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Copenhagen Executive Roundtable

2 November, 2026 | 11:00 AM CET | Copenhagen



The higher education sector is experiencing an era of profound transformation. Financial pressures, fluctuating international student enrolments, the emergence of generative AI (GenAI), and the rapid shift to online and blended learning are redefining the landscape. Against this backdrop, university leaders are grappling with an urgent and complex challenge:

“How can we generate sustainable revenue in the long term while adapting to these disruptive changes?”

This exclusive roundtable forum, designed for university executives, will bring together thought leaders and senior decision-makers for a high-level, strategic discussion.

The forum will explore the pivotal role of digital strategy in ensuring institutional resilience and long-term sustainability.

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Speakers

John Baker

Founder and CEO, D2L

John Baker

Founder and CEO, D2L

John founded D2L in 1999, at the age of twenty-two, while attending the University of Waterloo. He strongly believes that learning is the foundation upon which all progress and achievement rests.

He is a member of the Business Council of Canada, board member of the Business Higher Education Roundtable, member of the Industry Strategy Council in Canada, Chair of the Digital Economic Strategy Table in Canada, has served on the Governing Council of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, is the Past Chair of the board of Communitech, and is a board member of Canada’s National Ballet School.

John was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross, the EY Entrepreneur of the Year (Ontario for Software and Technology), Young Alumni Achievement Medal from University of Waterloo, and Intrepid Entrepreneur of the Year in Waterloo Region Hall of Fame.

John graduated from the University of Waterloo with an Honours B.A.Sc. in Systems Design
Engineering, with First Class Honours and an option in Management Sciences.

Key Discussion Points

  • Harnessing GenAI in Higher Education
  • Building Digital Resilience
  • Diversifying Revenue Streams
  • Adapting to Shifting Learner Demands

Who Should Attend?

  • Deputy & Pro Vice-Chancellors
  • Chief Financial Officers
  • Directors of Strategy and Digital Transformation
  • Deans and Academic Leaders with strategic oversight
This interactive session will provide a collaborative space to share insights, discuss best practices, and identify actionable solutions for generating sustainable growth in an increasingly dynamic environment.

Special Features

Participants will have the rare opportunity to engage directly with industry visionaries and academic leaders who are shaping the future of education, ensuring your institution remains at the forefront of innovation and impact.

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Where?

Matrikel 1

Højbro Pl. 10, 1200 København, Denmark.

Location

Agenda

11:00 am – 11:30 am

Attendee Arrival, Registration, Coffee and Informal Introductions

11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Buffet-style light lunch served, sit down & networking

12:15 pm – 12:30 pm

Welcome note, opening remarks and agenda overview

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Session One: Technology and Institutional Resilience: Harnessing GenAI in Higher Education

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Session Two: Fireside Chat with John Baker

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Coffee break

3:00 pm – 3:45 pm

Session Three: Reflection & Application (Workshop)

3:45 pm – 4:00 pm

Closing remarks

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Optional networking drinks

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