Steen Jakobsen

Steen Jakobsen is associate vice president at Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) where he oversees Dubai Business Events & City Operations – the official convention bureau of Dubai. Prior to joining DET in 2013, Steen held a role as director of Copenhagen Convention Bureau for 8 years.

Steen served on the Board of Directors of International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) from 2008 – 2014. He also served on the Board of Directors of Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC). From 2003 – 2007, Steen was chair of BestCities Global Alliance and today he serves on the Board of Directors of BestCities Global Alliance.

Steen sits on the Executive Committee of Dubai Association Centre which is an initiative between DET, Dubai Chambers and Dubai World Trade Centre supporting international associations establish themselves in Dubai.

Steen holds a Master degree in Commerce and Commercial Law from Copenhagen Business School and the University of Sheffield.