Maritime Denmark in a Changing World: Robustness and Resilience, Welcome by Mette Sanne Hansen, Head of Maritime DTU

This evening, we will focus on the future of ships as a critical component of supply security and naval defense. Through inspiring presentations from key players in the maritime landscape, we will gain insights into how design, technology, and operational solutions can enhance the industry's resilience. 

Join us for an engaging evening with sharp perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the maritime and defense sectors.

Programme

17:00 – 17:10 Opening by organizers  
by Mette Sanne Hansen, Head of Maritime DTU

17:10 – 17:40 Danish Centre for Naval Innovation and adaptability – a motor for European naval Robustness and Resilience 
by Torben Mikkelsen, Rear Admiral (Ret.), NFC & FORCE Technology

Denmark is 40 years ahead of other Navies in using and integrating modularity in Naval operations.

All naval thinking these days is that a modular approach will ensure warships that can stay updated, relevant, and able to deliver the needed naval effects in the foreseen unstable world with no or very little warning from peace to war. 

Denmark can be a European/NATO HUB for establishing and using an architecture based on modularity – ensuring more naval effect, in country know how and growth of maritime industry.

17:40 – 18:10 Geopolitical Shifts and Danish Maritime Industry: Enhancing Resilience and Local Supply Chains for Future Naval Vessels
by Bjarke Wiehe Bøtcher, International Affairs, Danske Maritime

Bjarke will provide an overview of how the geopolitical landscape has impacted the need for industrial resilience and a stronger local supply chain to support the construction of future naval vessels for the Royal Danish Navy.

He will provide insights into the current capabilities of the Danish maritime industry and on how it can adapt, and transform should a greater capacity for newbuilding for the Royal Danish Navy arise.

Since 2021, Bjarke Wiehe Bøtcher have served as Director of International Affairs at industry association Danish Maritime. In this capacity he provides assistance to approx. 170 member companies of the industry association specializing in trade policy and the  facilitation of exports. He is responsible for fostering external relations and forging partnerships with governmental bodies and foreign industry associations, including Danish  Maritime´s active participation in SEA Europe – the Shipyard´s and Maritime  Equipment Association of Europe.

18:40 - 19:15 Building Maritime Resilience from Shore to Ship – A Critical Infrastructure Perspective
by Jesper Florin, Head of Security and Resilience, DBI 

How can we strengthen the maritime sector’s ability to withstand disruption—from suppliers to ports to vessels? Jesper Florin, Head of Security and Resilience at DBI – the Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology, will explore how resilience must be  understood and implemented across the entire maritime value chain.

Taking inspiration from real-world examples—particularly within port infrastructure—Jesper will examine how we can prepare for unexpected scenarios in an increasingly complex risk landscape. With a holistic view rooted in the evolving concept of resilience,  this talk highlights the maritime sector’s crucial role in ensuring the continuity of vital societal functions such as logistics and energy supply.

19:15 - 19:30 Closure