Danish Blue Entrepreneurs x Tech BBQ
Blue Entrepreneurship Forum
Is Europe’s next unicorn hiding in the maritime sector?
Program
Join Danish Blue Entrepreneurs at TechBBQ 2026 for a panel debate and networking drinks!
Please note: The program details and schedule are subject to change
as we confirm more speakers and get closer to the date.
15:30 – 16:10 Panel discussion: Is Europe’s Next Unicorn Hiding in the Maritime Sector?
While founders and investors continue to flock towards AI, software and fintech, some of the world’s biggest challenges – and potentially biggest business opportunities – exist in industries such as maritime, logistics, energy and critical infrastructure.
So why don’t we see more startups emerging from sectors where Europe and Denmark already hold global leadership positions? What does it take to build new companies in global, regulated and capital-intensive industries? And are founders and investors overlooking some of the biggest opportunities hiding in plain sight?
We are bringing together leading industry voices, investors, and pioneers to tackle these questions. Join us to explore how we can systematically unlock new growth and build the next generation of global industrial leaders right here in Denmark and Europe.
16:15 – 17:00 Networking and drinks
The dialogue doesn’t stop when the panel ends. Stay with us at the Policy Stage to expand your network over refreshments in a relaxed setting. Whether you want to connect with the maritime panelists from the debate or meet other founders, investors, and policymakers from across the ecosystem, this is your chance to turn conversations into new partnerships.
The Policy Stage is open for everyone and the program runs all day! Doors open at 09:15 with fresh coffee and pastries served to kick off the morning sessions.
Meet the panel
Cecilie Lykkegaard
Strategic Advisor, CoSense
Cecilie Lykkegaard is a strategic advisor and moderator. Through her consultancy, CoSense, she advises organisations, industry partnerships and companies on strategy, public affairs and communication. She previously held executive leadership roles at Danish Maritime and has extensive experience with entrepreneurship and innovation in the maritime sector.
Lotte G. Lundberg
Managing Director, The Danish Maritime Fund
Lotte Lundberg is Managing Director of The Danish Maritime Fund, which is funding multiple maritime startups and scaleups. She is also a board member and chair of five companies in the international maritime sector. With over 40 years’ experience and a corporate background from The Maersk Group, plus NED experience from more than 15 maritime boards, she is well versed in both the corporate and founder/startup ecosystems.
Rasmus Elsborg
CEO and Founder, ReFlow
Rasmus Elsborg founded ReFlow in 2018 and grew it into a maritime climate-tech company before selling a majority stake to Norway’s Grieg Maritime Group in 2023. He has first-hand experience building a company in a regulated, capital-intensive industry and is a European Commission Climate Pact Ambassador and member of the International Marine Procurement Association SAVE Council.
Susanne Eskildsen
Associate Director for Start-Up & Innovation, EIFO
Susanne Eskildsen is an investment professional with a background in private equity and EIFO. Her work spans investment strategy, capital allocation and strategic investments, with a particular interest in how innovation and long-term capital can unlock growth in Europe’s established industrial sectors.
Meet the panel
Cecilie Lykkegaard (moderator)
Strategic Advisor, CoSense
Cecilie Lykkegaard is a strategic advisor and moderator. Through her consultancy, CoSense, she advises organisations, industry partnerships and companies on strategy, public affairs and communication. She previously held executive leadership roles at Danish Maritime and has extensive experience with entrepreneurship and innovation in the maritime sector.
Lotte G. Lundberg
Managing Director, The Danish Maritime Fund
Lotte Lundberg is Managing Director of The Danish Maritime Fund, which is funding multiple maritime startups and scaleups. She is also a board member and chair of five companies in the international maritime sector. With over 40 years’ experience and a corporate background from The Maersk Group, plus NED experience from more than 15 maritime boards, she is well versed in both the corporate and founder/startup ecosystems.
Rasmus Elsborg
CEO and Founder, ReFlow
Rasmus Elsborg founded ReFlow in 2018 and grew it into a maritime climate-tech company before selling a majority stake to Norway’s Grieg Maritime Group in 2023. He has first-hand experience building a company in a regulated, capital-intensive industry and is a European Commission Climate Pact Ambassador and member of the International Marine Procurement Association SAVE Council.
Susanne Eskildsen
Associate Director for Start-Up & Innovation, EIFO
Susanne Eskildsen is an investment professional with a background in private equity and EIFO. Her work spans investment strategy, capital allocation and strategic investments, with a particular interest in how innovation and long-term capital can unlock growth in Europe’s established industrial sectors.
Susanne Eskildsen
Associate Director for Start-Up & Innovation, EIFO
Susanne Eskildsen is an investment professional with a background in private equity and EIFO. Her work spans investment strategy, capital allocation and strategic investments, with a particular interest in how innovation and long-term capital can unlock growth in Europe’s established industrial sectors.
Registration and access
Free Entry – Registration Required!
You do not need a standard TechBBQ ticket to join our Blue Entrepreneurship Forum, as the Policy Stage has a dedicated entrance open to everyone. However, registration is required to secure your seat and help us ensure there are enough drinks and refreshments for everyone.
Want to Explore the Rest of TechBBQ?
If you would like to access the full summit, main stages, and the entire exhibition area outside of the Policy Stage, you can buy a full TechBBQ ticket with an exclusive 40% discount using our code: 26DanishEntrepreneurs40
Dedicated Entrance: The Policy Stage entrance is located at Bella Center via Martha Christensens Vej 16.
Please note: This is a dedicated entrance, not the main TechBBQ exhibition entrance.
With a TechBBQ Pass: If you already have a standard TechBBQ ticket, you can access the Policy Stage directly from the TechBBQ exhibition area without separate registration.
About TechBBQ Policy Stage
Experience the Policy Stage at TechBBQ, hosted by Danish Entrepreneurs and TechBBQ – a full day dedicated to dialogue on Europe’s innovation policy, where entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers come together to shape the framework for the tech ecosystem of tomorrow.
The event is free and open to everyone, bringing together influential voices in conversations aimed at turning policy into a driving force for innovation.
The forces behind Danish Blue Entrepreneurs
Danish Blue Entrepreneurs is a community created by and for maritime entrepreneurs between organizations, foundations and professionals who share a common ambition: to bring together the blue ecosystem to double the number of maritime startups by 2029.
