No speakers, no slides, no pitches. Just a group of like-minded people and one hour of good conversations before work.

​What are you building?
What would you like to build?
What surprised you, or what failed?

​Bring a project, a question or simply your curiosity. Listening along is just as welcome.

​Past the Pilot is an AI community in Aarhus for people who build something of their own with AI, and for people bringing AI into the work they already do. I’ll say a few words at the start about what’s coming next, including plans for our upcoming events.

​Language will be English-first, and people from all personal and professional backgrounds are welcome. Been to one before? Welcome back.

​Good to know

• ​Look for Dennis at the table. Everyone buys their own coffee.
• ​We keep it small, so everyone gets to talk and we don’t take over the whole café. Full? Join the waitlist.
• ​Plans changed? Please cancel your spot, so someone else can join.

​Hosted by Dennis Boehme · hello@pastthepilot.com
Privacy: pastthepilot.com/privacy
Operated by destbo labs

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Danish Defense Tech Week: Cybersecurity & Next-Generation UAS

How can cybersecurity and next-generation unmanned systems shape the future of defense?

As part of Danish Defense Tech Week 2026, Defense Innovation Highway and Startup Aarhus bring together Danish and Ukrainian defense innovators, industry experts, researchers, and investors to explore emerging technologies and real-world defense challenges.

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What to Expect

• Cybersecurity & resilience: Explore how to strengthen security across connected and autonomous defense systems.
• Next-generation UAS: Discover developments in unmanned aerial systems and emerging operational requirements.
• Insights from Ukraine: Learn from real-world operational experience and its impact on defense innovation.
• Networking & collaboration: Connect with defense companies, technology leaders, researchers, investors, and military professionals.

The event features expert insights, panel discussions, and opportunities for dialogue and networking.

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Practical Information

Location: Aarhus, Denmark (exact location shared with confirmed participants)

Price: Free, but registration is required and subject to approval.

Please note that capacity is limited, and a valid photo ID is required for entry.

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Great ideas need customers. But how do you turn conversations into actual sales?

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Join this hands-on workshop hosted by Kitchen at Aarhus University and learn how to approach sales with confidence, whether you're selling B2B or B2C.

The workshop takes you through the entire sales process, from identifying potential customers and making first contact to building trust, creating value and closing deals.

What you'll learn:

• How to find and approach the right customers
• How to build relationships and create value
• Practical techniques for managing sales conversations
• How to avoid common sales mistakes
• How to structure and track potential customers

Through real-world examples, practical exercises and group discussions, you'll gain tools you can start using in your startup right away.

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Participation: Free of charge

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Ready to raise capital for your startup?

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Join Investor Readiness, a practical workshop hosted by Kitchen at Aarhus University, and learn how to navigate the process of securing private investment.

Whether you're exploring your first funding round or already looking for investors, this workshop will help you understand what investors look for and how to prepare your startup for fundraising.

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What you'll learn:

• Understand different investor types, funding rounds and investment structures
• Learn when and how to approach potential investors
• Explore equity distribution and startup valuation
• Get practical tips on making your startup attractive to investors
• Work with a cap table Excel template to plan future ownership distribution

Walk away with practical tools and a better understanding of how to approach your next funding round.

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Participation: Free of charge. Registration is required.

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