Lars Hornung Bahn

Since the 2000s, he has held senior roles at the intersection of education, public administration and social policy. A particular focus is educational construction and the strategic development of municipal education infrastructure: since 2015, he has worked with the City of Copenhagen’s Children and Youth Administration—initially as a special adviser and today as chief adviser. Previously, he served as a department head in several Danish ministries, including the Ministry of Children and Education and the Ministry of Children, Gender Equality, Integration and Social Affairs. This many years of experience have given him extensive expertise in managing complex education projects, developing future-ready learning environments, and fostering collaboration between administration, politics and educational institutions.

Presentation Topic

Together with Astrid Mody, he will deliver the presentation “On building schools in Copenhagen whose architecture supports pedagogy”. Lars Hornung Bahn’s many years of experience at the interface of education policy, public administration and social services give the contribution a strong practical relevance and strategic depth. His insights into the planning and implementation of educational construction projects clearly demonstrate how future-ready learning environments are created at municipal level. Drawing on Danish administrative practice, he presents concrete examples of successful management, collaboration and innovative approaches in educational construction. As a result, the joint presentation offers both well-founded knowledge and inspiration for the further development of modern educational landscapes—an enrichment for you as well.