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 8:30 – and close at 19:00

Kick-Off Event - limited spots

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.
*Limited spots. Exclusively for PropTech Symposium'26 ticket holders.

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Thursday morning

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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 dives into how Dark Matter Labs explores alternative ways of organising society and stewarding the commons, rooted in a radical reframing of our relationship to land, money, technology, and the more-than-human world – and what leaders need to know to tame the dragon

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

    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
    Panelists: Mikkel Schrøder

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

    Sarah Høyer, COO of DroneTjek
    Jakob Nielsen, CEO of Plinto
    Rebecka Blomqvist, Architect and Vice Chair for Architects without Borders

  • 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

    • Sebastian Peck, Partner, KOMPAS VC

    Presenting Winners of the 2026 Nordic PropTech Awards

    • Florian Sallaba, Founder & CEO, Green Urbansights

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

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.

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

    In this keynote she will tackle the multi-headed dragon of geopolitical challenges and opportunities.

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

    Ana Andonovska, Angel investor, founder and MD at Even Founders

    Nabil Chaykh, Real-Time LCA - Business Unit Director, NTI Group

  • Henrik Dahl is CEO of PKA Ejendomme.

  • Thomas Kuttig is Senior Construction Manager at Scheven GmbH

  • 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.

  • 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 – and by what’s next.

    Lone Feifer is Director for Sustainable Buildings at the VELUX Group.

  • 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.

  • 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

Please note: the speaker list will be continuously updated

  • 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

  • Rebecka Blomqvist is an architect and Vice Chair Person 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Henrik Dahl 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.

  • 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.

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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
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