragons of real estate look like right now – and what success looks like today for large real estate operators.

    Discover what organisations like PKA Ejendomme needs from you – and find out what to expect from PKA Ejendomme to tame the dragons. Together.

  • Torsten Kuttig is Director at Park Property Europe.

  • PropTech Symposium Speed Dating – curated matchmaking

    Join a fast-paced speed dating experience for curated one-to-one meetings.

    No sign-up needed. Just bring an open mind and be willing to engage. 

  • Søren Secher is General Manager of OBOS Living Lab in Oslo – a real-life lab and test arena for future housing solutions.

  • Grab a coffee, and explore the presenting startups, demos, and follow up on your new connections.

  • Expect sharp perspectives shaped by experience at political toplevel – and by what’s next.

    Moderator:

    Maria Tarp – CEO, Erhvervslivets Tænketank and former Ambassador of Denmark to Portugal.

    With

    Mikkel Bülow-Lehnsby – Co-Founder & Executive Chair, Urban Partners

  • What comes next?

    Closing remarks w. Rasmus Juul-Nyholm, Chair, PropTech Denmark

    We know proptech can help optimise business. But with proptech also comes great new insights which - when utilised - means great new business opportunities.

  • The PropTech Symposium’26 Fußball Champion will take home the honour and a trophy at the end of the day

  • Join us for a collective debrief and networking with a chilled drink in hand and an excellent view of the Copenhagen harbour as our collective backdrop as we extend the event into an After Hours wind-down!

Speakers

  • Indy Johar is Executive Director for Dark Matter Labs.

    Indy is an architect by training and a maker by practice, he is a Senior Innovation Associate with the Young Foundation.

    He co-founded Impact Hub Birmingham and Open Systems Lab, was a member of the RSA’s Inclusive Growth Commission and a good growth advisor to the Mayor of London.

    Indy Johar is an explorative practitioner in the means of system change & the dark matter design of civic infrastructure finance, outcomes, and governance.

    Indy is a Director of 00 and Dark Matter Labs

  • Mikkel Bülow-Lehnsby is Co-Founder & Executive Chair at Urban Partners.

    Mikkel is Executive Chairperson of Urban Partners, shaping strategy to build green, thriving cities. He co-founded the firm in 2005 and is a strong advocate for transition capital and stakeholder capitalism, he backs ventures and nonprofits addressing systemic challenges. He holds a B.Sc. from CBS and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

  • Maria Tarp is CEO, Erhvervslivets Tænketank and former Ambassador of Denmark to Portugal.

  • Robert Habeck is Former Vice Chancellor of Germany and Senior Analyst at the Danish Institute for International Studies

  • Bjarke Mikkelsen is CEO at Thylander.

    Bjarke Mikkelsen er CEO for ejendomsvirksomheden Thylander A/S. Han har arbejdet 17 år i udlandet og har erfaring fra store virksomheder som A.P. Møller-Mærsk, Alibaba og Goldman Sachs som Vice President. Han er stifter af e-handelsplatformen Daraz, der i 2018 blev opkøbt af  Alibaba.

  • Rasmus Juul-Nyholm is Co-founder of Home.Earth and Chair of PropTech Denmark.

    Rasmus Juul-Nyholm is a seasoned entrepreneur and manager operating at the nexus of real estate, technology, and sustainability. He co-founded Home.Earth, a Copenhagen based real impact estate company.

    Prior to this, he established Cobblestone, a leading Danish property management firm, and co-founded PropTech Denmark, where he serves as Chairman of the Board.

    Rasmus is also a board member of EjendomDanmark and an active investor in multiple PropTech startups.

  • Sebastian Peck is Partner at KOMPAS VC.

    KOMPAS VC is an early-stage VC firm backing technology solutions that accelerate innovation in the manufacturing industry and built environment.

    Sebastian started his career at the Boston Consulting Group before joining the TMT advisory team of UBS Investment Bank. In 2010, he co-founded Digital Science, a leading UK-based data analytics provider for scientific institutions, successfully building a business from the ground up. Following his exit, Sebastian was appointed Managing Director of InMotion Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s venture capital arm, which he led for five years before launching KOMPAS VC.

    Sebastian holds an MA in History from the University of Cambridge, an MSc with Distinction in Philosophy and Public Policy from the London School of Economics, and an MBA from London Business School.

  • Ana Andonovska is angel investor, founder and MD at Even Founders.

    Ana has strong interest in increasing diversity in the startup ecosystem through tangible solutions and advocacy work.

    Ana has experience both as a founder, VC investor, as well as a venture builder as part of large corporates.

    She is a Forbes under 30 alumn, and teaches both at CBS and the Royal Danish Academy.

  • Torsten Kuttig is Director Hotel Development at ParkProperty Europe GmbH & Co. KG.

    Originally trained as an urban planner at TU Dortmund, Torsten Kuttig built a nearly 35-year career in commercial real estate development, holding senior leadership roles across major real estate companies - including almost 25 years with ECE Group in Hamburg. For more than a decade to date, his primary focus has been on developing innovative hotel concepts in major European cities, including the Ruby Hotels in Rome as well as in Copenhagen/Frederiksberg, the latter currently under construction.

  • Åsne Ådlan-Dale is an industrial designer and sustainability-driven business developer focused on building companies fit for the future.

    She works at the intersection of design, strategy, and circular thinking, aiming to find smarter and more responsible ways to create value. With an Executive Master in Management from the Norwegian Business School (BI), she combines creative problem-solving with business insight to drive sustainable innovation and long-term growth.

  • Kraen Nielsen is former CTO and CEO of Coop Denmark with a background from McKinsey & Company, and today works as board chair and advisor to technology scale-ups. He is Executive Advisor to RELEX Solutions, one of the largest AI software companies in the Nordics, and is an active AI investor and venture builder focused on applied AI and technology-driven transformation.

  • Brian works as an Expert in Biodiversity at the European Environment Agency.

    With over two decades of experience, Brian has dedicated his career to conservation policy at the Irish, European, and Global levels.

    Brian has extensive experience in EU and Global Biodiversity policy, on protected areas, and on the value of biodiversity to society.

    Brian has worked with 200 national and international stakeholders, from governments to NGOs to the EU and UN.

  • Lisa Lund Holst is Executive Director at KAB.

    She has extensive experience from the financial sector and from board positions, particularly within risk management, governance, digitalisation, the green transition and large-scale transformations – always with a focus on robustness, delivery and sound business judgement.

  • Eetu Ristaniemi is CEO and co-founder at Spacent – Nordic PropTech Awards winner 2026

  • Henrik Dahl Jeppesen is CEO of PKA Ejendomme.

  • Sarah Høyer is COO of DroneTjek and part of the development of the AssetEye Platform, a data-driven property management solution.

    She works with operational strategy, organizational scaling, data and AI architecture, and digital infrastructure development.

    Sarah aims to challenge fragmented standards in property inspections and data integrity by building structured digital frameworks that move property decisions from reactive maintenance to predictive, data-driven asset management.

  • Mikkel Schrøder is Director of Climate Action Planning & Head of C40 Copenhagen.

    C40 Cities is a global network of nearly 100 mayors committed to tackling the urban climate crisis. Mikkel leads the strategic support for all member cities as they develop and execute science-based climate action plans and implement strategies across critical sectors of urban development.

  • Søren Secher is General Manager of OBOS Living Lab in Oslo – a real-life lab and test arena for future housing solutions.

    OBOS Living Lab explores smart technologies, new housing concepts, and sustainable materials together with residents and partners, applying insights directly to OBOS developments and sharing them with the industry. Since joining OBOS in 2021, Søren has focused on making housing more sustainable, affordable, and adaptable.

  • Bryony Cooper is a Berlin-based VC with 17 years immersed in the startup ecosystem. She has founded, mentored, accelerated and invested in startups internationally, now focused on tech that's upgrading the physical world at PT1.

  • Rebecka Blomqvist is an architect and Chairperson of the Board for Architects Without Borders.

    Her work focuses on public and community buildings, supporting sustainable societal development through social responsibility and green construction.

  • Lone Feifer is Director for Sustainable Buildings at the VELUX Group, where she is leading long‑term initiatives to create healthy, sustainable and affordable housing.

    Architect by background, postgraduate degree in Energy & Green Architecture, executive Boards and studying Sustainability and Business at IMD.

    Lone also serves as impact expert on Danish Innovation Fund Grand Solutions Greentech Committee and on the advisory board of DTU Sustain.

  • Nabil Chaykh is a technology executive and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience across enterprise software, engineering, and construction tech. Real-Time LCA - Business Unit Director, NTI Group

    A seasoned board member and company builder, he applies both commercial sharpness and a philosophical lens to the big questions facing real estate and technology today — from sustainability to digital transformation. His belief that business should create lasting value for people and planet runs through everything he does.

  • Jakob Nielsen is co-founder of Plinto, an AI platform for continuous financial controlling across real estate and other asset-heavy industries.

    He works at the intersection of finance, ERP systems, and AI, helping companies uncover margin leakage, improve working capital, and strengthen control across contracts, orders, and invoices without changing their existing setup. His focus is on enabling more proactive, data-driven finance functions.

  • Florian Sallaba is CEO of Green Urbansights.

    With 20+ years of experience in remote sensing and geospatial analysis, he holds a PhD in Science from Lund University, Sweden. Florian combines scientific expertise with commercial and R&D leadership. His vision is to turn satellite data into urban well-being—street by street. He creates value by helping cities and real estate owners adapt to climate change through AI-driven green infrastructure planning, reduced heat risk, and energy savings.

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Questions?

If you have questions about PropTech Symposium’26 or the programme, reach out to Project Lead, Mathilde Secher.


Mathilde Secher
[email protected]