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Have you met Thomas?    A true business version of the Danish word, “Ildsjæl”. 🔥   Thomas Nørgaard Christensen is Vice President, Regional Director at COWI.    He is an ambassador to Invest in Aalborg - and involved in countless networks and activities supporting the growth of the North Danish Region.   “Aalborg and northern Jutland have a lot of resources vital for growing businesses of the future.   Especially Aalborg University ranked as the best in Europe in Engineering, creates a pipeline of the most important resource – the employees.   One of our key strengths is that businesses and public authorities work together to fulfil this potential.” Thank you for your time and efforts Mr. Ambassador. We are proud to have you on the team. Get to know the ambassadors here 👇 https://lnkd.in/epaEcwve

“Aalborg University is one of the best universities in the world at creating wonderful engineers” - Andreas Berre Eriksen, CEO & Partner at Ambolt AI in Aalborg. Wondering why Aalborg is attracting so much attention in AI? 🤔 Just yesterday, Aalborg University was the stage for the unveiling of Denmark's new strategic initiative for artificial intelligence by Minister for Digitalization, Caroline Stage Olsen and Minister for Finance, Nicolai Wammen. The ministers took the opportunity to meet some of AAU’s talented students and researchers, witnessing firsthand AAU’s problem-based learning approach and AI-focused work. The government’s initiative emphasizes large-scale implementation of AI in the public sector, safeguarding Denmark’s competitive edge globally New video 📽️ Learn more about AI in Aalborg as Professor Thomas Moeslund from Aalborg University and Andreas Berre Eriksen, CEO & Partner of Ambolt AI give an introduction to their field. "AI seems to be about to transform the world in the same way we saw with the rise of the Internet. - Professor Thomas Moeslund from Aalborg University. The video is latest episode of “Not all heroes wear capes” by Invest in Aalborg. These short videos celebrate the academic and business perspectives of some of Aalborg’s unique qualities. Throw our AI champions a 👍

“The city’s resilience, mindset, transformative power, and 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫-𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐮𝐩-𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 is a story worth sharing globally. “ Meet our new Invest in Aalborg Ambassador, Allan Mørch 👋 If you don't know him, Allan is the CEO and Founder of AskCody - a software platform that manages 750,000 meetings per month 😲 for clients all over the world. AskCody has offices in Aalborg and Boston. “Aalborg has undergone a remarkable evolution, transitioning from its industrial past and escaping the shadows of the chimneys, to become a center for technology and innovation. “Aalborg is a talent factory offering supreme technical and human skills, the best educational programs, standing on its rich culture and heritage. “There’s simply no reason our wonderful city should keep flying under the radar internationally…” “𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐠 allows me to contribute to this positive trajectory by sharing my experiences and insights. “ Welcome to the team Mr. Ambassador, we are proud to have you on board. Get to know the ambassadors here 👇 https://lnkd.in/epaEcwve

😷New disease patterns 👥Shortage of labour 💰Difficulties in financing the many new treatment options. Healthcare around the world faces significant challenges. In Life Science City Aalborg, pioneers, engineers and healthcare workers collaborate to face these challenges. Watch as Dianna Mærsk Knudsen, Director of Clinical Affairs and Quality at InnoCon Medical and Samuel Emil Schmidt, professor at Aalborg University introduce Life Science in Aalborg. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰? Because of the… 🤝 World-class synergy between engineering and medicine 🧑🔬Internationally recognized research in digital health 🔬 The excellent test and trial environments 👩🎓 A highly educated Life Science workforce 🧬 Leading companies within Life Science and MedTech 📊 The best skills in Data-driven digital health, AI and e-health 🦾 Experts in robotics and rehabilitation Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/eEVZPSWh

The power of “Ildsjæle” 💙 How can Aalborg compete with bigger cities and bigger budgets? One answer could be: “Ildsjæle”. It's what we call it in Danish. It translates to something like; passionate individuals wanting to make a difference. Enter, the Invest in Aalborg Ambassadors 🦸♀️🦸♂️ Last night we enjoyed another great evening in the company with our ambassadors - at our biannual gathering. In Invest in Aalborg, we have created a forum for dedicated business professionals who are passionate about our city. In this confidential forum, we try to mobilize a sense of pride in our city and equip the ambassadors with Aalborg stories, facts and cases. In return, these ambassadors enhance Aalborg’s visibility on the global stage and help us with valuable insights into local and global trends. A special warm welcome to our new ambassador Allan Mørch, CEO at AskCody. And thanks to the whole corps, for your time, commitment, and efforts 🙏 Kristian Thulesen Dahl, CEO - Port of Aalborg Jane Rygaard Pedersen, Head of Corporate Partnerships – NOKIA Tonny Skovsted Thorup, CEO – Destination NORD Henrik Lundum, CEO - NOVI Science Park Hans Elmegaard, CEO - Moddule Rasmus Haugaard, Chairman of Erhverv Norddanmark and Lawyer, Partner – Haugaard|Braad Claus Falk, Chairman of Invest in Aalborg and Partner, CEO - Danphone Peter Balling, Angel Investor and COO, Partner – Eco2Light Magnus Vagtborg, eMBA, CEO - Crossboard Niels Hemmingsen, CEO - Aalborg Airport Mette Bugge, Business Director - Aalborg Municipality Thomas Bælum, Co-owner, Partner - Kompetent A/S Jesper Høstgaard-Jensen, COO – Aalborg Utilities Rikke Borup Holmgaard, Chief Human Resources Officer - Norlys Energy Trading Lars Hedebrandt, Former Head of Corporate Banking - Danske Bank Lotte Vestergaard Skou, CIO - Danske Shopping Centre Thomas N. Christensen, Vice President Buildings and Regional Director Aalborg – COWI Morten Pedersen, Former Owner - Tech Viking, USA Nikolaj Ehlers, Ice Hockey Player - Winnipeg Jets, Canada Lasse Riis Østergaard, Associate Professor - Aalborg University Mads Friis Jensen, Co-Founder & CCO - Blue World Technologies Mads Brøgger, SVP - Norlys Energi Grimur Lund, Board Professional and Co-Founder - Logimatic Lene Kirk, Owner - KIRK Gallery Jan Rene Knudsen - Vice President - DSV Air & Sea, Inc. Catharina Vinther Engqvist - Helena Peyron - Søren Kuch Svenningsen - Claus Fallingborg

Aalborg is where green aviation takes off ✈️ Why is this new strong collaboration so important? Here are 3 ingredients: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬🤝 SAS, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Copenhagen Airport, and Aalborg Airport have joined forces to support the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) through the innovative Fjord PtX project, located in Norbis Park, Aalborg. Through this collaboration, the partners aim to set new industry standards in aviation. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 📌 This strategic choice of location is no coincidence. Fjord PtX will produce up to 75,000 tons of eSAF annually - three times the current consumption for domestic flights in Denmark. It will bring green jobs and new investment opportunities. The project taps into Aalborg’s unique infrastructure, ensuring not only the production of eSAF but also benefits for the local community through surplus heat for the district heating network. CEO and Invest in Aalborg Ambassador, Niels Hemmingsen explains: “For Aalborg Airport, this partnership is key to achieving ambitious sustainability goals.” “Aalborg is the ideal location for Fjord PtX, as the area provides the necessary resources to drive sustainable development.” 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 🚀 This partnership is not an isolated initiative - it’s part of a larger chain of activities driving Aalborg’s green transformation. From renewable energy projects to innovative industrial developments, Aalborg is capitalizing on a growing momentum within CleanTech, Energy and Sustainability. This is an extremely important milestone, congratulations to the Aalborg Airport and Aalborg city. 📷 Aalborg Lufthavn

Invest in Aalborg proudly presents Life Science in Aalborg 🎥 The latest episode of “Not all heroes wear capes”. These short videos celebrate the academic and business perspectives of some of Aalborg’s unique qualities. This time we are tuning in on the Life Science industry in Aalborg. You’ll meet Dianna Mærsk Knudsen, Director of Clinical Affairs and Quality at InnoCon Medical and Samuel Emil Schmidt, professor at Aalborg University and part of the invention of the Seismofit - a device that can save lives. If you didn't know… Aalborg has its own Medical Valley, we call it Life Science City Aalborg and it is packed with: 📊 Internationally recognized research in digital health  🔬 Small and large-scale test and trial environments 👩🎓 A highly educated Life Science workforce 🩺 Innovative healthcare technologies and inventions 🧬 Leading companies within Life Science and MedTech Enjoy 🍿

Aalborg University launches major AI initiative 🦾 Aalborg University has launched eight new AI research teams, bringing together researchers and Ph.D. students from various institutes. This ambitious project aims to position Denmark at the forefront of AI research and create new career opportunities for young researchers. Aalborg University have been researching AI for many years – but with the new AI:X teams, Aalborg is aiming to create an AI beacon that will make a significant difference in the long run – for businesses, society, and individuals alike. A welcomed opportunity to tease our soon-to-launch episode of “Not all heroes wear capes” - this time about AI in Aalborg - starring Professor Thomas Moeslund from Aalborg University and Andreas Berre Eriksen, CEO & Partner at Ambolt AI. Stay tuned 🍿

Aalborg's own NHL star - takes over Danish NHL Record 🏒 Some news from the US, NOT about the election. Yesterday, Nikolaj Ehlers became the highest-scoring Dane in NHL history, surpassing Frans Nielsen's record with a total of 474 points in just 617 games. In the interview after the game for the Winnipeg Jets (his team) website: - "How does it feel to be the Danish king?" - "I wouldn't call myself that," Nikolaj Ehlers replied with a grin. - "But I am very proud of it. There are some Danish players I looked up to growing up, and Frans was one of them. He was an exceptional player in this league. I was lucky to play with him at the World Championship in his final year." At Invest in Aalborg, we’re proud to have Nikolaj Ehlers as one of our ambassadors, helping to put Aalborg on the map. This is an outstanding achievement, and here's to many more! 💪 📷 NHL

Have you endorsed the Aalborg Conditions yet? ✍️ 1994 - Aalborg Charter  2004 - Aalborg Commitments 2024 - Aalborg Conditions Over 30 years, the Aalborg Charter and the following Aalborg Commitments has seen endorsements from thousands of authorities worldwide, making it a cornerstone for sustainable urban development. Now it is time for Individuals, organisations, cities and regions to endorse the Aalborg Conditions and give new life to one of the most important agendas of our time. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🟢They are based on a history of important achievements. 🟢They aim to break the chain of inaction. 🟢They establish clear rules to improve and speed up efforts at the local level. 🟢They highlight the need for working together, combining resources, and making consistent changes. Are you in? 📷 We’ve been to the archive and created a mixed gallery of old and new. Enjoy.