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Margrethe Vestager
Former Executive Vice President, European Commission, Former Commissioner for Competition
Speaker Bio
Margrethe Vestager, a Danish politician, served as the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for "A Europe Fit for the Digital Age" (2019–2024). She was also the European Commissioner for Competition from 2014 to 2024. Vestager held national ministerial roles in Denmark, including Minister for Economic Affairs and the Interior and Deputy Prime Minister (2011–2014) and Minister for Education (1998–2001). She was a key figure in the Social Liberal Party, serving as its political leader and chair of its parliamentary group between 2007 and 2014. Vestager was also a Member of the Danish Parliament from 2001 to 2014. From 2025, she serves as chair of the Technical University of Denmark. Vestager holds an M.Sc. in Economics (University of Copenhagen).
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Session
Tuesday, 11 November, 2025 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM CET
Guest Keynote: AI in Action — Value, Governance, and Leadership Insights with Margrethe Vestager
Margrethe Vestager,
Former Executive Vice President, European Commission, Former Commissioner for Competition,
Nader Henein,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Join us for a conversation with Margrethe Vestager where she will share her unique perspective on how organizations can unlock the transformative value of artificial intelligence while upholding robust governance, ethical standards, and regulatory compliance. Drawing on her leadership at the forefront of Europe’s digital policy, she will discuss practical strategies for balancing innovation with accountability, building trust in AI systems, and navigating the evolving regulatory landscape. Drawing from her personal leadership journey – she will offer candid lessons on driving change, boosting resilience, and leading with purpose in a rapidly shifting digital world.
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