Join our Geopolitical Courtyard
In June 2025, Rasmussen Global will once again open the Geopolitical Courtyard and bring international politics into a local setting in the heart of the annual Danish political festival, Folkemødet (the People’s Meeting).
Guest speakers and panelists will include former and current ministers, MPs, international business leaders, leading think tanks, journalists and many others who will share their perspectives and insights on some of the most complex challenges and opportunities facing Denmark and the world today.

In the Geopolitical Courtyard, we have meaningful discussions that explore new perspectives and create connections with key players across sectors and countries.
The Geopolitical Courtyard can accommodate 100 seated or 200 standing guests and can be covered in case of rain or excessive sun. At the events, Rasmussen Global provides water, coffee and occasionally beer and wine for guests as we discuss the big questions of the day.
Folkemødet is the central political event in Denmark. Every year in June, the small town of Allinge on the island of Bornholm turns into a major political festival. More than 2,000 political events are hosted by 650 different organizations with the purpose of creating informal meetings and dialogue between politicians, CEOs and executives, and citizens.
This year, our speakers will feature current and former prime ministers, other prominent ministers, CEOs, leading think tanks, editors-in-chief, and many other distinguished figures

Programme 2025 ↓
Torsdag d. 12. juni 12:00 – 12:45
Militært isenkram: Hvad får vi for pengene?
Deltagere:
- Anders Fogh Rasmussen | Fhv. NATO-generalsekretær
- Per Pugholm Olsen | Direktør, FMI
- Rasmus Jarlov | Forsvarsordfører, Konservative
- Dan Hermansen |CEO, MyDefence
- Oliver Krogh Hallin | Senior Associate, BDC
- Moderator: Celine Emma la Cour | Project Manager, Rasmussen Global
Torsdag d. 12. juni 13:45 – 14:30
The economics of the new world order
Participants:
- Morten Bødskov |Minister for Industry and Business Affairs
- Kasper Fangel | CEO, ISS
- Peder Lundquist |CEO, EIFO
- Kim Hedegaard | CEO of PtX, Topsoe
- Nick Hendy |Country Officer for Danmark, Citi
- Moderator: Helene Bille Albrechtsen | Director, Rasmussen Global
Torsdag d. 12. juni 14:45 – 15:30
Europas rolle i det globale techkapløb
Deltagere:
- Helle Thorning-Schmidt | Fhv. Statsminister
- Caroline Stage | Digitaliseringsminister
- Brian Mikkelsen | CEO, Dansk Erhverv
- Thomas Jensen | CEO, Milestone
- Anders Fogh Rasmussen | Fhv. Statsminister
- Moderator: Mathias Bay Lynggaard | Senior Project Manager, Rasmussen Global
Torsdag d. 12. juni 15:40 – 16:15
Mette Frederiksen & Anders Fogh: Sådan forsvarer vi Europa
Deltagere:
- Mette Frederiksen | Statsminister
- Anders Fogh Rasmussen | Fhv. Statsminister
- Moderator: Mathias Bay Lynggaard | Senior Project Manager, Rasmussen Global
Fredag d. 13. juni 10:00 – 10:30
Bring Ukraine’s Kids Back: A Call for Justice
Participants:
- Daria Zarivna | Advisor to Head of Ukraine’s President’s Office
- Anders Fogh Rasmussen | Fhv. Statsminister
- Moderator: Celine Emma la Cour | Project Manager, Rasmussen Global
Fredag d. 13. juni 11:00 – 11:45
Den usynlige frontlinje: Er Danmark klar til hybridkrig?
Deltagere:
- Torsten Schack | Beredskabsministen
- Morten Løkkegaard | Europaparlamentsmedlem
- Mads Skovlund Pedersen | Bankdirektør, Nordea Danmark
- Anette Vainer | Direktør, Fortinet Danmark
- Ulrik Ledertoug | Forretningsudvikler, Orange Cyberdefense
- Moderator: Rasmus Grand Berthelsen | Senior Director, Rasmussen Global
Fredag d. 13. juni 13:00 – 13:40
Thorning, Løkke & Fogh: Europa alene i verden?
Deltagere:
- Helle Thorning-Schmidt | Fhv. Statsminister
- Lars Løkke Rasmussen | Fhv. Statsminister
- Anders Fogh Rasmussen | Fhv. Statsminister
- Moderator: Mathias Bay Lynggaard | Senior Project Manager, Rasmussen Global
Fredag d. 13. juni 14:00 – 14:45
A stronger, safer Europe: UK & EU resilience
Deltagere:
- Joelle Jenny | British Ambassador to Denmark
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Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen | Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Michael Zilmer-Johns | Fhv. NATO-ambassadør
- Christine Nissen | Chefanalytiker, Tænketanken EUROPA
- Moderator: Ida Sandroos | Policy Advisor, Rasmussen Global
Fredag d. 13. juni 16:00 – 16:30
Fogh fortæller om et halvt århundrede i magtens centrum
Deltagere:
- Anders Fogh Rasmussen | Fhv. Statsminister og NATO-generalsekretær
- Moderator: Mathias Bay Lynggaard | Senior Project Manager, Rasmussen Global
Fredag d. 13. juni 17:45 – 18:30
Danmarks rolle i det nye rumkapløb
Deltagere:
- Andreas Mogensen | Astronaut
- Christina Egelund | Uddannelses- og forskningsminister
- Lars Moltsen | CEO, Sternula
- Per Michael Johansen | Rektor, Aalborg Universitet
Lørdag d. 13. juni 10:00 – 10:45
Grøn, billig eller sikker energi?
Deltagere:
- Klaus Nyengaard | CEO, Seaborg Technologies
- Samir Abboud | CEO, Innargi
- Therese Bording Hermann | Head of Government Strategic Affairs and DK Public Affairs, Topsoe
- Moderator: Helene Bille Albrechtsen | Director, Rasmussen Global
Lørdag d. 13. juni 11:00 – 11:45
Spionernes tid 2.0: Den skjulte frontlinje
Deltagere:
- Lars Findsen | Fhv. chef for Forsvarets Efterretningstjeneste
- Jakob Scharf | Fhv. chef for Politiets Efterretningstjeneste
- Flemming Splidsboel | Seniorforsker, DIIS
Lørdag d. 13. juni 13:00 – 13:45
Chefredaktørernes Udenrigsklub
Deltagere:
- Christian Jensen | Chefredaktør, Politiken
- Martin Krasnik | Chefredaktør, Weekendavisen
- Tom Jensen | Chefredaktør, Berlingske
- Moderator: Mathias Bay Lynggaard | Senior Project Manager, Rasmussen Global
Lørdag d. 13. juni 14:00 – 14:45
Ukraine’s Defence: Stories and Strategies from the Front
Deltagere:
- Andreas Foss | Chairman, Kolo Nordic
- Polina Melnyk | Ukrainian medical volunteer
- Claus Mathiesen | Senior lecturer, Royal Danish Defence College
- Jacob Panton-Kristiansen | Special Advisor, Webiel Scientific
- Moderator: Celine Emma la Cour | Project Manager, Rasmussen Global
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For more information on Rasmussen Global at Folkemødet contact Mathias Bay Lynggaard
T: + 45 31 39 54 60 M: mba@rasmussenglobal.com