Andreas Gylling Æbelø

Andreas Gylling Æbelø, a management consultant, speaker, and opinion maker, focuses particularly on diversity and inclusion. His background includes roles such as the director of AIDS-Fondet (AIDS Foundation) and special advisor to the Helle Thorning-Schmidt government. Drawing from both leadership and societal perspectives, Andreas brings insight to the topic. With a degree in rhetoric, he is attuned to the power of language. Additionally, Andreas serves on several boards, including those of Mary Fonden, Betty Nansen Teatret, and Sex & Samfund. His achievements have earned him a place in Kraks Blå Bog (Krak’s Blue Book), a prestigious Danish reference work.

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Ane Cortzen

Ane Cortzen, a Danish architect, TV host, and moderator, has held various titles throughout her career. She previously served as the Cultural Director at the design company Kähler, the Design Director at DR (Danish Broadcasting Corporation) and was a host and program developer at DR Kultur. Ane Cortzen has been associated with shows such as TV!TV!TV!, Vogternes Råd, and Søndag Live.

Since 2019, Ane Cortzen has been an independent professional, working on several programs including “Er der en arkitekt til stede” (Is There an Architect Present?), Danmarks Næste Portrætmaler (Denmark’s Next Portrait Painter), and Byernes Mester (Master of Cities). Additionally, she is the director and co-founder of Arka, an international video-based platform dedicated to discussing and showcasing architecture in an engaging manner.

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Finnur Pind

Dr. Finnur Pind received his MSc and PhD degrees in acoustics engineering from the Technical University of Denmark. After spending several years as an acoustics consultant in the building industry, he co-founded Treble Technologies in 2020, a tech startup that has built a next generation sound simulation platform. Treble is one of the fastest growing startups in the Nordics and the Treble platform is being used by many of the world’s leading organizations across different sectors: buildings, consumer electronics, pro-audio and automotive.

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Jan Gehl

Jan Gehl, a Danish architect and urban planner, has made significant contributions to global urban development. His focus lies in analyzing and improving urban spaces. Gehl has played a crucial role in transforming traffic-heavy areas into pedestrian-friendly environments. For his efforts, he was awarded the N.L. Høyen Medal by the Akademirådet.

Since the 1960s, Jan Gehl has researched urban quality and environments. His work has resulted in several influential books, including “Life Between Buildings” (1971), Cities for People (2010), How to Study Public Life (2013), and “Den menneskelige dimension” (“The Human Dimension”, 2021).

Gehl holds positions as an adjunct professor at Aarhus School of Architecture and as a professor emeritus at The Royal Danish Academy, School of Architecture in Copenhagen. His accolades include being a Knight of the Order of Dannebrog, an honorary citizen of Sydney, and an honorary doctor at universities in Edinburgh, Toronto, Varna, and Halifax. He is also an honorary member of architectural associations in Denmark, England, Scotland, Ireland, the USA, and Canada.

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Josefine Akvama Hoffmeyer

Founder and creative director of File Under Pop, Josephine Akvama Hoffmeyer, has been following creative urges for many years. Prior to launching her first tile company in 2001, she lived a life filled with music – founding her own band, studying music in New York City and working as a choir singer for renowned Danish and international artists.

In the year 2000, Akvama Hoffmeyer left Denmark to travel out into the world. She moved to Italy, and was soon drawn to the ancient volcano Mount Etna in Sicily – the source of lava stone, which is now turned into delicate File Under Pop-tiles. In 2015, Akvama Hoffmeyer once again decided to throw herself into a creative adventure. This time, the aim was to merge solid tiles with delicate paper in the form of hand-painted wallpieces as well as a curated color universe of exclusive paint. The company was named File Under Pop, giving a nod to her love of music. Since its launch in 2015, File Under Pop has grown into a complete universe of surface design with a color universe of 96 shades complemented by a collection of vases, textile and bespoke interior solutions.

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Niklas Madsen

For the past 10 years, Niklas has been actively working with “trend scouting” to determine our direction. All Superlab employees spend up to 1 hour per day reading research reports, following various studies, analyzing data from social phenomena, gathering information from various relevant sources, and visiting pioneering companies to gain deeper knowledge.

Superlab is a multidisciplinary, experimental research and design laboratory that explores digital, physical, and mental spaces. For over two decades, they have helped companies and organizations transform their brands, products, or services to prepare them for the future.

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Trille Vig

Trille Vig is Global Account Director for Mater, a sustainability-driven company committed to revolutionizing waste management. Trille is responsible for forging strategic partnerships and developing innovative products from Mater’s waste material, Matek. Notable collaborations include Tetra Pak, Arla, Boeing, and McDonald’s.

Trille has previously spent 11 years overseeing Project Operations at Holmris Hospitality, delivering turn-key solutions across Europe. From furnishing major hotel chains like 25Hours and Choice Hotels to outfitting trendy hubs like The Social Hub and Ibis Styles.

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