Thomas Krogh Jensen is the CEO of Copenhagen Fintech – a non-profit, award-winning innovation hub founded in 2016 in Denmark, with the mission to foster innovation within the financial sector in Denmark and the Nordics, by building a thriving fintech ecosystem.

He is also the CEO of Nordic Fintech Week, the flagship yearly conference of Copenhagen Fintech, where the local and global sector gathers to create connections and partnerships that will lead the way to the financial industry of tomorrow.

Thomas has extensive experience of leadership and management in large national and global organizations on a senior level and has practiced leadership (from mid to senior management) in a “change management” context.

Whether operational or strategic, the keywords have been management of significant changes along with the ability to execute and transform strategies into everyday actions.

Simon Schou is Chief Innovation Officer, Deputy CEO, and co-founder of Copenhagen Fintech—one of the leading fintech ecosystems in the Nordics.

He is a recognized expert in fintech innovation, global tech ecosystems, and cluster development, with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of finance, technology, and policy.Simon has played a central role in building Copenhagen Fintech into a globally connected innovation hub, and has led international delegations and ecosystem collaborations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas—including Silicon Valley, Singapore, Israel, and New York.

His work focuses on driving innovation, creating high-impact partnerships, and shaping future financial systems.With a background in regional innovation systems and industrial clusters, Simon combines strategic insight with hands-on experience in building ecosystems, advising on policy, and accelerating startups.

He is a frequent speaker and lecturer on fintech, digital transformation in finance, and innovation-driven growth, including contributions to executive programs at Copenhagen Business School.Simon brings energy, global perspective, and practical insights to audiences looking to understand the future of finance, innovation ecosystems, and how to turn strategy into real-world impact.

‍Key speaking topics include:
‍- The future of fintech and financial ecosystems
- Building successful innovation clusters
- Global tech ecosystems and cross-border collaboration
- Digital transformation in the financial sector
- From strategy to execution in innovation

David aka the “ Corporate Therapist” is an experienced executive who has lived both the start up and executive corporate life in London and the Nordics.

David has a keen interest in innovation as an enabler and how ultimately it  delivers real business value.

Areas of interest outside of the commercial world include topics around open source, quantum, AI and how science interacts with humanity in general.