Denmark in USA

Shaping the Future of Healthcare! Ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen brought together key leaders and stakeholders for a dynamic discussion on the future of healthcare in the U.S. The conversation explored critical areas such as drug development, regulatory science, market access, healthcare coverage, and patient advocacy. Denmark's health and life science sector is not only a priority for the Danish government but also a vital part of the national economy. Remarkably, this sector accounts for more than half of all Danish merchandise exports to the U.S., underscoring its importance. The event featured a keynote by Dr. Mark McClellan, including his insightful remarks focused on the rapidly changing healthcare landscape and the challenges ahead. LEO Pharma, a leading Danish life science company specializing in dermatology, also participated, contributing to the conversation about the future of innovation, access, and care in medical dermatology. Ambassador Møller Sørensen closed the discussion by emphasizing the need for strong partnerships across sectors and borders to tackle the complex challenges facing healthcare today. He expressed his gratitude to all participants for their valuable insights and engaging dialogue.

What a week in Washington! We took part in the Quantum World Congress where large parts of the global quantum ecosystem gathered for discussions, shared exciting recent technological developments and exchanged best practices on policies needed to develop them further. Denmark was well represented at the conference with presentations and debates on stage from our #InternationalQuantumHub - and on the sides of the conference, where the Danish Ambassador to the United States Jesper Møller Sørensen hosted a quantum VIP dinner and reception. It was an opportunity to celebrate Niels Bohr’s famous Copenhagen spirit and discuss what modern day international collaboration on quantum should entail. Bilateral discussions with our wonderful US colleagues allowed us to dive deeper into implementation of the DK-US quantum MoU and explore avenues to increase cooperation on research and policy further. The group of 13 leading and likeminded countries on quantum also met and agreed on new areas for collaboration in coming months on areas such as mapping, use cases and skills development (btw did you know you can read about quantum exchange opportunities within each of those countries here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXfMmKsW) The conclusion from the week? When it comes to quantum, no one can do it alone. The scale of the technology, the specialized nature of the quantum supply chains and the geopolitics around it require strong cooperation among trusted likeminded to ensure that we unlock the full potential of this exciting technology to the benefit of our societies! White House Office of Science and Technology Policy | Office of the Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology | Denmark in USA | Innovation Centre Denmark Boston | Novo Nordisk Foundation

𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Jacob Jensen, Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture & Fisheries visited California to strengthen ties and foster collaboration on sustainable solutions in food and agriculture. The Minister led a delegation of Danish companies and organisations engaging with local leaders to explore opportunities in the green transition of the dairy value chain. In a key meeting with Undersecretary Christine Birdsong from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, a Letter of Intent was signed to deepen cooperation on sustainable farming and food production, marking an important step in advancing the bilateral cooperation.   At UC Davis the Minister joined a roundtable discussing Danish and Californian initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the dairy sector, showcasing joint efforts in tackling climate challenges in dairy production. In his presentation the Minister presented the outcome of the so-called green tripartite for a green Denmark - groundbreaking new Danish agreement amongst all relevant Danish stakeholder's. During a visit to Novonesis in Davis, the Minister learned about the company’s innovations in sustainable agricultural technologies and its innovative contributions to advancing green farming practices. The visit concluded with a networking reception at Stanford Mansion, bringing together business leaders, government officials, and academics to further reinforce the strong partnership between Denmark and California in promoting a sustainable future for food and agriculture. Fødevareministeriet | Stanford University | University of California, Davis | Jesper Vibe-Hansen

𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 Today at #PeaceCon2024, Denmark stood alongside global activists and decision-makers in a powerful discussion on how social movements and artistic resistance can be drivers in peacebuilding. Ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen shared his experiences as a diplomat, highlighting Denmark’s strong partnerships with civil society in safeguarding human rights and contributing to peacebuilding. Denmark remains committed to supporting social movements around the globe, also as we prepare to take a seat on the UN Security Council. By giving agency to civil society and international grassroots movements, we can contribute to building local solutions to global challenges, fostering peace, democracy, and inclusion. ActionAid Denmark | International Center on Nonviolent Conflict | PartnersGlobal | George Mason University

Right now in Denmark: North American state representatives tour the Danish energy sector 🇩🇰🇺🇲 These days, our advisors Amalie Gioedesen Thystrup and Benedikte Borg Pedersen are joined by a diverse group of state representatives from Arizona, Kansas, Nevada, North Dakota and Texas to explore Denmark’s approach to the green energy transition, sustainability and circularity in production. A few highlights from the trip so far include: 👉 Learning about the Danish electricity and natural gas transmission system at Energinet. 👉 Meeting with Stiesdal, Welcon A/S, and BioCirc and gaining insights into their operations and contributions to the renewable energy sector and biomethane production in Denmark. 👉 Visiting GreenLab and exploring the potentials of green and circular energy parks. Today, the group is visiting Vestas’ headquarters to discuss the role of wind energy in the future of global energy production and visiting Ørsted’s Anholt Offshore Wind Farm – Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm consisting of 111 wind turbines. Now is an exciting time to explore solutions within the energy transition. A growing number of states across the US are introducing legislation and funding projects that enable and promote clean energy production, propelling the North American energy transition forward. These developments create significant opportunities for collaboration and the exchange of knowledge on both sides of the Atlantic. Which makes this delegation even more relevant. 👏 We want to thank everyone who has participated in inspirational discussions this week: State of Green Denmark, U.S. Embassy in the Kingdom of Denmark, DTU - Technical University of Denmark, Ørsted, Energinet, Port Esbjerg, Stiesdal, Welcon A/S

Countdown for Tour de Health’24 in Denmark has begun🇩🇰 Soon, we will be joining the conference “Tour de Health’24 – Partnering for Sustainable Health Innovation” hosted by Healthcare Denmark in close collaboration with Udenrigsministeriet, Indenrigs- og Sundhedsministeriet, and Erhvervsministeriet. Together with international peers from 13 countries, we will discuss our common healthcare challenges and look into opportunities for future cooperation within this year’s topic: Multi-stakeholder and sector collaboration💡 We look forward to taking part in this exclusive opportunity for knowledge sharing and further strengthening international collaboration around healthcare🤝 | Jesper Møller Sørensen | Nanna Cathrine Birk Hollensen | Ann-Christina Lange | Torben Orla Nielsen | Trine Bargsteen | Christine Louise Mårtensen | Innovation Centre Denmark

𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 Ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen had the pleasure of welcoming key stakeholders from Denmark's food and agricultural sector to the Residence for a comprehensive briefing on U.S. domestic politics. Their discussions highlighted the vital role of strong Denmark-U.S. cooperation in advancing the food and agriculture industry, especially through green transition and climate-friendly production. This insightful session with the Ambassador set the stage for an exciting two days ahead, as the group embarks on a series of meetings across Washington D.C. to explore U.S. agriculture, sustainability, trade, animal welfare, and the upcoming Farm Bill. This study trip, organized by R.A.V. Foundation in partnership with the Embassy's Food and Agriculture Team, promises to deepen the group's understanding and foster meaningful connections in the industry.

Tonight, Ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen alongside our Minister Counselor Thomas Viskum Lytken Larsen and colleagues from Denmark proudly hosted an extraordinary gathering at the Ambassador’s Residence of leading Danish and American policymakers and industry experts in quantum science and technology. The dinner was followed by a “Quantum Happy Hour” including a compelling presentation by Vilhelm Bohr, esteemed scientist and grandson of leading pioneer in quantum physics, Niels Bohr. Denmark has long been at the forefront of quantum research, and this evening was a unique opportunity for U.S. and Danish experts to explore avenues for collaboration that will drive ground-breaking advancements in quantum technology. International collaboration is a corner stone of the Danish National Quantum Strategy, where Denmark’s #InternationalQuantumHub led by the Office of Denmark's Tech Ambassador aims to build strong quantum partnerships with key partners like the U.S to the mutual benefit of our quantum ecosystems. Together, we are building bridges between Denmark and the U.S. in the pursuit of scientific innovation, aiming to create a future where our shared expertise leads to mutually beneficial breakthroughs.

Deepening Our Bond with Minnesota: The North Star State Shines Bright ⭐️ Ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen’s visit to Minnesota has been nothing short of inspiring! Timed to coincide with the visit of Jacob Jensen, Denmark’s Minister for Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries, this provided the Ambassador with the opportunity to personally welcome the Minister to the U.S. With Governor Tim Walz occupied with another significant task, the Ambassador had the pleasure of meeting with Acting Governor Peggy Flanagan. They explored opportunities for enhancing collaboration in health diplomacy, energy transition, agriculture & food. They also touched on Minnesota’s role in the upcoming national elections. With the Minnesota Trade Office , GREATER MSP Partnership and Destination Medical Center (DMC), the Ambassador had productive discussions focused on advancing collaboration in MedTech, clean energy, and innovation. The alignment of goals in health diplomacy and decarbonization promises exciting potential for joint initiatives that will drive progress in these critical areas.  A huge thank you to Gabrielle Gerbaud, Laurence Reszetar, Pete Wyckoff and Peter Frosch for a great conversation! During the visit, the Ambassador explored the Danish American Center in Minneapolis, celebrating the deep cultural connections and shared heritage between our communities. The Center is a vibrant hub with a strong presence of Danes and around 800 active voting members, highlighting the rich historical links that unite us. President Peter Gantriis and Secretary Susan Jacobsen were exceptionally welcoming. A highlight of the visit was the engaging conversations with students at Macalester College. While there, the Ambassador also had an insightful meeting with President Suzanne M. Rivera, Ph.D. and Dean Hui Wilcox. A big thank you to you and your students! Visiting the university underscored the pivotal role of young leaders in shaping a better future. The students’ perspectives were both refreshing and motivating. A huge thank you to our Honorary Consul Rikke Dierssen-Morice and her husband Pierre Morice for their enormous efforts in making sure the visit went smoothly and for welcoming us to their state! The future looks bright with these new opportunities ahead!

How can Denmark in USA and Denmark in Canada work together to increase our impact across key industries, alongside Danish and local partners? That’s exactly what we tackled at yesterday's board meeting in Washington D.C., with a sharp focus on economic diplomacy. Under the leadership of Jesper Møller Sørensen, Jarl Frijs-Madsen, Helle Meinertz, and Jesper Kamp, we mapped out the geopolitical landscape and set our priorities for 2024 and 2025. The next six months will be packed with critical events—the U.S. elections in November, the United Nations General Assembly in September, and so much more. It is a key priority for us to adapt and align our efforts and sector strategies across the United States and Canada. In short, Denmark in North America aims to: 1. Identify and mature new sector opportunities and growth areas, while strengthening existing Danish strongholds through sector focused economic diplomacy, industry collaboration, partnerships, innovation and specialized advisory services. To learn more, contact: a. Health & Life Sciences - Ann-Christina Lange b. Energy & Maritime – Morten Siem Lynge c. Energy Efficiency – Karina Bech d. Food&Agriculture - Jesper Vibe-Hansen e. Water & Environment - Jesper Køks Andersen f. Defence - Mathias Ohlsen Nielsen g. UN engagement - Nikolaj Fredsted h. Emerging Tech & Innovation - Anders Christjansen i.  Geopolitical sector focused insights - Jeppe Fredslund 2. Help Danish companies with company establishment in the US and Canadian markets. To learn more, contact: a. North American Market Entry team - Preben Ganzhorn 3. Help bridge innovation and research ecosystems: a. Innovation Centre Denmark Silicon Valley - Jesper Kamp b. Innovation Centre Denmark Boston - Ann-Christina Lange 4. Support American and Canadian companies considering investments in Denmark: a. Invest in Denmark - Thomas Jørgensen We're gearing up for an exciting and impactful journey ahead! Stig Paolo Piras | Jacob Bay Lindkvist | Martine Gram Barbry | Sofie Dyhr Crump | Denmark In New York | Innovation Centre Denmark Silicon Valley | Innovation Centre Denmark Boston | The Trade Council of Denmark in North America - Energy and Environment | Invest in Denmark | The Trade Council | Innovation Centre Denmark