American-Danish Business Council
Oceans apart, yet right next door
Dear Members of American-Danish Business Council As we start 2018 off with great expectations and high ambitions, it is with the greatest pleasure I share this ADBC newsletter with you. A main priority for 2018 is the exciting establishments of Royal Consulates General in both Houston and Silicon Valley. I believe it is important to …Continue reading »
The Danish Minister for Environment and Food visited Washington D.C. on a two-day trip to the US in the beginning of January 2018. Each day evolved around a different topic. The focus of the first day concerned the Minister’s movement “Better Food for More People” aiming at securing sufficient food at a high quality for …Continue reading »
Niels Vilstrup is the new team leader of the District Energy Alliance (DEA) of the Energy & Environment Team at the Trade Council, and he looks forward to boosting Danish district heating solutions in North America. Having previously worked as an energy engineer with experience in market development and project sales in the U.S. and …Continue reading »
Denmark has spearheaded a new diplomatic trend by recognizing technology as a key foreign policy priority. Meet Casper Klynge, the World’s first Tech Ambassador, who is ready to put TechPlomacy (technological diplomacy) on the diplomatic agenda. By elevating TechPlomacy to a crosscutting priority in its foreign and security policy, the Danish Government has appointed the …Continue reading »
A new Danish Consulate General will open in Houston, Texas, come late April, and will be the first Danish representation in the South. The opening is a result of increased commercial activities, which is why the Consulate will feature a Trade Council, aiming to build and strengthen the ties of trade and investment between Denmark …Continue reading »
As the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Anders Samuelsen is visiting Washington DC, he met with US Secretary of State, Mr. Rex Tillerson on January 29th. Prior to the meeting, the Minister and Ambassador Lose hosted a business luncheon at the Ambassador’s residence alongside with top tier Danish companies on the US market. The …Continue reading »
The US continues to face still more challenges as a result of its aging water infrastructure. As the demand for better water infrastructure from the US citizens is growing, action as well as input is needed. To promote exchange of knowledge between Denmark and the US, the Danish Embassy hosted a lunch briefing in cooperation …Continue reading »
Culture and arts are not as easy to put in numbers, however at the Danish Embassy; we recognise that culture and arts play a substantial role in understanding Denmark and Danish society. We call it Cultural Diplomacy. When you see pictures of various receptions and meetings, it is often hard to tell them apart. That …Continue reading »
On October 22nd, the Danish Team Veteran proved that true companionship is the key to overcome the toughest obstacles. The society for Danish veterans gathered in Washington DC to overcome yet another challenge, the annual Marine Corps Marathon. After the marathon, the Ambassador hosted a barbecue at the residence to show his gratitude to the …Continue reading »
To promote cooperation on the Danish development strategy, Ambassador Lars Lose and Minister for Development Cooperation Ulla Tørnæs hosted a briefing for all Danes working at the World Bank Group on October 13th. Minister Tørnæs emphasised that building partnerships is crucial to Danish development efforts, and that the multilateral institutions have a critical role to …Continue reading »