
Dr. Anita Friis Sommer
COO, CO2 Research Center
Novo Nordisk Foundation
“Fear of being left behind may drive us to adopt AI, but passion for the future we want to create is what drives real transformation.”
Dr. Anita Friis Sommer is an Associate Professor, innovation leader, and author of Mission-Driven Innovation. Drawing on extensive experience in industry and academia, her work spans AI, simulation and modelling, and innovation leadership, exploring how organizations can turn emerging technologies and ambitious missions into meaningful real-world impact.
Orchestrating AI through Mission-Driven Innovation
