Last night, we had the pleasure of welcoming journalist and communications expert Phillippa Maigaard Filtenborg for an inspiring evening of stories, insights, and meaningful dialogue as part of our monthly Food for Thought events.
The conversation was moderated by our director, Garba Diallo. With a rich background in broadcast media and strategic communication, Phillippa brought a unique perspective shaped by her extensive work experience across both Danish and Greenlandic media landscapes.
One of the evening’s highlights was a brief screening of Phillippa’s moment on stage with President Barack Obama during his visit to Denmark last year. She had the rare honour of moderating his presentation at the Næstved Arena. The audience was captivated by her interesting anecdotes from the event with Obama.
Phillippa also spoke about her recent publication, a book exploring Greenland, which sparked a vibrant discussion about culture, representation, and the debates on colonial legacy, privileges and the role of the media regarding Greenland and the Arctic region. The talk naturally transitioned into an engaging Q&A session, where attendees commented and asked thoughtful questions and exchanged ideas with Phillippa in an open and lively atmosphere.
The evening concluded with a delicious vegetarian dinner prepared by Send Flere Krydderier, a social enterprise restaurant known for its delicious Middle Eastern cuisine and community-driven mission. Sharing food and continuing conversations at the table rounded off the night with a sense of connection and shared curiosity.
