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In collaboration with our partners, Digital Hub Denmark invites you to the launch of Exit Interviews - a first-of-its-kind study exploring what drives international talent to leave Denmark.
At the event, you’ll get insights from the report’s key findings, hear perspectives from leaders across the public and private sectors, and explore how Denmark can strengthen its ability to retain global tech talent.
Date: September 12, 2025
Time: 09:15-11.30
Location: Digital Hub Denmark - Click for directions
This study, conducted by Digital Hub Denmark, explores why skilled international tech professionals choose to leave Denmark - even after building a life and career here.
While many initiatives focus on those who stay, this study zooms in on the ones who have already left. We spoke to tech talents who once lived and worked in Denmark’s tech industry - and asked them, quite simply: Why did you leave?
Their answers, combined with insights from nearly 50 Danish companies, offer a rare and honest picture of the underlying departure factors. From career stagnation and unclear growth paths to cultural disconnect and everyday frictions, the report sheds light on challenges that are often overlooked in both policy and retention efforts.
Join us for the launch event and be part of the conversation on how Denmark can better retain international tech talent.
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Doors open for an informal welcome with coffee and croissants. A chance to meet fellow attendees before the programme begins.
Digital Hub Denmark opens the day with a short welcome and context for the Exit Interviews initiative.
Speaker: Nicolaj Christensen, CEO at Digital Hub Denmark
The Ministry shares its perspective on Denmark’s digital competitiveness and why talent attraction and retention is central to the national agenda.
Speaker: Caroline Stage Olsen, Minister of Digital Affairs
A presentation of the report’s main insights, including patterns behind why international tech professionals leave Denmark - and what can be done about it.
Speaker: Louise del Rosario Jensen, Head of Talent & Marketing at Digital Hub Denmark
A moderated conversation with public and private stakeholders on how Denmark can better retain international tech talent. The session explores current efforts, blind spots, and opportunities for stronger cross-sector collaboration.
Speakers:
Laura Klitgaard, President of The Danish Society of Engineers
Jens-Kristian Lütken, Mayor for The Employment and Integration Administration in Copenhagen Municipality
Caroline Stage Olsen, Minister of Digital Affairs
A comparative look at how Finland is working to ensure companies are equipped to retain international professionals - and what Denmark might learn from it.
Speaker: Sandra Slotte, Senior Policy Advisor, Internationalisation Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki
A moderated conversation with private companies responding to the report’s findings. The panel will explore what needs to change - and how. Audience questions are welcome.
Speakers: (TBA)
Final reflections and a thank you for joining the conversation.
Speaker: Nicolaj Christensen, CEO at Digital Hub Denmark
Minister for Digitalisation
President of The Danish Society of Engineers
The Mayour of Copenhagen for Employment and Integration
CEO of Digital Hub Denmark
Head of Talent Attraction and Marketing at Digital Hub Denmark
Senior Policy Advisor, Internationalisation Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki
For more information, please contact Louise del Rosario Jensen, Head of Talent & Marketing at louise@digitalhubdenmark.dk.
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