Venue: Copenhagen, Denmark
Date: 03/11/2026
Time: 15:00 - 17:30
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is becoming an increasingly attractive and competitive location for Danish companies, particularly in sectors such as medtech and life science. The region offers direct access to the German market, modern research and production infrastructure, strong partners for clinical cooperation and excellent opportunities for growth. On behalf of Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), a high-level delegation from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, led by Invest in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, will visit Denmark.
On this occasion, we are pleased to invite you to an seminar on 3 November at Portland Towers in Copenhagen, focusing on expanding Cross-Border Ecosystems, Medtech & Life Sciences, the region’s strengths as a business location as well as concrete opportunities for cooperation and investment.
The event will provide you with concise insights into market opportunities, regulatory frameworks and opportunities for establishing a business presence in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. You will also have the opportunity to meet relevant companies, cluster organisations and key stakeholders from Germany and Denmark.
Discover how Mecklenburg-Vorpommern can support your expansion into Germany as a location for research, production and investment.
Preliminary Programme:
14.30 Registration
15.00 Welcome and official opening
Anke Meyer, German Ambassador to Germany
Andreas Wenzel, CEO, German Danish Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Einsfelder, Managing Director, Invest in MV
Judith Illerhaus, Director Denmark, Norway Sweden, Germany Trade & Invest
Setting the Scene I
Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI) – Healthcare Industry
Judith Illerhaus, Director Denmark, Norway Sweden, Germany Trade & Invest
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as a business location key locations, clusters and opportunities
Setting the Scene II
Three company testimonials and short presentations:
German perspective / Danish best-practice example
Danish perspective
Skåne perspective
16.15 Legal & Tax Framework: Overview of the legal and tax framework, location advantages and practical steps for entering the German market
Stefan Reinel, Lawyer, Partner – Specialist lawyer for international business law, advores
Panel Discussion Why is Mecklenburg-Vorpommern an attractive and relevant location for Nordic companies?
BioCon Valley
Medicon Valley
advores
Company representatives / testimonials
Moderator Panel Discussion: Andreas Wenzel, CEO, German Danish Chamber of Commerce
17.15 Networking reception with drinks and light snacks