Danish–Australian Executive Dialogue

The Danish–Australian Executive Dialogue is a networking event with presentations from featured speakers, bringing together experienced cross-border leaders to examine what successful market entry and partnership require in practice.

Hosted by and the Danish Australian Chamber of Commerce and Culture in collaboration with , and

The Nordic countries - Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland - are recognised for innovation-led, high-technology and sustainability-driven industries. Australia is investing heavily in industrial transformation, backed by a legislated net-zero framework and a 62–70% emissions reduction target by 2035.

Key areas of alignment include:

• Green energy and cleantech
• Life sciences
• Advanced manufacturing
• Technology and digital services
• Bioeconomy and circular economy innovation

Sector alignment creates opportunity. Successful execution requires insight and relationships.

With large-scale industry investment underway in both Australia and the Nordic region, organisations that engage early and build trusted relationships will be better positioned to act with confidence.

Attendees will gain:

• Strategic insights from experienced cross-border leaders
• Practical perspectives on market entry and expansion
• Direct access to trusted in-market networks
• The opportunity to connect with Nordic and Australian SMEs and senior decision-makers exploring collaboration

Designed for meaningful dialogue among leaders serious about bilateral growth, this forum provides clarity at a critical decision point, moving beyond high-level intent to the structural, cultural and commercial realities that shape long-term success.

Info: The speaker presentations will provide a grounded, practical view of bilateral opportunity and what it takes to execute successfully across borders.

A Guest Speaker will deliver an expert briefing on the current economic landscape and emerging opportunities for business and trade between the Nordic countries and Australia.

Torben Soelvsteen, Co-CEO of Nord South Partners, will draw on decades of leadership experience across Europe and Australia to address the realities of operating across borders — common structural gaps, key considerations, and how to position expansion for commercially sound, long-term success.

Mathias Grüttner, Founder of the Danish Australian Chamber of Commerce and Culture, will share insights into business culture, leadership expectations and commercial nuances that influence successful collaboration between Nordic and Australian organisations.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Denmark House, 3/428 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia

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