Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Summit and Pitch Competition (with Cash Prizes)
When: 14 November 2025
What time: 13.30 -17.00 + networking drinks
Where: PAKHUS 11, Dampfærgevej 4, 2100 Copenhagen Ø
Ticket price: DKK 350
Join us for the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Summit and Pitch Competition on November 14, at PAKHUS 11 in Copenhagen. This exciting event brings together visionary female/non-binary founders, investors, and industry leaders for an afternoon of inspiring pitches, insightful discussions, and networking opportunities.
Hosted by Tech Nordic Advocates in partnership with Nordea and other key programme partners, this summit will showcase groundbreaking startups by female founders.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with changemakers, support women-led innovation, and be part of the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem!
Programme
13.30 – 14.00: Arrival, coffee & networking
14.00 – 14.10: Welcome and Today’s Programme
Jeanette Carlsson, CEO, Tech Nordic Advocates, Head of Europe, Global Tech Advocates
14.10 – 14.20: Opening of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Summit: Wendy Diamond, Founder, Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organisation (WEDO)
14.20 – 14.30: Announcement: Diversity Venture Fund: Investing in the best deals, while delivering impact and investor ROI. Jeanette Carlsson, CEO, Tech Nordic Advocates, Head of Europe, Global Tech Advocates
14.30- 15.00: PART 1 – Founders pitch to Danish and international investors
Judge Panel: Susanne Eskilden, EIFO; Rasmus Bundgaard, Growth & Venture Specialist, Nordea Startup & Growth; Louise Lachmann, Ugly Duckling Ventures; Emily Fitchett, Global Head of Partnerships, Republic (London); Annie Hult, Head of Scouting, Kring Ventures; Sabrina Mai Bendjazia, VC Investor, North Ventures; Michael Brandt Rasmussen, Co-owner, Elmehøj Ventures
Pitch chair: Sam Jalaei, Managing Partner, Magnusson
15.00 – 15.15: Networking coffee Break
15.15 – 15.45: PART 2 – Founders pitch to Danish and international investors
Judge Panel: Susanne Eskilden, EIFO; Rasmus Bundgaard, Growth & Venture Specialist, Nordea Startup & Growth; Louise Lachmann, Ugly Duckling Ventures; Emily Fitchett, Global Head of Partnerships, Republic (London); Annie Hult, Head of Scouting, Kring Ventures; Sabrina Mai Bendjazia, VC Investor, North Ventures; Michael Brandt Rasmussen, Co-owner, Elmehøj Ventures
Pitch chair: Morten Høgh-Petersen, Partner, Grant Thornton
15.45 -16.00: Announcement: WEDO AI Education Program: Gill Hauzmann, DVF Associate
16.00- 16.50: Investor and Partner Roundtable Speeddating
Facilitator: Louise June, Tech Nordic Advocates Denmark lead
16.50 – 17.00: Announcement of Pitch Winner and Runner-up
On behalf of the judges: Emily Fitchett, Global Head of Partnerships, Republic (London) and Rasmus Bundgaard, Growth & Venture Specialist, Nordea Startup & Growth
17.00 + : Networking drinks reception