The National Congress Committee

Claus Vinther Nielsen

President of Rehabilitation International Denmark

He is a professor and chief physician in clinical social medicine and rehabilitation at Aarhus University and Central Denmark Region. For more than 30 years, Claus Vinther Nielsen has worked with rehabilitation in clinical work, teaching, research and counseling.

In his involvement with RIWC 2020, Claus Vinther Nielsen will apply his expertise to the following areas: Age-related Disabilities & Impairments, Social Exclusion & Persecution, Cross-sectoral Rehabilitation, Marginalization, Participation.

Gunner Gamborg

Congress Chair of the World Congress

Former President of RI Denmark and The Danish Association of Occupational Therapists. Has worked within the field of occupational therapy for more than four decades. Wrote his Master Thesis on the significance of creativity and aesthetics in rehabilitation and occupational therapy.

In his involvement with RIWC 2020, Gunner Gamborg will also serve as Chair for the Event Committee and will apply his expertise to the following areas: Groups/Individuals on the Edge of the Laws of Society, Poverty or Social Inequalities, Gender, Goal-setting, User Involvement.

Jan Sau Johansen

CEO of the World Congress

CEO of the World Congress. Vicechair of the Commission of Leisure, Recreation and Physical Activity of RI. Member of the Danish Paralympic and Special Olympic Board of Directors. Since 1999 Manager at MarselisborgCentret, a national center for rehabilitation and serves as National Secretary of RI Denmark.

In his involvement with RIWC 2020, Jan Sau Johansen will also serve as Chair for the Funding & Finance Committee and will apply his expertise to the following areas: Congenital Diseases & Impairments, Groups/Individuals on the Edge of the Laws of Society, Habilitation, Participation, Sport & Recreation.