EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Annual General Meeting 2024

Date: April 19, 2024

Event: Annual General Meeting

Time: 9:00 - 13:00 CEST (Registration starts at 8:30)

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Venue: LEGO Campus

About the Event

Danish-Chinese Business Forum is pleased to annouce this year's Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will take place 19th of April 2024. The AGM will be hosted by The LEGO Group at their LEGO Campus in Billund. 

We are pleased to annouce our distinguished keynote speakers:

  • Mr. Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen, Permanent Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs at Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Mr. Qin Jie, Minister Counselor and Deputy Chief of the People's Republic of China to Denmark

Edward Lewin, VP Government & Public Affairs at the LEGO Group, and Tom Behrens-Sørensen, Chairman of Danish-Chinese Business Forum will provide the welcome speech.

The focus of our AGM this year is the EU-China relationship and its implications for Danish companies working with and in China. We have invited several distinguished speakers to provide updates on these topics, which will be annouced in the weeks to come.

Click Here to Register (Only for Members of DCBF) 

China Proposes to Lighten Up Requirements for Cross-Border Data Transfers

Date: May 07, 2024

Event: Webinar

Time: (9:00-10:00 a.m. DK/3:00-4:00 p.m. CN)

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Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).

Restrictions on cross-border data transfer have long been a cause for concern for foreign companies operating in China, and the Chinese regulators are seeking to address these concerns by lightening up the onerous requirements for cross-border data transfers.

On 28 September 2023, the Cyber Administration of China ("CAC") issued the Regulations for Standardizing and Promoting Cross-Border Data Flow ("Draft Regulations") to solicit public comments. The Draft Regulations appear to overturn some of their previous requirements in relation to cross-border data transfers. If adopted into law in its current form, the Draft Regulations would:

  • Create exemptions for many companies that export data or personal information from China in certain common business scenarios from otherwise mandatory data export approval procedures.

  • Raise the data transfer volume thresholds for the CAC's Security Assessment (a more onerous legal mechanism), and leave transfers of low-volume data to less onerous legal mechanisms. 

  • Allow free trade zones to create "Negative Lists" for cross-border data transfers that are subject to mandatory data export procedures.

Almost half a year has lapsed from the day that the Draft Regulations were publicized, many foreign companies are still waiting for the Draft Regulations to be formally issued. In an official press conference on 5 February 2024, the director of the Department of Foregin Investment Management under the Ministry of Commerce said that the Cyberspace Administration of China is contemplating and improving the Draft Regulations and preparing for its promulgation. 

In this webinar, Samuel Yang, Partner at Anjie Broad, will introduce all that you need to know about the Draft Regulations, their implications on your business, as well as observations of how multiple national companies are dealing with a time of uncertainty and their practical considerations. 

Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.

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Annual General Meeting 2024

Date: April 19, 2024

Event: Annual General Meeting

Time: 9:00 - 13:00 CEST (Registration starts at 8:30)

renewable-energy

Venue: LEGO Campus

About the Event

Danish-Chinese Business Forum is pleased to annouce this year's Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will take place 19th of April 2024. The AGM will be hosted by The LEGO Group at their LEGO Campus in Billund. 

We are pleased to annouce our distinguished keynote speakers:

  • Mr. Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen, Permanent Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs at Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Mr. Qin Jie, Minister Counselor and Deputy Chief of the People's Republic of China to Denmark

Edward Lewin, VP Government & Public Affairs at the LEGO Group, and Tom Behrens-Sørensen, Chairman of Danish-Chinese Business Forum will provide the welcome speech.

The focus of our AGM this year is the EU-China relationship and its implications for Danish companies working with and in China. We have invited several distinguished speakers to provide updates on these topics, which will be annouced in the weeks to come.

Click Here to Register (Only for Members of DCBF) 

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China Proposes to Lighten Up Requirements for Cross-Border Data Transfers

Date: May 07, 2024

Event: Webinar

Time: (9:00-10:00 a.m. DK/3:00-4:00 p.m. CN)

renewable-energy

Click here to register (for DCBF, DCCC and DCCHK members only).

Restrictions on cross-border data transfer have long been a cause for concern for foreign companies operating in China, and the Chinese regulators are seeking to address these concerns by lightening up the onerous requirements for cross-border data transfers.

On 28 September 2023, the Cyber Administration of China ("CAC") issued the Regulations for Standardizing and Promoting Cross-Border Data Flow ("Draft Regulations") to solicit public comments. The Draft Regulations appear to overturn some of their previous requirements in relation to cross-border data transfers. If adopted into law in its current form, the Draft Regulations would:

  • Create exemptions for many companies that export data or personal information from China in certain common business scenarios from otherwise mandatory data export approval procedures.

  • Raise the data transfer volume thresholds for the CAC's Security Assessment (a more onerous legal mechanism), and leave transfers of low-volume data to less onerous legal mechanisms. 

  • Allow free trade zones to create "Negative Lists" for cross-border data transfers that are subject to mandatory data export procedures.

Almost half a year has lapsed from the day that the Draft Regulations were publicized, many foreign companies are still waiting for the Draft Regulations to be formally issued. In an official press conference on 5 February 2024, the director of the Department of Foregin Investment Management under the Ministry of Commerce said that the Cyberspace Administration of China is contemplating and improving the Draft Regulations and preparing for its promulgation. 

In this webinar, Samuel Yang, Partner at Anjie Broad, will introduce all that you need to know about the Draft Regulations, their implications on your business, as well as observations of how multiple national companies are dealing with a time of uncertainty and their practical considerations. 

Please contact info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.

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IoT

Internet of Things: Past, Present, and Future in the Chinese Context

Date: March 15, 2022

Time: 10:00-11:00

Event: Webinar


This webinar is organised by the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce in partnership with EUCBA.

The speaker of the event will be Dr. Karel Eloot, Senior Partner at McKinsey Greater China where he leads the McKinsey IoT Hub. He is also co-founder of Tsinghua University's Digital Capability Center and Chairman of the Benelux Chamber of Commerce East China - Shanghai. Karel will talk about global trends and recent developments in IoT, after which he will focus on the Chinese context. Topics include: whether or not China will create a separate IoT world; IoT adoption and use cases in China compared to the rest of the world; competition between MNCs and domestic companies in China; and the implications for all stakeholders involved.

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Brand New Tencent E-Commerce Solution for Danish Companies

Date: February 22, 2022

Time: 9.00-10.00 (DK) / 16.00-17.00 (CN)

Event: Webinar


Amid all the uncertainties and travel restrictions in today's world, being connected online to your markets become more important than ever.

Join this event with Leaf Digital Group, Tencent Cloud partner in Denmark, and learn more about the newest possibilities for using the Tencent eco-system to expand your business in the Chinese market.

Tencent and Leaf Digital will introduce the recently launched China Connect solution that enables Danish companies to go China easier and more seamlessly than ever by tapping into the vast Tencent ecosystem.

Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.

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Chinese New Year’s Celebration - Year of the Tiger: Political, Economic & Business Update 2022

Date: January 26, 2022

Time: 14:30-16:30 (Denmark)

Event: Signature Event


Danish-Chinese Business Forum and Danske Bank invite you to this annually held Signature Event, where China experts seek to look into the crystal ball as to what 2022 may hold in store. 

The Chinese Communist Party Central Committee earlier this month concluded the 6th Plenum making it official that China has entered a new era “the Xi Jinping era” heralding profound changes in China’s approach to economy, politics, and foreign affairs.​

How will this paradigm shift in policies play out in the Year of the Tiger and what are implications for foreign businesses in China? 2022 promises to be another milestone year including the 20th Party Congress and election of a new Politburo next autumn.

This New Year’s event seeks to provide important insights to our members in turn helping them navigate the changing Chinese business environment and optimize business results.

Professor Kjeld Erik Brødsgaard will provide us with an update on the political changes and challenges to prepare you for 2022. 

Allan von Mehren, Chief China Analyst at Danske Bank, will elaborate on the economic prospects for China in 2022. 

Tom Behrens-Sørensen, Chairman of DCBF, will provide insights for developing your China strategy in 2022 and delve into what businesses need to be aware of and what to consider in 2022 to navigate in China’s changing business environment. 

This event is a collaboration between Danish-Chinese Business Forum and Danske Bank. 

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Operating Across Cultures Including Remote Management​

Date: January 18, 2022

Time: 9.00-10.00 (DK) / 16.00-17.00 (CN)

Event: Webinar


Annette Dahl provides simple and effective tools that you can use to navigate cross-cultural situations, along with advice on how to manage employees from a distance and
create commitment and drive amongst your employees across cultures and locations.
You will get highlight insight about:
• How to create a quick and nuanced cultural analysis of your global team
• How to build up trust in the virtual context
• How to create an engaging virtual meeting with your global team
• Why it is important to listen for the silence
• Which importance psychological safety has in the global virtual meetings and how
to create it

Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.

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Key Developments of China’s Cybersecurity and Data Laws and How They Affect Your Business

Date: January 11, 2022

Time: 9.00-10.00 (DK) / 16.00-17.00 (CN)

Event: Webinar


China’s cybersecurity and data legal regime evolves in fast pace. In 2021, two important national laws the China Data Security Law (DSL) and the Personal Information Protection Law of China (PIPL) have taken effect on 1 September and 1 November respectively. These two laws, together with the China Cybersecurity Law of China (CSL), constitute a comprehensive cybersecurity and data legal regime of China and will have significant implications for businesses.

In this webinar, Barbara Li, the Head of Corporate at Rui Bai Law Firm and a highly regarded legal expert in cybersecurity and data protection, will introduce the key concepts of the CSL, DSL and PIPL, explain how these laws will impact Danish and international businesses operating in China, and provide practical guidance on what companies should be doing for compliance and risk management.

Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.

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China Legal Update

China Legal Update - Latest Updates and News

Date: December 14, 2021

Time: 9:00-10:30 (Denmark) / 16-17:30 (Hong Kong)

Event: Webinar


This webinar will provide you with the latest Chinese legal updates on a wide range of topics. You will be able to create an overview in relation to your business, but also an opportunity to ask questions, discuss the topics and get the nuances in a complicated area.

The speakers are from Magnusson Law Firm:

Natalie Pu is a counsel in Magnusson’s Denmark office and is part of their Corporate/M&A team as well as their China Group. Natalie has practiced law in China working for one of the world’s most successful law firms and is a dual-qualified Chinese and US (California) lawyer. Her extensive practice is focused on inbound and outbound investments, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other general corporate and commercial matters.

Nikolaj Juhl Hansen is the managing partner of Magnusson Law Firm in Denmark. He also heads Magnusson’s China Desk and is part of Magnusson International’s cross-border M&A team. Nikolaj has previously worked in the UK law firms Eversheds and Travers Smith and has in-depth experience with handling cross-border transactions and projects. He is also very experienced in handling Chinese investment in the Nordic-Baltic region and advising European businesses on projects in China.

For more information and programme please click here.

To sign up please click here.

This webinar is for both members and non-members of DCBF. We encourage those who are not yet members to consider becoming members to take full advantage of the many benefits we offer.

This event is a collaboration between Danish-Chinese Business Forum and Denmark-Hong Kong Trade Association.

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Understand New F&B Regulation Change in China for Danish Companies

Date: December 01, 2021

Time: 09:00 – 10:00 (DK) / 16:00 - 17:00 (CN)

Event: Webinar


Are you aware of the regulative changes scheduled to take place from 1st January 2022 affecting the import of F&B products in China?

We invite you to join us online for an informative session on December 1st, where experts from the Trade Council's Food Team will share more information on the changes coming and how it will affect your Danish company exporting to China.

Expert Speakers are:

  • Katja Goodhew, Minister Counsellor and Teamleader of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries at Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in China
  • Amanda Xiang, Senior Trade Officer, Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in China
  • Ran Wei, Trade Officer, Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in China
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PIPL

China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)

Date: November 24, 2021

Time: 09:00-10:00 (Denmark) / 16:00-17:00 (China)

Event: Webinar


In late August 2021, The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed the Personal Information Protection Law, which is among the strictest data laws in the world. Companies, Chinese as well as foreign, are obligated to obtain prior consent to collect data, as well as to minimize collection of data.

At this webinar, Mr. Quentin Bottasso and Mr. Kent Woo from Zhong Lun Law Firm, Guangzhou, will introduce the law and cover what companies need to be aware of. Dr. Wen Xiang from ThinkChina/Faculty of Law at UCPH, will focus on the pharmaceutical industry by elaborating how the PIPL affects the use of genetic information. The webinar is hosted by Danish-Chinese Business Forum, Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and the Royal Danish Consulate General in Guangzhou.

See full invitation here.

Sign up here.

For more information about the law, read the following document written by speaker Mr. Kent Woo: Highlights of the Personal Information Protection Law in China

This webinar is for both members and non-members of DCBF. We encourage those who are not yet members to consider becoming members to take full advantage of the many benefits we offer.

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China Forum

China Forum: Doing Business in China Amid the Pandemic

Date: November 11, 2021

Time: 10:00-11:00 Denmark / 17:00-18:00 China

Event: Other


The Chinese market is increasingly important for Danish companies, both as a place of production, but increasingly so as a market for Danish companies’ industrial and commercial goods. Therefore, the impact of the ongoing pandemic and how this is handled from Chinese side is of relevance for Danish companies doing business in China.

This webinar will give an update on the steps taken by the Chinese government to curb the pandemic and will also address how the pandemic has impacted supply chain stability and consumer preferences. Held by the following speakers: Hans Henrik Pontoppidan, Peter Bay Kirkegaard, Wang Lei, Gao Xingle, and Simon Lichtenberg.

This webinar is the second session of the China Forum in 2021, jointly organised by the Chinese Embassy, DI, DCBF and Danske Bank. You are welcome to submit specific questions you would like to have addressed before the webinar to pbki@di.dk, or during the webinar using the chat function in Teams.

Click here to sign up!

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IoT

Internet of Things: Past, Present, and Future in the Chinese Context

Date: March 15, 2022

Event: Webinar


This webinar is organised by the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce in partnership with EUCBA.

The speaker of the event will be Dr. Karel Eloot, Senior Partner at McKinsey Greater China where he leads the McKinsey IoT Hub. He is also co-founder of Tsinghua University's Digital Capability Center and Chairman of the Benelux Chamber of Commerce East China - Shanghai. Karel will talk about global trends and recent developments in IoT, after which he will focus on the Chinese context. Topics include: whether or not China will create a separate IoT world; IoT adoption and use cases in China compared to the rest of the world; competition between MNCs and domestic companies in China; and the implications for all stakeholders involved.

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Brand New Tencent E-Commerce Solution for Danish Companies

Date: February 22, 2022

Event: Webinar


Amid all the uncertainties and travel restrictions in today's world, being connected online to your markets become more important than ever.

Join this event with Leaf Digital Group, Tencent Cloud partner in Denmark, and learn more about the newest possibilities for using the Tencent eco-system to expand your business in the Chinese market.

Tencent and Leaf Digital will introduce the recently launched China Connect solution that enables Danish companies to go China easier and more seamlessly than ever by tapping into the vast Tencent ecosystem.

Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.

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Banner

Chinese New Year’s Celebration - Year of the Tiger: Political, Economic & Business Update 2022

Date: January 26, 2022

Event: Signature Event


Danish-Chinese Business Forum and Danske Bank invite you to this annually held Signature Event, where China experts seek to look into the crystal ball as to what 2022 may hold in store. 

The Chinese Communist Party Central Committee earlier this month concluded the 6th Plenum making it official that China has entered a new era “the Xi Jinping era” heralding profound changes in China’s approach to economy, politics, and foreign affairs.​

How will this paradigm shift in policies play out in the Year of the Tiger and what are implications for foreign businesses in China? 2022 promises to be another milestone year including the 20th Party Congress and election of a new Politburo next autumn.

This New Year’s event seeks to provide important insights to our members in turn helping them navigate the changing Chinese business environment and optimize business results.

Professor Kjeld Erik Brødsgaard will provide us with an update on the political changes and challenges to prepare you for 2022. 

Allan von Mehren, Chief China Analyst at Danske Bank, will elaborate on the economic prospects for China in 2022. 

Tom Behrens-Sørensen, Chairman of DCBF, will provide insights for developing your China strategy in 2022 and delve into what businesses need to be aware of and what to consider in 2022 to navigate in China’s changing business environment. 

This event is a collaboration between Danish-Chinese Business Forum and Danske Bank. 

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Banner_Website

Operating Across Cultures Including Remote Management​

Date: January 18, 2022

Event: Webinar


Annette Dahl provides simple and effective tools that you can use to navigate cross-cultural situations, along with advice on how to manage employees from a distance and
create commitment and drive amongst your employees across cultures and locations.
You will get highlight insight about:
• How to create a quick and nuanced cultural analysis of your global team
• How to build up trust in the virtual context
• How to create an engaging virtual meeting with your global team
• Why it is important to listen for the silence
• Which importance psychological safety has in the global virtual meetings and how
to create it

Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.

Back
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Banner_Website

Key Developments of China’s Cybersecurity and Data Laws and How They Affect Your Business

Date: January 11, 2022

Event: Webinar


China’s cybersecurity and data legal regime evolves in fast pace. In 2021, two important national laws the China Data Security Law (DSL) and the Personal Information Protection Law of China (PIPL) have taken effect on 1 September and 1 November respectively. These two laws, together with the China Cybersecurity Law of China (CSL), constitute a comprehensive cybersecurity and data legal regime of China and will have significant implications for businesses.

In this webinar, Barbara Li, the Head of Corporate at Rui Bai Law Firm and a highly regarded legal expert in cybersecurity and data protection, will introduce the key concepts of the CSL, DSL and PIPL, explain how these laws will impact Danish and international businesses operating in China, and provide practical guidance on what companies should be doing for compliance and risk management.

Please contact us at info@dcbf.dk if you have any questions.

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China Legal Update

China Legal Update - Latest Updates and News

Date: December 14, 2021

Event: Webinar


This webinar will provide you with the latest Chinese legal updates on a wide range of topics. You will be able to create an overview in relation to your business, but also an opportunity to ask questions, discuss the topics and get the nuances in a complicated area.

The speakers are from Magnusson Law Firm:

Natalie Pu is a counsel in Magnusson’s Denmark office and is part of their Corporate/M&A team as well as their China Group. Natalie has practiced law in China working for one of the world’s most successful law firms and is a dual-qualified Chinese and US (California) lawyer. Her extensive practice is focused on inbound and outbound investments, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other general corporate and commercial matters.

Nikolaj Juhl Hansen is the managing partner of Magnusson Law Firm in Denmark. He also heads Magnusson’s China Desk and is part of Magnusson International’s cross-border M&A team. Nikolaj has previously worked in the UK law firms Eversheds and Travers Smith and has in-depth experience with handling cross-border transactions and projects. He is also very experienced in handling Chinese investment in the Nordic-Baltic region and advising European businesses on projects in China.

For more information and programme please click here.

To sign up please click here.

This webinar is for both members and non-members of DCBF. We encourage those who are not yet members to consider becoming members to take full advantage of the many benefits we offer.

This event is a collaboration between Danish-Chinese Business Forum and Denmark-Hong Kong Trade Association.

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Event banner - F&B Regulation Change

Understand New F&B Regulation Change in China for Danish Companies

Date: December 01, 2021

Event: Webinar


Are you aware of the regulative changes scheduled to take place from 1st January 2022 affecting the import of F&B products in China?

We invite you to join us online for an informative session on December 1st, where experts from the Trade Council's Food Team will share more information on the changes coming and how it will affect your Danish company exporting to China.

Expert Speakers are:

  • Katja Goodhew, Minister Counsellor and Teamleader of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries at Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in China
  • Amanda Xiang, Senior Trade Officer, Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in China
  • Ran Wei, Trade Officer, Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in China
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PIPL

China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)

Date: November 24, 2021

Event: Webinar


In late August 2021, The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed the Personal Information Protection Law, which is among the strictest data laws in the world. Companies, Chinese as well as foreign, are obligated to obtain prior consent to collect data, as well as to minimize collection of data.

At this webinar, Mr. Quentin Bottasso and Mr. Kent Woo from Zhong Lun Law Firm, Guangzhou, will introduce the law and cover what companies need to be aware of. Dr. Wen Xiang from ThinkChina/Faculty of Law at UCPH, will focus on the pharmaceutical industry by elaborating how the PIPL affects the use of genetic information. The webinar is hosted by Danish-Chinese Business Forum, Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and the Royal Danish Consulate General in Guangzhou.

See full invitation here.

Sign up here.

For more information about the law, read the following document written by speaker Mr. Kent Woo: Highlights of the Personal Information Protection Law in China

This webinar is for both members and non-members of DCBF. We encourage those who are not yet members to consider becoming members to take full advantage of the many benefits we offer.

Back
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China Forum

China Forum: Doing Business in China Amid the Pandemic

Date: November 11, 2021

Event: Other


The Chinese market is increasingly important for Danish companies, both as a place of production, but increasingly so as a market for Danish companies’ industrial and commercial goods. Therefore, the impact of the ongoing pandemic and how this is handled from Chinese side is of relevance for Danish companies doing business in China.

This webinar will give an update on the steps taken by the Chinese government to curb the pandemic and will also address how the pandemic has impacted supply chain stability and consumer preferences. Held by the following speakers: Hans Henrik Pontoppidan, Peter Bay Kirkegaard, Wang Lei, Gao Xingle, and Simon Lichtenberg.

This webinar is the second session of the China Forum in 2021, jointly organised by the Chinese Embassy, DI, DCBF and Danske Bank. You are welcome to submit specific questions you would like to have addressed before the webinar to pbki@di.dk, or during the webinar using the chat function in Teams.

Click here to sign up!